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rew lovers in Oregon are buzzing over popular, unique
brews being offered by Two Kilts Brewery in Sherwood, Oregon. Two Kilts Brewing opened their doors in 2011, after two
years of obtaining the necessary permits. Enjoy a wide selection
of six European brews on tap, and the company of local brew
enthusiasts.

history of craft beer in Oregon began when

German brewer Henry Saxer arrived in 1852. Upon tasting the
clear and untainted water from the mountains, he recognized
the potential for the growth of hops and barley, and started
brewing. Soon after, fellow immigrant Henry Weinhard opened
a brewery in Portland, and for 50 years, Oregon residents en-

Over the years, a new generation of craft brewers emerged.
Oregon is now home to over 165 breweries, all of which offer
unique, individualistic beers that cater to every palate. Over
200 outlets carry beer which is brewed in-state by Oregon
breweries. •

joyed traditional German lagers.
It was not until 1980, when national food and drink were being processed and industrialized, that Oregon brewers recognized the demand for craft beer. Oregon’s first craft brewery
was opened, and in 1985, when the state legislature made
brewpubs legal, others were opened as well. A micro-boom in

Oregon is home to over
165 breweries, all of which offer
unique,

microbreweries followed, and the first Oregon Brewers Festi-

individualistic beers that cater to

val in 1988 drew 15,000 people ready to sample 16 beers from

every palate.

13 different breweries. By 1990, with more craft breweries per
capita than any other city in the U.S., Portland became known
as “America’s Microbrew Capital.”
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"If you take care of the brew the rest will take care of itself,"
Chris quipped.

Owners Chris Dillon and Alex McGraw first wanted to start
their endeavor in Chris’s garage, but due to state regulation they
were forced to seek an alternate location at 14841 SW Tualatin
Sherwood Road, Suite 501. The service area is appointed with
wooden picnic tables and overhead hanging lighting that creates a casual, cozy atmosphere and meshes well with the blues
musical selections playing in the background. Patrons enjoy free
WiFi and a large flat screen TV. Foreign brew offerings include
Belgian Blonde, Oatmeal Stout, Scotch Ale, Cocoa Porter, Pale
Ale, and IPA.
Two Kilts offers a place for beer lovers to experience beer tasting in its purest form. No pool tables, no lottery machines, no
mixed drinks—just good conversation, atmosphere and really
great beer. It is well worth the drive from Portland. Two Kilts

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offers tailgate parties prior to Ducks games in their tasting room.
Open Monday through Saturday 3 pm to 10pm. Gift cards are
available.

1188 Brewing company

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n exciting new microbrew restaurant
and pub venue in John Day, Oregon
has everyone talking. Welcome to the
1188 Brewing Company, Grant County’s
first present day brewery. Nestled in the
City of John Day, Oregon and surrounded
by beautiful mountains, rivers, forests and
ranchlands, the popular 1188 Brewing
Company is fast becoming everyone’s favorite gathering place. Stop in and have a
pint or two and ask how we got our name.
Enjoy a delightful menu of specially selected, unique items sure to delight the
most discriminating palate and the most
robust of appetites. Choose from a wide
selection of delicious starter items, popular entrees, salads, sandwiches and deserts.
Family owned and operated, the brew pub
is located at 141 E Main St. in John Day.

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A visit to the brewpub and restaurant
is “time well spent.” Family friendly,
this place provides an atmosphere that
welcomes all ages.
Choose from a selection of craft beer
brewed on site, such as Black Oak Instigator, a dark, creamy Baltic Porter
with chocolate and coffee undertones,
Leafdropper IPA, a fall sensation, or
kick back with a cold pint of popular
Rim Rock Red.

Time Well Spent.

541-575-1188

1188BREWING.COM

BREWERY RESTAURANT PUB
141 E. MAIN ST.

JOHN DAY, OR

If you are new to the craft beer experience, try a pint of the Orney Hefeweizen, a brew sure to delight the taste
buds. Stop by, join the fun and see why
this place is garnering an on-going parade of rave reviews. It is indeed, time
well spent. Call us at [phone].
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