Sip Northwest, Fall 2016
BY KENDALL JONES ROBERT LECOMPTE AND ADRIENNE SO 50 S I P N O R T H W E S T C O M Best Newcomer Great Notion Brewing Portland Since opening its doors the fi rst of the year this NE Portland brewery has already received its fair share of applause bringing Alberta Street a much needed beer locale The brewery breathed new life into the barrelhouse of a shuttered brewpub immediately putting out aptly billed beers like the Blueberry Pancakes a stout which tastes almost exactly like the breakfast staple Curiosity piquing New England style ales fi ll the sevenbarrel system and are poured with pride in the taproom greatnotionpdx com BEST KÖLSCH 1ST PLACE Long Brewing ORIGIN Newberg OR CHARACTER Longs kölsch is the best bet for those ready to move past a light lager The beer pours a clear pale gold in the glass with a soft welcoming aroma of crackers Its clean and mild enough to drink a bomber without noticing especially in hot weather but a 55 percent ABV might make that a risky proposition 8 22oz longbrewing com 2ND PLACE Bainbridge Island Brewing Co Kommuter 5 22oz 3RD PLACE Pelican Brewing Co Kiwanda Cream Ale 4 22oz BEST LAGER 1ST PLACE Full Sail Brewing Co Session Premium ORIGIN Hood River OR CHARACTER A familiar fr iend in its recognizable stubby red bottle Full Sails Session has been an essential go to beer since its debut The brewery packs a lot of fl avor into a simple quaff able package with a top of noble hop character over a crisp clear malt body 7 11oz 6 pack fullsailbrewing com 2ND PLACE Buoy Beer Co Helles 6 16oz draft 3RD PLACE Reubens Brews Air of the Night 7 16oz draft
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