Portland Brewing and Double Mountain Debut Official Portland Beer Week Collaboration

Courtesy PDX Beer Week, Portland Brewing & Double Mountain Brewery

Limited-edition IPA Celebrates Beer Culture in the World’s Greatest Beer City

PORTLAND, Ore. (May 19, 2016) — Portland Brewing is joining forces with Double Mountain Brewery to unveil the official beer of Portland Beer Week. Subcontinental IPA honors the best beer city on the planet. It’s not just for drinking, several Rose City culinary all-stars will create special treats infused with Subcontinental IPA. This one-of-a-kind collaboration brew makes its public debut during Portland Beer Week’s kick-off party on June 9.                                     

Collaborating on a Pacific Northwest IPA was a no-brainer for head brewer Ryan Pappe (Portland Brewing) and brew master Matt Swihart (Double Mountain). The fun was incorporating their love for traditional Indian Garam Masala spiced food and beer. “Inspired by the intriguing spice blends used in Indian cuisines, we carefully added our own blend of spices to help draw out the tropical notes from the El Dorado, Calypso, Centennial and Challenger hops,” says Pappe. “I believe the spice blend we ultimately chose creates an impression that is greater than the sum of its parts,” adds Swihart.

To help bring the collaboration beer to life, the team reached out to Portland-based comic book artist, Michael Avon Oeming. “Beer labels have become their own art form lately, embracing graphic arts to give each brew its own identity,” Oeming noted.

The folks behind Portland Beer Week recruited local culinary experts to amp up the festivities. BUNK Sandwiches, Salt & Straw, HOTLIPS Pizza and Blue Star Donuts are all creating limited-edition specialties with the official beer. They will be available at their respective locations with the exception of Salt & Straw’s beer-infused ice cream. You’ll find it exclusively at the Wiz Bang Bar in Pine Street Market.
ABV: 7% | IBU: 50

Find Subcontinental IPA on draft at the Portland Brewing Taproom, Double Mountain Brewery and at the following Portland Beer Week events:

●      6/09: Official Kick-Off Party @ 100 SE Alder St
●      6/10: Official Bottle Release @ Whole Foods Market (Portland Metro locations)
●      6/11: Portland Brewing/Double Mountain Tap Takeover @ Belmont Station
●      6/16: Posters & Pints @ Produce Row
●      6/18: Portland Beer & Cheese Fest @ Wayfinder
●      6/19: The Snackdown @ The Evergreen

Courtesy Of Portland Brewing

About Portland Brewing Company Celebrating 30 years of passionate brewing in the Rose City, Portland Brewing looks ahead to a future of unwavering obsession over what our civilized world simply can’t live without: great beer. Founded in 1986, the brewery is one of Portland’s craft brewing pioneers and remains committed to the city for which it is named. Portland Brewing is located at 2730 NW 31st Ave., Portland, OR 97210. For more information about Portland Brewing Company, head to its website, Facebook and Twitter. Courtesy of Double Mountain Brewery About Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom was established in 2007 in the heart of downtown Hood River, OR. Founders Matt Swihart and Charlie Devereux opened the brewery with a clear mission: make great beer for craft beer fans. Double Mountain Brewery’s unique location lends to not only using pure and clean glacial water for their beers, but they also take advantage of regionally grown hops. They can be found on tap and in bottles throughout the Pacific Northwest. Learn more at www.doublemountainbrewery.com. Courtesy of Portland Beer Week About Portland Beer Week More than just a beer festival, Portland Beer Week is a celebration of craft beer culture and all of its tangents. Though named for the city, Portland Beer Week is not exclusive to only local brands and companies, but wishes to bring the best of the beer world to Portland. The goal is to showcase the world of beer in the greatest beer city on earth from brewer’s dinners, to tastings, seminars, festivals and games. The grass roots organization was founded by beer journalists, taproom and bottle shop owners, craft beer entrepreneurs and brewery marketing experts in an effort to expand beer education and promote the city. For more information about Portland Beer Week, head to www.pdxbeerweek.com or Facebook.

It’s Time! Portland Beer Week Opens Ticket Sales to Coveted Events

Courtesy Portland Beer Week

 11 Days, Dozens of Events & Beers Galore

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2016) — Mark your calendars! Portland Beer Week, presented by Portland Brewing Co., is ready to take over your schedule in mid-June for 11 straight days of all things beer. Beer enthusiast, self-described geek, or a professional? With festivals focused on solo-styles of beer, to beer and food pairings, educational seminars and screenings — there’s something for everyone. That includes a special celebration of Portland’s unique love for collaboration with limited releases of Salt & Straw ice cream, Blue Star Donuts, Hot Lips Pizza and Bunk Sandwiches — yes, ALL made with beer! They’re just a few examples of how Portland Beer Week keeps true to keeping things weird.

Presented by Portland Brewing, PDX Beer Week kicks off June 9th and runs through June 19th, highlighting the Rose City as a leader and innovative force in the beer world. Tickets to the most anticipated events are now on sale! Here’s what you can expect:

Portland Fruit Beer Festival: The 6th annual event celebrates the increasing popularity of fruit beers, featuring 35 breweries and cideries.
PRICE:              $25 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 10 —11:30am – 9:00pm
                          June 11 — 11:00am – 9:00pm
                          June 12 — 11:00am – 6:00pm
WHERE:            North Park Blocks, Downtown Portland

Rye Beer Fest: Back for its 5th year with expanded hours, rye beers, beer cocktails, live music and entertainment.
WHEN:              June 10 — 11:00am – 2:00am
WHERE:            EastBurn, 1800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

