Once upon a time, the city of Portland — Oregon in general — reigned supreme in the craft brewing renaissance. In recent years, however, other cities and states have surpassed Portland in brewery count, both total and per capita. Decades after the initial craft beer boom, the local brewery landscape is in a constant state of change, and no brewery can rest on its laurels. COVID-19 reshaped the brewing scene in Portland, shutting down many breweries and taprooms across the city. Yet it also birthed new breweries, as veteran brewers and new hobbyists experimented. As former mainstays like Bridgeport and Widmer closed their taprooms, other fledgling breweries popped up, throwing their hats into this extremely competitive ring. The Portland breweries that stuck around are those that managed to evolve and grow in their offerings, while never taking themselves too seriously.
The Rose City continues to produce world-class beer in nearly every neighborhood around town, many breweries still garnering national recognition. In our latest update to our brewery map, we’ve shuffled the list and narrowed it down to 21 essential Portland breweries that show the range of what Pacific Northwestern brewing can be, from dedicated gluten-free and Kosher breweries to exciting new players. For more taproom options, check out our hard cider map.
Note: Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
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