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Oakshire Brewing Announces Updated Plans For Third Taproom In Downtown Springfield

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EUGENE, OR – Oakshire Brewing is excited to announce its third taproom, Oakshire Commons, will now open in a vibrant new location in Downtown Springfield. Originally planned for The Rivett Building, the taproom will now be located just four doors down at 416 Main St. in the space formerly occupied by The Pedaler. This bar and restaurant location has been a cherished part of the community and Oakshire Commons will continue creating a welcoming space for connection and craft in the heart of Springfield.

“Downtown Springfield is a special place for Oakshire and for me personally,” said Kiley Gwynn, Oakshire’s Director of Marketing and a proud Springfield resident. “We’re excited to be part of the vibrant and growing community here, and we look forward to contributing to the culture and connections that make Downtown Springfield so unique.”

The Oakshire Commons will bring together the best features of Oakshire’s current locations: the Public House in Eugene and the Beer Hall in NE Portland. It will feature Oakshire’s award-winning beers, Detroit-style pizza, and morning coffee hours, creating a welcoming gathering place for the community to enjoy at any time of day.

“We’re as committed as ever to making this space a hub for connection and creativity,” said Oakshire Founder and CEO, Jeff Althouse. “Oakshire Commons will feel both fresh and familiar, blending the craftsmanship of our beers with the warmth of community in Downtown Springfield.” Designed to complement Springfield’s rich culinary and social scene, Oakshire Commons will welcome
outside food, encouraging visitors to enjoy fare from the neighboring food carts and local favorites. Its coffee service and Detroit-style pizza will establish the Commons as a daytime destination for locals and visitors alike.

The new location will also host Oakshire Inspires events, continuing the brewery’s commitment to giving back to the community. To celebrate the opening, Oakshire Commons will host an extra special grand opening party benefitting the McKenzie Community and Land Trust and its efforts supporting the recovery from the Holiday Farm Fire, furthering Oakshire’s mission of supporting meaningful causes in the region.

Megan Gallbraith, Oakshire’s Taproom Director, emphasized the importance of community in shaping this new space: “We’re excited to bring the Oakshire experience to Springfield. Our taprooms are about more than just beer—they’re about creating welcoming spaces where people can gather, relax, and share memorable moments. It’s a chance to deepen our roots and be part of this incredible revitalization story.”

Oakshire Commons will open in early 2025. Stay tuned for updates as the team works to bring this exciting new chapter to life in the heart of Springfield.

About Oakshire Brewing

Oakshire Brewing of Eugene, Oregon, is a community inspired small batch brewing company founded in 2006. Oakshire is privately owned by the family and friends of its founders, employs 28 people, and produces a wide variety of beers through its three distinct brewing programs: Core, Pilot, and Vintage. These beers are available on draft and in package through Oakshire’s
exceptional wholesale partners in Oregon, Washington, and Colorado. Oakshire operates two taprooms in Oregon: the Oakshire Public House in Eugene, which is located at 207 Madison Street, and the Oakshire Beer Hall in NE Portland, which is located at 5013 NE 42nd Ave. For more information about Oakshire, including our people, locations, and beers, visit our website at oakbrew.com

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Level Beer Introduces Three New Year-Round Beers: Rewind Amber Ale, Adventure Island Tropical Sour, and Choose Your Weapon Imperial IPA

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PORTLAND, Oregon— Level Beer, known for crafting balanced and flavorful ales and lagers, is thrilled to announce the launch of three new additions to their year-round lineup: Rewind Amber Ale, Adventure Island Tropical Sour, and Choose Your Weapon Imperial IPA.

Be Kind and Rewind your tastebuds to the days of pleasant malt character and balanced hopping with Rewind Amber Ale. Biscuit and caramel malt flavors blend with herbal and pine hop flavors and aromas to create an ale that is both reminiscent of the classical style and fresh for the palate of today’s beer lover. Available in 12oz 6pk cans and on draft, it’s perfect for those who appreciate a well-rounded brew. 5.3% ABV.

