Slideshow

Slide Show: Hopped up on Hood

September 4, 2012

Full Sail Brewery – Hood River

If ever a brew crew was ‘livin’ the dream’, its Full Sail’s. The taproom, just 20 minutes from the lifts, overlooks the wind-riding paradise that is the Columbia River. My pick: Session Lager, a sturdy, yet, easy-drinking malt beer. Distributed in retro-

The Ice Axe Grill (Mount Hood Brewing Company) – Government Camp

On days when the Northwest’s heavy wet snows leave me soaked, Mount Hood Brewing Company’s Multorporter ale (named after a lift at Ski Bowl) is what I entrust to warm my bones. Smoky and smooth, it’s a rib-sticking, liquid fleece. For full-on internal co

Double Mountain Brewery – Hood River

When Mount Hood Meadows turned forty back in 2007, they enlisted this upstart Hood River Brewery to craft an anniversary brew for the occasion. The Alpenbrew, full of complex earthy and spicy undertones, is what resulted. Drink it slope side at Meadows (

Eliot Glacier Public House – Parkdale

The bright and distinctive Parkdale Pale Ale is the house favorite. And the Red Hill Scottish Ale balances a potent punch (6.4 percent ABV) with a sweet and caramely finish. Grab a pint of either and head towards the back where a patio spills out into a

Last week Skiing magazine released its list of the best ski-town microbrews. Never one to shy away from snow or suds, I plowed through the entries looking to see if any of my favorites had made the cut.

More...

Show Comments