Craft breweries compete fiercely for space in grocery stores and bottleshops, but when it comes to making beer, they love joining forces.| Astoria Beer Zone
Jack Harris will forever be known as the co-founder of Fort George Brewery, a true Pacific Northwest success story. The post Q/A WITH JACK HARRIS, FORT GEORGE CO-FOUNDER appeared first on Astoria Beer Zone.| Astoria Beer Zone
Every brewery on the North Coast is busy releasing seasonal gems. Some are limited editions made in very small batches that disappear quickly.| Astoria Beer Zone
There was a time a couple of years ago when the future of Pouring at the Coast, one of the North Coast's oldest beer festivals, was in doubt.| Astoria Beer Zone
It’s a thirst-quenching rite of spring: Astoria’s biggest craft breweries are throwing parties, just days apart.| Astoria Beer Zone
North Coast craft breweries are bracing for potential impacts from tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.| Astoria Beer Zone
The high-flying North Coast craft beer scene experienced some turbulence in 2024, but the year ended with a smooth landing.| Astoria Beer Zone
If you’re planning to observe Dry January and abstain from alcohol for an entire month, bravo.| Astoria Beer Zone
When Jack Harris reflects on his decision to exit the craft brewing world, he offers a shrug, a smile and something vague about “evolving.” Harris is seldom short of words, but during a recent interview the co-founder of Astoria’s Fort George Brewery is unusually measured.| Astoria Beer Zone
A super-fragrant hop is taking the craft beer world by storm, particularly in the Pacific Northwest where it originated. It’s called Krush, and it made its official debut during the recent Yakima Valley harvest.| Astoria Beer Zone
Goblins, gremlins and ghouls will soon be filling North Coast brewpubs and taprooms. Dare you join them? Of course!| Astoria Beer Zone
One of Astoria’s most creative chefs is offering a special six-course dinner celebrating the Oregon hop harvest.| Astoria Beer Zone
Fort George Brewery's Cohoperative Ale is truly unique.| Astoria Beer Zone
The roots of Chris Nemlowill’s passion for clean, renewable energy can be traced to elementary school in Astoria.| Astoria Beer Zone
Before Fort George Brewery’s bubbly hop water hit the canning line in January, a fruity follow-up to LüP was already in the works.| Astoria Beer Zone
How does a brewery collaborate with a tiki bar?With a rum-touched ale drenched in tropical fruit, and a drinking mug shaped like a warped human skull, of course.| Astoria Beer Zone
Astoria's Buoy Beer Co. and Fort George Brewery are hosting lively beer festivals in May.| Astoria Beer Zone
Thousands of stout fans filled downtown Astoria on Saturday for the Festival of Dark Arts hosted by Fort George Brewery.| Astoria Beer Zone
You may only now be hearing about hop water, a beer alternative made largely by craft breweries. On the North Coast, Pelican Brewing based in Pacific City was the first to can hop water. Now Astoria’s biggest brewery has entered the market.| Astoria Beer Zone
The North Coast craft beer scene kept growing in 2023, seemingly immune to a nationwide slowdown. The growth was plain to see in a chunk of downtown Astoria: Reach Break Brewing doubled the size of its taproom; Portland’s Breakside Brewery opened a brewpub; and work began on a gluten-free microbrewery in the old Sunflower Dairy building.| Astoria Beer Zone