Silver Moon Tasting 6/26

 

"Silver Moon Brewery has a profound history with Bend, Oregon. What started as Bend's first brew shop evolved into Bend's 3rd local brewery and tasting room, as well as the only brewery that doubled as a speakeasy.

As residents of Bend know, friendships are born at brew events. It was at a craft beer event in 2009 that former owner Tyler Reichart met Matt Barrett and James Watts. Over time, an idea was planted and formulated. Soon after, Matt and James turned a small dream to solid reality by becoming the new owners of Silver Moon Brewery.

Matt and James plan to honor the grounded roots of Silver Moon by continuing to brew extraordinary beer, hosting local music, and celebrating the people that made the pub what it is today.

The trio took over the brewery in July 2013, bringing with them a branding which signifies the new lunar phase in Silver Moon's journey. And while Matt and James are planning a modest remodel of the taproom, they will keep the music scene alive as well as continue to explore the art of craft brewing. They are also excited to give back to the community by being involved in local non-profits.

Silver Moon Brewing would love to thank all of our fans, followers, hop enthusiasts, and beer eccentrics alike. You are the reason we keep on brewing. "

-Silver Moon

Tasting at Uptown Market Beaverton on Friday, June 26th from 5pm- 8pm.

Elysian Tasting 6/11

HISTORY

The Elysian was founded in 1995 by principals Dick Cantwell, Joe Bisacca and David Buhler. Our first Seattle location, a 220-seat beer hall and our main brewery, opened in 1996 on Capitol Hill, Seattle’s most populous neighborhood. In 1997 Elysian was chosen to operate a pub and small brewery at Gameworks—a large entertainment complex owned by Universal Studios, Dreamworks & Sega. Elysian left this partnership in 2002 upon expiration of the five-year contract. A short year later Elysian opened TangleTown, an 80-seat neighborhood brewery/bistro. With a 3-bbl pilot brewery, Elysian-TangleTown acted as the brewers’ test kitchen, fueling the creative fires and helping cement Elysian’s reputation as Seattle’s top brewpub. The most recent addition to the Elysian empire, Elysian Fields, opened in August 2006. Perched next to Seattle’s two sports arenas, Fields seats 400 and packs the house at lunch and on gamedays. It is typical for us to offer over twenty different Elysian beers between the three locations.

From our very first day, when we poured the beers of each of the breweries we had all worked at in the past alongside our own beer, Elysian has honored the efforts of other brewers and brewing cultures. Uniquely among brewpubs, we have offered rare German and Belgian beers at our own taps along with those of our friends, some of whom at times have joined us to brew special commemorative beers. In a way our collaboration with New Belgium is a development of this spirit of fun and mutual respect. From 2008 to early 2011 we were able to produce large batches of our Immortal IPA and seasonal specialties at the New Belgium facility in Fort Collins, and New Belgium’s brewers would produce small-batch, experimental beers in their “Trip” series at our Capitol Hill brewery. In fall 2011, we opened our new production brewery in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood, allowing us to bring all our brewing back to our hometown. Despite this change, The Trip series and the spirit of collaboration continue on. We look forward to further growth and innovation in our brewing adventures as we devise not only new and interesting beers, but a new and interesting future for the craft brewing industry.

Tasting at Uptown Market on Thursday, June 11th, from 5pm-8pm

Worthy Brewing 6/10

 

The Brewery

Worthy Brewing is going big.  We hit the ground running as a production brewery with the capacity to brew 60,000 barrels from the get go.  With about 22,000 square feet of  floor space and an average ceiling height of 35 feet, we’ll have plenty of room to grow in. Pilot Brew System WBC will experiment with new ingredients and new recipes on our 5 barrel pilot brew system. Our goal is to cook up 2 to 3 unique beers a month. Production Brew System Recipes that survive our rigorous testing will graduate to our big boy 30 US barrel (930 gallon) 4 vessel steam-fired system. This brewhouse will be capable of producing approximately 240 bbls of beer in a 24 hour period, and about 60,000 barrels per year with minimal upgrades. Fermentation Tanks Fermentation will initially consist of the following: 4 x 30 barrel uni-tank fermenters 2 x 60 barrel uni-tank fermenters Canning  Line Yes, we can!  - We will produce 12 and 16 ounce cans from our Italian made Vimercati 4000 cph  “Top Can” Model.  This beauty has 14 filling heads and 1 seamer. The line as currently configured is capable of filling 3,000 12 oz cans per hour.  We like bottles, but as a flavor-centric brewery, we are enticed by the research showing that cans do a better job of protecting volatile hop oils, where the flavor resides. Hop oil is a terrible thing to oxidize.

