Visiting Portland (Fall/Winter 2014 update)

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  1. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    I've been to HotD and Cascade a million times, just looking for hot stuff on tap (why we're going to Apex) right now and maybe some fun bottles to take back with me (assuming there are no De Garde or Block 15 goodies floating around). Never been to Breakside, so we'll probably swing by before hitting the road.

    And yeah, @John_M, tomorrow is a holiday for me too.
     
    #81 distantmantra, Nov 10, 2014
  2. beefandbean22

    beefandbean22 Pundit (844) Oct 15, 2008 Oregon
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    Well, too bad you will be leaving at 5 because Upright will be open at 6 because of the Blazers game
     
    #82 beefandbean22, Nov 10, 2014
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  3. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    You wont find any block 15 or de garde bottles floating around. Sticky hands has gone and left this month in bottles - but you might be able to find it on tap (Baileys had it on last time i checked).

    If you haven't experienced the Glueh Kriek (a warm cherry sour ale) at Cascade then I would make it an appoint to do that. They make it every winter and is the perfect cold whether beer. It changed my view of beer forever.

    Other than that, Breakside is a good choice.
     
    #83 TheeWalrusHunter, Nov 10, 2014
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  4. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    I actually had Glueh Kriek last December at Cascade. It was pretty damn good.

    I figured B15 and DG would be long gone, but never hurts to ask.

    Yeah, I saw that. Gotta work on Wednesday. If I hadn't been to Upright before I'd be sad, but I have so it's ok.
     
    #84 distantmantra, Nov 10, 2014
  5. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    What time are you getting down to PDX on Tuesday? There is still plenty of B15 Sticky Hands down here in Eugene, if that's what you're hoping to find.
     
    #85 John_M, Nov 10, 2014
  6. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    I'd love some Sticky Hands. We should be in Portland around 11am or so.

    I'm guessing you got some Cowiche while you were here. KDS maybe? Not sure if timing wise it would even work out.
     
    #86 distantmantra, Nov 10, 2014
  7. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Got some KDS and sisters, but not Cowiche.

    If you're fairly sure you'll be in town by 11:00, and if you have an idea where you'll be around then, I can bring you a bottle or two of Sticky Hands. That should still leave me plenty of time for the leaf raking marathon I have planned at home later that afternoon. :-)
     
    #87 John_M, Nov 10, 2014
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  8. guajolote

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

    And 9-close.

    You can also add Ranger Station at 43rd and Hawthorne to the "Stumble Zone." 8 craft taps if I recall correctly. Nothing mind blowing, but solid. It's a decent little neighborhood spot that's still getting its legs under it. Good tunes if you're into bluegrass/roots rock/hippieshit. The owner seems like a nice guy too.
     
    #88 guajolote, Nov 12, 2014
  9. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    Thanks for reminding me that I need to go check that place out. I was never a fan of the bar that used to occupy that spot, and I was happy to see something new go in, but I always seem to find myself walking by in the afternoon before they're open.
     
    #89 maltmaster420, Nov 12, 2014
  10. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Apex, Cascade and Breakside today. Good times.
     
    #90 distantmantra, Nov 12, 2014
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  11. jamal32

    jamal32 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2008 Iowa

    Will be in town 1 week from today. This thread has been very informative. Thanks to all! Superstoked!
     
    #91 jamal32, Nov 14, 2014
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  12. Aestro

    Aestro Devotee (360) Nov 29, 2009 Oregon

    Cascade has blown my mind many times. I love Glueh Kriek too. Sang Noir at the Holiday Ale Fest several years ago was my first world-spinning beer. Their Oblique Black & White Blonde Stout is also something wholly unique unto itself.

    Downside: Cascade is expensive.
     
    #92 Aestro, Nov 14, 2014
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  13. mikehblack

    mikehblack Zealot (602) Feb 10, 2010 California
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    Anyone know of any events going on over Thanksgiving weekend? I'll be in town from Thursday to Sunday, likely spending Friday and Saturday cruising around to breweries/pubs.
     
    #93 mikehblack, Nov 17, 2014
  14. PortlandAlePatrol

    PortlandAlePatrol Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Oregon

    Not shure about any events, but if you would like company to do pub crawl do let me know, we live in NW part of town and like to walk to & from brewery/brewpub as much as we can!
    Cheers and all the best.
     
    #94 PortlandAlePatrol, Nov 18, 2014
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  15. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    IF the truck from Chicago gets here in time I'm sure there will be a few BCBS related Black Friday things going on. On the other end of the (flavor and cost) spectrum, De Garde will be doing 2 Portland releases that day as well.
     
    #95 maltmaster420, Nov 18, 2014
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  16. mikehblack

    mikehblack Zealot (602) Feb 10, 2010 California
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    Thank you for the info. If you don't mind me asking, where are the De Garde releases? I only see their Tillamook release posted.
     
    #96 mikehblack, Nov 18, 2014
  17. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I'm not sure any specific place was mentioned, just the following:

    "We ARE gearing up for a few items that should be available to darn near every bar and bottle shop interested.
    As our foeders come into maturity, we are packaging them into 22oz bottles at a MUCH lower price point.
    Next week, we are sending 625 cases each of the first foeder beers, Bu Weisse and Petit Desay, to our distributor. In line with that, we are working out the details for several release events featuring a number of our taps, plus the first access to the new bottles. Portland will be on Black Friday, and we're looking to be in Eugene the next day."

    From past experience, I would expect Belmont Station will be one of the major participants. Or if you want to come down to Eugene, I'm virtually certain he's talking about 16 tons and Bier Stein. :slight_smile:
     
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  18. maltmaster420

    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    Yup. Unless there's some last minute changes I'm unaware of there will be one at the Station and one up at Tin Bucket. I don't recall if Trevor mentioned where in Eugene, but I suspect you're right that 16 Tons and/or The Bier Stein are the most likely suspects.
     
    #98 maltmaster420, Nov 19, 2014
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  19. PortlandAlePatrol

    PortlandAlePatrol Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Oregon

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  20. sukhoi584th

    sukhoi584th Aspirant (280) Jun 20, 2010 California

    What's the deal with Logsdon being closed? Is this permanent? I can't find anything online.
     
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