Adventure Island Tropical Sour brings a burst of tropical flavors and refreshing tartness to the table. This fruited-kettle sour is available in 16oz cans and on draft, it’s like a mini vacation in every sip. 5.5% ABV.

Choose Your Weapon Imperial IPA boasts bold hop aromas and a crisp, dry finish, providing a robust and flavorful experience. Rotating hop duos allow new opportunities for different hop flavors and aromas to become victorious. Citrus, tropical, fruity, dank, and floral battle it out for dominance keeping this Imperial IPA fresh and unique. Packaged in 19.2oz cans and on draft, it’s a go-to choice for hop lovers seeking a bit of extra punch. 8.5% ABV.

These new brews will be available year-round at select retailers, bars, and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

About Level Beer

Level Beer was founded in 2017 by Geoffrey Phillips, Jason Barbee, and Shane Watterson, with a focus on balance. Balanced beers for a balanced life. As parents of young children, these industry veterans know how hard it can be to balance work and family life. Their idea was to create a work/life balance for all their customers, employees, and community through beer. Level Beer strives to make the highest quality, most innovative, balanced beer they can; while doing so in a family-friendly space, providing their employees with a great working environment, and helping to improve the community they are in.

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pFriem Family Brewers Announces a New Taproom in Milwaukie, Oregon

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HOOD RIVER, Oregon – pFriem Family Brewers, the award-winning brewery from Hood River, Oregon, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new taproom in the historic Milwaukie City Hall building. This expansion, slated for opening in April 2025, signifies a major milestone for pFriem, renowned for its exceptional craft beers and community-focused ethos.

Since its founding in 2012, pFriem has become a beacon of brewing excellence, focusing on Pacific Northwest and European beer styles. The brewery has received numerous accolades over its lifetime for its beer, but is also decorated for its Tasting Room’s service, food, and experiences as evidenced by being a four time winner of Oregon Beer Awards – Best Brewpub Experience. pFriem has built a reputation for a beer and hospitality program that is at the same time approachable, yet unique and quality-oriented.

Josh Pfriem, Brewmaster and Co-Founder of pFriem Family Brewers, expressed his excitement about the new venture: “We’re extremely excited to be growing our future here in Milwaukie. The City has been incredibly welcoming, and we hope we can play an important part in growing the local business community downtown as well as providing the community a really cool space to come together in.”

The new pFriem Milwaukie taproom, housed partially in the former fire station of the historic City Hall building, is set to be a vibrant community hub. It will feature a spacious pergola covered outdoor patio, a private dining and event space upstairs for various brewery and community events, and a lounge area reminiscent of the popular Bear’s Den in Hood River. The taproom will offer more than 20 taps, including a variety of pFriem beers and craft cocktails, with seating for over 100 guests.

Josh Pfriem explained further why Milwaukie was an ideal spot for their second location, “Over the past couple of years, many of our friends have been moving to Milwaukie and surrounding areas, and we’ve been intrigued by that region for some time now. When we first saw the old City Hall building, we knew immediately this would become our second home. It is a beautiful, unique space with a lot of history in the local community. It’s sited on a magnificent property with stunning green space, large trees, and a sculpture garden, with plenty of parking on site and in the surrounding downtown area, abundant public transportation options, all within a stone’s throw from the banks of the Willamette River. We’re excited to help energize the downtown area with our 7 day a week presence, the events that we will run in our tasting room, and in general with the creation of a warm and inviting community space.”

Neighboring with pFriem in the old City Hall building will be Keeper Coffee, which is known for its commitment to quality, community and excellent coffee. Keeper has become a favorite in their Southeast neighborhood spot since their opening in 2020, and is celebrated for their house-made pastries and espresso drinks served in antique ceramics. “We’re stoked to be neighbors with a great coffeehouse and bakery, folks who truly share our passion for quality beverages, and hospitality”, Josh said. Keeper Coffee will also be opening early Spring 2025.

pFriem Family Brewers and Keeper Coffee invite everyone to join in this exciting new chapter and experience the unique combination of craft beer, exquisite coffee, and community spirit at their new Milwaukie location.