New Oregon Breweries Showcase (presented by The New School): Welcome 11 of the newest breweries from across Oregon, meet their brewers and owners and taste their brews.
WHEN:              June 13 — 5:00pm – 8:00pm
WHERE:            Bailey's Taproom, 213 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Sour & Wild Ale Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): Learn about sour beer production from the masters and try rare beers.
PRICE:              $45 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 14 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            Upright Brewing, 240 N Broadway #2, Portland, OR 97227

Barrel-Aged Beer Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): Learn from the masters of non-sour, barrel-aged beer and taste rare beers.
PRICE:              $40 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 15 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            Ecliptic Brewing, 825 North Cook St, Portland, OR 97227

Branding for Breweries Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): An expert panel discusses how to brand a brewery and its products, from beer labels to logos and merchandise.
PRICE:              $11 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 16 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            The Labrewatory, 670 N Russell St, Portland, OR 97227

Down Under Smackdown: New Zealand vs. Australian Hop Beer. Local breweries are creating beers utilizing hops from both countries. You be the judge of which down under hop varieties have the best taste profiles. Let's keep this fight clean.
WHEN:               June 16 — 5:00pm – Close
WHERE:             Big Legrowlski, 812 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97201

The Love for Beer: 5 Year Anniversary Party + Women & Beer Meet-up: Women are fighting their way to become some of the most influential people in the craft beer world. Based in the Pacific NW, The Love of Beer follows these inspirational women. The evening includes a showing of the documentary and features several special guests.
PRICE:              FREE
WHEN:              June 17 — 5:00pm – 11:00pm
WHERE:            Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

Portland Beer and Cheese Festival: The 5th annual event unfolds at the most anticipated new Portland brewery of the year — Wayfinder Beer. Master Cheesemonger Steve Jones (Cheese Bar, Cheese Annex, Chizu) pairs 10 beers from 10 breweries with 10 amazing cheeses. 
PRICE:              $35 advanced tickets or $45 for VIP session
WHEN:              June 18 — 1:00pm
WHERE:            Wayfinder Beer, 304 Southeast 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97214

SNACKDOWN!: The official Portland Beer Week closing party brings together 10 brewers and 10 chefs to create their greatest beer and snack pairings! Guests choose their favorites and the winners are awarded the SNACKDOWN Belt!
PRICE:              $49 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 19 — 12:00pm – 4:00pm
WHERE:            The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97214

Save the date for these additional events:
June 12 — Understanding the Three-Tier System @ Belmont Station
June 15 — Weird Beer Bonanza @ Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom
June 16 — Brewers and Their Bands @ Ecliptic Brewing
June 17 — Ecliptic & Worthy Brewing Collaboration Beer Release & Tap Takeover @ Beer
June 18 — Sour Solstice Fest @ Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom 

Discounts:
Portland Beer Week visitors can enjoy a 10% discount at Society Hotel — the historic 1881 sailors’ hotel in the heart of Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown. To redeem the discount, you must call in to book your reservation at (503) 445-0444 and mention Portland Beer Week. 

Travelers and Portlanders alike can enjoy a 20% discount on any beers sold at Whole Foods locations in Oregon (except Bend & Eugene) on Fri., June 17.

For full details about Portland Beer Week festivities, visit http://pdxbeerweek.com/

Portland Beer Week Releases 2016 Dates and Events

Courtesy of Portland Beer Week

 The Grass-Roots Organization Celebrates Craft Beer Culture and Pushes New Boundaries

PORTLAND, Ore. (February 17, 2016) — This June, the City of Roses is poised to host the 6th annual Portland Beer Week presented by Portland Brewing Co. The 11-day festival runs from June 9th through the 19th and will feature breweries of every size from all over the nation. Portland Beer Week celebrates the city as a leader and innovative force in the beer world.The festival kicks off with a weekend dedicated to rye and fruit beers, offering a variety of educational seminars and engaging activities. The events aim to inspire the beer & food industry to push boundaries, while providing consumers with new knowledge and entertainment.

“Think beer at 360 degrees,” says Ezra Johnson-Greenough — co-founder of Portland Beer Week with Kerry Finsand and the man behind The New School, Portland’s leading voice for anything beer-related. “Alongside fun events open to the public, we have partnered with Oregon State University to offer industry folks a series of seminars, from beer-branding and marketing, to barrel-aging and sour and wild ale. We aim at providing a platform to unleash new ideas and learn from each other.”

To celebrate the spirit of cross-pollination between the food and beer worlds, Blue Star Donuts is releasing a special beer donut and Salt & Straw Ice Cream an official beer flavor. Each made with Portland Beer Week’s official beer, a collaboration between Double Mountain Brewing and Portland Brewing. More food and drink and pairing highlights and special collaborations await an exciting and packed 11 days of beer.

Many local businesses came on board to support the festival, among them are Columbia Distributing, Whole Foods, Society Hotel, Travel Portland, Double Mountain, Portland Brewing, Fort George and McMenamins.

Calendar:

June 9th: Kickoff Party

June 10th: Rye Beer Fest

June 10-12th: Portland Fruit Beer Festival

June 13th: New Oregon Breweries Showcase @ Bailey's Taproom

June 13th: Beer & Sushi Pairings @ Roscoe’s with Miyamoto Sushi

June 12-17th: Oregon State University Seminar Series

June 16th: Brewers and Their Bands Concert & Jam Session @ Ecliptic Brewing

June 17th: Women in Beer Event & ‘The Love of Beer’ 5 Year Anniversary Screening @ Mission Theater

June 18th: Portland Beer and Cheese Fest @ Wayfinder

June 19th: Snackdown: Top Brewers and Chefs pair bites and beers @ The Evergreen (above Loyal Legion)

For a full listing of Portland Beer Week festivities, visit http://pdxbeerweek.com/ or check the facebook page.