10 Barrel Brewing Portland Update

So will the new Portland brewpub even be successful? How much time will A-B give it?

 

I believe they sold Merchant du Vin when they sold Pike and did not buy it back.

 

I imagine it'll be managed by 10 Barrel themselves, and as long as it's doing ok keep it around. But if it is just ok for too long/not ok or they need to cut something out of the budget it or the Boise location will be first on the chopping block.

 

prob will do just fine. most people who would frequent it I think wouldn't know or even care. not everyone is as picky as some of us.

 

all the bud variants on tap in one place, nw is going rock! never had chilada on tap...

 

I cannot imagine their being AB products on tap at 10 Barrel. It just doesnt fit the vibe and it would bring in minimal money.

I dont believe the Goose Island Brewpub serves up anything but Goose Island beer. Also of note, I just did a bit of research and it looks like the Goose Island brewpub in Wrigleyville just closed permanently last month, which means one brewpub left. I think it is safe to say that if 10 barrel pubs are too much work and not producing, they will be shut down rather quickly.

Best case scenario (for you distrought locavores out there): 10 barrel brew pubs close down permanently, and all production gets moved to an AB location and out of our major beer cities. Also hoping that the brew team strikes out and starts their own brewery.

 

I know talk is cheap, especially when it comes to multinational corps, however... http://www.bendbulletin.com/home/2559815-151/owners-say-10-barrel-will-not-change

"10 Barrel will not be adding Anheuser-Busch beverages at its pubs in Boise and Bend or the one soon to open in Portland, the partners said..."

 

Jeremy Cox said. “The only thing that changes is that we will have bosses in Chicago”

So Jeremy, doesn't sound like you have much say in it then. lol

 

I'll say close to 0% chance that any of those AB beers wind up on a menu at 10 Barrel - not really the point, but if thats concerning people, it shouldn't. Won't happen - makes no sense.

 

Genuine Portland location questions:
1) can kids go?
2) can dogs go?
3) is the food gonna be good?

 

Another genuine question...

Should 10 Barrel change the somewhat funny pop-up that greets you when you visit their website? The choice "I'm a brewery owner with no game trying to steal your ideas" seems disgustingly ironic, and just downright disgusting at this point.

 

Eh chilada on tap would be cool

 

what in interesting exercise. Fish or Scuttlebutt have a wide selection and good bottle distro. But....if it comes to draft handles.....there is one name/one beer that stands head and shoulders above the rest.

 

I bet Boise would get AB tap handles before either Bend or Portland.

 

Agreed. Far to talented to waste away at an AB offshoot.