Fun Story Of Portland Beer

Once an exclusive landscape of bland yellow lagers, America's brewing scene has grown to incorporate beers of all shades and stripes, from painstaking recreations of old-world styles to experimental concoctions that push the envelope. And Oregon-and, specifically, Portland-has been at the vanguard of this movement, evidenced by the density of breweries within the city, which itself is surrounded by some of the best access in the nation to the raw ingredients that make up beer. Saddle up to the bar and get to know the stories of the men and women brewing some of the country's most exciting beer and cider, from the origin of Ecliptic Brewing to a personal account of a beer truck driver. When you are looking for an adventure outside the city limits, try out one of the seven beer road trips to other Northwest towns (with a designated driver, of course). Join the author for a hop through Brewvana.