Sisters, Oregon This is not a brewery. This is a tap room with some food. Not bad vibe, but not a great location. I got a sample tray of mostly stout. I would say the beers were 50% good, and then not so good. I give the place 3.5 beers as I do enjoy a…
Category: Most Things Beer
I decided that I will be spending so much time and money at breweries that I need to start keeping track, offering feedback, and logging my experiences.
I also learned that I enjoy a tour of nearly anyplace that makes alcohol. I have already included two distilleries. We shall see what other gifts the road has to offer!
For each brewery, I am using a rating scale of one to five beers. If I ever figure out how to use an actual graphic, I will put that in, too. I hope this helps you on your travels.
Cheers!
New Basin Distillery
Madras, Oregon I know, it is not beer. But, this place has all the small-town characteristics and charm that a microbrewery does. There was one person and me, so I got the full-meal-deal tour and lots of great information. I had four samples, they were small, but this was spirits. I got a free sticker,…
Steam Donkey Brewing
Aberdeen, Washington This brewery is also part of the revitalization area and I commend that dedication. However, the beer was terrible. I have never had a Kolsch that smelled like green peppers. They were all either soapy, astringent or with the pepper smell. I could not finish my taster. I hope whatever is happening with…
Blackbeard Brewing
Westport, Washington I did not ask, but I think they may be extract as the beers were all very sweet. I was underwhelmed and not a fan of their fruit additions. I overheard a staff person say they use puree, but that should not all sink to the bottom and cloud your beer. The flavors…
Mount Olympus Brewing
Located in Aberdeen, Washington. No food, but decent size tasters available. The young man I spoke to whose name now escapes me really impressed me with their dedication to helping revitalize the area they are in and their efforts working towards a more vibrant downtown. The beer was all good and a highlight is the…
Mazama Brewing
Hillsboro, Oregon Stopped in here to have something different. There is a Rogue and McMenamins in the area and I have been to both. I really want to reach beyond my previous boundaries. Oh, and from a place that was open. Sorry, all, but this chick needs you to be open earlier in the day!…
