BREWVANA Founder Pushes Tour Company Growth. Bazi Owner Guest Brews Deliria in Belgium. Cheryl Collins Advances to CEO Role at Ninkasi MAY 2017

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1 MAY 2017 A DRIVING FORCE IN CRAFT BEER BREWVANA Founder Pushes Tour Company Growth Bazi Owner Guest Brews Deliria in Belgium Cheryl Collins Advances to CEO Role at Ninkasi

2 What s Inside: CONTENTS PUBLISHER Jeb Bladine ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Ossie Bladine EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Andi Prewitt GENERAL MANAGER Robert Sudeith MARKETING & ADVERTISING Kelly Hyder Stefanie Church WRITERS Dustin Gouker Dan Haag Maude Haney Chris Jennings Ezra Johnson-Greenough Patty Mamula Jim McLaren Matthew Meador Chris Morehead Andi Prewitt Anthony St. Clair SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Erica Tiffany-Brown PRODUCTION MANAGER Christy Nielsen PUBLICATION DESIGN Amber McAlary-Whitney PRODUCTION ARTISTS Amber McAlary-Whitney Kathey Sweeney CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Emma Browne oregonbeergrowler.com The News-Register Publishing Company PO Box NE Third St. McMinnville, OR newsregister.com PRINTED BY Oregon Lithoprint, Inc. Subscriptions Connie Crafton ON THE COVER During May, Oregon Beer Growler magazine recognizes women in the craft beer industry. One of those individuals who s working hard to educate the public about the process of brewing and how beer and food can be paired together is Ashley Rose Salvitti, pictured on this month s cover. The founder of BREWVANA recently celebrated her business sixth anniversary. She now has a fleet of four buses that help beer lovers explore Portland s offerings. The vehicles also transport large groups to and from beer events outside city limits. Photo by Emma Browne // Oregon Beer Growler Notes From the Chief She ll Have the One in the Pink Bottle The bright pink labels and packages designed to look like a purse aren t going to work. Those are just some of the tactics employed by two breweries that have targeted the often-ignored female beer consumer. Chick Beer, which appears to now be out of operation, was the company behind the handbag holder for six-packs while the bottle art evoked the image of a woman in a little black dress. Apparently, the company assumed that we little ladies wouldn t know their beer was for us without ridiculously reductive images associated with femininity. High Heel Brewing, which launched last year in Florida, has a similar strategy. One of its two beers is even named after a style of women s footwear. Efforts to introduce more women to beer and actually market to women who are educated craft consumers is a worthwhile goal. However, bathing bottles in pink before they re bejeweled with references to fashion is doing more harm than good. In one sense, it s similar to the pandering seen in decades worth of beer commercials aimed at men. Over time, these types of ads build and create a collective narrative society tells itself about gender roles. Women should be passive, submissive and ever mindful of their level of attractiveness. Men, on the other hand, are given permission and even encouraged to be aggressive and competitive conquering beautiful women and bottles of beer along the way. Fortunately, gender-based marketing is becoming more dated and consumers are calling out offensive, sexist imagery and brands even in beer. 04 Celebrations 08 Super Brews: Fruit Beers 10 Brew Bites: Brunch at Burnside Brewing 13 Homebrew Hints: Brewing With Candy 14 Brew Briefs 18 Fort George Marks a Decade 20 BREWVANA Founder, Ashley Rose Salvitti 22 Father-Daughter Brewing Team at Heater Allen 24 Ninkasi s New CEO 26 Bazi Owner Guest Brews at Delirium 28 Metalcraft Closure Fallout Barrel Celebrates 10 Years 32 BOLI Ruling Update 33 BING: Professional Development 34 Big Oregon Brewery Guide 38 May Events Calendar In Oregon, our craft culture is rich and inclusive, and we have a number of women employed in various roles throughout the industry. This month, we ve profiled several of those individuals, including Ashley Rose Salvitti (pictured on the cover), founder and owner of Portland-based tour company BREWVANA. I talked to Lisa Allen, brewer at Heater Allen in McMinnville, as she prepared to mark the business s 10th anniversary with the founder her father. You ll also hear from Cheryl Collins, new CEO at Ninkasi, about her rise to the top. And Bazi Bierbrasserie owner Hilda Stevens describes her experience as one of the first American women to guest brew Deliria in Belgium. So let s hope that we never encounter a six-pack that comes with a makeup compact or a beer infused with glitter as gimmicks attempting to woo females. We re women, and like men, we re just looking for a quality brew. Andi Prewitt, Editor-in-Chief MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 3

3 CELEBRATIONS A Taste of Spring at May Festivals May Day Festival may 1 Grab a ribbon and dance around the maypole with McMenamins at their Kennedy School property. The May Day Festival lasts all day and kids music begins at 3 p.m. There will also be a face painter. Admission is free. Cinco de Micro Brewfest may 4 6 This sixth annual event features three days of drinking and more than 65 breweries. The Cinco de Micro Brewfest takes place in the heart of downtown at the Salem Convention Center. The fun lasts 4-10 p.m. on both Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5. Entry begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6. In addition to beer, there will be local eateries and distilleries as well as musical entertainment. Tickets cost anywhere from $5-30 and all proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties. Mention the event to the nearby Grand Hotel for special reservation rates. Cinco de Mayo Chef & Brewers Dinner may 5 Celebrate May 5 with a five-course dinner and five specialty beer pairings at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery in Portland. The first dish will be served promptly at 7:15 p.m. and you ll find the table is set family style to encourage mingling. Dinner costs $50 per person, gratuity not included. Gigantic Fifth Anniversary may 5 The Gigantic team is going big to celebrate their fifth anniversary with a night of delicious beer and local music. Several bands will play to mark the occasion starting at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5 at Star Theater. Tickets are $15 in advance. The musical acts have appeared or will appear on Gigantic seasonal beer labels. Kennedy School 80s Prom may 5 Big hair, big dresses, big party. McMenamins is reviving the yuppie decade with its 80s Prom, 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 5 at Kennedy School. Radical Revolution is scheduled to play live music and there will also a photo booth. Tickets cost $20. Filmed by Bike Film Festival/Base Camp Brewing Street Party may 5 7 Bicycle fanatics and avid film lovers come together for a weekend of independent movies at the 15th annual Filmed by Bike Film Festival. Six unique programs ABOVE: Three Creeks Brewing is hosting the Stampede Warm-Up Ride Thursday, May 11 to celebrate this year s batch of Stampede Ale. The main mountain bike race will be held later in the month. will take place at the historic Hollywood Theatre Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7. The fun gets started at the Base Camp Brewing Street Party, which lasts 5-9:30 p.m. next to the Velo Cult Bike Shop and Tavern. This event is free and open to all ages. There will be live entertainment, a beer garden, food vendors, a photo booth and lawn games. Albany Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet may 6 Dust off your old Huffy and bring it on down to Deluxe Brewing Company in Albany to parade it in front of fellow bicycle lovers. The fourth annual Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet is scheduled to take place 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 6. All ages are welcome and food and beverages can be purchased on site. Awards will be given to bicycles in six categories, and all years up to 1989 will be considered Photo courtesy of Ryan Wilkerson Photography McMenamins UFO Festival brings out the alien in all of us. This year s event takes place Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 21 at Hotel Oregon (and various other locations around town). vintage. Pre-registration is encouraged. Meanwhile, the swap meet is set to be held in the Deluxe parking lot. Hellshire Day & Barrel-Aged Beer Fest may 6 This popular event hosted by Eugene s Oakshire Brewing has been moved to spring. The fourth annual Hellshire Day & Barrel-Aged Beer Fest starts at noon Saturday, May 6 at the Public House. There will be offerings from Oakshire s Vintage program as well as more than 50 beers from breweries across the country. The first sales of 22-ounce, wax-dipped Hellshire VII bottles will also begin at the festival. Tickets are $30 before a service fee. For $100 (pre-service fee), you can not only get VIP early entry to Hellshire Day; the experience also includes a Friday night behind-thescenes warehouse party with the brewers, live music, complimentary food and a bottle of Oakshire s rare Double Barrel Hellshire Especial. Gigantic s Bday Brunch may 7 If you ve recovered from Gigantic s Fifth Anniversary concert just two days earlier, join them for a brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at Produce Row Cafe. The brewery s bringing back Gigantic-N-Juice and Too Much Coffee Man to pair with a special menu. Swag will be raffled while Ben Love spins records. FredFest may 7 Honor Fred Eckhardt, Dean of American Beer Writers, by spending an afternoon drinking the beverage he devoted much of his life to. FredFest takes place 2-6 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at Hair of the Dog Brewing Company in Portland. Tickets are $85 and include a commemorative glass and an endless food buffet. This year, organizers say they ll have more types of beer from each brewer. All of the money from ticket sales goes to Hair of the Dog charities. Since the brewery covers all expenses for the event, attendees are encouraged to chip in more than the suggested ticket price. And don t forget the FredFest Rare Beer Auction that will raise more money for nonprofits. Stampede Warm-Up Ride may 11 Kick up some dust at this event in Sisters. Three Creeks Brewing Co. is once again hosting the Stampede Warm-Up Ride Thursday, May 11 to help celebrate this year s batch of Stampede Ale. It s the official beer of the Sisters Stampede XC, a mountain bike race sanctioned by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association. The Warm-Up Ride takes place in Sisters and when it s completed, participants will meet up at Three Creeks where they can ring the bell and continue to party with Stampede Ale tasters, raffles for swag and much more. Last year, the brewery also released vintage bottles of Stampede at the event. Tin Bucket Anniversary Kick-Off Party may 11 The beloved Portland beer, cider and mead shop will be turning four this year, which means it s time to throw another party! Tin Bucket will kick off its anniversary celebration with Block 15 Brewing and Flat Tail Brewing. The Corvallis-based businesses will dig deep in their cellars for an amazing draft list, which is yet to be announced. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 >>> The 15th annual Filmed by Bike Film Festival runs Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7. This shot is from one of the independent movies. Get the pre-viewing fun started at the Base Camp Brewing Street Party. Photo courtesy of Filmed by Bike Film Festival Photo courtesy of McMenamins 4 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 5

4 <<<CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 CELEBRATIONS The Little Woody Rogue Valley may Beer aged in the barrel the practice is a longstanding tradition that is honored at this event. The Little Woody Barrel- Aged Brews and Whiskey Festival takes place 5-10 p.m. Friday, May 12 and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at Harry & David Field in Medford. The festival is an offshoot of the original Little Woody in Bend. Enjoy the intimacy of small-batch concoctions from 20 local and regional brewers along with cider and whiskey tastings. Packages run from $15-30 at the door, but there are discounts by ordering in advance online. New this year is the Little Woody Beer Run a 5K race around the ballpark with two beer tasting stops along the way. Registration is $30 online or $35 at the door. 10 Barrel 10 Year Anniversary Party may Barrel is turning 10 this year and the company wanted to make it special by throwing a massive party. The festivities run 4-10 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at the new 10 Barrel East Side Pub in Bend. A limited edition pint plus two beers costs $10. All beer proceeds go to local charities. IndePit Barbeque/Wolf Tree Tap Takeover Fundraiser may 13 The owner of IndePit Barbeque and Mecanico bar in Independence is teaming up with Wolf Tree Brewery to hold an event that will raise money for the Cherry City Roller Derby in Salem. The Seal Rock-based beer business will take over the taps 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at Mecanico a refurbished gas station from the 1950s that s been transformed into a pub. Food offerings include Cubano sandwiches, smoked sausages and corn on the cob cooked on a 15-foot brick firepit. Meals cost $15 per person and a beer runs $5 during the event. Proceeds from both will go to the derby. Chetco Brewing Company s Fourth Birthday Party may This Southern Oregon brewery actually turned four in April, but they re celebrating big this year and holding a party that coincides with American Craft Beer Week. There will be beer specials, live music, a vegan cupcake baking contest and snacks. You can find all of that in the Tap Room. Check the brewery s website for more details. Keizer Iris Festival may The city s signature flower gets much of the attention at this event, but beer is certainly an important part of the Keizer Iris Festival. While there are many happenings during the third week of May that are linked to the celebration, Keizer- Fest Brews & Wine begins Thursday, May 18 and runs through Sunday, May 21. Hours of operation vary, so check the Festival website. McMenamins UFO Festival may More than 60 years ago, two people in McMinnville photographed something that can t clearly be explained. That event came to be known as a UFO sighting and now that mysterious find is an excuse for you to drink plenty of Mc- Menamins beer while costumed as an extraterrestrial. The UFO Festival takes place Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 21 at Hotel Oregon (and various other locations around town). Beyond both people and dogs dressed like aliens roaming the streets, you ll find guest speakers, a costume parade, free live music both indoors and out, a 5K run, a pet costume contest and even alien laser tag. Believers and skeptics are both welcome. Edgefield Cider s 25th Birthday may 19 Help McMenamins Edgefield Cider mark a milestone at this event. The beverage is turning 25 Friday, May 19 and to celebrate you can find plenty of activities at the Troutdale property. Pints of cider will go for $5 and $15 gets a growler filled. A special Cider House Fondue is also on the menu along with Oregon State University Creamery cider-washed cheese. Central Oregon Beer Week may This region has 29 (and counting) breweries, and that s a lot. Why not make Central Oregon Beer Week a full 10 days so drinkers have time to sample a little something at every business? The festivities kick off Friday, May 19 at 10 Barrel s new East Side Pub in Bend and keep going strong through Sunday, May 28. Crux Fermentation Project is set to host a fundraiser for the Central Oregon Brewers Guild Saturday, May 20. Check the event website for a list of tastings, specials, workshops and parties. Brew HaHa may 20 This annual fundraiser for firefighters has moved dates. Brew HaHa, which took place in April last year, is now being held 3-10 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex. Offduty fire crews will be donating time to serve beer and wine to attendees. Expect to find beer-making demonstrations, live music, games, vendor booths and food. A tasting glass and four tickets costs $12. Proceeds from Brew HaHa benefit the Treven Anspach Memorial Fund. Kettle Sour Beer Fest may 20 Last year, Stickmen Brewing Company hosted its first Kettle Sour Beer Fest and it was such a success, they re doing it again! Sample an array of kettle sours from several breweries Saturday, May 20 at the business s patio in Lake Oswego. A glass and 10 drink tickets costs $20. Additional tickets are $1. Single-Hop Fest may 20 Bailey s Taproom is turning 10 this year and holding at least one event every month to mark the occasion. On Saturday, May 20, the Portland beer bar hosts Single-Hop Fest, a celebration of brews that feature one style of hop. Portland Pug Crawl may 21 Who can resist pugs on parade? Portland Brewing Company is once again hosting the Portland Pug Crawl noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21. This year s theme is Pugs on Broadway, so dress your pooch as your favorite theater character. Anyone is welcome, along with all dogfriendly breeds. Beer and food will be available for purchase in the Taproom. Festival entry costs $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Children 4 years old and younger are free (as are dogs). All proceeds benefit the Oregon Humane Society. Donations of cat and dog food as well as printer ink are also welcome. Rock the Chetco may The City of Brookings is inviting everyone to town during Memorial Day Weekend for an epic bash. Rock the Chetco kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, May 26 and wraps 5 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at the Port of Brookings Harbor. Chetco Brewing Company will definitely have a presence there and you ll also find live music, crafts by local artisans, brewing demonstrations, cardboard boat races, food and even some hula hooping. Aliens will be roaming the streets of McMinnville this May for McMenamins UFO Festival. Beyond the costume parade, expect to find guest speakers, free music, a 5K run and even alien laser tag. Heater Allen 10th Anniversary Party may 27 This brewery is celebrated 10 years of its lager beers. The party lasts noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at Heater Allen in McMinnville. You ll be able to sample an extensive list of Heater Allen beers along with some collaboration brews. Arrive early to get your hands on a commemorative half-liter ceramic mug. The brewery will also offer food and possibly feature live music. SMaSH Fest may 27 This is an opportunity to sample rare beers while giving back to the community. SMaSH Fest takes place 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at O Kanes in McMenamins Old St. Francis School. Of course, SMaSH is an acronym for singlemalt and single-hop beers many of which were brewed just for this event. Admission, a commemorative pint glass and 12 tastes costs $25. Bend shelter Bethlehem Inn will receive $2.50 of every ticket sold. Attendees get to vote for their favorite SMaSH beer and the brewery that wins the People s Choice Award gets to make the official Central Oregon Beer Week beverage the following year. City of Goses may This new festival originated thanks to its pun-loving organizer. Beer writer and event producer Brian Yaeger presents City of Goses 1-9 p.m. both Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 at Labrewatory in Portland. During the two-day extravaganza, you ll find 30 goses including traditional versions of the salty, sour beer and more modern/experimental renditions. There will even be an import from Leipzig, Germany. Tickets are $15 in advance (before fees) or $20 at the door. Pints for Paws may 30 If you re an animal lover, this event is for you. Golden Valley Brewery is hosting a fundraiser for Homeward Bound Pets, an adoption shelter in McMinnville. Pints for Paws takes place 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. During that time, there will be raffles and other opportunities to donate. The brewery is also giving the shelter $1 for every pint sold that day. Cheers to Belgian Beers june 2 3 One little yeast strain can lead to a lot of different flavors. That feat is on full display at Cheers to Belgian Beers, which is now in its 11th year. The event will be held 1-9 p.m. Friday, June 2 and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at North Warehouse in Portland. This year s featured yeast strain is B45 Gnome. In order to demonstrate its diversity, as well as showcase the creativity of Oregon s craft brewers, each participating brewery is using it to produce a different Belgian-style beer. Last year, there were 71 beers on display. A glass and eight drink tickets costs $20, but there are advanced sales that include admission for two and 16 drink tickets for $28. Eugene Beer Week june 5 11 This year s Eugene Beer Week Monday, June 5 through Sunday, June 11 includes tastivals, special releases, a homebrew competition, beer dinners, classes and so much more. Check the event s website and Facebook page for updates on specifics. Photo courtesy of McMenamins 6 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 7

