Pike Brewing Company Announces Spring Seasonal Beer Release - Pike Hive Five.

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Seattle, WA: Pike Brewing Company announces our spring seasonal beer release: Pike Hive Five. Superb honey from the Salish Lodge & Spa’s bees adds dimension to the biscuity flavor of wholesome malt and aromatic Yakima Valley hops in Pike Hive Five. This beer is light and crisp, with just a slight sweetness and flower like essence of honey. Pike Hive Five pours a light golden color and pairs well with salads, seafood, nuts and cheeses.

Northwest spring time in a glass.

Pike Hive Five is a tasty collaboration between Pike Brewing Company and Salish Lodge & Spa. Salish has 120,000 honey bees that live in their apiaries, which produce 600 pounds of superb and local honey every year. Our brewers use this honey to brew Pike Hive Five. This is the first time that Pike Brewing Company has offered Pike Hive Five as a seasonal beer. Up until now it was only possible to enjoy this beer at the Salish Lodge & Spa. 

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MALT VARIETIES: Organic Pale, Organic Pils, Munich, Malted Wheat, Carapils, Flaked Oats and honey from the Salish Lodge & Spa’s bees.
HOP VARIETIES: Mt. Hood, Bravo, Willamette
IBU: 26
ABV: 5.00%
OG: 1.057

Pike Hive Five is available now as a seasonal release. You can find it in 22 oz. dinner bottles and on draft. Take a look here for stores, bars and restaurants that carry Pike Brewing Company beer.

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About Pike Brewing Company: The Pike Brewing Company is an independent and family owned craft brewery located in the historic Pike Place Public Market neighborhood. It was founded in 1989 by craft beer pioneers, Charles and Rose Ann Finkel. Pike Brewing handcrafts beers of character including the Pike Pale Ale, Pike IPA, Naughty Nellie, Space Needle IPA, Kilt Lifter, Monk’s Uncle, and XXXXX Stout along with seasonal offerings such as Harlot’s Harvest, Old Bawdy, Auld Acquaintance, Hive Five and Octopus Ink. The Pike Pub is known for local, sustainable and seasonal pub fare and for housing the world-famous Micro-Brewery Museum, illustrating 9,000 years of beer history.

About Salish Lodge & Spa: Consistently ranked among the best small resorts in the world, Salish Lodge & Spa overlooks the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, every guest experience is inspired by its surroundings. Honey and herbs from the lodge’s own apiary and garden appear in treatments at the world-renowned spa, as well as the locally sourced Northwest fare and libations in The Dining Room and The Attic. Each of its 84 guest rooms has a fireplace, two-person whirlpool tub, and balcony or window seat. The resort is located 30 minutes east of downtown Seattle and within 40 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Salish Lodge & Spa is owned by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and managed and operated by Seattle-based Columbia Hospitality, Inc. For more information or reservations, please call 800-2-SALISH or visit www.salishlodge.com.

Inaugural Pints In The Pearl, A Celebration Of Craft Breweries From Portland’s Pearl District, Slated For June 4

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland has a new beer festival for the calendar. The Pearl District Business Association has announced the debut of Pints in the Pearl, a one-day craft beer festival that will showcase some of the best beers Pearl District breweries have to offer. The event will take place on June 4 from Noon to 9pm at NW 13th and Everett; the street will be closed to vehicles.

Four craft breweries — 10 Barrel Brewing, BridgePort Brewing, Deschutes Brewery and Fat Heads Brewery — will each host a station serving three different beers, including one made exclusively for the event, along with a complementary food pairing menu. Each station will be manned by brewery staff, allowing attendees to learn more about the beer from the very people who make and serve it.

“We are so excited to debut this festival in the Pearl District,” exclaimed Carolyn Ciolkosz, director of the Pearl District Business Assn. “Our neighborhood has such a strong history of craft brewing that carries through the present with its award-wining breweries. We are looking forward to bringing them all together to celebrate what makes the Pearl District so special.”
Admission is $20, which includes a limited edition souvenir stainless steel pint and three tokens, valued at $5 apiece. Each token is good for either one 16 oz beer or one food item. Additional tokens may be purchased for $5 apiece. Tickets are available in advance at www.PintsInThePearl.com or at the door (note: the event will only accept credit and debit cards on-site).
In addition to beer and food tasting, Pints in the Pearl will feature family friendly entertainment ranging from cornhole to live music by bands including The Weather Machine and local American Idol contestant Haley Johnson. The event is open to all ages.
Pints in the Pearl is put on by the Pearl District Business Association, a non-profit organization with the mission to promote the Pearl District as the region’s premier destination for shopping, dining, art and living. Its goal is to enhance the vitality of business by providing value to its members and to the community. The event is sponsored by Central Office and Venture Portland.

