Visiting Portland - Summer 2017 update

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  1. Crisb184

    Crisb184 Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Thanks, checked it out.
     
    #61 Crisb184, Aug 17, 2017
  2. guajolote

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

    And don't forget about Bridgetown Beerhouse, Interurban, and Prost... all on the same street as Ecliptic & Stormbreaker.
     
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  3. guajolote

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

    Oh, and you could walk down the hill from Ecliptic and hit Widmer and Labrewatory. And then up Russell to Ex Novo. And on to Upright.
     
    #63 guajolote, Aug 17, 2017
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  4. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    And once you're at Upright you've got the Streetcar right out front, so maybe you take that to Burnside Brewing, then walk to Wayfinder, and Loyal Legion, and Growler Guys SE, and Cascade Barrel House, and The Commons.
     
    #64 vurt, Aug 17, 2017
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  5. honkduh

    honkduh Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2011 Oregon

    Hair of the dog too
     
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  6. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Speaking of Ecliptic, did you guys see the taplist over at Beer O'clock (Lardo)? Easily the most impressive Ecliptic tap takeover I've ever seen (22 beers on tap), and I'm tempted to head over just to try the Third Orbit Anniversary beer.

    Tomorrow is date night in our household, and I casually mentioned to the wife that maybe we should head over to Lardo/Grassa for a bite after work tomorrow. She's wise to my ways of course, but forgot (I think) that Beer O'clock is right next door. So I think there's a good chance we're heading over tomorrow. :sunglasses:

    http://beeroclockpdx.com/
     
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  7. digitaleyez425

    digitaleyez425 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2017 Washington

    I have a friend heading down to Sunriver this weekend and mentioned being close to Sunriver Brewing. Are there any bottles from there that are worth asking to be brought back to WA?
     
    #67 digitaleyez425, Aug 18, 2017
  8. shelby415

    shelby415 Pooh-Bah (2,098) Oct 10, 2011 Oregon
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    Scout is listed under the heading of new breweries and, unlike the rest of the list, I don't think that sublist is intended to imply quality. Perhaps that should be added in parentheses on future updates?

    I absolutely hate to dis on local breweries, especially when the brewers seem to have their heart in it, but there was no context in which I would be able to claim that their beers (I tasted 3) were enjoyable. This was maybe six months ago? Just my opinion, of course.

    Enjoy your stay.
     
    #68 shelby415, Aug 18, 2017
  9. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Hey @kgncfl , it turns out I'm kind of an idiot. One of the best beer events in Portland is happening tomorrow, and I should have recommended it to you a couple days ago.

    Brews for New Avenues:
    http://newavenues.org/brews-home/

    About the event: The Ambassador Board of New Avenues for Youth presents the 6th Annual Brews for New Avenues– a series of events celebrating rare beer and showcasing the social consciousness of the beer community. Over the past five years, Brews for New Avenues has raised nearly $300,000 for New Avenues for Youth’s programs aimed at ending youth homelessness.

    Brews for New Avenues takes place Saturday, August 19th at the Left Bank Annex in Portland, Oregon. Join us and bid on hundreds of rare beer auction packages, purchase exclusive bottlings and enjoy tastings from more than 40 different local, national and international breweries.

    Silent auction lots:
    https://www.instagram.com/brews4newaves/

    Live auction bottles:
    http://newavenues.org/brews-liveauction/

    The VIP event is sold out, but general admission tickets are still available for only $15:
    https://newavenues.ejoinme.org/brewstix

    TL;DR: Drink excellent beer for charity in Portland tomorrow.
     
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  10. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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  11. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    6pks of Vicious Mosquito and Rippin are great, as are the 500ml Motorhead and Cocoa Cow
     
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  12. TheRealDBCooper

    TheRealDBCooper Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands


    Being that side of the airport is where I spend the majority of my time at PDX I'm happy to see both go. I like their replacements much better. (Hoping the food also improves.)
     
    #72 TheRealDBCooper, Aug 20, 2017
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  13. Robomunky

    Robomunky Initiate (0) May 14, 2015 Washington
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    Just drove by Great Notion. I don't know what the hell is going on but there are about 50 people just standing in line on a Sunday afternoon. I really hope that's not just the state of things now.
     
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  14. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    That's really odd. There's nothing on twitter or facebook about a special event going on there today.

    Kind of hard to believe that this is just a "normal" Sunday afternoon there.

    Sure the line wasn't for Pine State Biscuits? That would be a lot more understandable frankly (not to mention much more typical).
     
    #74 John_M, Aug 20, 2017
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  15. Robomunky

    Robomunky Initiate (0) May 14, 2015 Washington
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    That would definitely make more sense. I did just drive by and didn't sleep much. Ignore my dumbness.
     
    #75 Robomunky, Aug 20, 2017
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  16. NWer

    NWer Pooh-Bah (2,145) Mar 10, 2009 Washington
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    Surely you jest.
     
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  17. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    Yeah i had a girl friend lived in that neighborhood..every Sunday morning as i got ready to drive back to Salem there was a big line at Pine State
     
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  18. itracy63

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

    I can't believe people wait in line for beer, I REALLY can't believe people wait in line for donuts and biscuits.
     
    #78 itracy63, Aug 20, 2017
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  19. Robomunky

    Robomunky Initiate (0) May 14, 2015 Washington
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    I can't believe anyone waits in line for Voodoo doughnuts but I would camp overnight for a single BBB donut from Blue Star.

    Beer.
     
    #79 Robomunky, Aug 20, 2017
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  20. kgncfl

    kgncfl Pundit (793) Dec 24, 2013 Washington
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    If you showed up to Beer O' Clock around 4-6pm I was there.
     
    #80 kgncfl, Aug 21, 2017
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