About pFriem Family Brewers

pFriem Family Brewers (pronounced “freem”) is a Northwest and European-inspired brewery and tasting room in Hood River, OR. Founded in 2012, pFriem has experienced incredible growth in the past decade and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions. Best known for artisanal beers influenced by the great brewers of Europe while staying true to homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest, pFriem craft beers are unmistakably unique in both flavor and balance.

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Deschutes Brewery Introduces Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA to the Market

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BEND, Oregon, March 19, 2024 – With over three decades of experience brewing delicious craft beers and delivering award-winning innovations, Deschutes Brewery has unveiled its next chapter of investment in the future of non-alcoholic brewing with the introduction of Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA. Crafted entirely in-house through a partnership with Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT) and utilizing the company’s patented BrewVo® technology in combination with Deschutes’ proprietary brewing methods, this groundbreaking technology allows Deschutes to create the best-tasting flavor-forward non-alcoholic beer on the market. The introduction of Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA comes on the heels of Deschutes’ first packaged non-alcoholic beer, Black Butte Non-Alcoholic, which quickly became the brewery’s highest rate-of-sale six-pack.

The non-alcoholic beer category is revolutionizing the beer industry and grew 163% in dollar sales from 2019 to 2023. According to a Mintel study, 75% of Gen Z and Millennials are interested in non-alcoholic options with taste and flavor being the number one attribute they’re looking for in products, and a separate nationwide survey shows that 94% of non-alcoholic beer drinkers also drink beer with alcohol.

“We believe that our fans deserve non-alcoholic options that taste amazing. At Deschutes, we are all for beer and proud to make beer for all,” said Julie Galbraith, CMO of Deschutes Brewery. “Our two brands, Fresh Squeezed IPA and Black Butte Porter, are top-performing brands for a reason and we’re thrilled to be able to give our customers the flexibility they deserve without sacrificing the craft beer experience they love by introducing them to our non-alcoholic versions of their favorite Deschutes IPA and Porter.”

Launch of Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA

Crafted using Sustainable Beverage Technologies patented BrewVo® equipment and a proprietary non-alcoholic brewing process, Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA is brilliantly balanced and features the same Citra and Mosaic hops as the original, delivering refreshing notes of bright citrus and tropical fruit, with less than 0.5% ABV. Both Fresh Squeezed brands’ packaging designs have recently been updated and now feature a similar but lighter and brighter look, with changes to accent colors, fonts, and graphics. The result of over five years of research, development, and equipment investment, Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA has been meticulously perfected and is now available nationwide at major
retailers and online at DeschutesBrewery.com in six-pack 12oz cans.

Reintroduction of Black Butte Non-Alcoholic

Inspired by America’s favorite craft porter, Black Butte, Black Butte Non-Alcoholic was Deschutes’ first packaged non-alcoholic beer. Brewed using a specialty chocolate malt, it presents a velvety texture with creamy foam and delivers surprising flavor complexity with tastes of chocolate, a malty aroma with atouch of coffee sweetness. Black Butte Non-Alcoholic has already secured eight international Awards, including a 2022 World Beer Cup® silver medal in the ‘Non-Alcohol Beer’ category. The original Black Butte Porter and Black Butte Non-Alcoholic both feature updated packaging artwork with illustrations by artist Sam Larson.

This announcement marks a significant milestone in the brewery’s commitment to innovation in the non-alcoholic space and is the result of over five years of research and development and over $5 million invested. Deschutes is the first brewery of scale to have installed BrewVo® technology along with the necessary end-to-end technical capabilities which enables the brewery to gently remove alcohol from the beer while preserving the sensory elements that contribute to a full-fidelity craft beer experience.