5 Blind Tasting Review: Fruit Beers By Matthew Meador Matthew Meador I m old enough to be a little jaded, maybe, but I m fortunate to have grown up in a time when women were being welcomed into careers previously held mostly by men. Going to doctors appointments as a kid, my first physician was a woman. I worked for a woman who held flag rank in the U.S. Navy a woman who d earned the distinction of a flag flying from buildings, ships or cars she occupied, denoting the admiral s shoulder boards she wore. Heck, even the two most effective nightclub bouncers I ever met were both fearless women! In a nod to this edition s female focus, we raised our glasses to the confident and successful women of Oregon during this tasting! WINNER Ambacht Brewing: Golden Rose Farmhouse Ale, hillsboro 6.5% ABV; 17 IBUs Brewer s Description: Ambacht Golden Rose Farmhouse Ale is a fruit beer made with rose hips. The rose hips give the beer a unique tangy flavor that goes well with complex earthy dishes, such as barbecue or those made with beans. Consumer Comments: Tied for first place with Ordnance s offering, Ambacht s Golden Rose is beautifully balanced and inviting. With a bit of rose hips on the nose, this brew presents a good head, a little citrus on the mid-palate along with the barest hints of nutmeg and anise. Panelists enjoyed Golden Rose s easy drinkability and floral themes. Two tasters even described this brew like a pleasant walk through a rose garden. ambacht.us WINNER Ordnance Brewing: Bloops Blueberry Wheat, boardman 4.6% ABV; 21 IBUs Brewer s Description: Brewed with blueberries from our local farms, Bloops is a balanced wheat beer with just enough blueberry aroma and flavor to provide something delicious without being sweet and overly fruity. Consumer Comments: Along with Ambacht s entry, Ordnance s Bloops earned our panel s top honors this month. A heady brew, the Bloops tempts with surprise! hints of candied blueberry on the nose and immediate palate, introducing a bit of honey before a clean, mineral finish. Well-balanced and affable, panelists described this entry as an ideal all-occasion beer, perfect for summer sun. ordnancebrewing.com Hop Haus: Fruit Fly Triple Berry Wheat, gresham 5.0% ABV; 28 IBUs Brewer s Description: This is an amber to red colored slightly malty wheat ale with a smooth and mildly sweet berry finish. The triple blend of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries is added at the end of the boil, which provides some pectin haze. Willamette hops are added to balance out and complement the wheat. Consumer Comments: Hops and berry announce Fruit Fly Triple Berry Wheat and the hoppy character won t overstay its welcome. A notable citrus element takes charge on the mid-palate and panelists agreed we tried it! this brew works well served with a small orange wedge. Our tasters thought this beer would be a perfect companion on a summer evening, relaxing by the pool. Mazama Brewing: Rasplendent, corvallis 5.0% ABV; [Unavailable] IBUs Brewer s Description: What could be more refreshing for a summer beer than crisp, juicy raspberries? Add hibiscus and it drinks like a glass of raspberry lemonade, but with a nice head of foam and a light touch of hops. Rasplendent has also racked up several awards, including Silver Medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival, Gold Medal at 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards and Silver Medal at 2017 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Consumer Comments: With its color of rose wine and a lively carbonation, Rasplendent might be called a winelover s brew. With notes of raspberry, cranberry and pie cherries, the beer s bold fruit character is both inviting and refreshing. Panelists agreed this brew has surprising appeal for both beer lovers and those who might prefer wine. mazamabrewing.com McMenamins: Never Surrender Cherry Chocolate Stout, portland 6.4% ABV; 17 IBUs Brewer s Description: Inspired by two Yorkshire institutions: Samuel Smith s Brewery and heavy metal legends Saxon. Comprised of mostly British malts, this beer boasts dark, blissful flavors from 42 pounds of Oregon Fruit Products cherry puree and 10 pounds of cocoa nibs from Meridian Cacao. Consumer Comments: Probably my personal favorite of the fruit brews, Never Surrender Cherry Chocolate Stout features broad coffee appeal along with chocolate, cherry and maybe a shred of chicory. With tongue-in-cheek good humor, our panel labeled the Never Surrender a perfect breakfast brew. mcmenamins.com Ninkasi Brewing Company: Hop Cooler Citrus IPA, eugene 7.2% ABV; 74 IBUs Brewer s Description: Bright and tropical, this IPA brilliantly layers a citrusy blend of orange and tangerine with a robust hop profile. Crafted with real citrus and packed with as much flavor as a hop cooler, you won t be able to stop at just one sip of this fresh and fruity beer. Consumer Comments: Presenting the inviting hue of honey, Hop Cooler offers a very fresh nose of hops distinct without being overpowering. Pineapple gives way to citrus on the mid-palate before a satisfyingly long finish. Like its name suggests, the Hop Cooler is a perfect fruit IPA. ninkasibrewing.com Two Shy Brewing: Not-So Peache, roseburg 6.2% ABV; 30 IBUs Brewer s Description: This is a natural sour brewed with 100 pounds of local peaches and aged in barrels. Peach, complex Brett, sour, clean finish. Consumer Comments: A spritely effervescence introduces the sparkling peach saison/sour from Two Shy. With notes of apple and a hint of cinnamon, panelists described this brew as invitingly sour, like a cider but bright, like a champagne. Easy on the palate without sacrificing flavor, this upbeat brew is a great one to enjoy while celebrating! twoshybrewing.com By sheer coincidence, this month s panel consisted of twice the number of women than men. While I recognize the equality of palates, I will say the input I get from female panelists is far more expressive than that from male. So, here s to you, beer-loving women! We couldn t print Super Brews without you! 8 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 9

6 Beer Before Noon? Burnside Brewing s Brunch Has You Covered By Ezra Johnson-Greenough Photos by Ezra Johnson-Greenough Brunch is more demanding. Eggs are the hardest thing to cook right, and brunch guests let you know if it s wrong, says Watts. Can brunch food be that much more difficult to pair with beer when some of the standard accompaniments don t apply? Only as a mental roadblock, says Gilbert. The basics of accompanying flavors with similar flavors or counterpoints remain the same. McAdam adds, You are looking to pair with sweet, spicy, savory and so on. All of these are flavors that are found in brunch items. Good thing that Burnside s most well-known beer, Sweet Heat, is a brunch lover s pairing dream. The low-alcohol wheat beer with apricots is as refreshing as fresh-squeezed juice with the slightly tart and acidic fruit dancing with hot Scotch bonnet peppers for a spicy bite. Both Gilbert and McAdam recommend versatile pairing all-star Sweet Heat with Burnside s chilaquiles. The flavors will awaken your taste buds notes Gilbert. Chef Watts also adds: A Sweet Heat michelada is perfect with the pork belly benedict. The Sweet Heat even makes it into a house-made hot sauce, which is a key component of the aforementioned benedict. The rich, creamy buttermilk biscuits topped with hollandaise sauce that trades the usual tangy/spicy combo of lemon and cayenne pepper for the equally tangy/spicy Sweet Heat adds a new level of complexity to the dish. If you have more of a sweet tooth when it comes to brunch food, you cannot do any better than Burnside s classic French toast topped with Stout caramel sauce that we have included the recipe for in this issue. French toast should be French toast. Nutmeg, cinnamon, heavy custard, says CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 >>> Sweet Heat Hollandaise Paired with Burnside Sweet Heat By Chef Richard Watts INGREDIENTS 6 egg yolks 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce OPPOSITE: Burnside Brewing began serving brunch nearly two years ago. You can order one of their beers to go with a New York strip, crispy potatoes and sunny-side up eggs. 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Sweet Heat hot sauce DIRECTIONS Slowly whisk in 3/4 pound melted butter over a double boiler with low heat. BELOW: Burnside Brewing s Chef Richard Watts says that what sets his French toast apart is the mascarpone whip cream. Ezra Johnson-Greenough There is a famous saying that beer is food, which is kind of true. But it s surprising that more breweries do not serve brunch, especially in brunchcrazy Portland. That guideline about not drinking before noon just does not apply to weekends, in my opinion. It s like if you order a bloody mary or mimosa, that s cool because it s mostly vegetables or fruit but if you order a beer it s sacrilege. I call hogwash and recite another famous saying: You can t drink all day if you don t start in the morning. Besides, beer has been proven to have an incredible list of health benefits, carbs to power you through the rest of your day and goes better with food than liquor or wine. It s on that premise that I ventured into Burnside Brewing Company to try the brunch. The medium-sized Portland brewery made it known right out of the gate that they would go above and beyond your typical pub grub menu and the brunch offerings are no different. If we are going through the process of creating multiple styles of beers, then we should spend equal amount of time creating dishes that pair with them, says co-owner/brewmaster Jason McAdam. Burnside started out serving dinner, then introduced lunch service and brunch joined the lineup on weekends nearly two years ago. Jay Gilbert, Burnside s other owner, has found that giving staff some creative freedom with the menu has paid off. We ve taken an approach to hire talented folks, both in the brewery and in the kitchen, and let them create. It s worked well for us. Chef Richard Watts is one of those folks. While he is not a big sharer when it comes to pairings and recipes, he puts his food where his mouth is. I spent half my childhood on my grandparents farm. Everything we ate we grew and raised. Beef, pork, cucumbers, tomatoes. We spent weeks canning and preserving. This was the early 70s before the words farm to table were ever spoken. Brunch is still the undiscovered country for breweries though like fertile ground just waiting for the plow. Perhaps brunch food and brews are absent pairings from many a menu due to the challenge of matching savory and sweet dishes with beer. 10 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 11

