Portland’s craft-beer revolution is going on four decades now, known for a style all its own. Hop-forward IPAs are certainly a favorite here, but it hardly stops there. Brewers — including more and more female brewmasters at the helm — are always working on their next seasonal innovations, whether it’s a tart and refreshing sour or a dark and toasty stout. Breakside Brewery’s IPA has taken home multiple gold medals, one of the best in the country. Widmer Brothers and Deschutes Brewery are granddaddies of Portland’s scene, while buzzy newcomers like Von Ebert Brewing, Level Beer, Baerlic Brewing and Upright Brewing bring a fresh mix of styles, flavors and ambience. The rooftop bar at 10 Barrel Brewing Company offers gorgeous views of the Pearl District, and the packed patio at Migration Brewing is a fun scene. Get a taste of the scene at one of many annual events: the Oregon Brewers Festival in June, Holiday Ale Festival in December and Zwickelmania in February. Take a tour with BeerQuest Walking Tours, Cycle Portland, BrewCycle or City Brew Tours. Breweries With more breweries than any other city on the planet, Portland is a beer lover’s nirvana. DESCHUTES BREWERY PORTLAND PUBLIC HOUSE 210 NW 11th Ave. 503.296.4906, DeschutesBrewery.com Featuring 26 draft classics like Black Butte Porter and Fresh Squeezed IPA, as well as innovative pub brews paired with a locally sourced menu. HOPWORKS BREWERY Powell Mothership (2944 SE Powell Blvd.); Vancouver Pub (17707 SE Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver); Airport Pub (17000 NE Airport Way, Concourse E) 503.232.4677, HopworksBeer.com Hopworks is a family-owned, family-friendly B-Corp brewery specializing in sustainable brewing. Enjoy classic pub fare and pizza, and a variety of rotating brews that are tasty and good for our planet. McMENAMINS BREWERIES Kennedy School: 5736 NE 33rd Ave., 503.249.3983; Edgefield: 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale, 503.669.8610; Crystal Brewery: 1332 W. Burnside St., 503.225.0047; McMenamins.com Offering handcrafted beer from 24 small breweries, McMenamins pubs are known as convivial gathering places where locals and visitors mingle, enjoying ales and lagers alongside hearty burgers and classic pub fare. COURTESY OF HOPWORKS BREWERY 29 PortlandUncovered.com
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