Deschutes has also installed a 65,000-pound tunnel pasteurizer, a necessary step to ensuring the safety and quality of its non-alcoholic beers, giving the brewery a unique advantage to maintain full control of supply which enhances their ability to deliver on consumer demand; many other non-alcoholic brewers rely on third-party cross-brewing, co-packing and off-site tunnel pasteurization.

“Crafting a full fidelity non-alcoholic beer that delivers the flavor, aroma and mouthfeel of a great craft beer involves a lot more than just removing the alcohol. When we began our research and development five years ago it became clear to us that the technologies in broad use to produce non-alcoholic beer all led to certain degrees of sacrifice on sensory experience of the final product. We didn’t want to accept sacrifice in the beer drinking experience and sought a better way. Our patented and proprietary process, rooted in decades of brewing experience, ensures that our non-alcoholic products offer an excellent craft beer experience without the alcohol,” said Peter Skrbek, CEO of Deschutes Brewery. “With the launch of Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA and the installation of the BrewVo® technology, as well as our tunnel pasteurizer, we aim to redefine the craft beer experience for our fans. We want our non-alcoholic beers to be excellent when compared to any beer with or without alcohol. Gone are the days of our fans and customers needing to make trade-offs in their beer drinking experience based on whether a beer has
alcohol.”

Deschutes Brewery’s Fresh Squeezed IPA, Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA, Black Butte Porter and Black Butte Non-Alcoholic are available nationwide at select retailers, bars, and restaurants. For more information, use the “beer finder” to find the closest retailer or visit DeschutesBrewery.com to purchase the new non-alcoholic options online.

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StormBreaker Brewing Celebrates Zwickelmania With Tours and Two Beer Releases

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PORTLAND, Oregon— StormBreaker Brewing, the award-winning Portland, OR brewpub, will celebrate Zwickelmania, the annual celebration of Oregon craft beer organized by the Oregon Brewers Guild, on Saturday, February 17, with a brand new beer and the return of an award winning favorite.

Zwickelmania was started in 2008 with the premise of bringing customers behind the scenes to offer a sneak peek at the elements of brewing that typically aren’t accessible to the general public.

StormBreaker is leaning into the traditional spirit of Zwickelmania with its celebration this year, offering visitors the opportunity to experience a tour of its production space, complete with a detailed discussion of the processes, equipment, and ingredients it uses to produce its beers. During the tour, visitors will also get to meet members of StormBreaker’s brewing and production team, who will be available to answer questions and provide further insights into the company’s brewing operations.

“Zwickelmania is a fun day for us because we’re able to give visitors access to our production space and team that we unfortunately aren’t able to do on a regular basis,” explained Rob Lutz, StormBreaker Brewing’s brewmaster and co-owner. “Our staff really enjoys the day and the opportunity it provides to interact more closely with the community. We regularly hear the feedback that when we do give tours, visitors thoroughly enjoy themselves and get a lot out of the experience.”

Visitors who participate in a tour with StormBreaker as part of Zwickelmania will receive a complimentary tasting flight at its conclusion, an opportunity to taste the output from the process, equipment, and ingredients they just learned more about.

As part of its Zwickelmania celebration, StormBreaker will also release two special beers:

Oregon IPA is a 6.4% ABV American IPA containing Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops that provide tropical aromas and flavors, with notes of pine.

“StormBreaker is proud to call Oregon home, so we made this beer to celebrate this lovely state and its many trails, rambling rivers, and unique adventures,” added Lutz. “We feel like it’s the perfect companion to the outdoor activities we have available to us throughout the state.”

Oregon IPA will be available on draft and in cans for to-go purchases on Saturday at both StormBreaker locations, Mississippi Ave. and St. John’s. Following Zwickelmania, It will be also available throughout Oregon and Washington.

Buffalo Smile is an 8% ABV Imperial IPA that is overflowing with a blend of hops that includes Cascade, Columbus, Ella, and Strata. It was double-dry hopped at the end of the brew cycle with four pounds per barrel of Mosaic and Amarillo. Buffalo Smile brings all the hop flavors for the hopheads, yet is smooth enough for fans of any beer style to enjoy.