7 BREW BITEs <<<CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Watts adamantly. But he adds: What sets ours apart is the mascarpone whip cream. It makes it savory and sweet. Total satisfaction. But what to pair with it? Taking Gilbert s advice: Sweet items I d go with a counterpoint like a stout or something with some malt body I ordered Burnside s Stout. Approaching the pairing skeptically, I was afraid it would be sweet on sweet. However, Burnside Stout is on the lighter sessionable side at 5.4% ABV. French Toast Paired with Burnside Stout By Chef Richard Watts INGREDIENTS FOR Stout Caramel Sauce: 3 cups Stout 4 cups brown sugar DIRECTIONS FOR Stout Caramel Sauce: Cook to 235 degrees. Remove from heat and add heavy cream, vanilla. INGREDIENTS For French Toast Batter: 5 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon cinnamon While it does have a creamy, oatmeal texture and malty body, it s not too sweet and the carbonation is low with a mildly roasty finish that goes well with the French toast s caramel-y crunch exterior and buttery inside. Check out Burnside s brunch menu or try your own. Just remember: malty with savory/salty, acidic or light with richness, crisp and bright with sweet, and never ever pair sweet beer with sweet food. 4 tablespoons butter 2 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar Pour Some Sugar in Me: Brewing With Candy By Chris Jennings If you love to experiment, it s no wonder you re a homebrewer. Anything that we can eat safely can be used to craft your next award-winning Chris Jennings beer. But all too often, brewers get stuck with the same old ingredients out of habit. The only way to break the cycle is to try something very different something that perhaps you ve never heard of anyone else using before. For example, maybe you want to explore the possibilities of a tropical fruit like a banana. But what about swapping in banana candy? Yes, candy! Using candy in beer is twice as easy as using fruit and you might discover some interesting outcomes in the process of experimenting. RECIPES Candy may seem like a cop-out ingredient because it s basically sugar and flavoring. However, it offers several advantages. Ginger candy, for instance, doesn t have a sharp bite or taste anything like raw ginger. Licorice is similar. But we can push the boundaries further. Why not step outside the box and brew up a watermelon Sour Patch Kid cream ale? How about a lemon drop Berliner weisse? The best part about deciding what type of candy to pair with certain styles is that the sky s the limit. One thing you do need to be careful of is ensuring that the candy doesn t have a large amount of preservatives. You ll also want to take into account that candy is mostly sugar and flavoring. The sugar will ferment away and leave behind some of the flavoring. Some candies are not very tasty once the sugar has been removed, so taste testing is a must when selecting the right treat for your brew. Once you ve selected your candy and beer recipe, you ll want to know when to use it during your brew day. Since it s mostly sugar, definitely add it sometime before or during fermentation. Putting candy in the boil can help dissolve and sterilize it, making sure you get the maximum amount of sugars possible. But if you put the candy in at the beginning of the boil, you run the risk of caramelizing it. This could also ruin the compounds that give the candy its unique qualities that you re trying to impart on your brew. Tossing in the candy at the end of the boil is optimal, then. Stir to be sure it has all dissolved. If this isn t happening fast enough, take a bit of the wort and put it in a separate bowl then add the candy. While chilling the rest of the wort, you can stir the candy with the hot wort and add it directly to the fermenter or pour it back into the boil kettle once it s dissolved. If you add the candy solution to the fermenter, be sure to have enough chilled wort in the container so that the temperature isn t affected. Remember that experimentation is the name of the game. You re the brewer coming up with new and interesting flavor profiles. If you enter your beer in a competition and it doesn t fit neatly into a style category, you re doing something right. Burnside Brewing s Sweet Heat pairs well with many of the dishes on the business s brunch menu, including the pork belly eggs benedict. INGREDIENTS For Mascarpone Whip Cream: 3 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese DIRECTIONS For Mascarpone Whip Cream: Whip all ingredients except mascarpone, then fold in mascarpone. Drop the Lemon (AG) A ProMash Recipe Report Recipe Specifics Batch size (gallons): 5.00 Wort size (gallons): 5.00 Total grain (pounds): Anticipated OG: Plato: Anticipated SRM: 2.8 Anticipated IBU: 8.8 Brewhouse efficiency: 75 percent Wort boil time: 60 minutes Grain/Extract/Sugar Percent Amount Name Origin Potential SRM pounds Pilsener (Weyermann) Germany pounds Wheat Malt Germany pounds Lemon Drop Potential represented as SG per pound, per gallon. Hops Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time 0.45 ounce Tettnanger Whole Mash 0.68 ounce Tettnanger Whole minutes Yeast Imperial B64 Napoleon Drop the Lemon (Extract) A ProMash Recipe Report Recipe Specifics Batch size (gallons): 5.00 Wort size (gallons): 5.00 Total extract (pounds): 8.50 Anticipated OG: Plato: Anticipated SRM: 4.6 Anticipated IBU: 8.8 Wort boil time: 60 minutes Grain/Extract/Sugar Percent Amount Name Origin Potential SRM pounds Briess LME- Weizen America pounds Lemon Drop Potential represented as SG per pound, per gallon. Hops Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time 0.45 ounce Tettnanger Whole Mash 0.68 ounce Tettnanger Whole minutes Yeast Imperial B64 Napoleon 12 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 13

8 The Sasquatch team is pictured inside their new Northwest Portland facility: (left to right) Mike Paladino, Tom Sims and Alex Beard. BELOW: BridgePort is introducing new beers to its lineup, including Tiny Horse Pilsner and Multiball Double IPA, to meet the changing demands of the Portland beer consumer. The company announced layoffs in April due to slowing sales. OPPOSITE: Widmer Brothers is now serving samples to customers from ukegs made by Portland-based GrowlerWerks. The pressurized containers keep beer fresh longer. Sasquatch Brewing Gains Second Location Northwest Portland s industrial area is becoming the new Brewery Blocks. Just about a month after Breakside Brewing opened its third location in Slabtown, Sasquatch Brewing Company announced it was also moving in nearby and Great Notion Brewing is slated to build a facility in the neighborhood. For the last five years, Sasquatch has operated a pub and handmade brewery out of a rather small building that used to house an Italian restaurant on Southwest Capitol Highway. Now the business has undergone major expansion: installing a 15-barrel system and public tasting room with 22 taps in a 4,200-square-foot warehouse. Sasquatch also gained two 90-barrel cider fermenters. The building is filled with character everything from the portable pumps in Radio Flyer wagons to the tabletop Coleman lanterns and the soon-to-be dumbwaiter that will be powered by a garage door opener. The grand opening took place in late April at 2531 NW 30th Ave. at the foot of the city s beloved Forest Park. Expect to find three new beers kolsch, amber and grapefruit IPA along with a hopped cider. The brewery s new location will give us the room to make lagers, start a barrelaging program and start packaging Photo courtesy of BridgePort Brewing Company beer and cider in a 500-milliliter bottle format, said head brewer Mike Paladino. The new facility in the heart of Northwest Portland is a brewer s dream. The original location will remain open, serving as a base for small, experimental batches. Layoffs at BridgePort, Pilot Brewery to be Installed Portland s BridgePort Brewing Company announced it laid off about half of its brewing workforce in April as a result of falling sales. Thirteen brewing staff positions were eliminated as a part of the business s restructuring plan. Jeff Edgerton, brewmaster at BridgePort, said, We have resisted making job cuts for the longest possible time, but we can t postpone this painful decision any longer. It is no secret that many legacy craft beer brewers have seen falling sales over the last few years. Our own sales have fallen since their peak in 2011, forcing us to regrettably take action now. Oregon is a fiercely competitive market in which new microbreweries are launched practically every day. In addition, global beer companies continue to acquire and invest heavily in the local market. To meet the changing demands of the Portland consumer, BridgePort will install a small-batch pilot brewery inside the Pearl District s BridgePort BrewPub that will produce several new beers weekly. With renovations to the space, customers will be able to enjoy their pints while watching the brewing process up close and in detail. BridgePort is already adding new beers to the lineup and has kicked off a major marketing blitz. Pelican Announces Inaugural Run If you re like so many Oregonians who love to get a good sweat on and then enjoy a rewarding beer, Pelican Brewing will host the Salmon Run 5K and 10K Saturday, Sept. 23. Registration is now open. The race will start and finish at the Pelican Brewery & Tap Room in Tillamook. Runners will then be treated to a party at the finish line that includes brewery tours, a pint of Five Fin West Coast Pilsner, a race shirt and glass, live music and much more. Registration costs $35 for the 5K and $40 for the 10K. 2 Towns and Columbia Distributing Assist Nonprofits Two organizations are getting a generous boost thanks to an Oregon cidery and distributor. 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Columbia Distributing partnered to benefit Friends of Trees, located in Oregon, and Washington s Tilth Alliance. Throughout the month of April, the Photo by Andi Prewitt // Oregon Beer Growler businesses donated $1 to Friends of Trees and $2 to Tilth Alliance for every sixpack that was sold. We feel that the missions of these organizations contribute to making the Northwest truly special by increasing availability of green spaces and sustainable agriculture, and as a Northwest-grown company we are excited to offer our support, said Lee Larson, CEO and founding cider maker at 2 Towns. Deschutes Announces 2017 Street Pub Tour Deschutes Brewery is making its massive mobile block party even bigger by bringing more Oregon brands on board. Humm Kombucha, Hydro Flask and KEEN footwear are now partners of the Street Pub tour. Deschutes said the three companies share its culture, sustainability and philanthropic goals, but will bring new energy and activities to fans in five U.S. cities. In each location visited, the businesses will raise money for nonprofits. During the last two years, the Street Pub has contributed more than $835,000 to various organizations. The cities on this year s schedule include: Cincinnati, Ohio June 24 Roanoke, Va. July 15 Milwaukee, Wis. July 22 Portland, Ore. September 23 Sacramento, Calif. October 14 In addition to Deschutes regular lineup of beers, the Street Pub will serve some selections from the highly coveted Reserve Series, such as The Abyss. The brewery s corporate executive chef is teaming up with local chefs in each city to create exciting food pairings. Widmer Guests Greeted With Samples From ukeg The shiny ukegs have been turning heads at Widmer Brothers Brewing after the Pub started using the containers to serve samples to customers as soon as they re seated. Portland-based GrowlerWerks makes the pressurized, vacuum-insulated growlers, which are designed to keep beer fresh, cold and carbonated. Before employing the ukegs, Widmer servers used plastic pitchers to pour samples. Having a container that s pressurized is gonna keep the quality of the beer much better, brewery co-founder Rob Widmer said. During the course of five months, the Pub filled each of its two ukegs 350 times, serving more than 700 gallons or 5,600 pints. Portland Fruit Beer Festival Moves Location for 2017 After relocating to the North Park Blocks last year, the Portland Fruit Beer Festival is returning to its well-known previous home outside of Burnside Brewing Company. Tickets are now on sale for the seventh annual event, which takes place Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11 at Northeast Seventh Avenue and East Burnside Street. The space will feature more tents for shade and stations for beer, cider and food across two lots and a closed street. There are two tasting package options for $20 and $25. Rogue Employee Cycling to End Childhood Hunger Rogue Ales has teamed up with some of Portland s top chefs to form a cycling team that will ride more than 300 miles in three days this spring to help end childhood hunger. Anna Abatzoglou will represent the Newport-based brewery as a part of Sack Lunch PDX. The journey, which includes more than 300 award-winning chefs and members of the culinary community, takes place Tuesday, May 16 through Thurdsay, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 >>> Photo courtesy of GrowlerWerks NOT JUST FOR WINE MAKERS. BUT FOR BEER MAKERS, TOO. & 1819 NE Baker St. McMinnville DWineSupplies.com 14 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 15

9 <<<CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 BREW BRIEFS May 18 in Santa Rosa, Calif. Their goal is to raise $2 million for the No Kid Hungry campaign. Sack Lunch PDX has committed to collecting $55,000 as a 12-person team. Rogue is donating $1 from every pint of Sack Lunch Ale purchased. You can also give to the cause on the No Kid Hungry website. Beer Honors Portland s Status as Sanctuary City Two local businesses partnered to create a beer to make a political statement and raise money for the ACLU. HOTLIPS Pizza + Soda joined forces with Coalition Brewing to present Sanctuary IPA its name a nod to Portland s status as a sanctuary city. The beer includes hops from all over the world, illustrating that we are stronger together and that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. Sanctuary is available at all HOTLIPS locations and selected taprooms around town for a limited time. Proceeds will go to the Oregon Chapter of the ACLU. The Commons Collaborates With Former Fat Head Brewer Former Fat Head s Portland brewer Mike Hunsaker is starting his own highly anticipated brewery in Camas, Wash., but before that opens he s staying busy in the brewhouse. Hunsaker collaborated with The Commons Brewery on its first canned beer: Pay No Attention To This IPA. The beer is available at The Commons Tasting Room and in limited quantities at Portland-area specialty beer shops and bars. Hunsaker s new punk rock- and metal-themed brewery, Grains of Wrath, is scheduled to open this summer. Cider Riot! Cans First Product The canning craze has now hit the cider market. Portland s Cider Riot! is offering Everyday Semi-Dry Cider in the new container. The sessionable apple cider is made using fruit grown in lush orchards in the shadows of the Cascade Range. Everyday is available in six-packs of 12-ounce cans. Double Mountain Expands Reusable Bottle Program If you re a fan of Double Mountain Brewery, then you re familiar with their unique half-liter bottles made of thickwalled glass. This allows the containers to be cleaned and reused many times, and now the business is expanding its program by teaming up with Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative. Double Mountain bottles can now not only be dropped off at the Brewery and Taproom locations; the Cooperative is also collecting them at several bottle drop redemption centers. Their combined efforts should increase the number of retuned bottles and soften the environmental impact. According to the 2012 Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Report, the carbon footprint of refillable glass bottles is four times less than recycled one-way glass and seven times less than aluminum cans. Worthy Retires One Red, Introduces Another If you ve been missing Worthy Brewing s Eruption Imperial Red Ale after it was discontinued several months ago, the Bend-based brewery has added a new red to the lineup. Stoker Red Ale is a more sessionable version of its retired cousin and is now available in 12-ounce cans. Sunriver New Releases in Bottles and Cans The first two beers in Sunriver Brewing Company s reserve series are now available on store shelves. Cocoa Cow Chocolate Milk Stout and Motorhead Black Barleywine have been packaged in 500-milliliter bottles for the first time. Cocoa Cow is one of the brewery s most sought-after beers after it was first made on their pilot system in Cow is just this interesting mix of dark malts, cocoa nibs and milk sugar, and is actually an homage to my father, said head brewer Brett Thomas. He was a highly respected food scientist in the 1970s, working for years at M&M S/ Mars, and later in his career consulting for Hershey, Nestle and others. There was always something chocolate-related going on when I was growing up it was his passion, much like craft beer is mine. Meanwhile, Sunriver also started canning its flagship Vicious Mosquito IPA. It had previously only been available on draft and in 22-ounce bottles. Three Creeks Introduces Throwback Series Forget the hot tub time machine. Three Creeks Brewing Co. can transport you back a few decades with a pint of beer. The Sisters-based business announced it has developed a Throwback Series to celebrate beer styles that fueled the microbrew revolution, and these iconic beers will be presented in a historical context. Amber Ale was the first release in March. From May through July, you can sample American Hefeweizen. We re at a point where the pendulum has swung so far in the direction of extreme and exotic flavors that simplicity and balance are no longer valued, explained Photo courtesy of Sunriver Brewing Company head brewer Zach Beckwith. Our goal with the Throwback Series is to give people a chance to taste where the craft beer movement started and to remind us all of a time when beer didn t need to be so complicated. Deschutes Hires Manager for New Virginia Market Deschutes is one step closer to opening its new East Coast brewery in Roanoke, Va. The Bend-based business announced it has hired Caroline Macdonell as its new field marketing manager. Macdonell will work closely with the brewery s marketing and sales teams to develop and execute outreach strategies in the region. She most recently served as promotions supervisor for Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland, Ohio. McMenamins Announces IPA Series As summer creeps closer and temperatures begin to warm, McMenamins wants to help Oregonians enjoy this time of year to its fullest with its limited-edition canned Seasonal IPA Series. The inaugural beer is Captain Neon s Mango Double IPA described as a powerful medley of bold and tropical fruit scents that will remind you our long, brutal winter has finally come to an end. Beers in the series will be available in 16-ounce cans sold exclusively at the company s Oregon retail locations. Others in the lineup include Alienator IPA (releasing May 1 for the 18th annual UFO Festival) and Sunflower IPA (releasing July 1). Worthy Adds Equipment to Meet Demand There s even more construction taking place at Worthy Brewing. Beyond adding a second-story observatory and event space, the business has installed three new 240-barrel fermenters and a 120-barrel brite tank. The upgrades will allow the Bend brewery to produce 40,000 barrels annually a big increase from last year s 15,000 barrels. Worthy is on track to brew 19,000 in In addition to the four tanks, Worthy has also doubled its glycol capacity, beefed up its original 3-ton CO2 tank to 53 tons and retrofitted its 30-barrel brew system to allow one vessel to do double duty as a wort receiver. Finally, Worthy is adding another 70,000-pound grain silo. With production expanding, the brewery hired its first full-time quality manager, Victoria Chaplin. She s worked at several of Oregon s renowned breweries, including BridgePort Brewing, Craft Brew Alliance and Full Sail Brewing. Since production capacity has increased, the brewery will be able to offer a larger variety of package options, including a new Worthy IPA 24-pack that will be available in Costco this May. Photo courtesy of Anna Abatzoglou Top Craft Companies Based on Sales Update The Brewers Association, the not-forprofit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers, released its annual lists of the top craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S. based on beer sales volume. Of the top 50 overall brewing companies, 40 were craft. Below is a list of Oregon breweries/companies that were included. Top 50 U.S. Craft Brewing Companies: Deschutes Brewery (8) Full Sail Brewing Company (29) Rogue Ales (30) Ninkasi Brewing Company (33) Top 50 Overall U.S. Brewing Companies: Craft Brew Alliance (10) Deschutes Brewery (15) Full Sail Brewing Company (38) Rogue Ales (39) Ninkasi Brewing Company (42) The Commons created its first canned beer, Pay No Attention To This IPA, in collaboration with former Fat Head s Portland brewer Mike Hunsaker. America s Oldest Homebrew Supply Store F O R N E A R L Y YEARS 1 8 SHELPING THE NW BREW THE VERY BE T BEER Photo courtesy of The Commons Brewery The first two beers in Sunriver s reserve series, Cocoa Cow Chocolate Milk Stout and Motorhead Black Barleywine, are now available on store shelves. Anna Abatzoglou, center, is representing Rogue as a part of a cycling team called Sack Lunch PDX. The riders are raising money by traveling more than 300 miles in three days this month to help end childhood hunger SE 12th Ave. Portland, OR MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 17

