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Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Jesse Cornett, GoLocalPDX
Portland is known for great beers and great brewers. There are also typically more beer events than even a consummate beer insider can keep track of any given week in Portland. Each week there are beer releases, fundraisers, fests, summits and much more. We are very luck to live here in Beervana. It’s about to get better here though, if just for a brief few days.
See Slides Below: 9 Craft Brewers Conference Events You Don't Want to Miss
Today the Craft Brewers Conference takes over the Oregon Convention Center, brewer and brewery pros en masse from around the country will see firsthand what the hype is all about. It’s great news whenever a conference of this size (nearly 10,000) comes to town. It is not often that the host city’s residents so directly reap the rewards as we will by the presence of this event. Why? Because local brewers and beer bars want to show off. And you are invited.
The events in the slides below represent but a small segment of the events that are scheduled for next week, but have been carefully picked. All but one are free to attend, but that doesn’t mean there is no cost. You are there to meet great people and try great beer. The latter will cost you – and it should. Oh and don’t blame us for great events happening simultaneously. We didn’t do the scheduling and are just grateful there are so many fun events. A little planning and you can spend time at each. I know I will.
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The Craft Brewers Conference is taking over the Oregon Convention Center, brewer and brewery pros en masse from around the country will see firsthand what the hype is all about. Here are 9 events you don't want to miss.
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The Drinking Lot
What: Start here. Today. Bailey’s Taproom is one of Portland’s best taprooms. The owner is constantly surprising patrons with uncommon beers and exception service. Today he will surprise even more when he launches what is a first of a kind here in Portland: a pop up beer bar. Neat. They are taking over a used car lot and have a dozen different beers to try each day.
When: April 13th to 18th, Noon to 10 pm (except the 13th when it opens at 2 pm)
Where: 419 E Burnside St (look for the Coors Light billboard at the East end of the Burnside Bridge)
For more information: Local beer blog Brewpublic has all the details.
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The Sour Hour
What: Sour and Wild Invitational will feature a number of exclusive Cascade blends alongside unconventional – and in some cases rare – sour and wild beers from breweries around the country. The event will sell 8-oz pours of the specialty beers; payment is by cash or credit. The lineup will rotate throughout the five days.
When: April 14th to 18th
Where: Cascade Brewing Barrel House (production side), 939 SE Belmont St
For more information: cascadebrewingbarrelhouse.com or call 503-265-8603.
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Barley Browns Meets Comrade
What: Eli Dickinson and Marks Lanham are both highly awarded brewers and are bringing their wares for this special event, which includes live music and great pizza.
When: NWIPA, 6350 SE Foster Rd
Where: Wednesday, April 15th 6-10 pm
Click HERE for more information.
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West Coast Legend Hosts East Coast Legend
What: John Harris will host Sam of Dogfish Head for a Power Lunch. They will each be pairing 3 courses with a beer from both Dogfish Head and Ecliptic Brewing. Please note this is a ticketed event. Please visit Ecliptic Brewing’s website for more information
When: April 16th at Noon
Where: Ecliptic Brewing, 825 N Cook
Photo: John Harris
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Close to the Stars (er, Brewers)
What: I am going to be honest. This event is not only being included because it’s Ninkasi who makes great beer, but also because of the venue. This is as close as you will get to the Craft Brewers Conference without getting in. Ninkasi is teaming up with Payette to bring you a yet to be disclosed collaborative beer.
When: Thursday, April 16th, 5-8 pm
Where: Spirit of 77 at 500 NE MLK Jr. Blvd
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Total Domination of the Arcade
What: Ninkasi is taking over the taps at Ground Kontrol. They also unveil their latest brew: Ground Kontrol! The new beer is an Imperial Stout fermented with ale yeast that traveled to space and back! You can also win Ninkasi swag!
When: Thursday, April 16th, 5-9 pm
Where: Ground Kontrol, 511 NW Couch St.
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Experimental Hops Experience
What: This is a unique opportunity to try beers brewed with some new and experimental hops from the American Dwarf Hop. Breweries showcasing beers brewed with these hops include Ecliptic Brewing, Stone, Lagunitas, and many more.
When: Friday, April 17th, 2:00 pm
Where: Apex, 1216 SE Division
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Widmer Brothers 30 Beers for 30 Years Wrap-Up Party
What: From April 2014 to April 2015, Widmer Brothers Brewing celebrated their 30th Anniversary in big way. Every month for a year, the brewery released historic beers from recipes representing individual years in its 30-year history. Come try some of each and meet the artists who created the unique labels.
When: Friday, April 17th, 3 pm
Where: White Owl Social Club, 1305 SE 8th Ave.
Photo Credit: edwin via Flickr
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Pioneers of Craft Beer
What: The Horse Brass Pub will close out the week with an event to honor the pioneers of the industry. Let it not be lost on any Portland or craft beer newcomer, the Horse Brass and its longtime owner helped fuel the craft beer revolution like few others.
When: April 17th at 6 pm
Where: Horse Brass Pub, 4534 S.E. Belmont St.
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