EPISODE · Oct 24, 2023 · 19 MIN
What Makes Portland’s Beer Scene So Special
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Portland’s beer scene frequently gets credit for being one of the biggest and best in the country: Oregon breweries won 23 medals at this year’s Great American Beer Festival. But in an era of corporate acquisitions and growing popularity of hard seltzer, Portland’s small breweries and beer bars have plenty of challenges. Today, we’re talking with Brian Koch, owner of the Lombard House, a cozy beer bar in North Portland. He’s here to share the stories of some of his favorite local brewers and their iconic pints. Breweries discussed in today’s episode: Von Ebert Brewing Baerlic Brewing Yovu Beer Upright Brewing Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Yannis Pappas at Revolution Hall on Jan. 11 Chelsea Handler at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Nov. 2 & 3
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Portland’s beer scene frequently gets credit for being one of the biggest and best in the country: Oregon breweries won 23 medals at this year’s Great American Beer Festival. But in an era of corporate acquisitions and growing popularity of hard seltzer, Portland’s small breweries and beer bars have plenty of challenges. Today, we’re talking with Brian Koch, owner of the Lombard House, a cozy beer bar in North Portland. He’s here to share the stories of some of his favorite local brewers and their iconic pints. Breweries discussed in today’s episode: Von Ebert Brewing Baerlic Brewing Yovu Beer Upright Brewing Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Yannis Pappas at Revolution Hall on Jan. 11 Chelsea Handler at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Nov. 2 & 3
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