Visiting Portland - Summer 2016 update

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  1. Mumper

    Mumper Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2014 California

    What's my best bet to find lambic bottles in Portland? Any shops carry Cantillon or Drie Fonteinen?
     
    #101 Mumper, Aug 30, 2016
  2. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    They carry them, but Cantillon is probably not available anywhere at the moment. Maybe Apex with their huge markups?

    Just enjoy the local Oregon beer. Ale Apothecary is probably what you're looking for.
     
    #102 distantmantra, Aug 30, 2016
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  3. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Arch Bridge is listing bottles of
    Drie Fonteinin Zwet.be and Drie Fonteinin Beersel Blonde. Thought I also saw some bottles over at Growler Guys on SE 8th as well, but I'm not sure about that.
     
    #103 John_M, Aug 30, 2016
  4. LockeNess33

    LockeNess33 Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2016 Oregon

    I really enjoy Pfriem lambics out of Hood River. I believe they bottle four different variations.
     
    #104 LockeNess33, Aug 30, 2016
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  5. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,032) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
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    Last time I saw Cantillon at APEX, it was $90 a bottle. I was at BeerMongers on Saturday. They had a few Ale Apothecary beers - including Ralph, which is my favorite.

    The blueberry sour - Blåbær - is exceptional. Their Flanders Blonde is also amazing.
     
    #105 JouerAvecLeFeu, Aug 30, 2016
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  6. LockeNess33

    LockeNess33 Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2016 Oregon

    I have to imagine that this surprises no one.

    I'm now on the lookout for Ralph this weekend when I'm in Portland. Only had the Sahalie and La Tache from Ale Apothecary. Just usually a bit pricey for me. Although it would probably be easier to buy if it was sitting next to a $90 bottle of Cantillon.

    I've had all of their lambics except the blueberry (and loved each of them). I picked up a blueberry this weekend so I'm stoked to try it out. I've heard from multiple sources both here on BA and around the region that the blueberry is the best of their lambics (thanks @John_M).
     
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  7. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Your mileage may very of course, but I thought the pFriem Blaubaer one of the stars of puckerfest week. I know Lisa Morrison was so worried the small keg Belmont Station got wouldn't last, that initially you weren't allowed to get a full pour of it. Sample size glass pours only!

    I've been favorably impressed by all their lambics, but the Blueberry was definitely a standout (IMHO).
     
    #107 John_M, Aug 31, 2016
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  8. tokimedo

    tokimedo Savant (1,038) Feb 28, 2015 California
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    i never saw the blueberry. only saw the raspberry, peach and cherry. passed on the cherry and got 2 of each of the peach and raspberry. hope i made the right decision lol.
     
    #108 tokimedo, Aug 31, 2016
  9. dphi

    dphi Zealot (534) Apr 14, 2013 Oregon

    The Peche was verrry good.
     
    #109 dphi, Sep 3, 2016
  10. guajolote

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

    http://www.newschoolbeer.com/2016/09/nwipa-4th-anniversary-party.html

    Mmmmmm... Dab Lab.

    See you there?
     
    #110 guajolote, Sep 9, 2016
  11. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    #111 John_M, Sep 9, 2016
  12. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    To no great surprise, the IPA's on offer were outstanding. At least for me, the two best beers I tried were the All Due Respect from Cloudburst and the Don't haze me bro from Great Notion. The latter was a revelation, as it was not made in the NE/Vermont style (minimal haze and incredibly dank!). Obviously, the brewer at Great Notion is fully capable of making world class IPA's that aren't comparable to the NE version, if he so chooses.
     
    #112 John_M, Sep 12, 2016
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  13. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
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    #113 dar482, Sep 13, 2016
  14. teddyarrowhead

    teddyarrowhead Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2009 Oregon

    So I see a bit of Airbnb talk in here, and please forgive me if this isn't appropriate, but I Airbnb my guest room, and given my setup and location (inner SE), it quite obviously caters to beer people.

    https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10784510

    I consider myself a pretty decent beer ambassador for Portland, so if this warrants future inclusion in this thread for recommended places to stay, I'd welcome it.

    Cheers!
     
    #114 teddyarrowhead, Sep 14, 2016
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  15. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    I don't know if it rubs against the site's views on commercial solicitation, but I think links to accommodations from members plugged into the local beer community is a great idea.
     
    #115 sharpski, Sep 14, 2016
  16. itracy63

    itracy63 Savant (1,187) Apr 20, 2013 Washington

    A quick scan of this thread didn't reveal anything, so are there any recommendations for kid friendly breweries w/ food, beer-centric restaurants? Have been to Deschutes many times with the family and love it there, but looking for something new.
     
    #116 itracy63, Sep 18, 2016
  17. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Great Notion, Hair of the Dog, Breakside, Fat Heads.
     
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  18. SimcoeKid

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

    Anyone have a good recommendation for a spot to watch football on Sunday? Just looking for a place that will have a lot of games on and won't be too tough to grab a table. Cheers!
     
    #118 SimcoeKid, Sep 20, 2016
  19. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    The last part of your post is the problem. In every other way, Blitz Ladd and Claudia's would completely fit your requirements, and both places have a pretty decent beer selection as well (Blitz has a very good beer selection, but their food is so-so. Claudia's has better food, but their beer selection isn't nearly as good as what you'll find at Blitz).

    Blitz is considerably larger than Claudia's, so I guess it would be my recommendation to try your luck there. Either way, if you want to be sure of getting a table, don't wait till half time of the 10:00 games to roll on by. Good luck.
     
    #119 John_M, Sep 20, 2016
  20. PortlandAlePatrol

    PortlandAlePatrol Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Oregon

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