Pliny the Younger 2017 in PDX

Notorious at Apex is $5 for 6ozs. Which is also ridiculous compared to other places.

 

Tapping at 3 at The Brass.

 

And it was yummy!! Glad we were in PDX this weekend!

 

How's Saraveza going tonight?

 

APEX tapped theirs last night, not announced or on the menu. Somebody suggested I check it out today, saying it was low key and would likely last, but was gone by the time I got there at 2-ish. Ordered pFriem Triple IPA and Melvin Lambda instead.

 

According to Untappd it was tapped on the 26th. Looks like they were putting it on and off like they did last year.

 

After this and previous APEX stories, now I wonder if it's actually gone or if I just didn't have the right secret handshake. That's gonna stick with me now every time I visit the city.

 

Any chance it might still be around next weekend?

 

Roscoes tapped it yesterday along with a bunch of other triple ipaaaaass

Interurban tapped on Sunday.

 

Cant say we didnt warn you. Apex is so lame for doing sh*t like this

 

You're right, but I had to see for myself. I don't know if that's what actually happened (I don't care enough to watch for more evidence either way), but the seed of doubt was planted based on past stories. Lots of other places to visit instead.

 

Let's go!

 

I've said it time and time again, but I will continue to do so every time it comes up. I have no idea why anyone would continue to support a business that pulls these kinds of shenanigans. Regardless of what beer they may have available. And it's not even like this is the only knock on this place. Boggles my mind.

 

Yeah, we've had this same conversation a couple of times in previous threads so I hate to beat a dead horse. But my opinion is that there are just so so many fantastic places to get world class beer in this region. And the vast majority of those places are a great experience -- great atmosphere, service, etc. Apex seems to be the only spot in town that doesn't give a shit about their customers. I think I can honestly say that there is no beer that they could have available that would lead me to support their business practices.

 

I'll be in PDX next weekend, and while I've been there a few times, never really spent time in the City, mostly passing through. Staying right by Apex, and had no idea about the negative opinions of the place, always thought it was a go-to spot in PDX. Reading this stuff was valuable. While I'm sure I'll pop in, I F'n hate beer places that won't provide tasters, or charge for them, that's a deal breaker for me.

Looking forward to next weekend!

 

I've been to Apex at least fifty times and never had a problem. There's an ATM so spending cash doesn't bother me. I don't ask for tasters and if I'm at a spot that I'm not familiar with beer wise I'll pay for the smallest amount ounce wise and go from there. Cellarmaker does 5 oz. tastes for $2.50 and that's what I buy when deciding what beer to fill my growler with or what pint to drink. All of their beer prices are certainly cheaper than SF. They also take very good care of their pinball machines. Ran into the great Vic Drakulich there one time and was lucky enough to share a pint with him. I love that spot. I just checked their menu, most of their beers are $5 for 12 oz. or 16 oz. I believe that's reasonable considering the beers. Close to Toronado prices in SF. I just realized the two spots I love the most in Portland are the most hated by locals. Surprise, surprise.

 

Can confirm APEX blew their PtY keg.

Also, I love APEX. People are entitled to their opinions, but I've only had positive experiences here.

Lastly, may I suggest the creation of a "Bash APEX" thread? Since it seems like every-other PDX-related thread ends up derailing into bash APEX territory, maybe it would be best contained in one place. Hell, pin it to the top of the forum.

 

Cellarmaker will also allow you taste as many beers as you want without charge or attitude.