Tasting at Uptown Market on Wednesday, June 10th from 5pm - 8pm

Hop Valley Tasting 5/21

 

Our original idea was pretty simple.  Four lifelong Oregonians with knowledge of the local beer market and a better understanding of craft beer just wanted to make some good beer. We found the perfect place to start smack dab in the middle of the old hop central, and the rest is history, albeit a very short history.

We never anticipated it would turn out this way so soon – rapid expansion, two locations, statewide distribution and lots of great-tasting, award-winning beer.

Tasting this Thursday at Uptown from 5pm-8pm

Natian Brewing 5/28

"First brewery in Portland, Oregon to package beer in aluminum cans! We are now operating on a 10bbl system after upgrading from our little 1bbl nano-brewery. After 3 years of churning out tiny, little, mini “nano” batches on a non-stop basis, we actually get to have a little time left over for events and minor necessities like sleep.

Located near the NE Sandy Blvd/Burnside intersection we’re brewing away in the big bay windows you pass right when Sandy turns into Couch St. We are monkeys on display through the brewery windows & are always willing to put on a show for anyone that stops by to peer/leer/stare in.

Due to our recently increased size, we are being found in more and more locations around Portland and the surrounding areas, including Vancouver WA. But wait, there’s more! We are also available statewide in Pennsylvania!

To keep updated on what’s offered and where, please check out the “On Tap!” page in which we try to keep as updated as humanly possible.

Even though you may have to go out of your way to grab a pint, we hope you enjoy it!"

-Natian Brewing

Tasting at Uptown on May 28th from 5pm-8pm

Epic 5/29

 

Epic Brewing Company opened in Salt Lake City, Utah with six fermentation tanks giving it the flexibility to create a variety of small batch, artisanal beer. Within a few short months, Epic began earning medals for its beers domestically and internationally. The beer became a big hit with locals and out of state visitors alike and demand quickly increased. The brewery currently houses eight times its original fermentation space.

Three years later, in 2013, Epic expanded its brewery operations into Colorado by opening a second brewery in the River North district of downtown Denver. The Denver brewery offered enough space to support growing national distribution, expansion of the popular barrel aged beer program and the introduction of a line of sour beers. Along with these improvements the addition of a “proper” tap room featuring 25 taps was a long awaited realization, allowing Epic to feature its substantial beer selection on draught.

Despite the rapid expansion and increase in production volume Epic Brewing has stayed committed to its founding principal of small batch, artisanal beer. Every batch released in the Elevated and Exponential series is numbered, stamped, and release information is published online. Currently brewing 39 plus beers Epic believes there is a beer for every person and every occasion.

Tasting at Uptown Market on Friday, May 29th from 5pm-8pm

Fish, Spire & Leavenworth 6/4

 

From its home in beautiful Olympia, Washington, Fish Brewing Company has been hand-crafting ales of Northwest proportions since 1993. Founded by Crayne and Mary Horton and a few dozen local investors, Fish began operations humbly. With a 15-barrel brew house, two 15-barrel fermenters, and one dairy tank, we brewed for our neighbors up and down Puget Sound. Growing steadily since, Fish is now an award-winning craft brewer with distribution throughout the great Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Tasting at Uptown Market on Thursday, June 4th, from 5pm-8pm

Woodchuck Cider Tasting 6/5

 

"It may sound hard to believe, but when you spend 23 years crafting cider it becomes more than just a job.  We like to think of ourselves as modern day craftsmen, and we believe in what we do.  So while most of our bigger competitors spend a lot of time and money on all of the things that go on outside their bottles (advertisements, promotions, Clydesdales) the hundred or so of us here in Middlebury will just keep focusing on what goes on inside our bottles."

