New taproom introduces Kells handcrafted ales to thousands of basketball fans and craft beer lovers alike
PORTLAND, Ore. – Nov. 12, 2014 – Kells Brewery at 210 NW 21st Ave. has announced a partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers that introduces the Irish brewery’s handcrafted beer to thousands of Blazer fans and craft beer lovers alike.
The local family-run restaurant and brewery has recently installed a taproom on the 300 level of the Moda Center; craft
beer lovers can also find Kells beers throughout the stadium at
select locations, and pre- and post-game at Dr. Jack’s, located just
across the concourse from the southwest entrance.
“We
chose to install a taproom in the Moda Center because, as locals, we
are longtime devoted fans of the Trail Blazers,” explained Kells Brew
Pub manager and lead brewer Garrett McAleese. “We are looking forward to
the exposure that the partnership will bring to our beer.”
There
are currently six beers on tap at the Kells Tap Room at the Moda
Center, including Kells Irish Red, IPA, Lager, Pale, Fresh Hop
(seasonal) and Stout. Kells has also announced plans to bottle
its popular Kells Irish Red in 12-oz bottles, which will be available in
early 2015.
Kells has already supported the
Blazers for a number of years with its double-decker bus, transporting
legions of fans to and from the games.
Kells
Brewery recently won the Willamette Week Beer Pro/Am People’s Choice and
Judge’s Choice award for its Boom Roasters Coffee Milk Stout, a
collaboration between homebrewer Natalie Baldwin and Kells head
brewer Dave Fleming that will also be served at the upcoming Holiday Ale Festival in Pioneer Courthouse Square Dec. 3 through 7.
In addition
to the Moda Center taproom, Kells beers can be tasted at Kells Brew Pub
in NW Portland, and at Kells Irish Pub at 210 NW 21st Ave. in downtown.
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