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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
Full Bloom Craft Lager from Portland Brewing Company
13 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bomber from Made in Oregon. Pours dark gold with a transient white head. Aroma is mildly bready with a hint of citrus. Med body. Flavor is surprisingly bland. Mildly bready malt, leaving it a bit sweet, and just barely enough hop to indicate some bitter. Yet the whole seems to exceed the sum of the parts, flavorwise. It’s worth drinking if you’ve got it.
Tried on 17 Oct 2012 at 16:09
CosmicCharlie (9860) reviewed
Full Bloom Craft Lager from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
5.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Pours pale yellow into a shaker. Bright white head with good retention recedes to coat surface. Cracked corn aromas. Soft with sweet hay front to back with a lasting cereal finish.
Tried on 09 Oct 2012 at 17:26
Douglas88 (7980) reviewed
Noble Scot from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
12 ounce bottle from the State Store on 3300 South- thanks for the tip Dallas! Pours a mostly clear mahogany color with a small white head. A big malty nose with some figs and dust. The flavor is a smooth sweet malty brew with light bread, some yeast, dust, metal. Quite good and crisp.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Oct 2012 at 22:46
Sledutah (12649) reviewed
Noble Scot from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
12oz bottle from the state store
Appearance: Pours clear dark amber with a small beige head and some lacing
Aroma: Toasted malts, smokey and caramel
Taste: Toasted malts, sweet caramel, grainy, smokiness and bitter citrus in the finish
A nice beer. This would be a great beer to take camping, sipping next to a campfire.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Oct 2012 at 19:55
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Spine Tingler from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle. Clouy straw colored, huge dense white head, solid lacing. Aroma of lightly spiced and peppery lemons. Taste issweet hay and rising bread dough.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Oct 2012 at 16:47
JK (8152) reviewed
Full Bloom Craft Lager from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
One of my favorite styles, and for an American attempt, it isn’t bad. Decent lager yeast and malt flavor. Dry. Some hops, but it lacks the strong saaz quality of the best Bohemian pilsners. Still, not bad overall.
Tried from Can on 23 Sep 2012 at 11:19
JK (8152) reviewed
Spine Tingler from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
5.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
A light tripel. It has Belgian yeast and sugar, but lacks the spiceiness or complexity of quality tripels. Somewhat sweet with sugar.
Tried on 23 Sep 2012 at 11:12
Dogbrick (24514) reviewed
Ink Blot Baltic Porter from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sample at the Pyramid Seattle brewpub. Pours a very dark brown color with a medium tan head that diminishes slowly. Partial rings of lacing on the glass. Aroma of roasted malt and coffee. Medium body with a roasty character and notes of sweet malt, coffee and hops. The finish is short with a malty aftertaste.
Tried on 19 Sep 2012 at 08:58
Troopie (6029) reviewed
Noble Scot from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Dark red brown with white lasting head. Malty aroma. Some light peatiness in the flavour with a middle of the tongue hop tang
Tried from Bottle on 18 Aug 2012 at 21:24
Boutip (10207) reviewed
Spine Tingler from Portland Brewing Company
14 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle: Poured a hazy dirty yellow color ale with a large foamy head with good retention and some good lacing. Aroma of spicy yeast notes with light fruity ester and sweet malt. Taste is also a mix between some sweet malt and some fruity ester with a spicy yeast finish. The re was some attenuation which is something that cannot be said for every American Triple. Body was about average with good carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Very solid interpretation of the style.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Aug 2012 at 10:29