10 Photos courtesy of Fort George Brewery The official anniversary date landed on March 11, and in typical Fort George fashion, it was an all-day affair, complete with three bands, a cake-cutting ceremony and a beer release featuring a 10th Anniversary Pinot Barrel-Aged Barleywine brewed for the occasion. It was just a huge party all day long, Harris says. The cake decorated with a U-Haul and tornado was a nod to Fort George s very stormy beginning. In 2006, Harris and Nemlowill took a cross-country trip to secure brewing equipment from a brewery for sale in Virginia Beach, Va. After taking the brewery apart, they loaded the large tanks onto a rented flat-bed truck and stored the smaller items inside a U-Haul, which Harris and Nemlowill drove. When they hit Nebraska, they came face-to-face with a tornado that touched down just a few hundred yards off the Interstate. We came close to losing all that stuff we had no insurance or anything, Harris says. Safe and sound back on Oregon s north Coast, the team decided to create an IPA to commemorate their adventure. Harris, who d already been brewing professionally for a number of years at that point, had never made an IPA. Chris being the business man, he knew we needed to make an IPA because he actually wanted to make money at this venture, Harris says. Thus, Vortex IPA was born one of Fort George s signature brews. Harris gives credit to Nemlowill, who he calls the visionary of the team, for Fort George s evolution. I m always focused on the task at hand, Chris is always looking ahead, he says. Speaking of looking ahead, Fort George has purchased a parcel of land Astoria Beer Giant Fort George Celebrates 10 Years By Dan Haag Once upon a time, a sad, run-down former auto body shop sat on a dreary street corner in Astoria. Though its storied history could be traced back Dan Haag to some of the city s prominent business founders, there was a time during the 1990s and early 2000s that no one paid it much attention. It was just there, crumbling away under the winter rain and summer weeds, kept upright by the boards hammered across the broken out windows. While it seems like a lifetime ago, it s only been a little more than 10 years since business partners Jack Harris and Chris Nemlowill chose the spot as the future home for Fort George Brewery. Time flies when you re having fun and working feverishly, a combination that has Fort George primed for the next 10 years. We re really proud of the work that went into the building and the hub it s become, Harris says. Now, it s hard to picture the corner at 1483 Duane St. without what has become known as the Brewer s Block. While so much has happened since 2007, Harris says Astoria s welcoming embrace holds special meaning for him. We were immediately accepted by this community, he says. It evolved into kind of becoming a living room for the town. Fort George Brewery has helped bring the corner at 1483 Duane St. in Astoria back to life in the last 10 years. The old Lovell Building had fallen on hard times before Fort George co-founders Jack Harris and Chris Nemlowill purchased the facility. in nearby Warrenton for the future construction of a distribution center. Harris says the current warehouse has reached its limit and they want a spot to make it easier for customers to purchase larger orders and kegs. Groundbreaking likely won t occur until late 2017 or early While brewing great beer is an essential component of their success, Harris says Fort George s role in the community takes on a greater importance. Launching a weekly lecture series, participating in charity events and brewing special beers are just some of the ways Fort George gives back to Astoria. Harris says they also encourage current and prospective employees to find a community cause they care about and become involved. I have no interest in running a business just to make money, there is no point in that, he says. Our hearts are with anything we can do to give back and make this a better place to live for the locals. It s really the only reason to be in it for me. With hindsight always being perfect, Harris laughs when asked what he d do differently if he could give his past self any words of advice. I d probably go run and hide, he says. But it s such a privilege to be in this industry and be in this town. ABOVE: Co-founder of Fort George Jack Harris is most proud of the brewery s commitment to the community that supports it. RIGHT: Fort George marked a decade in business this year and celebrated the occasion with the release of 10th Anniversary Pinot Barrel-Aged Barleywine. Fort George is hoping to break ground on a new distribution center in late 2017 or early Fort George Brewery 1483 Duane St., Astoria fortgeorgebrewery.com 18 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 19

11 The Fast-Paced Ride to Beer Entrepreneur By Patty Mamula Sometimes a great business idea hangs heavy in the air, just waiting for the right person to pluck it down and run with it. That s what happened with Portland s BREWVANA Patty Mamula tour company and Ashley Rose Salvitti, a high-energy ambassador for Oregon s craft beers. The young entrepreneur started BREWVANA, an obvious nod to Beervana, six years ago with one bus and one employee. In April, Salvitti and friends celebrated the touring company s anniversary at Breakside Brewery s new Northwest Portland location. Ashley, who added Rose to her first name because she liked it, established her LLC in November My first tour was on April 8, 2011, she said. Today BREWVANA has grown to include public and private tours, bus and walking, with three small buses and one large one, for a total of nine weekly tours that include 26 breweries. And the excursions go beyond just bar hopping. For example, the Behind the Scenes tour provides a tutorial on the brewing process with stops at Breakside and Unicorn Brewing Company/Portland U-Brew. Beers and Barrels highlights breweries and a distillery where barrel aging takes place. There are now even walking tours where guides talk about neighborhoods and their histories in between brewery visits. The seeds for Salvitti s beer-related business took root in college when she started working at Liberty Steakhouse and Brewery in High Point, N.C. She was attending the nearby University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her dad, who was a mug club member at Liberty, suggested she should get a job there. Once she hit 21, she got behind the bar to serve. Salvitti moved to Portland in 2007 after graduation. I wanted to go where young people go to retire, she said. Naturally, she gravitated to beer and her first job was at Laurelwood Brewing Co. Then she moved to Hopworks Urban Brewery when the brewpub opened in Christian had a huge following then, she said. Salvitti s sunny personality quickly made her a favorite with guests and those interactions helped her fall in love with Portland s craft beer industry. I found that in Portland you would greet a table and people clearly wanted to drink beer and they were very knowledgeable about it, she said. The brew tour idea came together after a trip to Puerto Rico with her family. We wasted a lot of money trying to find fun things to do. On our last night, we met a server at a bar who said she did tours on the side. She could have shown us all the places to go and things to do, she said. Salvitti had also encountered a few other local tours that didn t seem to have a strong connection to the breweries. I thought I could do it better. I was optimistic and ready to take a risk with no husband, no kids, no big responsibilities, she said. Salvitti wrote up a business plan and took the Business Foundations course through Mercy Corps Northwest and participated in the nonprofit s matching savings plan. Her initial investment BREWVANA s founder purchased this standard-size bus several years ago after spending thousands to rent large vehicles that arrived in poor condition. Ashley Rose Salvitti, the owner and founder of BREWVANA, was all smiles at her company s sixth anniversary party at Breakside Brewery s new location in Northwest Portland. Photo by Patty Mamula Photo courtesy of Joseph Forbish was $20,000 a $16,000 loan from her father and a $4,000 loan from her best friend s parents. That was enough to buy a bus and get my website done, she said. I didn t quit my day job. After her first tour, she was on an amazing high after experiencing the success of her idea. But she also worked very hard in the beginning since she was the one and only employee. After seven months, she hired her first tour guide, but continued to work full-time at Hopworks for two more years. BREWVANA was created to provide an all-inclusive VIP access fun and educational touring experience, she said. We re working with the breweries. BREWVANA is nothing without the relationship we have with the breweries. It s our mission to support them, she said. Because of her background as a server, she is also very focused on the guest experience. You can t board a BREWVANA bus without smiling the vehicles are covered in beer-centric graphics both inside and out that beckon passengers to come join the fun. Brewvana has three short 14-passenger buses for the public tours, named Angel, Georgie and Lil Johnny, and one standard large school bus, named Pam, that seats up to 44. That vehicle is also used to shuttle people to and from out-of-town festivals like Fort George Brewery s Festival of the Dark Arts in Astoria. Salvitti said they got Pam because they spent $14,000 during the last couple years to rent buses that arrived dirty, smelly and in unacceptable condition for hosting guests. She wanted a bus that represented the BREWVANA ethic. The buses are one of the company s biggest challenges because of the constant maintenance needs and the fact that they are all used vehicles with some pre-existing conditions. While the buses get much of the attention, the heart of the tours are the guides. Salvitti still hosts some tours, but she recently hired four guides. Her challenge with guides is finding the right people and making their jobs sustainable throughout the year. Guides must be multitasking masters, so the training process is lengthy and complex. In addition to studying the training manual, guides learn about local history, undergo bus driving training, and then shadow existing tours before assisting and practicing with an experienced guide. On a recent Pacific Northwest is Best Tour that visits Baerlic Brewing Company, Hopworks, Migration Brewing and Scout Beer, 13 of us were entertained by guides Liz Shihadeh and Kelene Stinson. The easy-going duo had an engaging routine that went from the ridiculous (they gave us the no-vomiting-on-the-bus talk) to the educational when we tasted different malts and passed around samples of hops. In the space of four hours, we became friends sharing pretzels from our pretzel necklaces and stories about our lives. Business continues to grow and Salvitti said that demand for private tours is stronger than ever. She also has more responsibility now that there are 10 employees, a fleet of vehicles, a husband, a daughter, a house and a dog. We re proud that we have many repeat customers. On one recent tour with 14 people, six had been on a tour before, and several had been on more than one. Repeat customers can join the Brew Veteran program. Salvitti was recently featured on Start Up, a series that tells the stories of entrepreneurs. You can watch her segment at pbs.org/video/ /. For tour information, check out brewvana.com. BELOW: This is one of the three small buses that make up BREWVANA S fleet. One of the owners of Baerlic Brewing, Ben Parsons, created the business s logo when he was a student at Portland State. Photo by Patty Mamula FOR THE LOVE OF BEER The Beer Diagram 12x18 Poster Original posters and info-graphics created by News-Register and Oregon Wine Press artists and printed in Yamhill County. Exclusively at NewsRegister.com/the-poster-site 20 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 21

