10th Annual Roadhouse Brewfest Review

I will have to say, I was surprisingly impressed with the beers at the10th Annual Roadhouse Brewfest.  The eight participating McMenamins Breweries and ten Brewers done brought it.  Each brewery provided a different style of beer that excelled in its class.   Below is a list of the beers we sampled along with their detailed description:

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My Saturday afternoon spent at the Cornelius Roadhouse & Imbrie Hall was fantastic; great setting, no rain, good entertainment and quality time with my lady and her wonderful parents that were here on a visit.  Without further delay, I leave you with this:

McMenamins employee showing off the 
official sign

Outside taps

The beer Cicerones

Came across another happy customer!

The boys of Hillstomp:  Lord Johnny Buckets and 

Hurricane Henry tearing it up!

The beer line grew throughout the day,
but the wait was never long.

Souvenir mugs 

All I want for Christmas!

Joe Mishkin "The Balloon Guy" was on hand to entertain. 

These guys really dressed up for the Brewfest!

BRAIN vs. LIVER: The organ clash over the soon to be Hopworks Bike Bar.

As you most likely know, Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) will be opening their second location on N. Williams Ave in mid-June. What does this mean? It means us North Portland peeps will have another great brew pub to frequent. It also means not having to trek across town to take in their award winning beers and delectable food.

You may be wondering why I am blogging about this when there is already a wealth of information on HUB’s soon to be second home. The reason is personal; ever since news broke that HUB was moving in to the neighborhood my brain and liver have been at battle. My liver feels great places already exist within walking distance to drink amazing beer. It enjoys Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant, which is literally next-door to HUB’s future location. It is also an Amnesia groupie; a brewery about 8 blocks west. Oh, and that guy below the lower part of my right ribcage told me not to forget about the other fine beer purveyors slightly further out, such as Saraveza, Breakside, McMenamins, Widmer, The Hop and Vine and The Lucky Labrador.

Please do not get me wrong, my liver loves HUB’s beer, which is why my brain is so concerned. My brain is afraid that my liver will dedicate a good portion of its free time to drinking beer at HUB and slowly forget about the other places that it once patronized.

So, what will happen? Good question. After some thought, I believe I have determined that my brain and liver are two separate entities. My brain has made the decision to remain true to the other incredible beer establishments in the area; HUB will certainly become part of the rotation. My liver says “f%#k you brain, when HUB opens you are going to be my bitch.” However, I still believe my aging brain has capable power to trump the desires of my weakening liver.

           Stupid Liver 

 Homer and I have some things in common  

Welcome to the neighborhood HUB! Well almost.


With Love,
Brain and Liver