Website: www.pintsinthepearl.com

Advance Tickets: http://www.pintsinthepearl.com/#tickets-section

Facebook: Facebook.com/ExplorethePearl

Twitter: @PearlPortland

Instagram: @PearlPortland

Hashtag: #PINTS

NO-LI ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF BEERS FOR RED, WHITE & NO-LI SMALL BATCH FESTIVAL

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Spokane, WA...On the heels exceptional National Beer Day, No-Li Brewhouse has announced the first three beers in their Red, White & No-Li Small Batch Festival line-up!

"Like all small batch festivals, this is an opportunity for us to get a little crazy, go a little wild, jump some sharks and explore the world of craft beer," says No-Li Brewery Operations Manager, Carey Fristoe.

So, without further ado...drum roll, please....

1) Double Down: Westland Sherry Wood Finished Tandem Imperial Red

2) The Juice is Loose: Extra Dry-Hopped Big Juicy IPA

3) Arctic Cellar: Townshend Cellars Red Wine Aged Winter Warmer

4) Purple Rain: American Light Adjunct Lager with Purple Corn

In honor of Armed Forces Day, which shares the May 21st date with the festival, No-Li is donating 20 tickets to local men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.

For the rest of the beer enthusiasts planning to attend, though, the brewery encourages everyone to get their tickets in advance!  There is a limited quantity remaining and No-Li has sold out each of its last three Small Batch Festivals.

Tickets for Red, White & No-Li are available through the pub, or online HERE. 

Who: No-Li Brewhouse.

What: Red, White & No-Li Small Batch Festival.

Where: No-Li Patio on the Spokane River.

When: Saturday, May 21st @ 11am - 3pm.

Why: Because...beer.

Cheers!

About No-Li BrewhouseBorn & Raised in Washington’s Inland Empire, No-Li Brewhouse is locally-owned and community-minded crafting Spokane-Style beers with No Boundaries: innovative beers brewed with locally sourced ingredients. In addition to being named the NBWA 2015 National Brewer Partner of the Year, No-Li has won sixteen international awards, including a gold medal from the 2012 Great American Beer Festival.  For more information about the beers, brewery and the pub, visit www.nolibrewhouse.com, or follow them on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @nolibrewhouse.

Portland Brewing’s S.M.A.S.H. Pale Ale Returns

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Portland, Ore.  — Portland Brewing is bringing back simplicity in its most refreshing form with the standout S.M.A.S.H. Pale Ale. The single malt and single hop (S.M.A.S.H.) brew delivers well-rounded flavor with its rich, bready malt base and lush pine and citrus hop notes. DRAFT magazine singled out S.M.A.S.H. as one of the top beers of 2015. Now this popular seasonal brew is making a special encore appearance to quench your thirst all summer long.

“It was clean and complex, a true testament to skillful brewing with a simple recipe,” stated DRAFT magazine in its Top 25 Beers of the Year issue, December 2015. “The result was really quite smashing.”

With an abundance of complex beer styles in the market, Portland Brewing’s S.M.A.S.H. exemplifies the basic elements of beer by showcasing a single malt and single hop varietal. “We decided that we wanted to give consumers a chance to try this version of the beer again, especially as it had received such great recognition last year,” says head brewer Ryan Pappe. He explains, “the Goldpils Vienna malts and Simcoe hops combination really knocked it out of the park, with the light toasted malt flavor hanging out in the background, offering just enough character to support the pine and citrus flavors of the Simcoe hops. The balance just worked out perfectly.”

Sample from Portland Brewing - Nice easy drinking beer. Perfect for the coming Summer months

S.M.A.S.H., like summer in the Pacific Northwest, won’t be around for long. You’ll find it in stores, bottle shops, and the Portland Brewing Company Taproom, between April 1st and August 15th. S.M.A.S.H. Pale Ale is available in six-packs and 22 oz. bottles, as well as on draft in select locations.

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About Portland Brewing Company
Celebrating thirty years of passionate brewing in the Rose City, Portland Brewing looks ahead to a future of unwavering obsession over what our civilized world simply can’t live without: great beer. Founded in 1986, the brewery is one of Portland’s craft brewing pioneers and remains committed to the city for which it is named. Portland Brewing is located at 2730 NW 31st Ave., Portland, OR 97210. For more information about Portland Brewing Company, head to their website, Facebook and Twitter.

