Something for Everyone: Henry’s Tavern
At Henry’s Tavern in the Pearl District, there is virtually a beer for everyone, with 100 beers and hard ciders on tap including international beers that you’ll rarely find coming out of a keg in the United States and craft brews from around the country. 10 NW 12th Ave., tel. 503-227-5320. Open: Sun. to Thurs., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. www.henrystavern.com
Two In One: Rogue Distillery & Public House
Rogue is both a brewery and a rum distillery, distilling white, dark and hazelnut spiced rum in traditional small-batch copper pot stills. Come for a tour of the distillery in the Pearl’s historic brewing district, which includes a tasting. Or, if you’re sticking with beer, Rogue is known for its Dead Guy Ale. 1339 N Flanders, tel. 503-222-5910. Open: Sun. to Thurs., 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 1a.m. Tours: Mon. to Fri. at 2 p.m. or by appointment. www.rogue.com
Two More Ways to Taste
Attend a Festival
Beer is brewed over a few weeks, not months, so you’ll always get a fresh batch. But, if you’re coming in summer, fall or during the holidays, check out one of these annual beer events: Oregon Brewers Festival (www.oregonbrewfest.com) in July, the October Fresh Hops Festival in nearby Yakima (www.freshhopsalefestival.com) and the Holiday Ale Festival (www.holidayale.com) in early December.
Create Your Own Pub Crawl
TravelPortland’s communications and public relations manager Marcus Hibdon suggests logging on to Go See Portland for a list of downtown breweries. Use the site’s mapping feature to plan a pub crawl along the streetcar line. That way, says Hibdon, you can go to five or six pubs in a night, have a pint and some food at each, and you’ll always have a ride home.
Neighborhood Favorite: Alameda Brewhouse
You’ll know you’re at Alameda Brewhouse when you see the huge copper hop leaf hanging out front. The majority of the people at Alameda are from the immediate Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood, says Alameda owner Matt Schumacher, and you’ll see just how diverse the neighborhood is, with everyone from young families to hipsters coming in for a pint of pale ale or black bear stout and a plate of fish and chips. 4765 NE Fremont St., tel. 503-460-9025. Open: Sun. to Thurs., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Fri. to Sat., 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. www.alamedabrewhouse.com
Something Trendy: Raccoon Lodge and Brew Pub
If you want to try the latest beer trend, head to Raccoon Lodge and Brew Pub in southwest Portland’s Raleigh Hills neighborhood, where they’re making sour beer, a Belgian-style beer that’s aged in an oak barrel for 10 to 12 months. As you sip, check out the lodge’s décor to see just how much it lives up to its raccoon namesake. 7424 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., tel. 503-296-0110. Open: Mon. to Sat., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.raclodge.com
Beer and a Show: The Mission Theater and Pub
Grab a McMenamins Terminator or Ruby ale at Mission Theater and Pub—one of more than 50 venues run by the mega-microbrew company McMenamins—then sit back and enjoy the show. This Longshoreman’s Union-turned movie theater shows new releases, cult classics and art films. 1624 NW Glisan St., tel. 503-223-4527. Show times subject to change, so check Web site for movie listings (kids are allowed to matinees and first film showings with parent). Get the Burger, Beer & a Movie special for $10.50 per person every Wednesday night. www.mcmenamins.com
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