Portland Brewery Tour [Firehouse]

Friday night is date-night, and what better way to spend date night than continue the Portland Brewery tour? Tonight we're headed to Firehouse, a classic Portland style pub with amazing food, great service, and a laid back feel. I first discovered it on a staff outing through work and it was so great I want to share it! 

 

I'm ready for some Portland crafted beer and brick oven pizza.

XOXO.

BrewFest

So this was only my second Portland Brewfest I've been to since I've been 'of age' to attend. I learned a lot from last year, as in I only need 10 tokens, I like longer lines because I'll have a chance to drink my beer while waiting instead of feeling pressured to run through and try all of the beers, and let others go Thursday and Friday and get recommendations! 

So on to the good stuff, favorites:

Dark Beer: Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub Bruce/Lee Porter

It is like a kick in the mouth with the flavor of this porter. Tasty without a heavy feeling left over after it's gone. I liked it and I normally like coffee porters only, this was the exception. 

Light Beer: Bison Brewing Co. Bison Honey Basil Ale

I want to make dinner with this beer. It's savory and refreshing, like chewing on a basil leaf while drinking a light beer. So refreshing and leaves you with good breath after the beer is gone. This was one of my few full glass purchases. 

Curveball Beer: Maui Brewing Co. Mana Wheat with Pineapple Juice

It's delicious. Beer + Pineapple juice? AMAZING! It has a lovely tropical feel perfect for summer. 

Let me know your favorites of the festival!

XOXO

Tightwad Tuesday

If you are looking for delicious beer, a great Portland atmosphere and good eats for cheap, I recommend Raccoon Lodge. Every Tuesday besides happy hour, is Tightwad Tuesday. A special menu with food all around $1.00 (that's right, pulled pork tacos, chips and salsa, house salad and more for only a buck!) and $3.50 pints. 

It is a favorite place for me to meet friends after work and a cost effective way to eat out. From the outside it might look like a strip club, but it is the home of delicious Oregon beer.

 

What is also great is they sell Oregon Brewfest mugs and tokens so you don't have to wait in line on the day of- you can just go right in and drink beer to your heart's content. 

Cheers!

XOXO

McMenamins Roadhouse and Imbrie Hall

Last night we celebrated a good friends birthday at McMenamins Roadhouse. The outdoor seating was lovely and the seasonal ale was tasty. A good way to celebrate a birthday!

Delicious beer, good company, and their marion berry cobbler isn't too bad either.

XOXO

Pat's Happy Place

Back on the scene with the Portland Brew Tour! Last night I said goodbye to a colleague and good friend as he leaves us to get married this summer and move to the midwest. We went out to his favorite bar last night, Amnesia, sat outside in the glorious weather, drank beer, and hung out with 50 other portlanders. Amnesia is a great little place on Mississippi that serves sausage, beer, and true Portland atmosphere. Their best, in my opinion, is their Desolation IPA. 

Why yes, that is only $4 for a pint. 

Four silver spoons out of five for its great beer, cheep prices, location, and available outdoor seating that is dog and baby friendly. 

Adios Amigo.

XOXO

Portland Brewery Tour

So I adore Portland Breweries and a friend and I have toured our fair share. I thought I would share a few of my favorites along with what I had and wether I would recommend it or not! So get excited. 

First: 

Breakside Brewery

Went here yesterday for our Senior Staff going away party (I love working with others who love Portland brews too!). It's cute and quirky and beautifully portland. Service is great, amazing outdoor seating, and the menu has variety- for beer and food. I had the IPA (surprise, surprise) and the mac and cheese with spicy sausage. It was GREAT with a beautiful hint of pepper, a little spicy, and they used shell pasts to hold even more cheese! YUM! 

The only downside is the kitchen is small and we had a large party. I would worry if it was busy that food could take a while. Appetizers and beer were quick though, so as long as you're not in a rush it's a great spot to enjoy the outdoors and a beer.

Happy Beering!

XOXO