Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom

Double Mountain Brewery & TaproomDouble Mountain Brewery & Taproom
Double Mountain Brewery & TaproomDouble Mountain Brewery & Taproom
Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

8 4th Street
Hood River, Oregon, 97031
United States

(541) 387-0042 | map
doublemountainbrewery.com

Open Seven Days a Week at 11:30 am
Family Friendly 'til 8 pm
BEER STATS
Average:
3.89
Beers:
82
Ratings:
1,809
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.16
Reviews:
47
Ratings:
112
pDev:
9.38%
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Reviewed by slander from New York

4.37/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5
From Bend back the long way around because fuck that mountain pass on 26 in a shitty airport rental Toyota Corolla. Nearly kill me once, shame on you. Nah. We ran 197/97 and saw the Maupin madness there. We’re due for din in Portland in a bit but we’ll drop an easy off the highway 84way anyway for a beers. It’s around here somewhere. Are we on the right street? Positively. Big blue meanie on the hill. Spanning two buildings. Meter feed what quarters we have and onward…

Much bigger than it looks from out of side. Entered in and found the bar; ‘L’ shaped, copper topped, with a wood panel base & foot bar. Seating for 7 on leather cush stools wrapping around the bend. 10 tap logo handled tower on the barback below a center framed mirror, and glassware box shelved to both sides, with pieces (a lunch box, bottles, cans, glassware, pics) lining atop. Handpump on one end of the bar and a 5 handle cylinder tower on the other end.

Red concrete floors, and rafter ceilings with spinnys, blended ductwork, buttercup lamps tracing the bar & drop lamps across the floor. Large front windows and the walls done in different colors (green, light green, & yellowish). A bunch of tables off the bar running an ‘L’ tracing the bar. Light art, a framed mirror, a slat board tap board on the side wall there (me, pointing), and through to the next room.

I’m inclined to call the next room a ‘lower room‘ as it’s further down the hill but technically it’s on the same level. Well, there’s another bar here, anyway. Similar or the same as the one in the main room; ‘L’ shaped, copper topped, with a wood panel base & foot bar. Seating for 7 on leather cush stools wrapping around the bend. 14 logo handled tap tower box here on the bar & a tower with 5 ciders in the corner next to merch central.

Wood barback unit with a center hop atop over a large mirrored panel. Glassware countered, shelved, & stacked fronting and wine to the side. Schmidts cans lining the top of the unit, and dead soldier tap boards displayed above the bar. Cooler space below the bar. Vertical tap board to the left side (beer, style, ABV, & IBU). More merch over my shoulder, an ‘events of past’ pasted cold box, and hey, there’s a brewery back there.

Blue walls, wood plank floors, rafter ceilings with duct work & big beams, buttercup lighting tracing the bar & spinny top lamps about the room. Hightops adjacent to the bar running back to the brewery proper and forward to the overhead door garage roll up, nearly a dozen tables in all.

And then below, it drops again, ramped and staired. There was a small child sitting most dengerously on the railing where I know she ought not to have been. She looked at me and doled out the index/pinky fingers, so as she’s clearly metal AF, I guess she can stay there. A dozen + tables and a corner step up stage area. Burgundy walls, good art, neons, vintage adage, bottle displays, cool prints, yeah.

The current list is 15 beers (Kolsch, 5.2%; Vaporizer, DH Pale Ale, 6%; IRA, India Red Ale, 6.5%; Hop Lion, IPA, 6.7%; Hop Lava, NW IPA, 7%; Ol Greg IPA, NW IPA, 7%; House Project IPA, Belgian IPA, 6.4%; Yakuza, Japanese Lager, 4.8%; Black Irish, Dry Irish Stout, nitro, 4%; Magdalena Obscura, Rum BA Stout, 9.7%; Prince Valium, Brandy BA Stout, 12.4%; Dark 55, Dark Lager, 5.1%; 2017 Devil’s Cuvee Kriek, Oak BA Belgian Sour with Cherries, 9.9%; 2017 Peach Cuvee, Oak BA Belgian Sour with peaches, 8.7%), including a single cask option (Juicy, Clearly Not Hazy, IPA, 5.9%), + 5 house ciders (Dry Cider, 6.7%; Dr. Gravenstein, Cider, 6.4%; Double Mountain Perry, 6.2%; BA Perry, 10.3%; Wickson Crab, Single Variety Cider, 8.2%).

