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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7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 8
On tap at Denver Rare Beer Tasting 8. Pours a cloudy orange gold with frothy white head that lasts. The aroma is juniper, earth, wood, gin. Medium body, oak, floral, gin, earth, nice sweetness, very good.
Tried from Draft on 04 Jun 2017 at 02:02

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
From old tasting notes. Yellow gold color topped by a creamy beige head. Fragrant sweet wheat malt aroma. Sweet honeyish malt flavor redolent of fruit and wheat. Refreshing and tasty.
Tried on 26 May 2017 at 22:03

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 6
From old tasting notes. Cloudy, honey gold color. Thick, creamy white head. Yeasty, wheat malt aroma. Sharp, yeasty malt flavor hints at grapefruit. Bitter citrus finish.
Tried on 26 May 2017 at 21:52

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 7
From old tasting notes. Hazy, reddish brown color. Big rocky beige head. Sweetish wheat malt nose. Crisp, bittersweet toasted malt flavor hints at wheat and citrus. Nice flavor and body. Very refreshing.
Tried on 26 May 2017 at 21:41

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
From old tasting notes. Translucent dark brown liquid topped by a rocky beige head. Sweet roasted malt aroma. Delicious roasted malt flavor hints at chocolate and cappuccino.
Tried on 26 May 2017 at 21:32

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Bottle on Alaska Airlines. Dark brown with small fluffy head. Rich, roasty, nutty aroma. Taste also is heavy on the roast grains, with some of the nuttiness in the back ground. Chocolate too. A pretty well rounded porter.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Mar 2017 at 23:10

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 8 Overall 7
Tap at GABF. Pours a hazy orange gold with small white head that lasts. The aroma is bready malt, nuts, earth. Medium body, sweet malt, biscuit, earth, light finish, good.
Tried from Draft on 30 Dec 2016 at 16:00

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Sample at Denver Rare Beer Tasting VIII on 10/07/2016. Cloudy yellow-orange color with a medium white head that diminishes gradually to an outer ring. Partial rings of lace. Oak, gin and yeast aroma. Full-bodied with a botanical gin character and notes of yeast, oak and malt. The finish is woody with a gin barrel aftertaste. Above average overall.
Tried on 16 Nov 2016 at 21:44

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Clear amber with a white head. Medium sweet malt with light toast. The malt is well balanced by medium citrus hops. Very easy drinking. Flavorful and enjoyable.
Tried on 20 Oct 2016 at 20:06

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
On tap at Portland Brewing, pours a clear golden with a small white head. Aroma brings out dry bready malt and very light restrained hopping. Flavour is identical, very clean and easy-drinking, but uninspiring. Bready malt, a touch of caramel and light hop resins. Decently made.
Tried from Draft on 26 Aug 2016 at 17:03