Oregon Beer

Hop Valley Brewing

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Some of the largest hops farms in the country were located at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers until prohibition destroyed the demand.  Hops Valley Brewing pulls from this rich history to brew some fantastic beers on site.

Their Brew Master is Trevor Howard.  A graduate of the OSU Fermentation Science program in 2004, he has already won 41 medals at national and international beer tasting competitions.  He started with Rogue in April, 2004 before joining Hop Valley where they brewed the first batch of DD Blonde.  

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Cheese Bar On Belmont

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6 Beers on tap, 50+ bottles of beer, and  200+ types cheese.

I had a chance to talk to Steve of the Cheese Bar on Belmont near 61st. It’s great to talk to someone who has a passion for what they do.  Steve has been selling cheese for 15 years.  Steve and his wife started experimenting with pairing cheese and beer and loved the results.

“Beer pairs better with cheese than wine.” It seemed like a bold statement but he had some good points.  Beer is made of grain and the animals eat grain. It isn’t a gigantic leap why they should work.

Steve has three ways to pair cheese with beer.

1) Comparative – Acid to acid, pairing bright wheat beer with Chevre,goat cheese.

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Southern Oregon Brewing Company

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Southern Oregon Brewing Company is a locally owned craft brewery that produces the region’s premier craft beer with a total commitment to independence, integrity, community and superior customer service. When the brewery was founded in the summer of 2006, after a year of planning and research, they had three things in mind….Make Amazing Beer!  Have Fun, and Take Care of Your People! The foundation of their corporation will be the production of high quality, flavorful and consistent products without compromise.

Gold – Fermented with a lager yeast, this crisp, lightly hopped beer finishes with a subtle citrus note. (4.5 abv)

Pale – A smooth, well balanced pale that goes well with a flavorful meal.

Porter – A dry finishing Porter with coffee/chocolate undertones, and a hint of smokiness. (5.5% abv)

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PINTS Brewing

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PINTS urban taproom celebrates its Grand Opening on Thursday, May 6th from 3 pm to 10 pm with free appetizers and drink specials on beer and wine. PINTS is Portland’s newest taproom room located between Old Town and the Pearl District at NW 5th and Flanders. PINTS has ten rotating beer taps and is currently … Read more

Wandering Goat Coffee Company

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Wandering Goat is a small locally owned and community operated business in Eugene dedicated to bringing fresh perspectives to the craft of traditional artisan roasting and coffee and espresso preparation. They’re committed to seeking out the best coffees from anywhere as long as they are produced in a sustainable way, both for the earth and … Read more

Ninkasi

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  “Ninkasi — named after the Sumerian goddess of brewing — is the seventh-largest brewery in Oregon after just four years and one of the fastest growing in the country. Its Total Domination IPA lives up to its name by being the best-selling 22-ounce bottle of beer in the state and among the top 10 … Read more

Hopworks Urban Brewery

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Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) is Portland’s first Eco-Brewpub to offer all organic handcrafted beers, fresh local ingredients, and a sustainable building with a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Brewmaster Christian Ettinger has spent the past year and half constructing his “dream brewpub”. Hopworks has four distinct areas including a family friendly restaurant with play area, a vibrant … Read more

Gigabit IPA

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I felt this was a fitting beer to make the first day of Pouregon’s beer post.   Oregon loves beer and technology and it made sense that when Google announced it was going to pick a city to install an experimental fiber network that the community jumped to create a beer. From PortlandFiber.com – Portland … Read more

Honest Pint Project

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In December 2007, Jeff Alworth established the Honest Pint Project. The intention of the project is to encourage public establishments to serve beer in glassware conspicuously marked or recognizably large enough to hold a full fluid pint (16 fluid ounces). All across the country, restaurants and taverns regularly serve patrons less than 16 ounces of … Read more