It’s a good selection, about 2/5 IPAish, and everything from Kolsch & Lager to BA Stouts to BA Sourz). As this was the last stop on our PAC NW tour, I reasonably should have drank the NW IPAs (and maybe the India Red Ale, too, as it seems to be a thing out here), but as this trip was filled with much adventure (including that near death experience crossing over the Blue Box Pass outside of Government Camp), I just want a not hoppy now, okay? Started with the Black Irish (Dry Irish Stout), which was lovely, and then seconded with the 2017 Devil’s Cuvee Kriek, which did not suck.

They do food but I’m sorry, did you not hear me when I said we have din plans in Portland? Still one of them there pizzas couldn’t have hurt, right? Brooketending, just now; she is a delight, and the tunes are good. Beer was solid, should have grabbed a few bottles to not have been easily able to get home. Would have liked to have gotten into them NW IPAs. Good thing about Oregon is they let you come back again.
Aug 10, 2021
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Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

4.03/5  rDev -3.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Covid restrictions limited access to the interior, there were plenty of seats on the sidewalk and the open lot across the street. About a dozen beers on tap, I had the IPA which was very nice. I hope to get back here when times are more normal.
May 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4.1 by Needmorebeer312 from Washington

Dec 13, 2020
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Rated by Ruger_44-Redhawk from Idaho

4.2/5  rDev +1%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4
Another great little establishment and one we would end up at after a day of hiking in the Columbia River Gorge.
Mar 15, 2020
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Rated by heydre from Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
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Nov 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.18 by BerryKumquat from California

Apr 27, 2019
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Reviewed by MieK from California

4.71/5  rDev +13.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
Really nicely finished beers. All of them. They the “Killer” series which uses FRESH hops. All the the seasonal stuff is good and although we are sad to see them go, another amazing brew takes its place. That’s the circle of life.
Oh, the pizzas are great too.
Jan 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.35 by jheimbigner from Washington

Aug 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.03 by kjkinsey from Texas

Feb 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.81 by kingpin1010 from California

Feb 11, 2018
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Reviewed by rrock44 from Washington

4.55/5  rDev +9.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
Brought the family (wife, 7 year old and 4 year old). Had a couple of bar areas and then a family eating area. Decent amount of double mountain’s offerings. Killer lion is killer. Grabbed 2 bottles to go. The wife and I split the jersey pie - so good- and the boys got a pepperoni and pb and j. Service was prompt. Wish I had time for a second beer, but we were on our way to Portland. One day i’ll do the gorge beer trail and revisit.
Nov 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4.09 by Skillet from Arkansas

Aug 26, 2017
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Reviewed by wordemupg from Canada (AB)

4.11/5  rDev -1.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75
Aug, 20,2017, with the wife
11am waiting outside for the place to open with a crowd of 2 dozen+ is always a good sign. We just stopped by for a patio pint and I enjoyed the setting. No food for us but we grabbed a bunch of take away beers and my wife bought a hat, prices were a little expensive but the quality was high enough I didn't feel ripped off, I'd go back for sure when I have more time.....
Aug 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.9 by FX4 from Washington

Aug 14, 2017
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Reviewed by FFreak from Vermont

4.21/5  rDev +1.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 3.75
This is a fun place. They offer a large beer selection on tap, most of which are pretty decent. The servers are friendly and informative and the place is hopping and loud, especially when a band is playing. Seems to be popular with locals and tourists alike. Pizza was OK...
Apr 25, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by Timtac from New Jersey

Jan 03, 2017
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Rated by farmersbeer from Oregon

4.3/5  rDev +3.4%
vibe: 5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Best pizza in hood river. Nice downtown location. Good selection of beers too.
Nov 14, 2016
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Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina

3.89/5  rDev -6.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.5
Stopped in with Da Boss yesterday after a hike to see Tamanawas Falls.

