Beer

Rogue Ales Is Closing Its Pearl District Pub After 20 Years

Following the indefinite closures of Bailey’s Taproom downtown and Back Pedal Brewing on Northwest Flanders Street, Rogue has announced it is shuttering its public house in the Pearl District after 20 years—and this one appears to be permanent.

Migration Brewing Migrates West—and Then Goes Up

At the very top lies the latest outpost of Migration Brewing, which boasts a panoramic view unparalleled among the recent crop of rooftop bars.

Astoria Has Come Up With a Unique Plan to Hold Its Annual Pacific Northwest Beer Cup

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association has come up with a clever way to hold the annual Pacific Northwest Brew Cup without jamming hundreds of bodies together in a single space. Instead of hosting the event on the waterfront next to the Columbia River Maritime Museum, participants will sample beer by taking a walking tour of the town.

Back Pedal Brewing Announces It Will Close for the Rest of 2020

Another Portland beer business is calling it quits for 2020—Back Pedal Brewing is preparing to shut its doors and won’t reopen until sometime next year. The business, located on Northwest Flanders Street near 14th Avenue in the Pearl District, announced the decision to close on its Facebook page this afternoon.

Lucky Lab Is Back in Business, Just in Time for Labor Day Weekend

After a two-month closure, Lucky Labrador Brewing is welcoming people back into its pubs—most of them, that is. Starting today, you can drink a Super Dog IPA at the brewery’s Hawthorne, Quimby and Multnomah Village locations. The North Portland bar will remain closed until further notice.

A New Beer Bar Is Opening in the Former Alameda Brewhouse—and It’ll Serve Boozy Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

The gaping void left on Northeast Fremont Street when Alameda Brewhouse abruptly closed down in 2018 will soon be filled.

Soccer-Themed Southeast Portland Pub the Toffee Club Is Closing

Local footy fanatics will have to find a new watering hole to watch hours of soccer. The Toffee Club is calling it quits due to restraints created by the pandemic. The British-themed pub on Southeast Division Street announced the closure on its Facebook page on Aug. 7.

TopWire Hop Project Is a Beer Lover’s Oasis, Hidden in a Field of Aromatic Hops 30 Minutes Outside Portland

Clearly, the opening of Crosby Hop Farm’s TopWire Hop Project is well-timed. At a moment when crowds are a health hazard, the safest way to experience that communal prost rush is on a carefully spaced-out beer lawn tucked within a 600-acre estate in Woodburn.

Thirsty Lion’s Tigard Location Will Host a Mini Oregon Brewers Festival Experience

The iconic Oregon Brewers Festival may have been called off in May due to COVID-19, but its spirit will live on this summer inside a Tigard pub. Through August, you can order an OBF beer flight at Thirsty Lion’s Tigard location near Washington Square. The Oregon-based company partnered with distributor Maletis Beverage to create the taster tray, which includes six samples of local brews, including everything from the Breakside Pilsner to Buoy’s IPA.

Starting This Weekend, You Can Bid on Rare Beer—and Later, One-of-a-Kind Wines

Rare beer lovers are preparing for a bidding war this weekend. Considered to be the largest auction of its kind, Brews for New Avenues also raises money for programs serving youths who are at risk for homelessness. But this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the affair will look a little different.

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