Oregon breweries

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The U.S. state of Oregon is home to several breweries that produce a large variety of beer.

[edit] History

Oregon ranks 4th nationally in craft breweries per capita
Oregon ranks 4th nationally in craft breweries per capita[1]

Since the beginning of Portland's microbrewing movement, Oregon has been known as the epicenter of America's micro brewing renaissance.[citation needed] In 2006, 30 microbreweries, more than one-third of the state total, were located in Portland. With 46 microbrew outlets, Portland has more breweries and brewpubs per capita than any other city in the United States.[citation needed] Many have won nationwide and international acclaim.

[edit] Breweries

The following are some Oregon-based breweries and microbreweries. The larger volume breweries and microbreweries in the list include the number of barrels sold as of 2004, using information from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC).

[edit] Large producers

The largest producers in Oregon, all of which are high-volume American breweries, are:

The McMenamins brewpub chain, with locations scattered throughout Oregon and Washington, produced 17,896 barrels in 2004.

  • Henry Weinhard's, formerly of Portland, some beers now brewed under contract with Full Sail Brewing

[edit] Notable brewpubs

Other producers, many of which are brewpubs whose beer is only available on-premise, include:

[edit] Festivals

The Oregon Brewers Festival [1] is the largest beer festival in North America.[citation needed]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Craft Brewing Industry Statistics

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