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Mike and Brian McMenamin have traveled quite a distance since their formative years tending bar at Produce Row in the 1970s. Part of the contingent that pitched the state Legislature on the idea of brewers selling their beers to the public, the brothers McMenamin have sired pubs, hotels, movie theaters and restaurants, and their appetite for expansion shows no signs Read more...
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This facsimile of a “big city” nightclub has the velvet rope attitude to match. Expect long waits, a pricy cover, and a mercurial bouncer when coming here at night. From 5–7 it’s a great spot to grab happy hour, with a half-off food menu featuring notable nibbles including crispy calamari and curry chicken, with cocktails and wine topping off at Read more...
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Carl Singmaster’s bottle shop is a prime spot for picking up Euro-snacks and exotic varieties of beer and cider (more than 1300 beers, in fact). Stop in to check out the covered sun porch and on-site Italian Market food cart for a delicious Portland afternoon. Read more...
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Mike and Brian McMenamin have traveled quite a distance since their formative years tending bar at Produce Row in the 1970s. Part of the contingent that pitched the state Legislature on the idea of brewers selling their beers to the public, the brothers McMenamin have sired pubs, hotels, movie theaters and restaurants, and their appetite for expansion shows no signs Read more...
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The stately Southern gentleman doesn’t typically trade pleasantries with the good ol’ boy in the smoke-soaked watering holes of Birmingham—except, perhaps, to discuss ’Bama football. However, with the aid of a trusty cocktail, both soon realize that beneath their social stances, they are bound to one another through the shared wisdom, good humor and hospitality that pervade all things below Read more...
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Pubs: 0 Distribution: Yes Beer to go: Yes No. of beers: 5 regular / 2 rotating Top sellers: Adam, Fred Read more...
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The New Old Lompoc brewing franchise–three picturesque pubs and counting–is responsible for one of the heaviest hitters in the summer beer lineup, especially from a hops standpoint. Brewer and co-owner Jerry Fechter invented C-Note to impress other local brewheads at the behest of Horse Brass publican (and NOL’s co-owner) Don Younger in honor of the Horse Brass 25th anniversary party Read more...
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This Multnomah Village brewpub keeps over ten of its own beers on tap in addition to several other guest taps as well, all for a reasonable price per pint, with a selection of classic pub fare on the menu. Read more...
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Family-owned since 1992, the tiny Tugboat, which produces only a miniscule 120 gallons at a time, resembles your funky uncle’s study with a DIY bar in the back. Head brewer Terry Nelson doesn’t market his half-dozen beers any further than the Tug’s snug walls. But make no mistake—this is one vessel worth signing aboard. Unfiltered and aggressively hoppy, offerings like Read more...