Buffalo Smile medaled in the 2021 Oregon Beer Awards, earning bronze in the Imperial IPA category. This is one of the few occasions that the brewery has since released the beer, providing consumers with a rare chance to taste the award-winning recipe.

Buffalo Smile will be available on draft and in cans to-go in Oregon and Washington, as well as at all StormBreaker locations: Mississippi Ave. and St. John’s.

About StormBreaker Brewing

StormBreaker Brewing is an award-winning craft brewpub co-founded in Portland, Oregon by Dan Malech and Rob Lutz in 2014. The brewery focuses on a wide range of craft beer and specialty craft cocktails and mocktails in two distinct locations, StormBreaker Mississippi Ave. and StormBreaker St. John’s, and strives to constantly produce innovative and high quality offerings. And don’t forget about the StormerBreaker Beer Cart located inside The Yard at Montavilla at NE 82nd and Davis, serving up beer, wine, cider and cocktails available onsite or to go.

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StormBreaker Brewing to Celebrate 10 Years with Anniversary Party on February 10th

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PORTLAND, Oregon – StormBreaker Brewing, the award-winning Portland, OR brewpub, will celebrate ten years of serving beer, food, cocktails, and mocktails in the community with a celebration party on Feb. 10th at its Mississippi Ave location.

“Ten years in the craft beer industry is a huge accomplishment, especially in such a competitive area as Portland, and we wanted to take the time to recognize that and celebrate it,” said Rob Lutz, StormBreaker Brewing’s brewmaster and co-owner. “A lot of really good breweries and brewpubs have come and gone during that time period, so to be here at year ten is a testament to this community and the support it’s shown us from our opening through now. Our team is looking forward to many more years of delivering great food and drink on Mississippi Ave. and in St. John’s.”

Special activities are planned for the duration of the day at StormBreaker Mississippi Ave:

  • 10 New & Vintage Beers – In addition to longtime favorites like Mississippi Red and Cloud Ripper being available, the production team will be offering ten special beers for the day, all newly brewed or vintage beers pulled from StormBreaker’s cellar. Customers interested in trying several of these special beers will have the option to purchase a 5 Beer Taster Passport between the hours of 12:00pm and 7:00pm. Two different Taster Passports will be offered, each containing five specific beers from the anniversary new & vintage list at a price discounted from purchasing five separate tastes. Those wishing to try all ten are welcome to purchase both Taster Passports. Outside of the 12-7pm timeframe, customers can purchase any of the ten new and vintage beers individually.
  • Anniversary Beer – One of the ten new and vintage beers will be a collaboration produced in conjunction with B&D Farms. The beer, named X (the Roman numeral for 10), is a 6.3% ABV single hop IPA with 63 IBUs and featuring the 2B experimental hop grown at B&D. 2B gives the beer a clean, citrus forward character with aromas of apple and pear and flavor notes of lime zest, melon, and pine.
  • Anniversary Cocktail Menu – StormBreaker’s bartenders will be mixing new cocktails created specifically for the 10th anniversary.
  • Anniversary Mocktail Menu – Continuing its commitment to broad beverage choices, StormBreaker’s bartenders will also offer a menu of mocktails created for the brewpub’s 10th anniversary. New Element, its recently released Non-Alcoholic Grapefruit Sparkling Water will also be available.
  • Whiskey Tasting – Stone Barn Brandyworks owner Sebastian Degens will be visiting to offer tastings of the distillery’s recent collaboration with StormBreaker, Barnstormer Imperial Red Straight Malt Whiskey. The whiskey used an imperial red ale from StormBreaker as its base.
  • Live Music – Local band Dadweed will play from 2:00pm-5:00pm, with edgy, jazzy, and fun renditions of traditional bluegrass music mixed with contemporary reimaginings of what a string band can be.
  • Fun for the Kids – Dillon T. Pickle, mascot for the Portland Pickles, will also make an appearance at the event to mingle and take photos.
    “We really think we offer something for everyone, and we wanted this party to highlight that,” continued Lutz. “The 10th anniversary party will feature cocktails and mocktails as well as other NA offerings, great food, live music, and of course plenty of awesome beer.”