Ecliptic Brewing Releases Callisto Tripel With Blackcurrants

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PORTLAND, Ore. (April 7, 2016)–Ecliptic Brewing continues to expand their Special Release line-up in 2016 with the addition of another unique beer.  Callisto Tripel with Blackcurrants, inspired by their love of beers brewed with fruit, will be released on April 27^th in both draft and 22oz package. 
“Our head brewer, Phil Roche, tossed out the idea for this beer” said owner and brewmaster John Harris.  "We worked together to bring you this purple work of brewing magic with just the right amount of sweet and tart notes.”

About Callisto Tripel with Blackcurrants
Callisto Tripel is named after the outermost of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, and the most heavily cratered object in our solar system.  This golden Belgian ale features traditional flavors of a sweet tripel with the addition of tart blackcurrants.
            ABV: 7.5%
            IBU: 12
            Gravity: 16.5°

Ecliptic beers are available at the brewery (825 North Cook St), in bottle and on-tap throughout the area, and distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast), Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), Click Distributing (Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Northern Idaho), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), and Freedom Distributors (North Carolina).

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About Ecliptic Brewing

Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy, and as such, the brewery celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Executive chef Michael Molitor rotates his seasonally inspired menu every six weeks in accordance with the old world calendar. Harris’ signature beers include Spica Pilsner, Orbiter IPA, Phobos Single Hop Red Ale, and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: www.eclipticbrewing.com.

DALE'S PALE ALE AND OSKAR BLUES BREWERY ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH JR MOTORSPORTS

First Craft Beer in a Can to Sponsor Iconic No. 88 in NASCAR Xfinity Series

Longmont, CO & Brevard, NC -- Dale's Pale Ale, Oskar Blues Brewery's flagship brew and first craft beer in a can, has announced a multi-year extension with JR Motorsports (JRM). Dale's Pale Ale will sponsor JRM's No. 88 Chevrolet in three NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) races in the 2016-2017 seasons. 

The No. 88 Dale's Pale Ale Chevrolet will make its first appearance on August 19 at Bristol Motor Speedway with driver Regan Smith. The remaining two race dates will be announced at a later date. Dale's Pale Ale will also be featured on the No. 1 Chevrolet with driver Elliot Sadler as he battles for the series championship each week for the 2016 season. 

Dale's Pale Ale became the first craft beer to achieve NASCAR sponsorship status in 2013 and primary sponsor status in 2015 with the start of its partnership with JRM.

"We had a hell of a good time racing with JRM in 2015 and connecting with NASCAR fans over red, white and blue cans of Dale's Pale Ale," said Dale Katechis, Oskar Blues' Soul Founder.  "At Oskar Blues, we like to buck convention and do things our way.  We see a similar hard-working, hands-on, American-made attitude in JR Motorsports and NASCAR fans and we're proud to be a multi-year sponsor of the iconic No. 88 Chevrolet."

Smith becomes the eighth driver to pilot the JRM's No. 88 Chevrolet in 2016, joining Josh Berry, Alex Bowman, Cole Custer, Chase Elliott, Kenny Habul, Kevin Harvick, and of course, the OTHER Dale, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"Craft breweries like Oskar Blues are continuing to gain popularity and that is why we could not be happier with our extended partnership with Dale's Pale Ale," said General Manager of JRM Kelley Earnhardt Miller. "The craft beer is the perfect match for our NASCAR fans and we can't wait see their reaction to the car."

To learn more about the partnership and to check out a schedule for the NXS races, click here.

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About Oskar Blues Brewery 

Founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons, Colorado, Oskar Blues Brewery launched the craft beer-in-a-can apocalypse with hand-canned, flagship brew Dale's Pale Ale. Today, Oskar Blues is one of the fastest growing breweries in the country and operates breweries in Longmont, Colorado and Brevard, North Carolina, while producing 192,000 barrels in 2015. The original canned craft brewery continues push innovation with the announcement of an Austin, TX brewery in April of 2016 and creations like The Crowler while it distributes to 49 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., as well as parts of Canada, Sweden, and the U.K.  

To keep up with all things Oskar Blues, visit http://www.oskarblues.com.

About JR Motorsports

JR Motorsports is the management company and racing operation for Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR's 13-time Most Popular Driver and winner of more than 40 NASCAR-sanctioned races. Now in its 15th year of overall competition, JR Motorsports races in multiple divisions, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series where it won a championship in 2014. The company also competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and owns two championships in regional late model divisions. To learn more about the organization, its drivers and its sponsorship opportunities, visit www.jrmracing.com.

