Hopsteiner prepared this great infographic for pairing beers with a typical Thanksgiving meal.
As we approach Thanksgiving, there’s plenty of beer events to keep this a busy, extended weekend. Things kick off tonight with two anniversaries, 22 years for Walking Man Brewing and 8 years for Civic Taproom & Bottle Shop.
Of course with Black Friday only a day or so away, this means it’s also a Black Beer Friday with many events around the region. Look for these at McMenamins 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop, Block 15, Ecliptic Brewing Moon Room, Uptown Beer Co. and a few others.
To get you planning for the weekend ahead, here are our recommended beer events…
Montavilla Brew Works Thanksgiving Eve Party
Wednesday, November 23 – 3:00pm-Close
Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve at Montavilla Brew Works as they release three beers. Plus, DJ MD will be spinning an eclectic vinyl mix of soul jazz, funk, rock, Motown and everything in between.
Here’s a preview of the three beers being released.
Palantir – Dark Lager: German-style dark lager is rich with complex notes of cocoa powder, roasted coffee and mocha truffles. 6.2% ABV
Lil’ More Righteous – Session IPA: Full of piney and dank hoppy goodness, but with a gentler kick! Brewed with Simcoe & Strata hops. 4.8% ABV
Old Fellowship – Barleywine: One of the strongest beers brewed at MBW! Full of rich, malt flavors and dark fruit aromas. Surprisingly drinkable for its strength. Will cellar quite well at cool temps. 9.2% ABV
Montavilla Brew Works – 7805 SE Stark St. – Portland, OR
Walking Man Brewing 22nd Anniversary
Wednesday, November 23 – 3:00-8:00pm
Walking Man Brewing celebrates its 23rd Anniversary with three beer releases that includes Staggering Monk, Cellered Jaywalker 2017, and Cellered Iron Man. Enjoy these and all other beers at $1.00 off. Plus, live music from Megan Alder and Bill Shelton will be performed under the brewery’s heated Pavilion.
Walking Man Brewing – 240 SW 1st St. – Stevenson, WA
Civic Taproom 8th Anniversary Party
Wednesday, November 23 – 6:00pm-Close
A spot that is always happening prior to a Timbers match is celebrating its eight year this evening. The Civic Taproom will be raffling off Civic Cash, merch, and Blazers tickets for the Hornets game on December 26. To kick things off, DJ Motaz will be starting the party off at 6:00pm.
Civic Taproom & Bottle Shop – 621 SW 19th Ave – Portland, OR
Pitch Black Friday
Friday, November 25 – 10:00am-10:00pm
Black Friday is celebrated at McMenamins 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop with some great dark beers on tap. Take a peek at the list below.
Fort George Brewery: Matryoshka 2022 w/ Vanilla and Ginger
Firestone Walker Brewing Company: Firestone 26 (XXVI) Anniversary Ale
Fremont Brewing: B-Bomb
pFriem Family Brewers: Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout
Prairie Artisan Ales: Christmas Bomb!