Vibe was OK, looked small from the outside but was pretty large inside. Typical brewpub with the vats, rustic booths dotted the place, with two bar areas.

Quality of the beers were good, really liked the Pale Death.

Service was solid as the server was quiet but hustled to keep up with the post lunch time crowd.

Selection was pretty good, maybe 15-20 brews available.

Food was OK. Had the Pizza which was baked to perfection but a little skimpy on the toppings.

Overall a good experience and worthy of a visit.
Aug 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by Btip1969 from Oregon

Jul 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jun 15, 2016
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

4.29/5  rDev +3.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
man, this place gets real busy on the weekends! packed out front, long waits for tables, so we skipped the food and just blasted into the standing room only bar for a kriek, which was a unique and inspired beer, but the experience was well worth it. the place is cool, bigger than it looks from the outside, with seating in the bar, the dining room, and outside, lines await whatever opens up, but they had no issues with beer on the sidewalk which was cool and uncommon. the kriek was the only one we had, but it was dope, packed with jammy cherries, strong and tart, blood red, dense, and delicious. the food they were serving turned me on too, but i will have to go back for that. cool sort of bohemian vibe in here, colorful and bright. the bartender was cool but he had no chance with the big crowds, two people back there couldnt meet the demand, so the few minutes we waited for his attention is not a negative in this instance. while our trip in here was a bit of a blow through because of the crowds, i definitely plan to go back, the beer was great and the scene was happening. great spot with an exciting and lengthy tap list of house beers.

edit: my recent return trip was a triumph! we got a table outside, drank through a ton of their stuff, had awesome service, and really got the experience that i wanted the first time around. their beers are some of the best in the region, and the place is just great. highly recommended!

edit: they put up some really nice outdoor booths for the pandemic and i believe are going to keep them, more comfortable, shaded, private, really a nice addition to the vibes here, and the beer continues to slay!
Jun 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Apr 22, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by devilmakesthree from Oregon

Apr 15, 2016
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Rated by Lingenbrau from Oregon

4.41/5  rDev +6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.75
Outstanding pizza, great beer, relaxed atmosphere. Not the best for kids, but not bad. Friendly but slightly inattentive. Cheers!
Apr 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by MaximumYuks from Oregon

Nov 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.32 by Beervana from Canada (BC)

Aug 30, 2015
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Reviewed by didgeboy from Washington

3.63/5  rDev -12.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
Great place to grab some pizza and a few beers. Food is good, wait is long, but that usually means they are doing something right. During my last visit the place was packed but the staff was very friendly and took great care of us. If you are into PNW style beers this is a great place to sample high quality craft.
Aug 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by Highbury09 from North Carolina

Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.28 by Bp123 from California

Jun 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by tjcamm from Oregon

Jun 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.13 by scottedwin from Indiana

Jun 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.4 by markgugs from New Jersey

May 20, 2015
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Reviewed by mydogsnameisSteve

4.8/5  rDev +15.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75
Probably my favorite Oregon brewery. Nothing caps a day of riding or paddling more perfectly than a draft Vaporizer out on the sidewalk. Pizza is awesome and they always have the goods on seasonal taps...Pale Death is a must have if you can get it. And dogs are welcome....bonus.
May 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by acurtis from New Jersey

May 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by dasEbb from Germany

Apr 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.7 by JLHutchence from Minnesota

Apr 14, 2015
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Reviewed by G_Z_a from Oregon

4.48/5  rDev +7.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
Vibe is not quite as good since they expanded. Very crowded and too family friendly now. Still one of my favorite places to grab a beer after a long hike in the gorge. Awesome pizza.
Mar 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.54 by Vgeezy

Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.61 by TreeBear from Oregon

Feb 18, 2015
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Reviewed by almostjay from Virginia

3.71/5  rDev -10.8%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.5
This is certainly the "cooler" place to go in Hood River (when compared to Full Sail), but it's lagging behind in virtually every aspect in my opinion. It's worth a stop if you're in town, but not a detour.
Jan 22, 2015
Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom in Hood River, OR
Brewery rating: 3.89 out of 5 with 1809 ratings