Old Town Brewing Releases Summer of ‘74, Tangerine Ale

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Portland, Ore. – (April 7, 2016) Old Town Brewing® (OTB®), a locally owned and operated Portland brewery, announced today the release of it’s newest seasonal brew, a tangerine summer ale just in time for Portland’s warm weather. Aptly named Summer of ’74, the fresh brew honors Old Town’s 42^nd year of business.

It was 1974, the Grateful Dead played the Portland Memorial Coliseum, the Rubik’s Cube was invented, and Blazing Saddles was the number one movie. It was an era of simple pleasures and self-identity, and in the midst of it all, Old Town opened its doors for the first time in Portland’s China Town neighborhood. In a celebration of the Old Town’s 42^nd anniversary, the brewery is releasing a bold and full flavored tangerine summer ale that plays to the spirit of the seventies.

Brewed with tangerine peel, hibiscus, and New Mexico green chili, the beer is crisp, fresh and balanced with just enough bite to keep you on your toes.  In order to extract the delicate flavors and aromas from these ingredients, it was chosen to add them directly to the beer in cold storage.  This takes longer to make the beer, but drinkers will agree, it’s worth the extra time.  The slow aging allows each ingredient to intermingle with the others, while also allowing each flavor to stand out on its own.

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Summer of ‘74 is 5.2 percent ABV, 15 IBU and O.G. of 12.5 – the brewers at Old Town suggest this beer is best enjoyed at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The brew pairs easily with sunshine and backyard BBQs, Farrah Fawcett flips and flared jeans, and The Loco-Motion bumping in the background.

In honor of the beer’s release and 42^nd anniversary Old Town will be hosting a party at the original location, 226 NW Davis Street on April 14, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to releasing Summer of ’74, throw back pricing on food specials will be offered, a live DJ will be spinning hits from 1974, and the head brewer will be available for hosted tastings, among other things.

 “Any new beer release is exciting, but this particular release is one we’re especially enthusiastic about,” said Old Town owner Adam Milne. “Summer of ’74 is a tribute to our beginnings, a celebration of where we started and where we are today – it’s a truly of an amazing milestone for our team. We’re grateful to share in this moment with the Pacific Northwest, and pleased to give beer drinkers a pint of nostalgia all summer long.”

Old Town Brewing began bottling its award winning beers in April of 2015, and is now available in retail, bottle shop, and tap house locations across Portland and Southwest Washington. Its bottled brews include gold-winning Shanghai’d IPA®, two-time silver medal winning, the Sun Dazed® Kölsch, and their interesting coffee pale ale Warp Speed. 

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About Old Town Brewing Co.

Old Town Brewing (OTB) opened in northeast Portland, Ore., in 2011 with an emphasis on crafting its beer to reflect the spirit, values, history and personality of Portland and the Northwest. OTB is the first brewery in the country to deliver beer and pizza by bike straight to consumers, rain or shine. Reclaimed materials were extensively incorporated into the design of the LEED Gold brewery, evoking an atmosphere of Northwest authenticity and sustainability.

Owner Adam Milne opened OTB to complement his Old Town Pizza® location in Portland’s historic Old Town neighborhood. A devoted Old Town Pizza customer since celebrating his ninth birthday at the restaurant, Milne purchased Old Town Pizza from the original owners, the Accuardi family, in 2003. For more information visit www.otbrewing.com and www.oldtownpizza.com.

Old Town Brewing Awards

• GABF 2015, Gold, Shanghai’d IPA, English-style IPA category
• GABF 2014, Silver, Sun Dazed, German-Style Kölsch category
• GABF 2013, Gold, Cents and Sensibility, Fresh Hop category
• World Beer Cup 2014, Silver, I’d Like to Buy the World a Kölsch, German-Style Kölsch category
• World Beer Cup 2014, Bronze, Paulie’s Not Irish Red, Irish Style Red Ale category

Lompoc Brewing Releases Six-Pack Bottles For Two Of Its Popular IPAs

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PORTLAND, Ore. – For the first time in its 20-year history, Lompoc Brewing has released six-pack carriers with 12 oz. longneck bottles, featuring Pamplemousse Citrus IPA and C-Note IPA.

Mobile Bottling Source did a first run of 17,000 bottles at Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant Brewery on March 24, and the six-packs have recently begun appearing on store shelves throughout Oregon and Washington. The six-packs will complement, not replace, Lompoc’s current lineup of 22-oz bottles.