About StormBreaker Brewing

StormBreaker Brewing is an award-winning craft brewpub co-founded in Portland, Oregon by Dan Malech and Rob Lutz in 2014. The brewery focuses on a wide range of craft beer and specialty craft cocktails and mocktails in two distinct locations, StormBreaker Mississippi Ave. and StormBreaker St. John’s, and strives to constantly produce innovative and high quality offerings. And don’t forget about the StormerBreaker Beer Cart located inside The Yard at Montavilla at NE 82nd and Davis, serving up beer, wine, cider and cocktails available onsite or to go.

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Pelican Brewing Company Releases Beak Breaker Tropical Double India Pale Ale

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PACIFIC CITY, Oregon – The newest release from the Oregon Coast takes a tropical twist on a beloved Pelican Brewing favorite.

Hop into an afternoon vacation with the newest release from Pelican Brewing Company, Beak Breaker Tropical Double IPA.

This tropical edition of Pelican’s fan favorite, Beak Breaker Double IPA, delivers bold hops and unmatched drinkability true to the original Beak Breaker. Loaded with juicy character and flavor notes reminiscent of days spent along distant shores, Beak Breaker Tropical captures the essence of a sunshine filled tropical getaway.

Aromas of ripe mango, papaya and guava transport beer enthusiasts to a paradise of tropical flavors from the comfort of their own backyard. Beak Breaker Tropical pours a radiant golden color and boasts a pleasant malt sweetness. “We want to transport drinkers to a paradise of exotic flavors with every sip,” states Pelican Brewmaster Darron Welch. Welch goes on to note that, “the addition of El Dorado and Nectaron hops are a key part of enhancing the tropical impression of this brew, while the Citra hops enhance the intensity and create a family likeness to Beak Breaker.”

This newest Double IPA from Pelican Brewing features an ABV of 8.8% perfect for creating your own afternoon backyard vacation. Beak Breaker Tropical can be found at any of Pelican Brewing’s four coastal taprooms as well as on store shelves wherever Pelican Brewing Company is sold.

About Pelican Brewing Company: https://pelicanbrewing.com/beer/beak-breaker-tropical/

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StormBreaker Brewing Releases New Mexican Dark Lager, Permission To Land

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PORTLAND, Oregon— StormBreaker Brewing, the award-winning Portland, OR brewery, has announced a new Mexican Dark Lager called Permission To Land to kick off the new year.

Permission to Land builds off of the success the brewery has seen the past several years with releasing dark beers in the early part of the year.

“It’s definitely the season for people to gravitate towards darker beers,” commented Rob Lutz, StormBreaker Brewing’s brewmaster and co-owner. “Like a lot of breweries, we see more demand for darker beers at this time every year, because the weather and general mood calls for them. But we wanted to give the option for those customers to get the dark beer experience with a lighter body – which for a lot of people is a big selling point after an indulgent holiday stretch.”

Permission To Land carries a 4.8% ABV and 14 IBUs, making it light and easy to drink despite its darker appearance. StormBreaker utilized Czech Saaz, New Zealand Motueka, and Hallertau Mittelfruh hops in producing the beer. The mix of ingredients allows for the lower-ABV dark beer to carry the flavor and expectations of a rich ‘winter’ beer with the drinkability of something you may drink just as easily at the beach in July.

“We used Vienna and Munich malts to provide a really rich malt character,” explained Lutz. “The final product is a nicely balanced beer with a touch of roasty goodness that is incredibly easy to drink.”

Permission To Land will be available on draft and in cans to-go at all StormBreaker locations: Mississippi Ave., St. John’s, and the Beer Cart at The Yard in Montavilla.

