Oregon’s Breweries: Where to Find the Finest Craft Beer

Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House is a Portland-based brewpub known for its award-winning barrel-aged sour ale program, which highlights native Oregon fruit such as strawberries, apricots, and peaches. The brewery was co-founded by Andy Miller, Paul Reiter, and James Dugan and offers two brewpubs with menus by executive chef Ryan O’Connor and a 30 bbl production brewery throughout the city. A variety of hop-forward IPAs are tapped at the brewery, including brews from its experimental IPA series such as its Vanilla Latte Hazy IPA and Mango and Coconut Mochi Hazy Imperial IPA. Unique stouts are also featured, such as the brewery’s Double Stack Imperial Breakfast Stout, which highlights beans from nearby Clutch Coffee. Several guest taps from other local and regional breweries are also showcased.

2204 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, Phone: 503-548-4491

pFriem Family Brewers was the vision of Josh Pfriem, a lifelong hobby brewer who joined forces with Ken Whiteman and Rudy Kellner in 2011 to form a family-focused brewery. The brewery’s taproom opened to the public in August of 2012 and has been named as the Brewery of the Year by the Oregon Beer Awards for its unique Belgian and German-inspired ales that bring a true Pacific Northwest twist to classic styles. Popular brews include the brewery’s Citrus Zest IPA, Cryo Pale Ale, and Kettle-Soured Mango Berliner Weisse, along with a variety of classic styles such as a dry Irish stout, Helles lager, and Kolsch. A tasting room menu highlights elegantly-crafted fare such as Mediterranean-inspired appetizers, bratwurst, mussels, and poutine and offers several wine and cider selections. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available, including local tea, coffee, and kombucha.

707 Portway Ave #101, Hood River, OR 97031, Phone: 541-321-0490

Alesong Brewing and Blending is an award-winning brewery near Eugene that blurs the lines between the beer-brewing and winemaking processes, crafting unique small-batch bottled brews utilizing a variety of barrel-aging techniques. The brewery was founded in 2015 by Matt Van Wyk and Doug and Brian Coombs and has received significant accolades from the Oregon Beer Awards, the Great American Beer Festival, and the Best of Craft Beer Awards. Both wild and non-wild beer styles are brewed as seasonal one-offs, focusing on locally-grown fruit and herb flavors and unique yeast and microbe cultures. Light fare is served at the brewery’s tasting room, including wood-fired pizzas by local food vendor Marché on select evenings. Customers may also bring their own food to the tasting room. A variety of public special events are offered at the brewery throughout the year, including an annual summer music series.

80848 Territorial Hwy, Eugene, OR 97405, Phone: 541-844-9925

Breweries for a Date

Arch Rock Brewing Company was founded by partners and co-owners Marjie and Larry Brennan, who brought brewmaster James Smith on board prior to the brewery’s 2013 public opening. Today, the 15-barrel production brewhouse distributes beers to bars and restaurants throughout the Eugene and Rogue Valley region and offers tastings and tours at its Gold Beach facility. Three flagship brews are offered, including the brewery’s German-style Gold Beach Lager, Pistol River Pale Ale, and State of Jefferson Porter. A single batch series also adds additional specialty brews to the brewery’s lineup. The brewery is a partner organization of the Wild Rivers, Wild Brews Coalition, which strives to protect Oregon’s waterways from industrial strip mining threats.

28779 Hunter Creek Loop, Gold Beach, OR 97444, Phone: 541-247-0555

Baerlic Brewing Company is an award-winning Southeast Portland brewery and taproom that is open to the public seven days a week, with family-friendly hours offered before 9:00pm. The brewery was started by Ben Parsons and Richard Hall, experienced amateur brewers who transitioned their passion into a small-scale production brewery. Its name translates to “of barley” in Old English, a reminder that all complex and unique products can be traced back to a single core and ideology. Year-round beers include the brewery’s Dad Beer Pre-Prohibition Lager, New Noise IPA, Eastside Oatmeal Pilsner, and Guzzolene Nitro Dry Stout, while seasonal offerings focus on European and experimental styles. Bar snacks are served at the brewery, though patrons are welcome to order their own main courses from nearby restaurants. A Baerlic Beer School intro to brewing course is offered by the brewery, teaching students the basics of brewing, fermenting, and cellaring.

2235 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, Phone: 503-477-9418

Barley Brown's Brew Pub is a family-owned brewery that serves as one of Baker City’s top tourist attractions. The brewery is one of America’s most decorated microbreweries, having earned more than two dozen honors from the Great American Beer Festival, including the distinction as the nation’s best small brewery in 2013. A production brewery, taproom, and restaurant are offered, serving 33 combined taps of the brewery’s ales, along with several national favorites. Year-round brews focus on hop-heavy offerings and include the brewery’s Jubilee Golden Ale, Coyote Peak Wheat, Tumble Off Pale Ale, and Pallet Jack IPA, the 2013 National IPA Champion beer, while seasonal beers incorporate unique ingredients such as chiles and jalapenos. Standard pub fare and steak dishes are served at the brewery’s restaurant, which often showcases live regional musicians on its stage.

2190 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814, Phone: 541-523-4266

1188 Brewing Company LLC is Grant County’s first modern craft microbrewery, opened to the public in 2012. The John Day brewery and pub is a family-friendly destination offering a full lunch and dinner menu of contemporary American gastropub fare, including creative paninis and sandwiches, artisanal flatbreads, and traditional pub appetizers. Seven microbrews are tapped at any given time, with beers rotating through seasonal offerings such as the brewery’s Black Oak Instigator imperial stout, Leafdropper IPA, Orney Hefeweizen, and Rim Rock Red. A hard cider option from regional Oregon cideries is also tapped, and growler fills are available for all alcoholic beverage options.

141 E Main St, John Day, OR 97845, Phone: 541-575-1188

7 Devils Brewing Co. is a family-owned brewery started by partners Annie Pollard and Carmen Matthews in 2013. The brewery strives for sustainable practices and community engagement within its progressive workplace environment, emphasizing social responsibility and superior craftsmanship. All brews are crafted with 100% American ingredients, with most sourced from within the Pacific Northwest. Popular brews include the brewery’s Lighthouse Session Pale Ale, Groundswell IPA, Chinook Redd Ale, and McCullough Mocha Stout. The brewery’s intimate public house is open Wednesdays through Mondays and serves a variety of contemporary coastal dishes, including fishermen’s platters, poutine, and vegetarian options, using locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. A variety of non-alcoholic beverages are also available, including rotating kombucha taps and a house-brewed extreme ginger beer.

247 S 2nd St, Coos Bay, OR 97420, Phone: 541-808-3738