“The craft brewing market in retail stores has become flooded with 22-oz bottles,” explained Lompoc owner Jerry Fechter. “We wanted to stand out, and provide our fans with greater options. Adding six-packs achieved both of these goals.”

Local artist Jennifer Ulrich

carried out the six-pack carrier designs, which were based upon the original label artwork by Woody Adams and Andrew MacKenize of WAAMCo.

C-Note, Lompoc’s flagship IPA, has been around nearly as long as the brewery; it was first brewed for the Horse Brass Pub’s 25th anniversary party in 2001. The beer was called C-Note because of its 100 IBUs. This highly hopped ale has a deep copper to orange hue with a bold aroma of pine and herbal spice. Hints of toffee and caramel are followed by a citrus finish that is dry and refreshingly bitter (6.9% ABV).

Pamplemousse is a deep golden hued, medium-bodied citrus IPA. Four hop varieties, along with real grapefruit juice, build a solid hop bitterness highlighted by citrus notes, both on the tongue and in the nose (5.8% ABV).

The six-packs are currently available at Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant and Sidebar locations, retailing for $11 in-house; they will be available at all five pubs in a few weeks. Retail pricing varies at grocery stores and bottle shops.

About Lompoc Brewing
A long-time Portland craft beer fixture established in 1996, Lompoc (pronounced Lom-Pock) creates eight flavorful year-round beers, plus a ridiculous number of seasonals. You can find Lompoc in 12-ounce and 22-ounce bottles and on draft at locations in Oregon and Washington, and at its five Portland neighborhood pubs: Fifth Quadrant and Sidebar in North Portland, Hedge House and Oaks Bottom in Southeast, and the Lompoc Tavern in Northwest. For more information, call 503-288-3996 or visit www.lompocbrewing.com and @LompocBeer on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Drink Local, Drink Lompoc!

Website: http://www.LompocBrewing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LompocBeer/
Twitter: @LompocBeer
Instagram: @LompocBeer
Hashtags: #localbeer #lompocbeer #drinklocal #pdxbeer

Double Mountain’s Pale Death Returns

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Hood River, OR - April 5th, 2016 - Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom welcomes spring with the return of their popular Belgian Style Imperial IPA Pale Death. This aromatic IPA is currently available in the bottle and on draft at the Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom located in downtown Hood River and throughout the Northwest, British Columbia, and Southern California.

“This year we used 100% Mosaic hops in the Pale Death. The Belgian Ardennes yeast and Mosaic hops go together beautifully in this drinkable imperial IPA. What else could you ask for in a beer? It’s damn tasty!”–Head Brewer, Kyle Larsen

 

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Pale Death                          

Belgian Style Imperial IPA                          

8.5% ABV, 88 BU

Description: “And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts, and I looked to behold a Pale horse, and the name that set on him was Death, and Hell followed him.”

Open the Fourth Seal and partake in the luminous pungency of dank tropical forest.  Aromas of ripe kiwi, mango, and pineapple consort with the coriander and orange peel of the Ardennes yeast. A noticeable bitterness hangs in balance with a hint of malt sweetness hiding in the vast, pale orange foundation.  And yet, it finishes dry for a beer of this formidable stature.

 

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About Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom: Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom was established in 2007 in the heart of downtown Hood River, OR. Double Mountain Brewery opened with a clear mission: make great beer for craft beer fans. Double Mountain Brewery’s unique location lends to not only using pure and clean glacial water for their beers, but they also take advantage of regionally grown hops. Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom’s unfiltered and long-aged beers deliver maximum flavor and character. They can be found on tap and in bottles throughout the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. Learn more at www.doublemountainbrewery.com

It’s Time! Portland Beer Week Opens Ticket Sales to Coveted Events

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 11 Days, Dozens of Events & Beers Galore

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2016) — Mark your calendars! Portland Beer Week, presented by Portland Brewing Co., is ready to take over your schedule in mid-June for 11 straight days of all things beer. Beer enthusiast, self-described geek, or a professional? With festivals focused on solo-styles of beer, to beer and food pairings, educational seminars and screenings — there’s something for everyone. That includes a special celebration of Portland’s unique love for collaboration with limited releases of Salt & Straw ice cream, Blue Star Donuts, Hot Lips Pizza and Bunk Sandwiches — yes, ALL made with beer! They’re just a few examples of how Portland Beer Week keeps true to keeping things weird.

