Craft Beer

Portland is the craft beer capital and home to 70+ breweries. (No wonder we call it “Beervana!”)

With over 70 breweries, Portland is a beer lover’s paradise. Explore the city’s endless supply of breweries (many of which are concocting innovative craft beers that can only be tasted in Portland), or plan your trip around one of the city’s many beer festivals and tasting events. Check out our events calendar for even more upcoming beer-centric fun in Portland.

5 to Try

Local Breweries

Start your beer adventure in Portland at one of these lauded local breweries.

  • Wayfinder Beer

    Located in a huge, century-old warehouse, Wayfinder Beer offers simple, high-quality comfort foods and plenty of lagers and ales. Their massive outdoor patio is an ideal spot to enjoy some fresh air, fries and a pint of IPA.

  • Steeplejack Brewing Company – Broadway

    This full-service brewery and restaurant is located in a converted church in the heart of Northeast Portland that was originally built in 1909.

  • Baerlic Brewery and Taproom

    Born out of an undying passion for the perfect pint of beer, Baerlic Brewing in Southeast Portland serves beers on tap for pints, tasters and growler filling. They offer brewery tours on Saturdays.

  • Lucky Lab

    The Lucky Labrador is a place where people can come together and drink great, inventive beer in an unpretentious atmosphere. They also have a pub food menu that is simple, satisfying and affordable.

  • StormBreaker Brewing – Mississippi

    Located in the historic Mississippi District, this award-winning Portland brewery offers original draft beers, whiskey pairings, cocktails and a hearty menu of brats, burgers, salads, desserts and more.

Breweries in Portland

Sample Portland's seemingly infinite supply of beer at one of the city's 70 breweries.

Pint-Sized Portland Nanobreweries

You might know microbreweries, but have you visited a nanobrewery? Take a sip of these tiny breweries delivering big flavors in Portland.

Your Guide to Gluten-Free Beers in Portland

A growing number of Portland-area breweries embrace gluten-free ingredients and provide craft beer fans with creative, easy-drinking ales and lagers. Here’s how they do it — and where to enjoy gluten-free craft beer in Portland.

Portland Breweries

Portland is home to breweries galore and some of the finest beer on Earth. With its vibrant brewery scene, bustling brewpubs and abundance of beer-themed events, Portland is a must-visit beer destination for any zythophile.

5 TO TRY

Beer Bars and Bottle Shops

These spots are perfect for finding new favorites — have a beer here, then take some back home.

  • Apex

    APEX is a bike-friendly, cash-only beer bar with 50 beers on tap and over 300 bottles available to go.

  • Belmont Station

    This bottle shop features more than 1,400 beers that have been carefully selected and properly stored under UV-filtered light. The adjacent Biercafé features 34 rotating taps.

  • The BeerMongers

    This specialty beer store and bar in Southeast Portland has more than 500 bottles to take home or drink in store for no additional cost. Their eight taps focus on seasonal beers, rare one-offs and small local breweries.

  • The Civic Taproom and Bottle Shop

    This taproom and bottle shop has 22 taps (featuring over a dozen beers plus numerous wines and ciders) as well as eight doors of bottles from around the world.

  • Saraveza

    This North Portland watering hole serves on-tap craft brews and hearty midwestern tavern fare. It also includes covered outdoor, heated seating and doubles as a specialty beer convenience store selling hundreds of bottles from around the world.

Bars and Sipping Spots

Discover a new favorite craft beer at any of these local watering holes.

Upcoming Beer Events

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Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tour
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Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tour

Old Town Pizza & Brewing – Downtown $38

Old Town Pizza & Brewing is built directly above Portland's infamous Shanghai tunnels. The same tunnels that were used to  house kidnapped sailors during the early 1900s. Book a tour and explore the rich history of Portland, and the legacy of Old Town.

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Oregon Beer Awards
Thursday, Apr. 4, 2024

Oregon Beer Awards

Revolution Hall $26

Nicknamed the “Academy Awards of Beer” the Oregon Beer Awards event is a raucous reunion of brewers and beer lovers and a notable celebration of outstanding Oregon beers and breweries  The Oregon Beer Awards celebrates and promotes the most outstanding beer in Oregon. Since 2015, the Oregon Beer Awards has grown to be the state’s…

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Bridge to Brews
Sunday, Apr. 21, 2024

Bridge to Brews

Tom McCall Waterfront Park Cost Varies

The iconic Bridge to Brews race returns in 2024 At Waterfront Park, join the annual 8k and 10k walk/run over 4 of Portland’s iconic Bridges. After the race, there will be a beer/cider-tasting event on the waterfront. Sip on some of Portland’s best beer and cider while enjoying live music, games, and goodies from local vendors.

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PDX Beer Week
June 14–23, 2024

PDX Beer Week

Citywide

Portland Beer Week spotlights Portland’s breweries, high-quality brews and vibrant beer culture.

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Edgefield Brewfest
Saturday, June 22, 2024

Edgefield Brewfest

McMenamins Edgefield TBD

Join McMenamins for brew-tiful fun at Edgefield, to celebrate all things hoppy, malty, fruity and delicious! Raise a pint (or several) from a selection of the Pacific Northwest's finest craft beers and ciders, and cheers to a summer of vibrant fun. In between tastings, wander through the lush gardens and explore the quaint buildings on…

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Fuji to Hood Beer Festival
Saturday, July 20, 2024

Fuji to Hood Beer Festival

The Redd on Salmon Street $30 – $45

Portland and Japan collaboration festival Fuji to Hood is a beer festival featuring 22 breweries and three cideries from Japan, collaborating with 25 of Portland's finest brewers, cidermakers, and craftsmen on original recipes using select Japanese ingredients. Organized by "Beer Friends," a new 501C4 organization presenting the third bi-annual Fuji to Hood beer festival, which…

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Pumpkins and Pints
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024

Pumpkins and Pints

Stickmen Brewing Company – Tualatin

Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers' TERMINATOR WEIGH-OFF and New Seasons Market Giant Tomato Weigh-Off Watch as the biggest of the big pumpkins and other vegetables compete to win cash prizes. Do you have a giant vegetable that you would like to enter into the Terminator Weigh-Off? Contact Jim Sherwood at fishroadfarm@canby.com from the Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers for information on entering your giant…

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More Portland Events

Visit our events calendar to discover even more things to do in Portland. Search by date, event type and more.

Annual Beer Events

A roster of annual craft beer celebrations make Portland a beer-lover's paradise.

Beer Festivals in Portland

Portland isn't shy about its love of beer — the city has nearly as many beer festivals as it does breweries.

Portland Beer Week

Portland Beer Week spotlights Portland’s breweries, high-quality brews and vibrant beer culture.