-Woodchuck Cider

Tasting at Uptown Market on Friday, June 5th from 5pm-8pm

Wicked Cider 5/8

Using the very best apples from Washington State, we let the unique character of each apple variety guide our crafting,  resulting in our sinfully delicious varietals.  d’s ciders are crisp with the freshness of just picked apples, not too sweet, not too tart, just playful layers of flavor that are just plain WICKED GOOD.

d’s  ciders are naturally gluten free, rough filtered to maintain the richest apple flavor, contain no colorants, and use natural ingredients.

Tasting at Uptown Market Friday, May 8th from 5pm-8pm.  Come out to try some delicious new ciders from Washington!

Pyramid Tasting 5/7

Pyramid Welcomes You Back to Summer Beers!

As a toast to summer’s return, we’re releasing a bevy of beers that are the perfect complement to hot temps and cool shade. First up is our crisp and refreshing Curve Ball –proof that blondes are more fun. We’re also releasing a new Alehouse Flight Pack, brimming with a selection of beers paired together by the Cicerone Certified Beer Servers at our Alehouses. Summer’s Flight Pack features the award-winning Apricot Ale, our variety pack-only Honey Bock, Curve Ball and our newest year-round offering, IPA. Finally, we bring you hops. Our summer Brewer’s Reserve is H7 Imperial IPA, full of the citrus flavors and aromas from 7 varieties of hops. Drink up and cool down!

Tasting at Uptown Market from 5pm to 8pm!

Washington Gold Cider 4/24

About Washington Gold Hard Cider

The color of this cider is a beautiful pale-straw while the delicious aromas and flavors are robust and balanced as you would expect from the cool climate orchards of eastern Washington. Fragrant apple pie and fermented apple notes form a great presentation.

 

As you sip this cider, imagine yourself among the apple trees during the fall harvest. This cider matches perfectly with seafood and poultry and would complement fruit salads as well. It also pairs nicely with cold sandwiches, fresh fruits or served slightly warmed with a dash of cinnamon on a chilly evening.

 

One to three years of cellar potential exist with this still (non-carbonated) cider.

Tasting at Uptown from 5pm- 8pm

Finn River Cider 5/14

 

Finn River Cider's Mission:

"At Finnriver, we are striving to create deep-rooted and fruitful connections to the land we farm and to our community as a whole.

We seek to 'serve the land with cider' by earnestly pursuing our vision of a healthy food culture and restored rural farm communities through organic food production, human-scale value added processing, local economics, land conservation, habitat restoration, alternative energy and community education, outreach and celebration.

We are grateful to be an integral part of a rural agricultural renaissance in our community and are committed to the social, economic and ecological revitalization of Chimacum."

Check out these awesome artisanal ciders on Thursday, May 14th from 5pm-8pm

No-Li Tasting 4/23

 

Back in the 1980s, when craft beer was still called microbrew or that weird hippy beer, Mark Irvin fell in love.  First, as a military brat living with his family and getting a taste of the rich beer culture of Germany, then as a homebrewer, and then on to brewing for Coeur d’Alene Brewing and Hale’s Ales, Mark fell head over heels for the art and science of brewing beer with character.

In 1993, after years of invaluable brewhouse experience, Mark decided to crack the top on his own small venture, Northern Lights Brewing Company, in his native Spokane.  “I could have brewed in Seattle, but I never could have passed up the chance to brew in my hometown and create my own independent style,” says Irvin.

Whether you’ve been drinking Northern Lights since 1993 or you’re imbibing in your first ever No-Li ale, Mark, John and the crew hope the pride they have in their craft and in their hometown shines through.

Payette Brewing Tasting 4/24

Mike Francis left the corporate life as an industrial engineer for Boeing Company in Seattle to engineer some industry of his own. After receiving an associate's degree in Brewing Technology from Chicago's Siebel Institute of Technology, followed by a stint at Schooner Exact Brewing in Seattle, Mike headed to his home turf of Boise in 2010 to establish Payette Brewing Company.

We chose the name Payette because it fits the way we live and work. Francois Payette was a French Canadian trapper whose name and memory is enshrined among numerous Idaho landmarks. The name has since become synonymous with an adventurous spirit that pervades Idaho's year-round outdoor lifestyle.

Tasting at Uptown Market from 5pm-8pm

Gresser Wine Tasting 4/25

 

Gresser Vineyard was founded in 1998 when the first grapes were planted.  It was established by Paul Gates and his wife.