12 22 Daughter-Dad Bond at McMinnville Brewery By Andi Prewitt Of the Oregon Beer Growler It wasn t that long ago when the dirge for the American family business began to crescendo. Big box stores and transnational corporations had pushed and prodded small mom-and-pop operations ever closer to the grave. But there s at least one industry where the family-run model has thrived craft beer. The business of brewing has long involved kin. For instance, Anheuser and Busch were joined by a hyphen only after the families joined in marriage. Closer to home, the most well-known relatives to start a brewery Kurt and Rob Widmer also helped launch the craft revolution in the 1980s. But they re not the only brothers who ve decided to make beer under the same roof. That duo is joined by the Hughes behind ColdFire Brewing; the Coombs, founders of Alesong Brewing & Blending; and Three Mugs Brewing Company had the Jennings (before the older brother departed); just to name a few. While siblings seem abundant in the beer industry, one type of family pairing is rarer to find: the father-daughter team. Much of that is likely due to the fact that men still outnumber women employed in brewing. But that doesn t seem to bother Lisa Allen, who joined her father Rick Allen at McMinnville-based Heater Allen in In fact, working closely with each other on a near daily basis in physically demanding roles has only strengthened their relationship over time. And while there certainly have been challenges along the way, right now both are more focused on Heater Allen s big accomplishment 10 years in business. Lisa Allen never pictured herself hovering over her dad s brew kettle or cleaning tanks as a full-time job. In fact, she didn t even have full confidence that his mission to make good, local pilsner on a commercial level would ever take off. I remember thinking when my dad first started kind of like, Yeah, we ll see how long this lasts, she recounted. When he first was working on recipes and stuff like that, I would come and brew a couple of times and that sort of stuff. I was interested in the process and I d been interested in craft beer for a while, but I never really thought that I would actually be brewing. Instead, she was focused on a different fermented beverage: wine. Lisa Allen spent several years living the life of a vineyard vagabond. It s not unusual to jump from tasting room to tasting room and even follow the harvest from the West Coast to the Southern Hemisphere since regular positions can be hard to come by. Lisa Allen guesses she moved at least once a year after finishing college, including stints getting grapes off their vines in Photos by Andi Prewitt // Oregon Beer Growler Heater Allen is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday, May 27. Both Lisa Allen and her father Rick Allen will be there for the celebration, which includes special beers, food and possibly even a cake. BELOW: Heater Allen is a small, family-run brewery that focuses on German and Czech-style beers. California and New Zealand. Even her dad thought she was bound for a career in that industry. I have to admit my first thought was that she was going to dominate in another male-oriented field, and that s wine, said Rick Allen. Because she s always had a terrific palate and always been someone who basically could detect flaws and, you know, really kind of understand the whole sensory analysis side of things. But after a while, Lisa Allen discovered that brewing was more fulfilling than winemaking. The seasonal downtime with wine didn t keep her as busy as she liked to be, so the year-round nature of the beer business was one plus. Another is the more hands-on nature of brewing providing assistance to those microorganisms that complete the crucial task of turning sugars into alcohol. The thing that I really like about brewing is that you re not just relying essentially on nature. You actually get to create something, described Lisa Allen. I mean, the one thing I always found coolest about wine was the fermentation process. I wasn t actually as interested in the growing process and stuff like that. I was much more interested in the actual fermentation. Lisa Allen s experience with winemaking helped her easily transition to the brewhouse. However, there were still obstacles. When we first started out, there was a certain amount of yelling and screaming and people going away mad, said Rick Allen. In the past, there have been a few times where things were thrown. I don t think anything s been thrown for a while, he added with a laugh. WE RE NOT A BREW PUB, WE RE A BREW HUB! BROKEN TOP BOTTLE SHOP 1740 NW PENCE LANE,BEND, OR Aside from hurtling objects, working with a family member has several hazards there are hurt feelings, head butting and moments of miscommunication. Not everyone would work well with a relative, particularly a parent or offspring. But with time, the Allens figured out how to pull it off. When my dad and I first started working together, I would say it took about a year to kind of know how we work together, explained Lisa Allen. I think part of the problem is that we are pretty similar in our personalities. We both kind of like being in control and doing things a certain way. And I still sometimes have to tell myself I take things too personally. Rick Allen said they ve both become more sensitive to the way they give and receive feedback. And their similarities began to work in their favor. Rick Allen noticed areas where his daughter could improve were some of the same issues he once struggled with. It s always easier to encourage them to spread their wings and understand their weaknesses or the things they need to work on a bit better, Rick Allen said. And that begins to touch on the unique benefits of working alongside a family member you witness improvement and mastery over time. Few parents have that opportunity once their child reaches adulthood. You ve got your own flesh and blood AMAZING EATS & TWELVE ROTATING TAPS! that you re working with and they re taking over and they re taking more responsibility, and you get to see the growth up front and personal that you don t normally get to see with your children, Rick Allen described. I don t get to experience that with my son who s off doing something else. But I can see that with Lisa. Both father and daughter take pride in the fact that they work a little harder and care a whole lot more about a brand that doesn t just stand for quality beer. It also represents their family. It s a family product, so I do think I have more investment in it than someone who would just work at a random brewery, said Lisa Allen. You know, it s my name on the label as well, so I want that product to show really well. Lisa Allen is marking eight years with the brewery, and she knows she s fortunate to have bypassed some of the discrimination other female brewers face particularly those outside of Oregon. That s not to say it never happens, though. There s always the buyer who wants to talk to a man at the brewery, the vendor who will only address Heater Allen s male salesperson instead of the woman who will actually make the purchasing decisions about equipment. And even getting singled out as a woman in beer can be a bit exhausting. I mean, it would be nice to just be seen as a brewer and not a woman brewer, Lisa Allen said. But because it s a male-dominated field, that is going to happen. You are going to be seen as a woman brewer because there s not that many of us. One way she s reached out to support that industry minority is by participating in a group meetup that includes other female brewers from the Portland-metro area. They invite new women to join in order to share, learn or just seek camaraderie. While Lisa Allen described Oregon s overall beer community as encouraging and helpful, she said meeting solely with women provides a safe space that s free of judgement. It s good for women to have a support group in a male-dominated field, she said. Many of those women are likely to pay the Allens a visit on Saturday, May 27 for the business s 10th anniversary party. There will be a special zwickel beer tapping, a release of their kolsch in 500-milliliter bottles, commemorative half-liter ceramic mugs and possibly even a cake. Neither Lisa Allen nor her dad are ones to go on bragging about their milestone. But it has sunk in that they ve done something pretty special in an industry that s grown increasingly competitive. To think that it s been 10 years is pretty amazing, said Rick Allen, because I really had no idea where this was going or how far it would go. But it s gone further than I ever thought it would. And I will say that even the impact on the Oregon beer culture too no one else in Oregon made a craft pilsner before we started our Pilsner. And now there s a bunch, Lisa Allen said. It s really cool to think that we ve been around for 10 years, so hopefully 10 maybe 20 more. MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 23

13 New CEO Looks to Ninkasi s Next Chapter Photo courtesy of Ninkasi Brewing Company both cultural and operational initiatives. She instituted programs for employee recruitment, training and onboarding programs; continuous improvement strategies and best practices across brewery operations; team-building activities to nurture organizational culture; safety protocols and initiatives; leadership development programs; employer branding; and overarching company strategies. Cheryl has worked closely with every department across Ninkasi and is a pivotal force in pushing our teams to their full potential, says Ridge. Her leadership, coaching and strategic focus make this transition an obvious step forward. Now Collins expands her role to direct and lead the company both in its day-today operations and to guide long-term strategy. I look forward to continuing our commitment to our core purpose perpetuate better living and working with our teams to develop innovative approaches to how we do business, says Collins. The door is open for new and innovative methods for how we operate as a business. We a have a team of creative and dedicated people who have made Ninkasi what it is today, and I m excited to continue to help us improve and remain leaders in the industry. The craft beer industry is experiencing upheavals. Some independent brewers have been acquired, others have closed. And Collins knows she ll encounter hurdles during her tenure as CEO. Of the many challenges we face in the industry, the ones prevalent right now are the increasing number of breweries in the market and the impact of localization, both of which present growth challenges for most breweries, says Collins. As the industry continues to shift and change, we will navigate these challenges through staying true to who we are at Ninkasi and listening to what our customers are saying. Whatever challenges come, she knows she can rely on Ninkasi s collaborative culture. People both women and men are passionate about craft beer, and all of us strive to make the industry better. As she takes up her duties as CEO, Collins will continue to lead with a belief that operations and culture are interdependent, and that the success, growth and health of one depends on the other. It s inspiring to be a part of a community with the level of commitment and engagement we see here at Ninkasi, explains Collins. You feel, believe and know you are part of something bigger than yourself; that level of inspiration is what we strive for every day. BELOW: Maiden the Shade is back with a beautiful new look! So much of what we do is inspired by our hippie roots with a dash of rock n roll; this new art draws from the style of American traditional tattoos, bringing into detail the beauty of the summer maiden. By Anthony St. Clair Effective May 1, Eugenebased Ninkasi Brewing Company has a new leader. In her five years at the company, though, chief executive officer Cheryl Anthony St. Clair Collins has already been an integral force shaping the brewery s culture. Now she ll set the company s overall course. Our core purpose has been, and will always be, to perpetuate better living, says Collins. My chief role in guiding and molding Ninkasi will be to continue our pursuit of perpetuating better living by building an effective team that aims to create an exceptional customer experience by producing quality craft beers. Co-founder Nikos Ridge stepped down as CEO to take the role of president and will continue to serve on the board. The first 10 years of Ninkasi were about inventing ourselves as a company, says Ridge in a press release. The next chapter of Ninkasi is about taking the capabilities and teams we ve built and aligning them even more to better serve our customers and craft beer fans. Since its founding in 2006, the 11-year-old brewery has grown to 103 employees in Eugene and other states. In 2016 Ninkasi produced approximately 100,000 barrels of beer and had sales of $30 million, and the Brewers Association ranked Ninkasi the 33rd largest U.S. craft brewery, up from 36th in With more than 10 years of organizational leadership and development experience, Collins began at Ninkasi in A recipient of the Recruiter of the Year award from the University of Oregon, Collins has also been recognized as Manager of the Year by the Willamette Chapter Credit Union Ninkasi Brewing announced Cheryl Collins would take the role of chief executive officer effective May 1. Former CEO and co-founder Nikos Ridge (pictured) will assume the role of president and remain on the brewery s board. Association, and she holds two national awards from the Credit Union National Association for development and execution of training programs. Industry publications look to her leadership on small business best practices, and in 2016 Collins was the keynote speaker at the Oregon Manufacturers Summit. Her time at Ninkasi, though, awakened Collins to the joy underlying craft beer. It started with Ninkasi, the first time I heard a brewer describe what they had made, she explains. You could feel the passion that went into it; they talked about it similar to an artist talking about a painting. It was contagious. As I expanded my palate and began visiting other breweries, I noticed this trend throughout the industry. There is such great passion we all have in craft beer, how could you not enjoy it? In her role as chief people officer, Collins shook up the company and the industry with a radical proposal: get rid of performance reviews. The company agreed, leading to an ongoing evolution in how Ninkasi employees and management collaborate on professional improvement. The change was just one of many ways Collins modified company policy and practices to ensure that they built and maintained a cohesive, mutually supportive company culture instead of being mere tools of employee compliance. My background and education is rooted in understanding and building organizational cultures, says Collins. Above all else, if leaders do not understand the importance of impact of culture, then everything else becomes more challenging. By being able to lead the organization with respect to culture and how we operate as a business, we will be able to position ourselves in an even more viable position in the future. As vice president of organizational development and chief operations officer, Collins spearheaded implementation of Photo courtesy of Ninkasi Brewing Company 24 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 25

14 Photo courtesy of Hilda Stevens International Women s Day by making a special beer. Hilda explains the idea was in response to Belgian women saying, We drink your beer, but we don t have a beer of our own and we want to learn more about making beer. The event began slowly with just women in Belgium; restaurateurs, homebrewers, everyday women who were interested in beer and learning more about it. Dressed in white lab coats and bonneted in white hairnets, dozens of women followed brewers through the Huyghe facility learning about and making beer they dubbed Deliria. It is the little sister of Huyghe s best ale, Delirium Tremens. Both beers come in white bottles with blue foil cap wraps and feature de roze olifant, a pink elephant, on the label. The name is also found on a bierbrasserie sign in Melle. The Deliria event has been slow to open its doors to outsiders. At first it was only for Belgians. Then applications were accepted from other European countries. But finally through Wetten Importers, Huyghe s U.S. distributor, Hilda heard 2017 would be the first year they invited women from the U.S. and their goal was to send two women from the U.S. When Huyghe accepted Hilda s application, they got more than a rookie brewer. She has done some collaboration brewing in Portland, surrounding herself with people who are passionate about it... I ve brewed with Upright and Lompoc and Widmer. And anytime you brew with somebody, everybody has a different way. In Belgium, Hilda learned more about the evolution of the brewery that has been working since 1906 how it ferments and filters, but also how it is adopting eco-friendly policies such as using gray water from the brewing process for cleaning up and keeping plants hydrated. But more important to Hilda was the social aspect of the one-day event. I really enjoyed brewing with women from different parts of the world... and the influence that a family-owned brewery, like Huyghe, can have on women brewing. What I loved about that experience, it wasn t just industry related. They really cater to the community. We had some of the women brewing that day who were stay-at-home moms who wanted to have that experience. The beer and how it s made may be different, country to country, but the community beer creates seems to be the same wherever you go in the world. Though she did taste the wort from the beer made that day, Hilda did not taste the Deliria she worked on until this Easter Sunday when she debuted it at Bazi. Proost, de roze olifant! This year was also not Hilda s first time brewing in Belgium. Her house beer is Hofbrouw Tripel. Two years ago I went to Belgium. A friend of mine owns a nanobrewery. We created a recipe and made 120 cases. There are only 20 cases left. Hilda will go back to Belgium to make more. Photo courtesy of Hilda Stevens Deliria is made annually to honor International Women s Day and this year marked the first time women from the U.S. were invited to help brew it. One of those women was Bazi owner Hilda Stevens. BELMONT STATION for 20 years, the place to beer! 4500 SE Stark St. Portland belmont-station.com Hilda Meets the Pink Elephant By Jim McLaren Bazi owner Hilda Stevens was selected to brew at Brouwerij Huyghe in Belgium. I really enjoyed brewing with women from different parts of the world... and the influence that a family-owned brewery, like Huyghe, can have on women brewing, she shared. Photo by Jim McLaren The brown bottle on the low table in front of Hilda Stevens is labeled Westmalle. It s Belgian-style tripel. In Belgium you have dubbels, tripels and quads. And the tripel comes from the fermentation process. It follows a traditional fermentation process; making beer and then double fermenting it meaning they add more sugar to get the alcohol level up. In this case it is tripel fermented. So, right before they bottle it they add a little bit more sugar so it helps the alcohol build up. It helps in the aging process. In the case of tripels, for instance, you can age it for five, eight, 10 years if you want to. The popularity of Belgian-style beers has been on the rise in Portland for several years now. The flavors can tickle your tongue with a range of styles more complex than hop-heavy IPAs. As for those flavors, Hilda explains: Traditionally, in the case of Westmalle, because they re a Trappist brewery, they use their own yeast. So, the yeast will have a lot in the flavor profile. They also add some candy sugar to it. In tripels you ll pick up some caramels, some roasted notes because they ll use more of a roasted malt in it as well. It ll have a nice golden color. Usually, in the case of the bottles, you get a lot of the effervescence. Westmalle tripel has a really nice creamy head when you pour it in the right glass; it opens up more of the aromatics, too. It s just after 3 p.m. on a quiet, drizzly March afternoon. Bazi Bierbrasserie on Southeast 32nd Avenue and Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland has just opened. There s some music playing. The beertender is checking glasses. A couple wanders in, orders a couple of beers and hovers over them in quiet conversation. The drinks are undoubtedly Belgian or at least, like Hilda, Belgian-inspired. Beer is not Hilda s first job. After undergraduate and graduate work, she landed positions with high-tech companies and start-ups. Along the way, she did a lot of business traveling and during one of her stops in Philadelphia she first tried a Belgian beer. It was love at first sip. The romance turned torrid during a vacation in Europe. On the advice of a couple she met while traveling through France, Hilda took a detour to Bruges, Belgium an ancient city she refers to as the Venice of the North. Hilda began studying Trappist beers, appreciating and understanding their balanced flavors. By 2011 Hilda was ready to do what would seem foolish to many people. Encouraged by her entrepreneurial father, she walked away from a six-figure paycheck and used a plan developed for her grad school thesis to open Bazi. Originally, she d planned on operating a European-style bistro, but she soon realized she needed to find a market niche. Looking around, she realized what was missing there were no Belgianfocused taprooms in Portland. Something else was beginning to happen about the same time. Brouwerij Huyghe, a 111-year-old brewery based in Melle, Belgium was marking The brewing of Deliria was not Hilda Steven s first time making beer in Belgium. Two years ago, she traveled there to create Hofbrouw Tripel. 26 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 27

