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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4.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4

Bottle - Old - Is old and tastes old. Oxidized mess, but fun to look at. thanks T0rin0.

Tried from Bottle on 31 Jan 2016 at 02:39


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

On tap. Pours a clear amber with a creamy tab head that dissipates slowly to the edges and laces. Aroma has notes of straw and hay with a bit of sweet grain underlying. Flavor has lots of straw with a bit of hay and a hint of grains backing.

Tried from Draft on 01 Jan 2016 at 20:44


6

Tried on 06 Nov 2015 at 11:45


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

Draft: Poured golden color with a white head. Aroma was light with some citrus. Taste was a clean fresh grain with some splash of citrus/pine. Pretty mellow.

Tried from Draft on 13 Sep 2015 at 17:27


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

Draft pour pint at the Safe. Pours a clear copper color with a thick cloud cover foam head. Bitter flavor. Hop forward flavor, but seems a little stale. Fruit hints toward the finish. Not bad.

Tried from Draft on 10 Aug 2015 at 22:49


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

12 oz bottle poured. Pours a bright clear orange color with a lasting fizz head. Earthy hop aroma. Orange fruit, and hop forward flavor with a bitter finish. Orange flavor is a good highlight. Decent IPA.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Aug 2015 at 19:01


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Tap at OBF 2015. Pours dark amber with a beige head. Aroma seems citrus. Med body or better. Flavor is malt forward; citrus follows. Rather "rich". Seems "fresh". Finishes reasonably bitter. Well balanced.

Tried from Draft on 23 Jul 2015 at 09:52


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Tap at the Pyramid Berkeley venue. Pours gold with a creamy white head. Aroma is fruity, citrus, hint of bread. Med body. Flavor is earthy/piney, citrus, mildly fruity, somewhat roasty bready malt. Solid flavors. Very tasty.

Tried from Draft on 07 Jun 2015 at 19:53


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

Bomber. Pours a clear golden color with a small white head. A big fruity biscuit nose. The flavor is big citrus, perfume, smooth sweet malty base. Easy going. Nice.

Tried on 22 May 2015 at 01:33


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Bomber from Made in Oregon. Pours bright copper with a slight beige head. Aroma is lightly fruity with a hint of malt. Med body, or approaching. Flavor is a bit caramel, so much so I though diacetyl for a sec. Thankfully it was quickly followed by a fruit mix of hop. Flavors aren’t strong, but certainly adequate for 4.8%. And the finish is bitter enough to take off the amber edge. Recommended for sessionability.

Tried on 25 Feb 2015 at 19:43