New brewery in Beaverton, OR

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  1. satchit

    satchit Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Oregon

    I didn't have the chance to stop by this place yet, since it just opened its doors. Thought it would be worth mentioning since this neighborhood is practically a black hole in the craft beer universe.

    http://www.brannonsbrewery.com/
     
    #1 satchit, Dec 10, 2014
  2. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    Seems like its Beaverton is getting its due with this and the new Cascade Pub opening up. Good for them - I still would never live in Beaverton.
     
    #2 TheeWalrusHunter, Dec 10, 2014
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  3. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Thanks for the tip, satchit. That's pretty close to me.

    Sounds like neither one of you has any idea what a REAL craft beer black hole is. :rolling_eyes:
     
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  4. satchit

    satchit Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Oregon

    Haha, okok. I used to live in Beaverton and don't remember having many options at the time. Nowadays I live in Lake Oswego/West Linn area, and there are actually a few good places in my neighborhood. Who knew!
     
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  5. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    What places do you frequent in the LO/WL area? I'm curious, as in my experience, the hiway 43 corridor continues to be something of a dead zone when it comes to craft beer options. The Keg N Cask is the only decent new spot I can think of around there; otherwise, it's just the usual suspects of MofC and Highland Stillhouse (though I guess you can count the WL McM outpost as well) around there, as far as I know. Otherwise, I end up having to head over to Sellwood, MacAdams or Oregon City for a more interesting, and diverse seletion. If I'm going to drive that far, then I typically just spend the extra 10 or 15 minutes to drive up to SE Portland.

    And just for the record Vurt... I lived in Morgantown, West Virginia for 6 months, so I know all about craft beer black holes! :-)
     
    #5 John_M, Dec 10, 2014
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  6. satchit

    satchit Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Oregon

    Hi John,
    Besides Cask n Keg, there is a new brewery/pub called Flyboy in Lake Grove/Lake Oswego area (http://flyboybeer.com), as well as Stickmen in the heart of LO (http://www.stickmenbeer.com). Stickmen's BA barleywine is delicious, as well as a BA porter called "Blend #1" that I really liked as well.
     
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  7. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Ahhh, I forgot about Stickman's brewpub. I keep on meaning to stop in one of these days, but every time I try their beer (and have been unimpressed so far), it occurs to me that maybe there's no rush after all. Still, I really do need to stop in one of these days soon.

    Flyboy brewing and pub I was unfamiliar with. However, from where I live in West Linn, that's a good 20 minute drive (unfortunatley). I live right across from the Mary Young park, and I rarely have any reason to head up that way (sometimes I'll go to the LO Trander Joe's, but that's really the only time I get up that way). Too bad, as the place sounds great, based on what I see on their website.

    Thanks for the tip!
     
    #7 John_M, Dec 10, 2014
  8. t4h2c0

    t4h2c0 Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2007 Washington

    New Cascade Pub??? Where? Beaverton?
     
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  9. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    Sorry I was misleading.

    Cascade is opening up a new blending house in Beaverton where they will move most of their production. But it wont be open to the public. :flushed:
     
    #9 TheeWalrusHunter, Dec 10, 2014
  10. satchit

    satchit Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Oregon

    Woah so close! I am by Robinwood, across Burgerville. Pretty close. We should grab a beer one of these days :slight_smile:
     
    #10 satchit, Dec 10, 2014
  11. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I live in the Linnwood Condo association area, at least when I'm not working down in Eugene.

    I have a Portland life and a Eugene life. :-)

    But yeah, I'd definitely be up for getting together for a beer at some point. Maybe we should throw a little business to the owner of Cask N Keg, seeing as they're so close by. Have only been one time, but the owner seemed nice enough, and the tap selection was decent.

    The GF and I will be down for roughly a week after X-mas, so if you're around, mabye we can meet up for a beer then. I'll shoot you a beermail after X-mas. Cheers!
     
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  12. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    I've got a cousin who lives in Lake Oswego not very far from Stickmen. They're not that bad.
     
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  13. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    I work in Lake Oswego and have never been to Stickman or Flyboy. Looks like I need to check them out at least.
     
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  14. satchit

    satchit Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Oregon

    Sounds good :slight_smile:

    Flyboy is slowly tapping their own beers, but they usually have a nice selection. They are right next to a couple of food places, so you can always bring your food, and they will even bake a papa murphy's you can get next door.

    First time I went to Stickmen when they first open I didn't like it at all. A couple of weeks ago I gave another try and was surprised they had their own barrel-aged beers. Their coffee porter, Buona Mattina, is also nice. They are definitely putting some good effort.
     
    #14 satchit, Dec 10, 2014
  15. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    the stone fired pizza sounds good. the brews, not overly but I'd try 'em.
     
    #15 Phobicsquirrel, Dec 10, 2014
  16. satchit

    satchit Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Oregon

    Dang, just noticed that Flyboy (see link above) is announcing on his "on tap" page:
    "On tap soon Bourbon County Stout from Goose Island. 12oz glass only ."

    Can't miss this one.
     
    #16 satchit, Dec 12, 2014
  17. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Just skimming this thread... Anything actually worth going to?
     
    #17 crusian, Dec 13, 2014
  18. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    I was going to check out Brannon's last night, but plans changed. I am not expecting anything great, but am hoping for something good.
     
    #18 vurt, Dec 13, 2014
  19. dphi

    dphi Zealot (534) Apr 14, 2013 Oregon

    Beers are kinda meh. They didn't have the ESB, brown porter, or saison. Food was okay but overpriced, even on happy hour. Fire alarm went off while we were there which was annoying. They've got some things to figure out.
     
    #19 dphi, Dec 13, 2014
  20. dphi

    dphi Zealot (534) Apr 14, 2013 Oregon

    In case anyone was wondering how Brannon's was doing, they're closed until further notice as of last week. I only went there a few more times after that last post and while it improved a bit, it never quite reached the level they seemed to be shooting for. Look's like Beaverton is back down to just one brewery.
     
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