15 Photos by Ezra Johnson-Greenough and even discounting them in a mad dash to use that money to finish past work that may not have even gotten underway unintentionally turns into a Ponzi scheme. Fisco says this is a critical issue for the industry overall and one that he expects could cause a few more fabricators to go bankrupt. You might be wondering if this has anything to do with the unsustainable growth of the craft beer industry. Yes, a little. As brewers get bigger, and some more desperate to compete, they may plop down huge sums of money upfront without checking a fabricator s creditworthiness. Meanwhile there is mounting competition from China where fabricators routinely offer a cheaper but lower-quality product. Some American companies have even stooped to selling Chinese equipment and marketing it as U.S. made, according to Fisco. However, the larger the tanks, the higher the shipping costs, and that can decrease margins and any competitive advantage. According to comments Frye made to me in March, he laid off 35 employees, which would ve been a significant cut to the people he reported would be hired by He also hinted at some financial mismanagement, saying a business owner should always be aware that their finances are in order and those trusted to manage them are qualified to do so. Frye declined to answer additional questions, stating I m not prepared to give any more interviews at this time. For now, then, it s impossible to know the full story of what happened to Metalcraft. But its failure is bad for both the brewery fabrication business as well as brewers and should serve as a wakeup call to each. When fabricators go bust, some brewers who have sunk large sums of money into equipment will have invested too much to recover. That may include some of Metalcraft s clients. Bill Baburek of Infusion Brewing Company in Benson, Neb. is one of those affected by the closure. They took $45,000 dollars in deposit money from us in late December, Baburek said, for a $60,000 tank order, and now we get nothing for it! If another company the size of Metalcraft or bigger goes down, it s going to be a big deal, warned Fisco. It starts to tear the fabric of the system that is in place... people that are looking to buy right now should take a moment to check the credit of the people they are looking at doing business with. Find out what s going on with the business before jumping in with both feet. Metalcraft Closure Leaves Clients, Industry Wanting Answers Metalcraft Fabrication reportedly made more than 1,000 tanks for businesses in 30 states and three countries in the last 10 years, including equipment for some of Oregon s best breweries. By Ezra Johnson-Greenough Metalcraft Fabrication, pictured here, closed in March, coming as somewhat of a shock to the craft beer industry in Oregon. Ezra Johnson-Greenough 28 In March, Portland s Metalcraft Fabrication shut down after facing a federal lien, causing the company s bank funds to be emptied, according to industry insiders. Owner Charlie Frye acknowledged the bank had closed accounts, but did not address this specifically when asked for comment. The closure came as somewhat of a shock since Metalcraft was one of the greater success stories in Oregon s craft beer industry. Co-owner Charlie Frye came from well-established manufacturer JV Northwest to found an innovative brewery-centric fabricator. Metalcraft reportedly made more than 1,000 tanks for businesses in 30 states and three countries in the last 10 years, including equipment for some of our state s best breweries like Breakside Brewery and pfriem Family Brewers. Many are left wondering how a company that was once praised by beer makers and business journals alike can suddenly close and see some of its relationships with clients go sour. Charlie Frye and his then-wife Jen Baque opened Metalcraft in 2007, starting off welding furniture and building facade components before picking up work fixing tanks and equipment for breweries. By 2015, the business expanded by moving into a huge new warehouse to become one of the few U.S. fabricators that could make larger equipment tanks more than a couple hundred barrels and brewhouses beyond 30 barrels. And just last year, Metalcraft teamed with Pelican Brewing Company to develop a new dry-hopping method. The resulting Hopinator received a rave review from brewmaster Darron Welch, who said Metalcraft perfected a design that was exactly what we wanted. Not every fabricator would have been that patient. However, it wasn t long after that when Metalcraft began scrambling to keep the doors open long enough to finish millions of dollars worth of projects. A number of factors contributed to Metalcraft s demise, said Frye in my original article breaking the closure for newschoolbeer.com, the greatest one being several unforeseen challenges associated with our expansion. Metalcraft entered the brewery fabrication business at just the right time before the big boom that would become the industry s largest period of growth, post Growth was quick and used equipment became scarce, which led to longer lead times and down payments. Industry sources familiar with the matter indicated these upfront down payments ranged from percent. The company got themselves into a cash crunch, said Thad Fisco of Portland Kettle Works, another local fabricator that has offered to help finish Metalcraft s work for clients. [Metalcraft] ignored some basic fundamentals to maintain cash to finish deals. You begin to burn those deposits to finish projects that were contracted previously. There are no rules against operating this way. 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16 Images courtesy of Praytell Agency 10 Barrel is opening a brewpub on the east side of Bend. The expansion includes warehouse space. It s going to be great to be able to spread out in new offices, to have a little more room, said 10 Barrel brewmaster Jimmy Seifrit. 10 Barrel Celebrates 10 Years by Opening Brewpub By Dustin Gouker As 10 Barrel celebrates its 10th anniversary, the business released artist renderings of its new facility in Bend. The brewpub is set to open sometime at the end of May. you want to do, and do it, Seifrit said. My mantra is not to micromanage. My job is to give guidance and be an enabler put the materials in their hands and do the best beer they can. 10 Barrel tells Oregon Beer Growler that the new pub s estimated opening is the end of May, with an exact date still up in the air as of press time. You can find the new pub at NE 18th St. in Bend. 10 Barrel is also hosting a 10th anniversary party on campus on Saturday, May 13th, featuring a free concert headlined by hip-hop group De La Soul. The pub is perhaps the biggest change in town. But the new facility is obviously going to change things for 10 Barrel far beyond Bend. The company and Seifrit maintain the brewery holds onto its roots, no matter how big it gets. Now, as we re able to increase capacity, we ll slowly start sharing the beer with people around the country, Showcase your brand. (We ve been helping local craft brewers attract thirsty customers for four generations and counting!) Seifrit said. But No. 1, we re always going to focus on our core market that will be tried and true until the day we die. As a company, we never want to forget where we came from and the people that supported us. It s difficult to believe Bend s 10 Barrel Brewing is already 10 years old. But from its humble beginnings, the quickly growing Dustin Gouker brewery is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary, complete with another pub opening this spring in its hometown. A lot has happened in those 10 years, including the now-famous purchase of the brewery by Anheuser-Busch InBev in The new brewpub, which is located on 10 Barrel s east side Bend campus, is part of a larger expansion. A new building in excess of 60,000 square feet will be where all of 10 Barrel s packaging and shipping takes place. It also includes warehouse space. 10 Barrel had easily outgrown its current facilities. It s going to be great to be able to spread out in new offices, to have a little more room. 10 Barrel brewmaster Jimmy Seifrit told Oregon Beer Growler. But for people in Bend and fans of the beer in Oregon, the brewpub is perhaps the most exciting news. 10 Barrel s original brewpub on the west side of Bend is a cozy affair, and often overflowing with guests during peak hours and on weekends. The new pub will offer a similar intimate experience to that one, but will feature some of the same feel as bigger 10 Barrel pubs in Portland, Boise, Denver and San Diego with exposed wood, concrete and steel. Display windows in the pub look into the new 10 Barrel facility. Patrons will also get views of the Cascade Mountains from the patio. The new pub should do well as soon as the doors open, as the east side of Bend is underserved in terms of brewpubs, with only Worthy Brewing in the vicinity. (It also comes as another of Bend s biggest breweries, Boneyard Beer, has plans to open a pub this year near downtown.) Lovers of 10 Barrel s beer will be happy to know that there are 22 taps on site. That gives the pub the ability to offer a variety of exclusive brews in addition to 10 Barrel s flagship and seasonal-run beers. Ian Larkin, formerly of Bend Brewing Company, will head up the brewing for the pub. That reunites him with Tonya Cornett, another Bend Brewing alum working at 10 Barrel. Bend Brewing has consistently produced award-winning beers before and after Cornett s departure. Seifrit said he plans to turn Larkin loose to make cool and unique beers, including special barrel-aged and sour beers. I told him I want him to come in here and go crazy, and take every idea Portland s Premier Custom Label Producerr Traditional Press Printing Digital Specialty Printing Promotional Stickers Keg Collars Foil Stamp/Embossing Call or Eric Gorrell today! ericg@rclabel.com 30 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 31

17 Canstock BING Craft Beer Workshop Series Encourages Professional Development 80 YEARS By Maude Haney Brewers Exhale: Oregon Court Rejects BOLI Overtime Interpretation By Chris Morehead Remember the March edition when I wrote about the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) bold new interpretation of overtime compensation rules that would have reversed years of past practice and potentially impacted craft brewers across the state? Well, brewers can now take a big sigh of relief. On March 9, an Oregon court shot down the new BOLI interpretation, which should be viewed as a major victory for all manufacturing establishments breweries included in Oregon. As a brief refresher, in December 2016, BOLI did a complete 180 with respect to its interpretation of how daily and weekly overtime should be calculated for employees who work in mills, factories and manufacturing establishments. Under the new BOLI rule, manufacturing establishments (which includes breweries) were required to pay employees overtime rates for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week as well as overtime rates for any hours in excess of 10 hours in any given day. Significantly, this rule would have allowed employees to potentially count the same hour of work toward both their daily and weekly overtime totals ( doublecounting ). This was a drastic change from the old rule, which only required manufacturers to pay the greater of daily or weekly overtime hours worked by employees in a workweek (but not both). BOLI s new interpretation took center stage in a class-action lawsuit filed against Portland Specialty Baking in In great news for employers, the Multnomah County Circuit Court rejected BOLI s new rule. According to Judge Kathleen Dailey, a manufacturing employer subject to both ORS and ORS (which includes breweries) must calculate both daily and weekly overtime in a workweek and pay only the greater of the two amounts. The court reasoned that this interpretation creates a consistent reading of the two overtime statutes, prevents double-counting of overtime hours and ensures all work performed in excess of 40 hours per week is paid at the rate of no less than oneand-one-half times the regular rate of pay. Accordingly, Judge Dailey dismissed the plaintiffs claims for daily and weekly overtime wages for work performed in the same week. While the court s ruling is a big win for all Oregon manufacturing employers, this is not, unfortunately, the end of the matter. It is expected the plaintiffs will seek review of the decision. However, before any such review might occur, the Oregon legislature could pass Senate Bill 984, which is intended to eliminate any ambiguity as to the calculation of daily and weekly overtime under ORS and ORS in a manner consistent with the court s ruling. Interested employers may want to contact their state legislators and express support for Senate Bill 984. In the interim, the new court opinion is an important consideration in determining compliance obligations. While unlikely, it is conceivable that Senate Bill 984 will not pass and the Court of Appeals will reverse Judge Dailey s opinion. In that scenario, brewers could be liable for overtime wages as far back as two years, plus attorneys fees and costs. Accordingly, brewery owners concerned about their current wage payment structure and/or shift scheduling practices are encouraged to seek legal counsel in addressing potential risk and exposure. Chris Morehead is an attorney in the Portland office of Ogletree Deakins, a national labor and employment law firm. He focuses on hospitality employers, with an emphasis on the craft beer industry. He can be reached at christopher.morehead@ogletree.com or The business world is constantly changing; each week, new products debut, regulations change and consumers hunger for the latest and greatest. This is particularly true in the continuously evolving and lively brewing industry. Many top brewers are pushing the edges of taste and style. This experimentation is fueled by a profound understanding of and constant quest for deeper knowledge. Just as developing a better beer requires continued learning, so does maintaining the health and growth of your business. Brewing better beer isn t just about selecting the right hop variety or pushing style guidelines; it s also about maintaining a healthy business. The HR Group, an organization that manages workforce administrative functions, recommends one solid strategy to all of our clients (no matter the size or industry): all employees need professional development, not just the management team. Taking time to invest in knowledge and better business practices sends a strong message that you not only care about performance and providing the best product; you also want to help your employees grow professionally. According to Forbes, investing in employees development has multiple benefits: It helps builds loyalty, and loyalty increases productivity... taking an honest interest in someone builds loyalty. Loyal employees are more engaged. Engaged employees are more productive. Considering that one of the greatest challenges any business faces is employee retention, loyalty matters. In addition to having happy, productive employees and a knowledgeable management team, continued education provides best practices in the industry. From developing a solid Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety plan to managing a workers comp claim and increasing your company s shelf life through better supply chain relationships, continued education helps your company stay fresh and relevant. This was the impetus behind The HR Group and the Oregon Brewers Guild launching the Oregon Craft Beer Industry Workshop Series. So far the workshops, which started in February, have featured a range of industry leaders, including University of Portland associate professor Dr. Sam Holloway, brewmaster Ben Edmunds of Breakside Brewery, founder of Beer Connections Nicole Kasten and safety and health consultant with Safety Northwest Joe Mullens. Attending events like these can help build your knowledge base and add valuable tools to your toolbox. They also happen to be a fantastic way to network with other individuals who may be facing similar challenges or have been in your shoes. Oregon is rich with opportunities to learn more and increase your skill set. Networking groups like B.I.N.G., business associations and even personal advisors like your CPA or insurance agent offer opportunities to improve your business practices and your business acumen. Whether you are a brewer at the largest craft brewery in Oregon or an attorney working on employment issues, you can always learn something new about your industry that will improve your skills and help you better serve clients, customers and even employees. We recommend taking advantage of any opportunity you have to learn from trusted sources! To learn more about the Craft Beer Industry Workshop Series, visit: facebook.com/ TheHRGroupInc/events Maude Haney Maude Haney (Ross Island Brewing/The HR Group) focuses on creating better business practices and support for the beverage industry. BEERS 32 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 33