About StormBreaker Brewing

StormBreaker Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery co-founded in Portland, Oregon by Dan Malech and Rob Lutz in 2014. The brewery focuses on a wide range of craft beer and specialty craft cocktails and mocktails in two distinct locations, and strives to constantly produce innovative and high quality offerings. And don’t forget about the StormerBreaker Beer Cart located inside The Yard at Montavilla at NE 82nd and Davis, serving up beer, wine, cider and cocktails available onsite or to go.

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Migration Brewing Announces Barrel Aged Frankie Stout Release

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Migration Brewing will be releasing its popular barrel aged Frankie Imperial Stout to the local market for the 2023 holiday season. This popular winter warmer recently won a silver medal at the 2022 Oregon Beer Awards and has been aged 12 months in American Whiskey Barrels from local distillery Westward. The beer will be available in 500ml bottles at local specialty shops around the Portland metro area starting in late November. The beer will also be available on draft and in bottles at all Migration pubs.

“This is always one of our favorite collaborations. We’ve had the pleasure to work with Westward over the past 5 years and this is the latest iteration of our partnership,” said Mike Branes, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Migration Brewing. “We’ve been making Frankie Stout for over 10 years now and it’s developed a cult following at our pubs. We consider this to be our premier brand, and we really enjoy providing a limited release to some of our favorite beer shops,” notes Branes.

Frankie Imperial Stout is brewed to be a complex, yet smooth drinking wintertime favorite. The 2023 Frankie has huge flavors of roast, chocolate and dried fruits coming from a unique combination of an expressive English ale yeast and an American yeast used during fermentation. Frankie exhibits deep aromas of dried cherry, fruit and Belgian chocolate, and is deceptively easy to drink. Made with high-end cocoa powder exclusively from Valrhona, a premier French chocolatier, as well as cacao nibs from TCHO, an artisanal chocolate maker in San Francisco, this year’s Frankie is a truly unique offering.

About Migration Brewing

Migration Brewing started in 2010 when four friends came together over a passion for craft beer and a dream of opening a brewpub. With a lot of bootstrapping and a little luck, they have since opened four pub locations within Portland. As an award-winning brewery, the Migration team takes great pride in producing world-class beers that embrace innovation while respecting classic styles.

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Migration & Georgetown Brewing Announce Collaboration

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Migration and Georgetown Brewing are thrilled to announce their collaboration on the second annual release of Emerald Bridges IPA. This unique partnership brings together the expertise, creativity, and passion of two favorite pacific northwest breweries to deliver an exceptional craft beer experience.

Emerald Bridges IPA combines the distinct styles and flavors that have made these breweries beloved by beer enthusiasts in both Oregon and Washington. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the brewers have carefully selected premium malts and hops from around the globe to create a harmonious blend that tantalizes taste buds with every sip. Expect a bold yet balanced West Coast IPA featuring Nectaron from New Zealand, and Oregon grown Strata hops. A small addition of Citra hops brings it all together to deliver big notes of passionfruit, peach, and pineapple.

“We are incredibly excited about this collaboration,” said Mike Branes, Migration Head Brewer and Co-Founder. “Working alongside Georgetown Brewing has been an inspiring journey as we combined our knowledge and skills to create something truly special. Our shared vision for crafting exceptional beers has led us on this fun adventure. We believe that Emerald Bridges IPA will be loved by both our loyal fans as well as those new to our breweries.” states Branes.

The name “Emerald Bridges” pays homage to both breweries’ hometowns of Seattle and Portland. Emerald Bridges IPA will be available in limited quantities on draft in Oregon and Washington at select retailers, bars, and restaurants across. Craft beer fans are encouraged to keep an eye out for this highly anticipated release and experience the magic of Emerald Bridges IPA firsthand.

About Migration Brewing

Migration Brewing started in 2010 when four friends came together over a passion for craft beer and a dream of opening a brewpub. With a lot of bootstrapping and a little luck, they have since opened four pub locations within Portland. As an award-winning brewery, the Migration team takes great pride in producing world-class beers that embrace innovation while respecting classic styles.

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