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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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bhensonb (23077) reviewed
Rose Hip Gold from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bomber from Made in Oregon. Pours hazy amber gold with a foamy white head. Aroma is pretty floral. Med minus body. Flavor is hard to describe. It’s floral. I get some rose. It’s also Belgian yeast/spice. Wasn’t getting banana ester, but now I do. I’m beginning to think one could find anything in this. I’m beginning to think the rose wasn’t. Not so flavorful as an earthy Belgian, but very tasty in a rather light way. Finishing sort of citrously bitter. Good ale.
Tried on 20 Feb 2013 at 18:10
bhensonb (23077) reviewed
IPA from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bomber from Made in Oregon. Pours clear copper with a creamy white head. Aroma is mildly roasty malt with some citrus notes. Deep inhale suggests pepper? Med body or better. Flavor is citrus and more citrus, with subdued roasty backbone and something very like pepper (black not chili) builds up for the finish. It’s not harsh NW superhop, but it certainly relates. Maybe it’s not too harsh NW superhop. Nice to see a good new ale with the Portland label.
Tried on 20 Feb 2013 at 16:05
Troopie (6029) reviewed
Rose Hip Gold from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Golden colour with thick lasting white head. Aroma is caramel and fruit. Flavour has a little spice, a little citrus and some malt. Rather weak and bland finish
Tried from Bottle on 08 Feb 2013 at 21:03
jgb9348 (12478) reviewed
Spine Tingler from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Super hazy golden coloured body with a thick, two centimetre tall off-white head. Aroma of yeast, coriander seed, bananas, a hint of curacao and a bit of corn. Full-bodied; Strong banana flavour with a lot of yeast and wheat with a bit of curacao on the finish. Aftertaste is strong as hell with alcohol very noticeable and an almost creamy banana flavour with a lot of wheat and a very sweet finish. Overall, not as complex as I’d have imagined, but the sweetness, yeast, bananas and yeast are definitely noticeable, along with the pungent alcohol. I sampled this 65 cL bottle purchased from Liqour Outlet in Boonton, New Jersey on 30-December-2012 for US$5.89 sampled at home in Washington on 26-January-2013.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Jan 2013 at 23:10
fiulijn (28377) reviewed
Ink Blot Baltic Porter from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draught at REAL A Gastropub, Honolulu, HI
Dark mahogany color with creamy head. Mild aroma of caramel and apples. Smooth mouthfeel; Caramel flavor, with moderate residual sweetness, light fruity touch (apples), correct bitterness, some darker caramel and lightly roasted malts in the end.
Feels a bit industrial, but it’s not bad.
Tried on 25 Jan 2013 at 01:25
notalush (7406) reviewed
Full Bloom Craft Lager from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
5.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Found this on sale for 1.99 a bomber - the store had a ton of it to get rid of - went in knowing it may be slightly past its prime - pours a lightly hazy gold, with a fluffy, well-sustained head - the aroma is of lightly honeyed maltiness, moderate mineral, light breadiness, lightly floral hops - doesn’t smell off or old - flavor is fairly sweet, almost syrupy up front - the middle brings moderate floral and bitter hops and light mineral - the finish brings obvious alcohol and a lingering syrupy sweetness - too sweet, with too much apparent alcohol, and not at all as clean as it needs to be - meh.
Tried on 03 Jan 2013 at 19:01
shrubber (16041) reviewed
Spine Tingler from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle. Lactic lemon malt, Belgian yeast, and alcohol aroma. Medium yellow with small head. Sweet orange-lemon malt and acidic alcohol flavor. Lighter body. Okay - decent style-wise.
Tried from Bottle on 25 Dec 2012 at 16:05
queenholly (3622) reviewed
Spine Tingler from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Citrus/orange and Belgian yeast, and alcohol aroma Golden with a moderate white head. Sweet orange, biscuity malt, and Belgian yeast flavor. Medium body, tingly carbonation.
Tried from Bottle on 25 Dec 2012 at 16:03
smith4498 (4268) reviewed
Goose Bump from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Pours dark brown color with light brown head. Aromas of espresso, roasted malts and some chocolate. Coffee, sweet milk chocolate and roasted malt flavors. Medium to full body with soft carbonation and a creamy mouthfeel. Better than I was expecting.
Tried on 26 Nov 2012 at 17:32
patrick767 (7344) reviewed
Full Bloom Craft Lager from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
bottle - Pours lightly hazy yellow gold and bubbly with a two finger white head that laces well. It has a mild bready malt aroma. There’s some good crisp hops in the flavor along with a hint of citrus and a sweet, grainy, bready malt backbone. Quite decent for what it is.
Tried from Bottle on 19 Nov 2012 at 10:47