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
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.
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.
5.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 6
From the file last updated in 2010. Pours gold with big head. Aroma was citrus. Taste was weak.
Tried
on 16 Dec 2014
at 18:27
5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 8
Overall 7
From the file last updated in 2010. Pours dark with big head. Didn’t get banana or spice.
Tried
on 16 Dec 2014
at 18:24
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Notes from the file last updated in 2010. Pours light gold. Aroma is kandi. Flavor is spice and kandi. And malt.
Tried
on 16 Dec 2014
at 18:14
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 8
Notes from the file last updated in 2010. Poured brown with beige head. Malty aroma. Tastes of dark malt and dark fruit.
Tried
on 16 Dec 2014
at 18:01
5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 8
Overall 4
Slightly hazy golden color, medium small head that did not last nor leave any lacing. Faint aroma of skunk. Wet grain, skunk, light booze, stale. Watery. Probably not that impressive when fresh, now just barely tolerable. Pass it...
Tried
on 14 Dec 2014
at 21:37
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
From 2010 file notes. Amber pour. Floral aroma. Light roast malt/floral. Finish not noted.
Tried
on 14 Dec 2014
at 17:47
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
From 2010 file notes. Poured brown. Tastes chocolate and dark malt. It was ok.
Tried
on 14 Dec 2014
at 17:42
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 4.5
Hazy Brownish Color, Medium Head That Does Not Last, Light To None Lacing. Light Skunk Aroma. Lightly Toasted Malt, Skunk, Stale Hops. Past Its Prime. Drinkable When It is Fresh. Nothing Memorable Here. Pass It.
Tried
on 13 Dec 2014
at 16:22
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from Haggen Grocery
Hazy amber color with small head. Caramel brew, with mellow aroma, and dryish mouthfeel, strong bitterness, but it also has some vegetable components, and only light fruity and resiny touch; light puke smell too.
Unimpressive.
Hazy amber color with small head. Caramel brew, with mellow aroma, and dryish mouthfeel, strong bitterness, but it also has some vegetable components, and only light fruity and resiny touch; light puke smell too.
Unimpressive.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Dec 2014
at 01:29
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle - A little cardboard and woody hops and caramel. Clear copper with a decent white frothy head. Woody, bitter and caramel. Just OK.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Nov 2014
at 18:47