Presented by Portland Brewing, PDX Beer Week kicks off June 9th and runs through June 19th, highlighting the Rose City as a leader and innovative force in the beer world. Tickets to the most anticipated events are now on sale! Here’s what you can expect:

Portland Fruit Beer Festival: The 6th annual event celebrates the increasing popularity of fruit beers, featuring 35 breweries and cideries.
PRICE:              $25 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 10 —11:30am – 9:00pm
                          June 11 — 11:00am – 9:00pm
                          June 12 — 11:00am – 6:00pm
WHERE:            North Park Blocks, Downtown Portland

Rye Beer Fest: Back for its 5th year with expanded hours, rye beers, beer cocktails, live music and entertainment.
WHEN:              June 10 — 11:00am – 2:00am
WHERE:            EastBurn, 1800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

New Oregon Breweries Showcase (presented by The New School): Welcome 11 of the newest breweries from across Oregon, meet their brewers and owners and taste their brews.
WHEN:              June 13 — 5:00pm – 8:00pm
WHERE:            Bailey's Taproom, 213 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Sour & Wild Ale Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): Learn about sour beer production from the masters and try rare beers.
PRICE:              $45 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 14 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            Upright Brewing, 240 N Broadway #2, Portland, OR 97227

Barrel-Aged Beer Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): Learn from the masters of non-sour, barrel-aged beer and taste rare beers.
PRICE:              $40 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 15 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            Ecliptic Brewing, 825 North Cook St, Portland, OR 97227

Branding for Breweries Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): An expert panel discusses how to brand a brewery and its products, from beer labels to logos and merchandise.
PRICE:              $11 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 16 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            The Labrewatory, 670 N Russell St, Portland, OR 97227

Down Under Smackdown: New Zealand vs. Australian Hop Beer. Local breweries are creating beers utilizing hops from both countries. You be the judge of which down under hop varieties have the best taste profiles. Let's keep this fight clean.
WHEN:               June 16 — 5:00pm – Close
WHERE:             Big Legrowlski, 812 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97201

The Love for Beer: 5 Year Anniversary Party + Women & Beer Meet-up: Women are fighting their way to become some of the most influential people in the craft beer world. Based in the Pacific NW, The Love of Beer follows these inspirational women. The evening includes a showing of the documentary and features several special guests.
PRICE:              FREE
WHEN:              June 17 — 5:00pm – 11:00pm
WHERE:            Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

Portland Beer and Cheese Festival: The 5th annual event unfolds at the most anticipated new Portland brewery of the year — Wayfinder Beer. Master Cheesemonger Steve Jones (Cheese Bar, Cheese Annex, Chizu) pairs 10 beers from 10 breweries with 10 amazing cheeses. 
PRICE:              $35 advanced tickets or $45 for VIP session
WHEN:              June 18 — 1:00pm
WHERE:            Wayfinder Beer, 304 Southeast 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97214

SNACKDOWN!: The official Portland Beer Week closing party brings together 10 brewers and 10 chefs to create their greatest beer and snack pairings! Guests choose their favorites and the winners are awarded the SNACKDOWN Belt!
PRICE:              $49 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 19 — 12:00pm – 4:00pm
WHERE:            The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97214

Save the date for these additional events:
June 12 — Understanding the Three-Tier System @ Belmont Station
June 15 — Weird Beer Bonanza @ Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom
June 16 — Brewers and Their Bands @ Ecliptic Brewing
June 17 — Ecliptic & Worthy Brewing Collaboration Beer Release & Tap Takeover @ Beer
June 18 — Sour Solstice Fest @ Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom 

Discounts:
Portland Beer Week visitors can enjoy a 10% discount at Society Hotel — the historic 1881 sailors’ hotel in the heart of Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown. To redeem the discount, you must call in to book your reservation at (503) 445-0444 and mention Portland Beer Week. 

Travelers and Portlanders alike can enjoy a 20% discount on any beers sold at Whole Foods locations in Oregon (except Bend & Eugene) on Fri., June 17.

For full details about Portland Beer Week festivities, visit http://pdxbeerweek.com/

Brewers Association Lists Top 50 Breweries of 2015

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Boulder, CO • April 5, 2016 – The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers—today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on beer sales volume. Of the top 50 overall brewing companies, 43 were craft brewing companies.¹

“The top U.S. brewers continue to drive demand, growth, innovation and exponential interest in beers from small and independent brewers,” said Bart Watson, chief economist, Brewers Association. “With a historic record number of breweries in U.S., the top brewers continue to open new markets and expose beer drinkers to a variety of fuller-flavored styles and offerings.”