18 THE BIG OREGON BREWERY GUIDE B Brewery BWB Beer Without Brewery CSB Community Supported Brewery THE BIG OREGON BREWERY GUIDE CENTRAL OREGON 10 Barrel Brewing Company B 1135 NW Galveston Ave. Suite, Bend Barrel Brewing Company B NE 18th, Bend Below Grade Brewing B 1362 NW Fort Clatsop St., Bend Bend Brewing Company B 1019 Brooks St., Bend Boneyard Beer B 37 NW Lake Pl. Suite, Bend Bridge 99 Brewery & Tasting Room Layton Ave., Bend Broken Top Bottle Shop BWB 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. B 2141 SW 1st St., Redmond Cascade Lakes Brewing/ 7th Street Brewhouse B 855 SW 7th St., Redmond Cascade Lakes Brewing/Cascade West Grub and Ale House B 64 SW Century Dr., Bend Cascade Lakes Brewing/Lodge B 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend Cascade Lakes Brewing/Tumalo Tavern B Strickler, #103, Bend Craft Kitchen & Brewery B 803 SW Industrial Way #202, Bend Crux B 50 SW Division St., Bend Deschutes Brewery B 1044 Bond St., Bend Deschutes Brewery / Mountain Room B 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend GoodLife Brewing Company B 1355 SW Commerce Ave., Bend Growler Guys BWB 2699 NE Hwy 20, Bend Growler Guys BWB 1400 NW College Way, Bend Immersion Brewing 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend Jersey Boys Pizzeria BWB 527 NW Elm Ave., Redmond Juniper Brewing Company 1950 SW Badger Ave. #103, Redmond Kobold Brewing NW Third St., Bend McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond, Bend Monkless Belgian Ales 1178 NW Remarkable Dr., Bend North Rim Brewing High Desert Lane #7, Bend Oblivion Brewing Co Plateau Dr. #4, Bend Ochoco Brewing Company 234 N. Main St., Prineville Platypus Pub 1203 NE 3rd St., Bend Rat Hole Brew Pub B 384 SW Upper Terrace Dr #108, Bend Rat Hole Brewing B Mcardle Rd., Bend Rat Hole Brewing at Sunriver B Venture Lane, Sunriver Riverbend Brewing B 2600 NE Division #101, Bend Shade Tree Brewing B 580 NE Hemlock #106, Redmond Silver Moon Brewery/Brew Pub B 24 NW Greenwood Ave. Bend Silver Moon Brewery/Brew Pub B 2095 SW Badger Ave., Redmond Smith Rock Brewing Company B 546 NW 7th St., Redmond Sunriver Brewhouse B Beaver Dr #4, Sunriver Sunriver Brewing Company B Venture Ln #2 & 3, Sunriver Sunriver Brewing Company 1005 NW Galveston Ave., Bend The Ale Apothecary River Rd., Bend The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar BWB 55 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend Three Creeks Brewing Co 506 N. Pine St., Sisters Three Creeks Brewing Co. B 721 Desperado Ct., Sisters Wild Ride Brewing B 332 SW 5th St., Redmond Worthy Brewing Company B 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend OREGON COAST 7 Devils Brewing Co. B 247 S 2nd St., Coos Bay Arch Rock Brewing Company B Hunter Creek Loop, Gold Beach Astoria Brewing Co. B 1196 Marine Dr., Astoria Bier One B 424 SW Coast Hwy, Newport Bill s Tavern & Brewhouse B 188 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach Buoy Beer Company B 01 8th St., Astoria Chetco Brewing Company B Yellowbrick Rd., Brookings Chetco Brewing Tap Room B 927 A Chetco Ave., Brookings KEGS Defeat River Brewery B 473 Fir Ave., Reedsport de Garde Brewing B 6000 Blimp Blvd., Tillamook Fort George Brewery & Public House B th St Duane St., Astoria Growler Guys BWB 2264 Marine Dr., Astoria Hondo s Brew & Cork B 2703 Marine Dr., Astoria McMenamins Lighthouse Brewpub B 4157 N. Hwy 101 #117, Lincoln City McMenamins Sand Trap B 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart Misty Mountain Brewing & Tap House B Museum Rd., #B, Brookings Pelican Brewing Company Cannon Beach B 1371 S Hemlock St, Cannon Beach Pelican Brewing Company Pacific City B Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City Pelican Brewing Company Tillamook B 1708 First Street, Tillamook Public Coast Brewing Company B 264 E. Third St., Cannon Beach Rogue Ales / Brewers on the Bay B 2320 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport Rogue Ales Public House B 748 SW Bay Blvd., Newport Rogue Ales Public House B th St., Pier 39, Astoria Rusty Truck Brewing Company B 4649 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City Seaside Brewing Co. B 851 Broadway, Seaside The Horn Public House & Brewery 110 SE Hwy. 101 Depoe Bay Warren House Pub B 3301 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach Wet Dog Cafe & Brewery B th St., Astoria Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. B Hwy 101 S, Brookings Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. B 249 N. Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction Wolf Tree Brewery B 99 N. Wolkau Road, Seal Rock Yachats Brewing 348 Hwy 101 N, Yachats EASTERN OREGON 1188 Brewing Company B 141 E Main St., John Day Baker City Brewing Company 2200 Main St., Baker City Barley Brown s Brew Pub B 2190 Main St., Baker City Beer Valley Brewing Company B 937 SE 12th Ave., Ontario Bert s Growler Garage BWB 1635 SW Fourth Ave., Ontario Dragon s Gate Brewery B Sunquist Road, Milton-Freewater Hermiston Brewing Company B 125 N. 1st St., Hermiston Laht Neppur Brewing Co. B 525 N. Elizabeth St. #1 & 2, Milton-Freewater Mutiny Brewing Company B 600 N. Main St., Joseph Ordnance Brewing B 405 N. Olson Rd., Boardman Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub B 230 SE Court Ave., Pendleton Second and Vine Bistro BWB 288 SW 2nd Ave, Ontario Tandem Brewing B 298 S. Oregon St., Ontario Terminal Gravity Brewing B 803 School St., Enterprise MT. HOOD / GORGE 64oz. Taphouse 110 3rd Street, Hood River Big Horse Brew Pub 115 State St., Hood River Cascade Locks Ale House BWB 500 Wa Na Pa St., Cascade Locks Double Mountain Brewery B 8 4th St., Hood River Freebridge Brewing B 710 E. 2nd St., The Dalles Full Sail Brewing Company B 506 Columbia, Hood River Logsdon Farmhouse Ales B 4785 Booth Hill Road, Hood River Logsdon Barrel House & Tap Room B 101 Fourth St., Hood River Mt Hood Brewing Co. B E. Government Camp Hwy, Government Camp pfriem Family Brewers B 707 Portway Ave. #101, Hood River Sedition Brewing Company B 208 Laughlin St., The Dalles Solera Brewery B 4945 Baseline Dr., Mt Hood Thunder Island Brewing Co. B 515 NW Portage Road, Cascade Locks Volcanic Bottle Shoppe BWB th St., Hood River Portland METRO Ambacht Brewing B 1060 NE 25th Ave. Suite B, Hillsboro Ancestry Brewing B SW Tualatin-Sherwood Hwy., Tualatin Barley Sprout Restaurant & Brewery B 639 SE 223rd Ave, Gresham Bent Shovel Brewing Co. B S. Latourette Rd., Oregon City Boring Brewing Co. B SE Richey Rd., Boring Boring Taphouse B SE Highway 212, Suite A, Boring Breakside Brewery B 5821 SE International Way, Milwaukie Bunsenbrewer B SE 362nd, Sandy Captured By Porches Brewing Company B 40 Cowlitz St. #B, St. Helens Cascade Brewing Blending House B 6750 & 6770 SW 111th Ave., Beaverton Clackamas River Growlers 367 SE Main St., Estacada Coin Toss Brewing Co. B Fir St., Suite H, Oregon City Columbia County Brewing B 164 & 170 S. 15th St., St. Helens Drinking Horse Brewing Co. B SE Highway 212, Clackamas Fearless Brewing Co. B 326 S. Broadway, Estacada Feckin Brewery B 415 S. Mcloughlin Blvd., Oregon City Flyboy Brewing B SW Boones Ferry Road #1a, Lake Oswego Golden Valley Brewery & Restaurant B 1520 NW Bethany Blvd., Beaverton Growler Guys BWB 7642 SW Nyberg Road, Tualatin Krauski s Brewskis B 328 N. Main, Gresham Mainbrew BWB NW Clara Lane, Hillsboro Max s Fanno Creek Brewpub B SW Main St., Tigard McMenamins Cedar Hills B 2927 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse & Imbrie Hall B 4045 NW Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro McMenamins Edgefield Brewery B 2126 SW Halsey, Bldg F, Troutdale McMenamins Grand Lodge B 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove McMenamins Greenway Pub B SW Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard McMenamins Highland Pub & Brewery B 4225 SE 182nd Ave., Gresham McMenamins John Barleycorns B SW Sequoia, Tigard McMenamins Murray & Allen B 6179 SW Murray Blvd., Beaverton McMenamins Old Church & Pub B SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville McMenamins Oregon City B 102 Ninth St., Oregon City McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern B NW Old Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro McMenamins Sherwood B SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Sherwood McMenamins Sunnyside B 9757 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas McMenamins West Linn B 2090 SW 8th, West Linn Old Castle Brewing Company B 988 NE Josephine St., Hillsboro Oregon City Brewery B 1401 Washington St., Oregon City Ram Restaurant & Brewhouse B SW Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville Ram Restaurant & Brewhouse B 9073 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas Red Ox Brewing B 9795 SW Murdock St., Tigard Rock Creek Tavern B NW Old Cornelius Pass, Hillsboro Short Snout Brewing B 9554 SE 38th Ave., Milwaukie Stickmen Brewing Company B 40 N. State St., Lake Oswego SW 118th Ave Suite 1, Tualatin The Beer Station BWB 8633 SW Main St. #400, Wilsonville The Hop Haus B 2568 SW Orchard Ct., Gresham The Hoppy Brewer B 328 N. Main, Gresham Three Mugs Brewing Company B 2020 NW Aloclek Dr #108 & 110, Hillsboro Tiny Wolf Brewing B SW Pacific Hwy, Suite B, Tualatin Two Kilts Brewing Co. B SW Tualatin Sherwood Road #501, Sherwood Uptown Market B 6620 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton Uptown Market Brewing B 3970 Mercantile Drive, Lake Oswego Vanguard Brewing Co. B SW 95th Ave., Wilsonville Vertigo Brewing B NW Nicholas Ct D6 & D7, Hillsboro Waltz Brewing B 1900 A St., Forest Grove NORTH Portland Fifth Quadrant B 3901B N. Williams Ave., Portland Ecliptic Brewing B 825 N. Cook St., Portland Ex Novo Brewing B 2326 N. Flint Ave., Portland Hopworks BikeBar B 3947 N. Williams Ave., Portland Humble Brewing B 7419 N. Hurst Ave., Portland Lucky Labrador Tap Room B 1700 N. Killingsworth Ave., Portland Lompoc Brewing/5th Quadrant B 3901 N. Williams Ave., Portland McMenamins St. Johns Theatre & Pub B 8203 N. Ivanhoe, Portland McMenamins/White Eagle Cafe Saloon & Rock n Roll Hotel B 836 N. Russell St., Portland Occidental Brewing Company B 6635 N. Baltimore Ave., Portland Rogue Ales at Portland Airport B Concourse D 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland StormBreaker Brewing B 832 N. Beech St., Portland The Labrewatory B 670 N. Russel St., Portland Tin Bucket BWB 3520 N. Williams Ave., Portland Upright Brewing Company B 240 N. Broadway, Portland Widmer Brothers B 929 N. Russell St., Portland NE Portland Alameda Brewhouse B 4765 NE Fremont, Portland Bottles BWB 5015 NE Fremont St., Portland Breakside Brewery B 820 NE Dekum, Portland Broadway Grill & Brewery 1700 NE Broadway, Portland BTU Brasserie 5846 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 35

