The Commons Brewery
First Thursday: Sound Theory, Casa Bruno Wine, Stone Brewing Co. and Double Mountain
First Thursday - May 3rd, 2012 - 6pm - 9pm
We have Nate Murray as the featured artist for this month. He is a photographer and film artist new now in Portland, OR. Some of his commercials can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/NWSOUNDTHEORY/featured . He will have many awesome still shots as prints for the show. Come welcome this new artist to our shop by coming out May 3rd from 6pm to 9pm.
Chris from Casa Bruno will be here to sample their great wines. Among them will be the Torre Oria Cava Brut Sparkling wine, Mercedes Egueren Cabernet Sauvignon and Nelms Road Cabernet Sauvignon along with the Mcmanis Syrah.
Erin Kemplin from Stone Brewing Co. will be here to taste some of their well known beers. Levitation, Arrogant Bastard and many others. Come in and join all of us for some great art and great craft beer.
Double Mountain Brewery is going to be joining us for this epic thursday as well. Come in and get some of their great local beers along with the great local art!
Woodchuck Cider!
Full Sail - Cinco De Mayo Party!
Naked Winery!
Oh my oh my, that's right Naked Winery is at Uptown from 5 pm to 7 pm. Not only do they have the most provocative labels around, but their wine is spectacular. Who wouldn't want to bring a climax to the party? They are located in Hood River, get some of their grapes from Washington and some from Oregon. They do an excellent job with events, so come in and try some great wine from a local winery!
Maletis Madness!
George, our favorite representative from Maletis is going to be here to taste some delicious brews! Come in have some great craft beer and of course, bring your friends to share in the experience. Tasting starts at 5 pm and if you know George, he's one to stick around, so no telling when this one will be over, madness right!
Fearless Brewing!
Uinta Brewing
Heineken, Dos Equis, Newcastle and More
Point Blank - Tastapoloosa!
Uh, even if you have something to do this friday you need to make sure that you are at Uptown Market between 5pm and 7pm for this tasting. Point Blank is bringing out all the stops for this one and as one of the largest beer distributors in Oregon, you will not get a better selection. Bring your frends, come have some of our tasty popcorn, hang out and get some great specialty beer!
Coalition Brewing
Brew with the Brewmaster of Widmer!
Brew with the Brewer!
Uptown Market & Widmer Brothers Brewing Team Up for the Ultimate Homebrew Clone Experience!
On Saturday, April 14 Uptown Market is excited to host a special brewing education event with Widmer Brother’s Brewer Ben Dobler and Jacob Leonard. In this special 4 hour session Ben and Jacob will demonstrate how to make Widmer Pitch Black IPA, while guests ask questions and the West side’s favorite new bottle and homebrew shop pours samples. Everyone is welcome, from the never-brewed beer drinker, to the expert home brewer. We will brew a clone of Widmer’s Pitch Black IPA and guests will be able to enjoy Pitch Black IPA while they learn how it is made, what is made from and be able to ask the brewer himself any questions that cross their mind. Brew with the Brewer is scheduled to begin at 2 pm Saturday, April 14th and is FREE to the public!
We are going to have all of our 6 taps full of Widmer Beer! One of the beers is going to be the collaboration that Uptown Market participated on at the Pilot System at the Rose Quarter. We will have their Spiced IPA, Drifter, Alt, Dark Saizon and of course the Pitch Black on tap as well.
Portland U-Brew
Southern Oregon Brewing is here!
Homebrew Contest: Fruit Beer
Homebrew contest on July 1st!
Fruit Beer is the Category for the contest leading into summer.
This contest will be judged with feedback provided.
Rules: You must use either some food or fruit in the beer. Must be a home brew. We must receive your $5 and entry form at least 3 days prior (June 28th). You may store your beer here or bring it with you to the contest, 3 12oz, 2 22oz bottles or 1 growler.
Examples of Food/Fruit Beers: Jasmine IPA, Apricot Amber, Rose Hipped IPA, Blueberry Stout
Entry: Uptown Market, 6620 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.
When: July 1st, 2012 at 2 pm
Event: First Thursday with John Foyston & Powered by Yeast
John Foyston, who you know and have come to love through the Oregonian is going to be our featured artist in the upcoming first thursday, April 5th, 2012. We will have his art up on consignment for the month of April so come and support your local beer writer and artist. John Foyston has been writing for the oregonian for more than 20 years. He has a local beer blog called The Beer Here that is widely popular in the beer community. Below are some of his paintings for your viewing pleasure, but be sure to come in April 5th to meet the artist and check out the rest of his work!
Powered by yeast will be here to serve beer, wine and mead. They rep Ft George Beer and many other great labels. If you missed the last first thursday be sure to come down and check this one out.
This Thursday, April 5th from 6pm to 9pm. Come one come all and enjoy some local art!