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Mayfly Kölsch Fest

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When
Aug. 22–24, 2025
Daily
Cost: Starting at $30.00
Where
Mayfly
8350 N Fenwick Ave
Portland, OR 97217
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Join Mayfly for three days of crisp pours, fierce competition, and summer vibes at the 5th Annual Mayfly Kölsch Fest. This blind tasting showdown features 12 Kölsch-style beers from top local breweries, including returning champions and 8 first-time contenders.

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Your ticket grants you access to any of the three event days: Friday, August 22 (starting at 2 p.m.), Saturday, August 23, or Sunday, August 24 (both starting at noon). Enjoy a unique blind tasting competition featuring 12 local Kölsch beers, set up in group stages like the World Cup!

Taste, vote for your favorites, and take home a branded .3L Kölsch Stange glass. Guess the brewery behind your top choice for a chance to win a $10 Mayfly gift certificate. Plus, each ticket includes a hot pretzel with German mustard.

Williams Good Sandwiches will also join in the plaza with sausages and sandos.

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