Portland Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in Portland,
Oregon,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
FIFCO USA
Associated Venue: Portland Brewing Taproom
Established in 1986
Closed in 2021
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.
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.
SHIG (13882) reviewed IPA from Portland Brewing Company 12 years ago
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.
SHIG (13882) reviewed Amber Ale (Macs Ale) from Portland Brewing Company 12 years ago
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.
SHIG (13882) reviewed Zig Zag River Lager from Portland Brewing Company 12 years ago
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.
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.
Douglas88 (7987) reviewed IPA from Portland Brewing Company 12 years ago
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.
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.
bb (18428) reviewed Goose Bump from Portland Brewing Company 12 years ago
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.
bb (18428) reviewed Zig Zag River Lager from Portland Brewing Company 12 years ago
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.
Troopie (5667) reviewed IPA from Portland Brewing Company 12 years ago
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