Paul grew up in California wine country, and started his lifetime's preoccupation with wine by helping to prune his fathers small vineyard at an early age.  He worked various wine jobs in California including sales, field hand, wine store clerk and assistant winemaker.  After receiving his enology degree from California State University Fresno, Paul moved to northwest Oregon and over the years worked as winemaker at several wineries in the region.  He began looking for the ideal place to grow Pinot Noir, and found it in the rolling foothills southwest of Portland.  He named it Gresser Vineyard after his maternal great-grandmother, of German descent.

Paul and his 2 oldest sons do the majority of the vineyard work, except during harvest, when hired workers often assist.  Even the youngest family member can help in the fall by making loud noises to scare birds away from the ripening grapes.

Tasting at Uptown from 3pm tp 6pm

Golden Valley Tasting 4/30

Our in-house craft brewery revives a brewing tradition in McMinnville started in 1878 by Anton Ahrens and W.R. Bachman of Ahrens Brewing Company. We strive to produce handcrafted beers of exceptional balance and complexity for your enjoyment. In 1998 we announced the release of our flagship beer – Red Thistle Ale – in bottles, so our craftsman beers can be enjoyed at home.

American Pale Ale, Geist Bock and a holiday favorite, Tannen Bomb, were also added to our bottled lineup. You can purchase these finely crafted beers year round in local grocery and specialty stores in Yamhill County and the Portland metro area. As the daylight hours and weather change, so do Golden Valley’s great seasonal beers.

You can look forward to fresh and varied offerings like Red Hills Pils, Fresh Hop Harvest Pale, Tannen Bomb, Black Panther Imperial Stout and Geist Bock, to name a few. Many ask us to make these beers year round, but we just don’t have enough room, so relish them while you can! Six packs, 22-ounce bottles and cases are available at the pub and brewery, so please ask your server. Brewery tours are available by appointment or upon request when our schedule allows.

Tasting at Uptown Market from 5pm-8pm

Basecamp Brewing 5/15

 

Base Camp Brewing Company is the result of brewmaster Justin Fay’s determined vision and years of hard work.  His and brewer Paul Thurston’s combined decades of professional brewing experience are evident in each of Base Camp’s recipes.  Each of our beers have been crafted with an eye toward innovation and creativity as well as consistency and balance, making for awesome brewskies that are at once approachable for any beer drinker and satisfying for the most adventure-minded palate.

Tasting at Uptown on Friday, May 15th from 5pm-8pm

Stone Tasting! 7/23

Tasting at Uptown this Thursday from 5pm-8pm

CBC WEEK AT UPTOWN!

Uptown Market welcomes the Craft Brewers' Conference to Portland!  This will be an awesome week for beer as there will be brewers from all over the country (& the rest of the world) in town, bringing with them special new release brews and hard to find one-offs. There will be beer events happening all over town, and we were lucky enough to be able to host 4 awesome breweries for CBC events here at Uptown!  We will start out on Wednesday with a Stone Brewing tap takeover, followed by a tasting with Uinta on Thursday, a Lagunitas tasting on Friday, a special Logsdon "meet the brewer" event, and a Paulaner Import Showcase on Saturday afternoon.  Everyday will feature a new limited beer, so you won't want to miss these!

Wednesday 2pm-6pm: Stone

Thursday 5pm-8pm: Uinta

Friday 5pm-8pm: Lagunitas

Saturday Noon-4pm: Logsdon

& 4pm-7pm: Paulaner

Uinta 4/16

Uinta Brewing is named after an east-west mountain range located in northeastern Utah. Many of Uinta's beer names are inspired by Utah's diverse landscapes or have historical significance. Cutthroat Pale Ale, Uinta's flagship beer, is named after Utah's state fish. Subsequent beer names followed suit, such as King's Peak Porter, named after Utah's highest peak, Golden Spike Hefeweizen, named after the spike used to commemorate the completion of the transcontinental railroad in Utah, and Dubhe, named after the Utah Centennial star.

Uinta is committed to brewing world-class beer using the best practices and ingredients. Uinta Brewing Company is also proud to be an OU Kosher certified company producing kosher certified products.

Uinta Brewing is a proud Utah company serving world class beers to good people in better ways.

Tasting at Uptown this Thursday from 5pm-8pm!