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July 2, 2010
Beer. Bier. Ale. Lager. Suds. We love it all! Which is why we’re dedicating this issue to the suds. We’ve done hours of extensive research, because we here at PPFM are willing to take one for the team. We don’t want to make ourselves out to be heroes or martyrs, but the names Mandela and Ghandi were kicked around abundantly. Seriously, you’ll wanna archive this here email, and consult it like an oracle before going beer shopping. And because it’s Portland Picks for Men, we’re limiting our selections to offerings from our city and outlying regions. Trust us, one need look no further to find the best. Plus, you’ll be supporting the local economy while keeping Portland atop a heap of lesser-beer cities! And because it’s summer, we’re gonna focus on stuff that may be good all year ’round, but sings to us in summer. Come fall, we’re back to Single Malt Scotch anyway, right? |
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PPFM’s Beer Spectacular: |
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| 1 | Brewery: Upright Brewing Brew: Four Four is truly a light yet flavorful beer. The recipe uses a good portion of wheat and incorporates a sour mash into the process to make it slightly tart and extra refreshing. It has delicate aromas and flavors that span a range of floral, grassy and herbal notes. The finish is extra dry and makes the beer a great beverage to pair with food—especially shellfish—making it perfect for that summer clambake! |
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| 2 | Brewery: Roots Organic Brewing Brew: Burghead Heather Ale This ale was brewed by the ancient tribes of Britannia more than 4,000 years ago, but you can grab a pony keg from these locals right here in PDX! Brewed without hops but organic Heather tips, organic honey and organic malts, Roots’ award-winning ale may be the most interesting ale you’ve ever had! Bonus: Unlike hops, Heather contains no estrogen, so say goodbye to those man-boobs! |
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| 3 | Brewery: Widmer Brothers Brew: Drifter Pale Ale This unique pale ale from Widmer Brothers seems to have ended up in our hands at many a BBQ and baseball game lately, and it’s refreshing, citrusy hop aroma and flavor are a welcome change from the usual bitterness of most American pale ales. We’ve had some experience in this department, so trust us when we say that this may be one of the best beers to pair with a burger. |
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| 4 | Brewery: Captured by Porches Brew: Invasive Species IPA Malty and full in the front, and balanced by hop bitterness, Invasive Species uses Kent Golding hops to provide an aromatic finish to this crisp, rich brew. Made with 100% organic grains, regionally grown and locally malted. |
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| 5 | Brewery: Alameda Brewhouse Brew: Siskiyou Golden Ale We remember our 20s (barely). We insisted on lots of alcohol in our beer. But we’ve grown up, and now demand the right taste for the right occasion. This beer’s a light, pleasing ale made especially for a hot summer’s day, and brewed in the traditional German Kolsch style. A touch of wheat gives the brew a creamy body, and German Hersbrucker hops add a mellow flavor to the finish. This one would go great with fish or a nice summer salad. |
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| 6 | Brewery: Widmer Brothers Brew: Widmer Hefeweizen Sunshine = Hefeweizen time. Simple as that. Widmer Hefeweizen is the classic summer beer that never seems to get old. Whether you squeeze the lemon in the beer, rub the rim with it, or don’t use one at all, you can’t go wrong with this Portland icon. Widmer also comes in a 5-liter can—pick up one on the way to a party so you won’t be the guy who brings the gallon tub of potato salad. |
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| 7 | Brewery: Laurelwood Brewing Co. Brew: Workhorse IPA We had to end it with a bang, and in a beer world where IPA is king, we had to bring you one that packs a punch—and one that may have been off your radar. Workhorse is a true West Coast IPA, featuring over-the-top hop flavor and aroma. Three separate dry hop additions in the fermenter make this one of the hoppiest beers on this list. And 7.5% makes it one of the strongest. Pointed enough to cut through the spicy bbq sauce on that beef brisket. |
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Gratuitous Photo of the Week: |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Year of the Dragon Guys, if you haven’t been to an open house, you’re not livin’; incredible places to network, and can you say free drinks? Dragontree Day Spa is celebrating their 7th birthday with refreshments, live music, and a silent auction to benefit Shepherd's Door. Can’t make it? Next time you’re at PDX, check out the new location on Concourse C. What: Dragontree Spa’s 7-year Anniv Open House |
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| 3 | How Funny? Really Funny. It's almost hot. And it's about to get warmer when The Liberators bring their own sweet of style of improv comedy to the Brody Theater. Come and see why The Liberators are called "Portland's best improv troupe" (Willamette Week) and "PDX's version of Second City" (Mississippi Studios). This is their last show before fall! What: The Liberators improv show |
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| 4 | Manly Man Men Are you attending the Waterfront Blues Festival this year? Good. While you’re down there, help out the Fallen Firefighters Association by getting a trim on your ’stache, goatee or beard at Wahl’s booth. They’ll donate a buck for each trim, and enter you into a best goatee, beard or ’stache contest. Win it all, boys. Visit: www.wahlnation.com |
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| 5 | Get In My Belly This may be the pièce de résistance of Oregon Craft Brewer’s Month. Morton’s Steakhouse and Full Sail Brewery will be pairing up to bring you "Hoppy Hour," where you can nosh on Petite Filet Mignon sandwiches, Smoked Salmon Wedges and Lamb Chops with Brie (and more) all paired with Full Sail faves like LTD and Amber. Sweet. What: Full Sail “Hoppy Hour” |
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