Top 50 U.S. Craft Brewing Companies

(Based on 2015 beer sales volume*)

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	Brewing Company	City	State
1	D. G. Yuengling and Son, Inc	Pottsville	PA
2	Boston Beer Co	Boston	MA
3	Sierra Nevada Brewing Co	Chico	CA
4	New Belgium Brewing Co	Fort Collins	CO
5	Gambrinus	San Antonio	TX
6	Lagunitas Brewing Co*	Petaluma	CA
7	Bell's Brewery, Inc	Kalamazoo	MI
8	Deschutes Brewery	Bend	OR
9	Minhas Craft Brewery	Monroe	WI
10	Stone Brewing Co	Escondido	CA
11	Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits*	San Diego	CA
12	Brooklyn Brewery	Brooklyn	NY
13	Firestone Walker Brewing Co	Paso Robles	CA
14	Oskar Blues Brewing Holding Co	Longmont	CO
15	Duvel Moortgat USA	Kansas City & Cooperstown	MO/NY
16	Dogfish Head Craft Brewery	Milton	DE
17	Matt Brewing Co	Utica	NY
18	SweetWater Brewing Co	Atlanta	GA
19	Harpoon Brewery	Boston	MA
20	New Glarus Brewing Co	New Glarus	WI
21	Great Lakes Brewing Co	Cleveland	OH
22	Alaskan Brewing Co.	Juneau	AK
23	Abita Brewing Co	Abita Springs	LA
24	Anchor Brewing Co	San Francisco	CA
25	Stevens Point Brewery Co	Stevens Point	WI
26	Victory Brewing Co	Downingtown	PA
27	August Schell Brewing Co	New Ulm	MN
28	Long Trail Brewing Co	Bridgewater Corners	VT
29	Summit Brewing Co	Saint Paul	MN
30	Shipyard Brewing Co	Portland	ME
31	Full Sail Brewing Co	Hood River	OR
32	Odell Brewing Co	Fort Collins	CO
33	Southern Tier Brewing Co	Lakewood	NY
34	Rogue Ales Brewery	Newport	OR
35	21st Amendment Brewery	Bay Area	CA
36	Ninkasi Brewing Co	Eugene	OR
37	Flying Dog Brewery	Frederick	MD
38	Narragansett Brewing Co	Providence	RI
39	Left Hand Brewing Company	Longmont	CO
40	Uinta Brewing Co	Salt Lake City	UT
41	Green Flash Brewing Co	San Diego	CA
42	Allagash Brewing Co	Portland	ME
43	Lost Coast Brewery	Eureka	CA
44	Bear Republic Brewing Co	Cloverdale	CA
45	Troegs Brewing Co	Hershey	PA
46	Karl Strauss Brewing Co	San Diego	CA
47	Breckenridge Brewery*	Littleton	CO
48	North Coast Brewing Co Inc.	Fort Bragg	CA
49	Four Peaks Brewing Co*	Tempe	AZ
50	Revolution Brewing Co	Chicago	IL
	*Craft volume pro-rated in 2015 or will be pro-rated/exiting craft brewer data set in 2016

Top 50 U.S. Overall Brewing Companies²

(Based on 2015 beer sales volume)

