Portland Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Portland, Oregon, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by FIFCO USA
Associated Venue: Portland Brewing Taproom

Established in 1986

Closed in 2021

Contact
2730 NW 31st Ave, Portland, OR, 97210, United States
Description
Portland Brewing Co. A pioneer of craft beer. Crafting #PortlandOriginals since 1986.

Portland isn’t just in our name, it’s in our blood. We were born from the creativity which the city thrives. Founded by industry pioneers who had no rules or playbook, nevertheless helping shape the Portland beer scene we love today. Everyday we pursue with the same passion and thirst that we had brewing our first beer in 1986. Our dedicated group of brewers brings that passion into every batch, seeking that new amazing flavor. From that passion, each beer is created to celebrate “Portland Originals” like you, who are the creators, old and new, who make up this beautiful city we call home.

Admin Note: Portland Brewing Company merged with Saxer Brewing Company in 2000. In 2004 they sold the company to Pyramid Breweries out of Seattle. The Portland Brewing facility was then renamed MacTarnahan's Brewing Company later that year. In 2008 Pyramid Brewing was acquired by Magic Hat Brewing. In 2010 Magic Hat was bought by North American Breweries. Finally in 2012 Florida Ice & Farm Co. (FIFCO USA) acquired North American Breweries and with it the Portland Brewing brand. In 2013, FIFCO announced it would go back to the Portland Brewing Company name in order to better capitalize on the brands original roots.

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5.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5

Bottle from Albertson’s. Bland and uninteresting. Amber in color with short, dull head. Light malty aroma. Taste is weak caramel malt with a short hops bite and very short finish. Not much remains on the palate. Mouthfeel edges on watery. Pass on this one.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Sep 2013 at 22:03


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle: Poured an orange with white fluffy head. Aroma is light hops. Taste is nice gritty hops.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Sep 2013 at 09:29


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle: Poured a Copper orange with an off white head. Aroma is soft hops and malts. Taste is nice caramel malt with a hint of hops to set it off.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Sep 2013 at 09:28


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle: Poured a golden to orange with whispery white head. Aroma is grain. Taste is a nice fresh grain, wheat, and corn.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Sep 2013 at 09:26


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Amber beer with a cream head. Light grapefruit and pine aroma. Grapefruit and pine flavor with light earth and light caramel. Medium bodied. Good bitterness. Grapefruit and pine linger with light caramel.

Tried from Bottle on 23 Aug 2013 at 19:48


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Bomber. Pours a cloudy copper color with a large white head, A big mostly malty nose with biscuit, caramel and light oranges. Mellow clean flavor of fruity hops, earthy malts, caramel, low bitterness, melon. Decent brew. Was 2.99 for a bomber at Whole Foods. Not bad.

Tried on 01 Aug 2013 at 00:01


6.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bomber from Made in Oregon. Pours hazy orange gold with a 3 finger foamy off-white head. Aroma is bready with a touch of noble spice. Med body. Flavor is bready/nutty with a little spicy bitter. It’s drinkable.

Tried on 13 Jul 2013 at 17:40


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Draft. Blackish beer with a dark cream head. Malt and light roasty aroma with light coffee. Chocolate and coffee flavor wit caramel. Medium bodied. Coffee and caramel lingers with light chocolate.

Tried from Draft on 11 Jul 2013 at 20:42


5.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Draft. Golden beer with a whitish head. Light malt aroma. Light malt and light mineral flavor with toasted malt. Medium bodied. Toasted malt and light mineral lingers.

Tried from Draft on 11 Jul 2013 at 20:36


6.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle. Light citrusy aroma with a bit of malt. Light flavour, citrus and floral. Finish has a bit of soap which brings it down. Good mouthfeel

Tried from Bottle on 11 Jun 2013 at 22:14