On my recent trip to Oregon I tried to take a balanced approach to exploring breweries. I wanted varied perspectives on the craft, styles, and goals of each operation. The choices included small operations working out of basements and brewing [...]
Crossing over the California border to explore Oregon has been a goal of mine since I settled in San Francisco three years ago. My knowledge of the Pacific Northwest was limited to travel magazines and the few tasty beers I [...]
I’m back from my excursion through Oregon with 1400 pictures to sort through so it’s going to be a few days before details of my trip hit the blog. In the meantime, here’s another vintage postcard from my files. I [...]
Old paint drips cover the floor, a painter's palette of cups hold ingredients, and a malty aroma permeates the space with creative potential. If brewing is an art form, Pacific Brewing Laboratories is the quintessential artists studio. Located in the [...]