Rank	Brewing Company	City	State
1	Anheuser-Busch, Inc (a)	Saint Louis	MO
2	MillerCoors (b)	Chicago	IL
3	Pabst Brewing Co (c)	Los Angeles	CA
4	D. G. Yuengling and Son Inc	Pottsville	PA
5	Boston Beer Co (d)	Boston	MA
6	North American Breweries (e)	Rochester	NY
7	Sierra Nevada Brewing Co	Chico	CA
8	New Belgium Brewing Co	Fort Collins	CO
9	Craft Brew Alliance (f)	Portland	OR
10	Lagunitas Brewing Co (g)	Petaluma	CA
11	Gambrinus (h)	San Antonio	TX
12	Bell's Brewery, Inc (i)	Kalamazoo	MI
13	Deschutes Brewery	Bend	OR
14	Minhas Craft Brewery (j)	Monroe	WI
15	Stone Brewing Co	Escondido	CA
16	Sleeman Brewing Co (k)	LaCrosse	WI
17	Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits (l)	San Diego	CA
18	Brooklyn Brewery	Brooklyn	NY
19	Firestone Walker Brewing Co (m)	Paso Robles	CA
20	Founders Brewing Co	Grand Rapids	MI
21	Oskar Blues Brewing Holding Co (n)	Longmont	CO
22	Duvel Moortgat USA (o)	Kansas City	MO
23	Dogfish Head Craft Brewery	Milton	DE
24	Matt Brewing Co (p)	Utica	NY
25	SweetWater Brewing Co	Atlanta	GA
26	Harpoon Brewery	Boston	MA
27	New Glarus Brewing Co	New Glarus	WI
28	Great Lakes Brewing Co	Cleveland	OH
29	Alaskan Brewing Co	Juneau	AK
30	Abita Brewing Co	Abita Springs	LA
31	Anchor Brewing Co	San Francisco	CA
32	Stevens Point Brewery Co (q)	Stevens Point	WI
33	Victory Brewing Co	Downingtown	PA
34	August Schell Brewing Co (r)	New Ulm	MN
35	Long Trail Brewing Co (s)	Bridgewater Corners	VT
36	Summit Brewing Co	Saint Paul	MN
37	Shipyard Brewing Co (t)	Portland	ME
38	Full Sail Brewing Co	Hood River	OR
39	Odell Brewing Co	Fort Collins	CO
40	Southern Tier Brewing Co	Lakewood	NY
41	Rogue Ales Brewery	Newport	OR
42	21st Amendment Brewery	Bay Area	CA
43	Ninkasi Brewing Co	Eugene	OR
44	Flying Dog Brewery	Frederick	MD
45	Narragansett Brewing Co	Providence	RI
46	Pittsburgh Brewing Co (u)	Pittsburgh	PA
47	Left Hand Brewing Company	Longmont	CO
48	Uinta Brewing Co	Salt Lake City	UT
49	Green Flash Brewing Co	San Diego	CA
50	Allagash Brewing Co	Portland	ME

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The Association's full 2015 industry analysis, which shows regional trends and sales by individual breweries, will be published in the May/June issue of The New Brewer, available in May 2016.

For additional statistics, see the Brewers Association’s annual craft brewing industry growth report for 2015.

¹ Figure based on companies that met craft brewer definition for all or part of 2015. An American craft brewer is small, independent and traditional. Small: Annual production of 6 million barrels of beer or less (approximately 3 percent of U.S. annual sales). Beer production is attributed to the rules of alternating proprietorships. Independent: Less than 25 percent of the craft brewery is owned or controlled (or equivalent economic interest) by an alcoholic beverage industry member that is not itself a craft brewer. Traditional: A brewer that has a majority of its total beverage alcohol volume in beers whose flavor derives from traditional or innovative brewing ingredients and their fermentation. Flavored malt beverages (FMBs) are not considered beers.

²Top 50 Overall U.S. Brewing Companies notes: (a) includes 10 Barrel, Bass, Beck’s, Blue Point, Bud Light, Budweiser, Busch, Golden Road (partial year) Goose Island, Elysian (partial year) Landshark, Michelob, Rolling Rock, Shock Top and Wild Series brands. Does not include partially owned Coastal, Craft Brew Alliance, Fordham, Kona, Old Dominion, Omission, Red Hook and Widmer Brothers brands; (b) includes A.C. Golden, Batch 19, Blue Moon, Colorado Native, Coors, Keystone, Killian’s, Leinenkugel’s, Miller, Saint Archer (partial year), and Tenth & Blake brands; (c) includes Pabst, Schlitz, Small Town, and 28+ other brand families; (d) includes Alchemy & Science and Sam Adams brands. Does not include Twisted Tea or Angry Orchard brands; (e) includes Dundee, Genesee, Labatt Lime, Magic Hat and Pyramid brands; (f) includes Kona, Omission, Red Hook and Widmer Brothers brands; (g) full year volume; craft rank reflects pro-rated volume due to sale of stake to Heineken (h) includes BridgePort, Shiner and Trumer brands; (i) includes Bell’s and Upper Hand brands; (j) includes Mountain Crest and 10 other brand families as well as export volume; (k) includes Sleeman and Sapporo brands as well as export volume; (l) volume will be pro-rated in 2016 data set due to sale to Constellation Brands; (m) will be part of control group with Duvel Moortgat USA starting in 2016; (n) includes Utah Brewers Cooperative and Perrin Brewing Company brands, will include Cigar City brands starting in 2016; (o) includes Boulevard and Ommegang brands; (p) includes Flying Bison, Saranac and Utica Club brands; (q) includes James Page, Point and Whole Hog brands; (r) includes Grain Belt and Schell’s brands; (s) includes Long Trail, Otter Creek, The Shed and Wolaver’s brands; (t) includes Casco Bay, Sea Dog and Shipyard brands; (u) includes Iron City and 17 other brand families.