19 THE BIG OREGON BREWERY GUIDE THE BIG OREGON BREWERY GUIDE Columbia River Brewing Company B 1728 NE 40th Ave., Portland Concordia Ale House BWB 3276 NE Killingsworth St., Portland County Cork Public House BWB 1329 NE Fremont St., Portland Culmination Brewing B 2117 NE Oregon St., Portland Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings B 3443 & 3437 NE 57th Ave., Portland Gateway Brewing B 102nd & Halsey St., Portland (call before arriving) Great Notion Brewing B 2204 NE Alberta St. #101, Portland Hollywood Beverage BWB 3028 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland Laurelwood Public House & Brewery B 5115 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland Laurelwood Brewing Co. at Portland International Airport B Concourse A and Concourse E 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland McMenamins Kennedy School B 5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland McMenamins On Broadway B 1504 NE Broadway, Portland Migration Brewing B 2828 NE Glisan St., Portland Natian Brewery B 1321 NE Couch St., Portland Old Town Brewing B 5201 NE Mlk Jr Blvd., Portland Royale Brewing B 55 NE Farragut # 6, Portland The Oregon Public House 700 & 704 NE Dekum St., Portland Kells Brew Pub B 210 NW 21st Ave., Portland Lucky Labrador Brew Pub B 1945 NW Quimby, Portland Lompoc Brewing/Lompoc Tavern B 1616 NW 23rd Ave., Portland McMenamins/23rd Ave. Bottle Shop B 2290 NW Thurman St., Portland McMenamins Abbey Bar B 716 NW 21st Ave., Portland McMenamins Blue Moon Tavern B 432 NW 21st, Portland McMenamins/Mission Theater B 1624 NW Glisan St., Portland McMenamins Oak Hills Brew Pub B NW Cornell Road #80, Portland McMenamins/Tavern & Pool B 1716 NW 23rd Ave., Portland McMenamins/The Rams Head B 2282 NW Hoyt St., Portland Old Town Pizza Co BWB 226 NW Davis St., Portland Pints B 412 NW 5th Ave., Portland Portland Brewing B 2730 & 2750 NW 31st Ave., Portland Rogue Ales Public House B 1339 NW Flanders, Portland Sasquatch Brewery / New West Cider B 2531 NW 30th Ave., Portland Carts On Foster BWB 5205 SE Foster Road, Portland Cascade Brewing Barrel House B 939 SE Belmont, Portland Coalition Brewing Co. B 2705 SE Ankeny St., Portland Double Mountain Brewery Taproom B 4336 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland Gigantic Brewing Company B 5224 SE 26th Ave., Portland Green Dragon Bistro & Brew Pub B 928 SE 9th Ave., Portland Grixen Brewing Co. B 1001 SE Division St. #1, Portland Growler Guys BWB 816 SE 8th Ave. Suite 109, Portland Ground Breaker Brewing B 2030 SE 7th Ave., Portland Hair of the Dog Brewing Co. B 61 SE Yamhill, Portland Hawthorne Hophouse BWB 4111 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland Hopworks Urban Brewery B 2944 SE Powell, Portland Horse Brass Pub BWB 4534 SE Belmont St., Portland Imperial Bottle Shop BWB 3090 SE Division St., Portland Laurelwood Public House & Brewery B 6716 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland Leikam Brewing CSB 1718 SE 32nd Pl., Portland By appointment only info@leikambrewing.com Let s Brew B 8235 SE Stark, Portland Lompoc Brewing/Hedge House B 3412 SE Division St., Portland Lompoc Brewing/Oaks Bottom Public House B 1621 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland Lucky Labrador Brew Pub B 915 SE Hawthorne, Portland McMenamins/Back Stage Bar B 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland McMenamins Bagdad Theatre & Pub B 3708 SE Hawthorne, Portland McMenamins Barley Mill Pub B 1629 SE Hawthorne, Portland McMenamins/Greater Trumps B 1520 SE 37th Ave., Portland McMenamins Mall 205 B 9710 SE Washington, Portland Montavilla Brew Works B 7805 SE Stark St., Portland Portland U Brew & Pub B 6237 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland Rogue Company Store B 1003 SE 9th Ave., Portland The Commons Brewery B 1810 SE 10th Unit E, Portland Unicorn Brewing Company B 6237 Southeast Milwaukie Ave., Portland Wayfinder Beer B 304 SE Second Ave., Portland Zoiglhaus Brewing Company B 5716 SE 92nd Ave, Portland Rogue Hall B 1717 SW Park Ave., Portland Sasquatch Brewery B 6440 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland The Old Market Pub & Brewery B 6959 SW Multnomah Road, Portland Tugboat Brewing Company B 711 SW Ankeny St., Portland Uptown Market Brewing B 6620 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Portland Rusty Bucket Brewing B 845 SW 17th St., Redmond Southern Oregon Brewing Co. B 1922 United Way, Medford Standing Stone Brewing Co. B 101 Oak St. Ashland Two Shy Brewing B 1308 NW Park St., Roseburg Walkabout Brewing Company 921 Mason Way, Medford Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. B 2684 N. Pacific Highway, Medford Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. B 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction Wild River Pub & Publik House 533 NE F St., Grants Pass Salem Ale Works B th St. SE, Salem Santiam Brewing B th St. SE, Salem Seven Brides Brewing B 990 N. 1st St., Silverton Thompson Brewery & Public House B 3575 Liberty Road S, Salem Vagabond Brewing B 2195 Hyacinth #172, Salem Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery B NE Benjamin Road, Newberg Growler Guys BWB 472 W. 7th Ave., Eugene Hop Valley Brewing Co. B 980 Kruse Way, Springfield Hop Valley Brewing Company II B 990 W. 1st, Eugene Mazama Brewing Company B SE Eastgate Circle Unit A, Corvallis McMenamins Corvallis B 420 SW Third St., Corvallis McMenamins High Street Brewery & Cafe B 1243 High St., Eugene McMenamins North Bank B 22 Club Road, Eugene McMenamins On Monroe B 2001 NW Monroe Ave. #106, Corvallis Ninkasi Brewing Company B 272 Van Buren St., Eugene Oakshire Brewing B 207 & 225 Madison St., Eugene Oakshire Brewing B 1055 Madera St. / 2950 A Allane St., Eugene Oregon Trail Brewery B 341 SW Second St., Corvallis OSU Food Science & Technology 100 Wiegand Hall, Corvallis Plank Town Brewing Co. B 346 Main St. / 150 4th St., Springfield Plough Monday Brewing B Jeans Road, Veneta Sam Bond s Brewing B 540 E. Eighth St., Eugene Sky High Brewing and Pub B 160 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis Steelhead Brewery & Cafe B 199 E. 5th Ave., Eugene The Bier Stein BWB 1591 Willamette St., Eugene NW Portland BackPedal Brewing B 1425 NW Flanders St., Portland BridgePort Brewing Company B 1313 NW Marshall, Portland Breakside Brewery NW Slabtown B 1570 NW 22nd Ave., Portland Deschutes Brewery & Public House B 210 NW 11th Ave., Portland Fat Head s Brewery B 131 NW 13th Ave., Portland FH Steinbart 234 SE 12th Ave., Portland SE PORTLAND 13 Virtues Brewing Co. B 6410 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland Apex BWB 1216 SE Division, Portland Baerlic Brewing Co. B 2235 SE 11th Ave., Portland Base Camp Brewing B 930 SE Oak Street, Portland Bazi Bierbrasserie BWB 1522 SE 32nd Ave., Portland The BeerMongers BWB 1125 SE Division, Portland Belmont Station BWB 4500 SE Stark St., Portland Buckman Village Brewery B 909 SE Ninth Ave., Portland Burnside Brewing Company B 701 & 717 E Burnside St., Portland SW Portland Full Sail Brewing Company/ McCormick & Schmick s Harborside B 0307 SW Montgomery, Portland Growler Guys BWB 0650 SW Gaines St. Suite 3739, Portland John s Market BWB 3535 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland Lucky Labrador Public House B 7675 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland Moonshrimp Brewing B 8428 SW 22nd Ave., Portland McMenamins Crystal Ballroom/Brewery B 1332 W. Burnside, Portland McMenamins Fulton Pub & Brewery B 0618 SW Nebraska, Portland McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery & Public House B 1505 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland McMenamins/Market Street Pub B 1526 SW 10th Ave., Portland McMenamins/Ringers Annex B 1223 SW Stark St., Portland McMenamins/Ringlers Pub B 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland McMenamins Raleigh Hills Pub B 4495 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Portland Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub B 7424 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland Rock Bottom Brewery B 206 SW Morrison, Portland Rogue Ales Public House / Saturday Market B Waterfront Park, Portland SOUTHERN OREGON Backside Brewing B 1640 NE Odell Ave., Roseburg BricktownE Brewing Company B 44 S. Central Ave., Medford Caldera Brewery & Restaurant B 590 Clover Lane, Ashland Hops Caldera Tap House B 31 Water St., Ashland Pint Climate City Brewing Co. B 509 SW G St., Grants Pass Conner Fields Brewing B 1494 Kubli Road, Grants Pass Draper Brewing B 7752 Hwy 42, Tenmile Draper Draft House B 640 Jackson St., Roseburg Fire Cirkl B Jones Road, White City Griess Family Brews & Taproom B 220 SW H St. Unit B, Grants Pass JD s Sports Pub 690 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass Klamath Basin Brewing Co. B 1320 Main St., Klamath Falls Lookingglass Brewery B 192 SE Main St., Winston McMenamins Roseburg B 700 SE Sheridan St., Roseburg Mia & Pia s Pizzeria & Brewhouse B 3545 Summers Lane, Klamath Falls Old 99 Brewing Co. B 3750 Hooker Rd., Roseburg Opposition Brewing Company B 545 Rossanley Dr. Suite C, Medford Portal Brewing Company B 100 E. 6th St., Medford Rimrock Taphouse B 2019 Griffin Creek Road, Medford WILLAMETTE VALLEY Chehalem Valley Brewing Co. B 2515 B Portland Road, Newberg Davison Winery Supplies 1819 NE Baker St., McMinnville Deception Brewing Company B 1174 SW Hwy 99w, Dundee Gilgamesh Brewing B 2065 Madrona Ave. SE, Salem Golden Valley Brewery & Pub B 980 E. 4th St., McMinnville Grain Station Brew Works B 755 NE Alpine Ave. #200, McMinnville Growl Movement BWB 5137 River Road N., Keizer Growl Movement BWB 2990 Commercial St. SE, Salem Growlers Tap Station & Cider House 1036 NE Baker St. McMinnville Haagenson s / Ribslayer 575 NE Second St., McMinnville Heater Allen Brewing B NE 10th Ave., McMinnville Long Brewing B NE Owls Ln, Newberg McMenamins Boons Treasury B 888 Liberty St. NE, Salem McMenamins Hotel Oregon B 310 N Evans St., McMinnville Ram Restaurant & Brewery B th St. Salem Rogue Farms Tasting Room B 3590 Wigrich Road, Independence SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY Agrarian Ales Brewing Company B W. Crossroads Lane, Eugene Block 15 Restaurant & Brewery B 300 SW Jefferson St., Corvallis Block 15 Brewery & Tap Room B 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis BEER Brewers Union Local 180 B E. 1st St., Oakridge Calapooia Brewing Co. B 140 Hill St. NE, Albany Claim 52 Brewing & Taproom B 1030 Tyinn Street, #1, Eugene Claim 52 Brewing / The Abbey B 418 A Street, Suite B, Springfield Coast Fork Feed Co. BWB 106 S. 6th St., Cottage Grove Conversion Brewing B 833 South Main St., Lebanon Cornucopia Bar and Burgers BWB 207 E. 5th Ave., Eugene Cornucopia Restaurant & Catering BWB 295 W. 17th Ave., Eugene Corvallis Brewing Supply BWB 119 SW 4th St., Corvallis Deluxe Brewing Company 635 NE Water Ave. Suite B & D, Albany East 19th Street Cafe 1485 E. 19th Ave., Eugene Elk Horn Brewery & Ciderhouse B 686 E. Broadway Ave., Eugene, Falling Sky B 1334 Oak Alley, Eugene Falling Sky B 790 Blair Blvd, Eugene Flat Tail Brewing B 202 SW 1st St. Suite B, Corvallis WASHINGTON Ghostfish Brewing Company st Avenue South, Seattle Heavy Metal Brewing Co 809 MacArthur Blvd, Vancouver MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 37

20 May Events Find more information at oregonbeergrowler.com MAY 2017 MONTHLY SUNDAYS Blues Jam Calapooia Brewery 4 p.m. 140 Hill St. NE, Albany calapooiabrewing.com MONDAYS Miser Mondays Lompoc Oaks Bottom Brewery All Day 1621 SE Bybee Blvd., Portland lompocbrewing.com LAST MONDAY Homebrew Bottle Share Stickmen Brewery 5:30 p.m. 40 N. State St., Lake Oswego stickmenbeer.com TUESDAYS Tap it Tuesdays Cascade Barrel House 6 p.m. 939 SE Belmont St., Portland cascadebrewingbarrelhouse.com FIRST TUESDAYS Cellar Stash Block 15 Brewery and Tap Room All Day 3415 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis facebook.com/block15.brewery.tap.room ($) Prices vary WEDNESDAYS Dine Out for Schools Pelican Pub and Brewery 4-10 p.m Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City yourlittlebeachtown.com/pelican FIRST WEDNESDAYS Ideas on Tap Sam Bond s Brewing Co. 7-9 p.m. 540 E. Eighth Ave., Eugene calendar.uoregon.edu/event/ideas_on_tap THURSDAYS Brews and Boulders Migration Brewing All Day 2828 NW Glisan St., Portland migrationbrewing.com THIRD THURSDAYS Pints and Politics Broken Top Bottle Shop 7 p.m NW Pence Lane, Suite 1, Bend facebook.com/brokentopbottleshop/events FIRST FRIDAYS Live Music Bend Brewing Co. 6:30 p.m NW Brooks St., Bend bendbrewingco.com FIRST SATURDAYS Brew Demonstration Brew Brothers 11 a.m NW Aloclek Drive #107, Hillsboro brewbrothers.biz MAY EVENTS MAY 4 Star Wars Beer Fest Episode IV: A New Hop Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom Noon to 10 p.m SE Division St., Portland facebook.com/ ImperialBottleShopandTaproom MAY 4 6 Cinco de Micro Brewfest Salem Convention Center Thursday and Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 2-10 p.m. 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem cincodemicro.com ($) Tickets range from $5-30 MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo Chef & Brewers Dinner Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 7-9 p.m. 206 SW Morrison St., Portland facebook.com/rbportland ($) $50 per person; includes five courses and beer pairings MAY 5 7 Filmed by Bike Film Festival/Base Camp Brewing Street Party Hollywood Theatre/Velo Cult Bike Shop and Tavern Film Times Vary; Street Party 5-9:30 p.m. Portland filmedbybike.org/fest-schedule ($) Festival passes vary; street party is free MAY 6 Albany Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet Deluxe Brewing 1-5 p.m. 635 NE Water Ave., Albany sinisterdeluxe.com Hellshire Day & Barrel-Aged Beer Fest Oakshire Brewing Noon to 8 p.m. 207 Madison St., Eugene oakbrew.com/hellshire ($) $30 for glass and five tokens MAY 7 FredFest Hair of the Dog Brewing 2-6 p.m. 61 SE Yamhill St., Portland hairofthedog.com/events ($) $85 includes glass, endless food buffet and special selection of beers Gigantic s Bday Brunch Produce Row Cafe 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 204 SE Oak St., Portland facebook.com/giganticbrewing MAY 11 Stampede Warm-Up Ride Starts at Blazin Saddles 5:30-8:30 p.m. 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters facebook.com/threecreeksbrewingcompany Tin Bucket Anniversary Kick-Off Party Tin Bucket 5-10 p.m N. Williams Ave., Portland tin-bucket.com Meet Your Farmer: A Six-Course Dinner Sunriver Brewing Co. - Galveston Pub 6-8:30 p.m NW Galveston Ave., Bend facebook.com/sunriverbrewingcompany ($) $60 per person MAY The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brews and Whiskey Festival Harry & David Field Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday Noon to 10 p.m S. Pacific Highway, Medford roguebrewfest.com ($) Tasting packages range from $15-35 MAY 13 IndePit Barbeque/Wolf Tree Tap Takeover Fundraiser Mecanico 1-5 p.m. 87 S. Main St., Independence facebook.com/wolf.treebrewery ($) $15 per meal; $5 per pint MAY American Craft Beer Week craftbeer.com/news/american-craft-beer-week MAY 17 Oregon Brewshed Brewfest McMenamins Kennedy School 5:30-9:30 p.m NE 33rd Ave., Portland oregonbrewshedalliance.org ($) Tickets range from $20-30 for glass, eight tastes, Brewshed Brewfest Passport and one raffle ticket MAY Keizer Iris Festival KeizerFest Tent All Day 4100 Cherry Ave. NE, Keizer irisfestival.com McMenamins UFO Festival Hotel Oregon All Day 310 NE Evans St., McMinnville ufofest.com MAY Central Oregon Beer Week centraloregonbeerweek.com MAY 20 AleSong Bottle Release With Eugene Symphony AleSong Brewing & Blending 1-7 p.m Conger St., Eugene ($) Bottle orders will be ready for pickup, free beer samples available with free music from Eugene Symphony Brew HaHa Douglas County Fairgrounds 3-10 p.m Frear St., Roseburg douglasfairgrounds.com/brew.html ($) $12 includes tasting glass and four taste tickets Single-Hop Fest Bailey s Taproom All Day 213 SW Broadway, Portland baileystaproom.com Kettle Sour Beer Fest Stickmen Brewing Noon to 9 p.m. 40 N. State St., Lake Oswego facebook.com/stickmenbeer ($) $20 includes glass and 10 drink tickets Base Camp 5K Fun Run Base Camp Brewing Company 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 930 SE Oak St., Portland facebook.com/orbrewrun ($) $30 includes a beer, collectors pint glass or seasonal swag item, and other goodies from series partners MAY 21 Portland Pug Crawl Portland Brewing Noon to 4 p.m NW 31st Ave., Portland oregonhumane.org/get-involved/events/ pug-crawl ($) $10 in advance, $15 at the door MAY Rock the Chetco Port of Brookings-Harbor 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday Lower Harbor Road, Brookings chetcobrew.com MAY 27 SMaSH Fest O Kanes at Old St. Francis School 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 700 NW Bond St., Bend mcmenamins.com/old-st-francis-school ($) $25 includes glass and 12 tastes Heater Allen 10th Anniversary Party Heater Allen Brewing Noon to 5 p.m. 907 NE 10th Ave., McMinnville heaterallen.com/events MAY City of Goses: Gose-Style Beer Festival Labrewatory Saturday and Sunday 1-9 p.m. 670 N. Russell St., Portland facebook.com/cityofgoses ($) $15 in advance or $20 at door includes glass and six samples MAY 30 Pints for Paws Golden Valley Brewery 5-8 p.m. 980 NE Fourth St., McMinnville facebook.com/hbpetsmcminnville Want to feature your event in next month s issue? kelly@oregonbeergrowler.com by the 15th of this month! 38 MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER MAY 2017 OREGON BEER GROWLER 39

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