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Cheers to Portland
When you think of Portland, Oregon most do not think brewpubs. Or do they? Apparently Portland has quite the history of beer starting back in 1852. That is when german brewer Henry Saxer settled in Portland and opened the "Liberty Brewry". In 1856 Henry Wienhard also a young immigrant from Germany he and with his partner opened a second brewery in town named "City Brewery".
By the 1980's many brewpubs started popping up all over town. Including Bridgeport, Widmer Brothers Brewing company (who introduced America's original Hefewizen a light bodied lemon flavored wheat beer), along with one of Portland's favorites The McMenamin Breweries.
Portland holds a few different brewers festivals during the year, one being the Holiday Ale Festival in December. Held in Pioneer Square offering free admission serving food, beer, and crafts for sale. In the spring your just in time for the Spring beer & wine festival held at the convention center offering beer, wine, cheese, lounges and more. June is the time for North American Organic Brew Festival which is held in Overlook Park which overlooks downtown and the Willamette River offering a variety of Organic brews served in sustainable cups, music and food for sale. In July you will find the Oregon Brewers Festival held at Tom Mc Calls Waterfront Park. This is held right in the park along the Willamette River which makes for a beautiful setting. All types of beers being served along with food from a variety of restaurants and music. Also in July you will find the Portland International Beerfest which is held along the Park blocks in the Pearl District taste over 130 world class beers from more than 15 countries, music and food are also sold.
If you like beer you should make your way to try some of Portland's finest brewpubs or come to one of the many Festivals that Portland has to offer. Who would have thought Portland, Oregon would be home to so many brewpubs? Cheers!