Visiting Portland (Winter 2016 update)

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  1. NJhiker1

    NJhiker1 Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2015 New Jersey

    Ok thanks for the info
     
    #41 NJhiker1, Feb 5, 2016
  2. Curb71

    Curb71 Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 California

    Laurelwood has 4 locations. The one inside the airport I'll go ahead and assume isn't the best one. If I could only go to one, is there one that is definitely better than the others? I prefer barrel aged, wild, sour, & coffee beers if that helps.

    Same question for Lompoc with their 5 locations...
     
    #42 Curb71, Feb 7, 2016
  3. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,032) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
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    The Side Bar.
     
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  4. guajolote

    guajolote Maven (1,359) Sep 12, 2008 Oregon

    You're not going to find much (if any) of the barrel aged, sour, or wild variety at Laurelwood. However, their Portland Roast Espresso stout is awesome and is out now. Also, don't be afraid of the airport locations - particularly on your way out of town.

    I agree with @JouerAvecLeFeu re: Sidebar. You're likely to find some interesting one-off barrel aged stuff there. Though if it's a nice day, Hedge House is a cool place to chill and people watch from the front porch. But again, you're unlikely to find anything outside the Lompoc standards, none of which are sour, wild, or barrel aged.
     
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  5. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    You're correct about the airport location, though there's nothing wrong with it. The selection is more limited there, which is why I would recommend the other outposts.

    I've never been to the spot up in Battle Ground, but my guess is that it's not significantly superior to the two Portland pubs. In my opinion, the two Portland spots are pretty comparable, so I would made a decision to visit based on other factors. Depending upon where you're going to be staying in PDX, it's a pretty good drive to get up to Battle Ground, and it's something of a hassle to get down to the Sellwood location as well. Unless you see something on the tap list that you're just dying to try up in Battle Ground or down in Sellwood, I would stick with the location on NE Sandy.

    Again, it all depends on where you're going to be staying. If you're going to be up in Vancouver, then I'd recommend going the Battle Ground location. If you're going to be staying in Oregon City, West Linn or Lake Oswego, then of course you'd probably want to visit the Sellwood spot. Otherwise...
     
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  6. SeaAle

    SeaAle Maven (1,381) Jun 24, 2012 Oregon

    Laurelwood closed the Battle Ground location 2 years ago.
     
    #46 SeaAle, Feb 8, 2016
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  7. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    An even better reason not to go there. :-)
     
    #47 John_M, Feb 8, 2016
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  8. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,032) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
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    #48 JouerAvecLeFeu, Feb 8, 2016
  9. SimcoeKid

    SimcoeKid Maven (1,379) Oct 12, 2013 California

    If I am going to stop by Apex tonight for some beers, anywhere good to eat within quick walking distance?
     
    #49 SimcoeKid, Feb 9, 2016
  10. RonMex

    RonMex Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Oregon

    Double Dragon across the street is solid. They're known for their pork belly "bahn mi."

    Edit: Double Dragon is closed mondays, sorry.

    If you don't mind a bit of a walk, I'd hit Lardo on Hawthorne. Greasy burritos also an option at Los Gorditos next door.
     
    #50 RonMex, Feb 9, 2016
  11. Strangestbrewer

    Strangestbrewer Crusader (477) Oct 17, 2014 Oregon

    I'd say Laurelwood's best location is their main one on Sandy. Sellwood is good but can be a little out of the way and I'm unsure about how much of their one offs/seasonals/barrel stuff make it down there. The one inside the airport is the best one... if you're at the airport.

    Lompoc it's definitely 5Q/Sidebar (they're right next to each other). That has the most variety and will have all of their seasonals/one offs/barrel stuff; Side Bar is quite cozy too. Hedge House will only have 2-4 seasonals/one-offs/barreled stuff along with their main stays, but sitting on that lawn is very pleasant when it's nice out (one of my favorites). Oaks Bottom will have more seasonal than Hedge House, but like the Sellwood location of Laurelwood, it's a little out of the way and more of just a neighborhood pub. Lompoc Tavern I can't say much about because I only went there once when they re-opened, I miss New Old, it was my favorite.

    Los Goditos is right next door; Pine State is a block away. There's a few other places within walking distance, but not quick walking distance.
     
    #51 Strangestbrewer, Feb 9, 2016
  12. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    It's worth noting that Pine State is only open mornings thru mid-afternoon. (Probably a good thing, since a late night McIsley after a sesh at Apex could be a lovely, dangerous thing.)
     
    #52 vurt, Feb 9, 2016
  13. Strangestbrewer

    Strangestbrewer Crusader (477) Oct 17, 2014 Oregon

    Welp, now I'm really confused at where I ate a reggie-ish meal on a beer bar/brewery crawl in that area that I did during the summer...
     
    #53 Strangestbrewer, Feb 9, 2016
  14. SimcoeKid

    SimcoeKid Maven (1,379) Oct 12, 2013 California

    Thanks, much. Probably will just do food elsewhere and then head over.
     
    #54 SimcoeKid, Feb 9, 2016
  15. honkduh

    honkduh Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2011 Oregon

    they're open until 11 Thursday-Sunday.

    Monday7AM–3PM
    Tuesday7AM–3PM
    Wednesday7AM–3PM
    Thursday7AM–11PM
    Friday7AM–11PM
    Saturday7AM–11PM
    Sunday7AM–11PM
     
    #55 honkduh, Feb 9, 2016
  16. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Well crud. That's good to know. And also kind of not good to know.
     
    #56 vurt, Feb 9, 2016
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  17. Strangestbrewer

    Strangestbrewer Crusader (477) Oct 17, 2014 Oregon

    Thank god, I was really stressing where I ate fried chicken, biscuits and bacon after a 12hr bar/brewery crawl. Actually, I guess that could've been hotcake house, but I'm happy to know that my memory was probably right.
     
    #57 Strangestbrewer, Feb 11, 2016
  18. Chris-1911

    Chris-1911 Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2014 Illinois

    Thanks to the OP for maintaining this post! It is supremely helpful.
     
    #58 Chris-1911, Feb 14, 2016
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  19. CaioMartins

    CaioMartins Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2016

    Holy moly!
    I'm from Brasil and I'm going to Portland on May/June. It's more than helpful!
     
    #59 CaioMartins, Feb 17, 2016
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  20. Steasy66

    Steasy66 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 Minnesota

    Is there anywhere in or around portland that sells 12 bottle wine shippers? I know Portland Wine Storage does but I can't make their hours before I leave.
     
    #60 Steasy66, Feb 20, 2016
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