5 Portland Breweries to Sample This Week

Po(u)rtland is home to many a craft beer; the community is strong and the beer doesn't stop flowing. Whether you're a hipster or a health nut, Portland is hoppin' with hearty home brews and classic craft beers.

• Breakside Brewery opened its doors in 2010 and since then has been expanding its operation. Currently boasting a 24 tap tasting room, Breakside took home the sought after Gold Medal for American Style IPA in 2014. Check out some of their specialty bottles and pick a few you'd like to try ahead of time-their popular 'Lunch Break' IPA is a favorite among local patrons.

Address: 820 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR 97211

• Hopworks Urban Brewery prides itself on the unique approach it takes to brewing beer. It's a family owned and operated establishment that prioritizes using locally harvested, organic hops. Hopworks brewing practices focus on quality and environmental protection. They are the first Salmon-Safe Brewery in the world.

Address: 2944 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

• The Commons Brewery is a small craft brewery that uses a 'nano-technology' approach to home brewing. By crafting beer in smaller batches, Commons Brewery prioritizes the quality and taste of their beers. Their 13-tap Tasting Room is open Monday - Sunday, Noon to 10:00 p.m.

Address: 630 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214

• Base Camp Brewing Company is an adventurous, almost exotic brewery that focuses on creating craft beers for active Portlanders who enjoy the outdoors. Take a look at their extensive list of beers on tap. In addition to serving crisp, local bottled beer, they also serve food from local food carts to pair with the beer of your choice.

Address: 930 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97214

• Upright Brewing focuses on combing influences from German and French culture in the beer it brews. Their farmhouse style ales are unique to the Pacific Northwest, and the names of these brews are pretty straightforward. A few local favorites: Four (farmhouse wheat); Five (hoppy saison); Six (dark rye); Seven (strong saison).

Address: 240 N Broadway #2, Portland, OR 97227

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