Hopworks Bike Bar Now Open!

We missed some great beer events this weekend as we were at the Oregon Coast soaking up the sunshine, but we did make it back on Sunday afternoon for the debut of the Hopworks Bike Bar.  We may have totally missed it if it was not for our friend Mark who sent us the great news as we were driving back to Portland.  It was not well publicized that Hopworks’s North Williams location was going to be open this weekend, which turned out in our favor as we were able to grab a seat and mugs of beer with ease.  I am sure a grand opening will ensue at a later date.  I leave you with this brief, semi-photo essay taken with a smart phone (bad blogger forgot his camera again).



Christian Ettinger, Owner/Brewer was on hand to

say hello and answer any questions. 

 He was caught here pedaling energy back into the grid.



First beer at the new Hopworks Bike Bar: Crosstown Pale Ale.

The bar area with (11) amazing beers to choose from. 

Do not forget to look up and check out the custom

built bike frames from local area craftsman.

Zero emission Hopworks employees.

99 Bottles...

Was Ziggy Stardust guided by this light?

Our good friend Kris popped in to fill his growler.

Eco-Toilet in the unisex restroom. 

Innovative and green, but getting to the sink

is awkward.  Worth checking out on your visit.

 

Worthy 'green' bathroom advice!

The Plug Out Cycle received a great work out and both patrons

and the environment benefitted.



Bike racks are waiting and hungry for you!



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