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Getting Ready for the 2011 Oregon Brewers Festival

It's July already and we hope everyone is getting geared up for this year's Oregon Brewers Festival. It's going to be a blast. For those not in the know, the OBF is one of the nation's most celebrated beer festivals, featuring over 80 craft brews from all over the country.

Vertigo is once again pleased to be bringing our signature Razz Wheat to this year's festival. It's the perfect beer to cool off with in the summertime.

The festival runs July 28–31 in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The taps will be running from noon to 9:00 PM, with the exception of Sunday when last call is at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. Those wanting to taste the beer (and who wouldn't) can purchase a souvenir mug for $6 and tasting tokens for $1 apiece.

We are working hard to get ready for the festival. We hope to see you down there!

Smokestack Red Ale at Zoo Brew Festival

The Zoo Brew, already in its fifth year, is a celebration of local breweries and music. Proceeds from the festival go to support the Oregon Zoo. It's a wonderful event and Vertigo is proud to be participating.

We will be featuring our brand new Smokestack Red Ale, a recent collaboration with Henry's Tavern.

This year's Zoo Brew is happening on June 3rd between 5 and 10 PM. Tickets include a commemorative tasting glass, 10 tokens, and admission to the Zoo. Come on down to enjoy a great tasting event and support a great cause.

Two Upcoming Events: Firkin Fest & GermanFest

This upcoming weekend, we've got two fabulous events in store for all of our Vertigo fans out there. First up, the 4th Annual Firkin Fest at the Green Dragon, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday (April 16). The Firkin Fest is set to feature brews from 30 Oregon breweries, along with "gourmet cheeses, meats, and chocolates." We will be bringing our own Bourbon Barrel Aged Oatmeal Porter.

Also on Saturday, we'll be headed over to GermanFest 2011 at Bailey's Taproom. The GermanFest features German-style ales from all over Oregon. And here's a heads-up: a limited number of those who purchase pre-sale tickets in advance will be able to get in up to two hours early. We'll be showing off a new beer, called Zen.

It's going to be a busy Saturday. We hope to see you at both events!

"Meet the Brewer" at Green Dragon

The "Mikes" from Vertigo Brewing will be back at the Green Dragon on Thursday, March 3rd, for "Meet the Brewers." We will be featuring three beers:

1. Barrel-Aged Dark Ale: Aged in bourbon for a month.
2. Bob Barley Cascadian Dark Ale
3. Friar Mike's IPA

Hope to see you all there!

Vertigo to Participate in 3rd Annual Zwicklemania

Vertigo Brewing is proud to be participating in the 3rd Annual Zwicklemania, hosted by the Oregon Brewer's Guild (OBG). On Saturday, February 19th), we will open the doors of our brewery and everyone is welcome to drop by and tour the facility, meet "the Mikes," and sample some great beer.

We'll be open between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to come meet the brewers behind Vertigo's delicious creations. You can find information on how to find us by going to our contact page. We're right off Cornelius Pass Rd. in Hillsboro.

"Hillsboro's Vertigo Brewing on Saturday beer tour" in Argus

JoAnn Boatwright, of the Hillsboro Argus, featured Vertigo Brewing in her article about this upcoming weekend's Zwicklemania. The article is a great piece, highlighting the joys of nano-brew operations and the care that goes into running them. Check it out and don't forget to stop by the brewery this weekend to help us celebrate Zwicklemania!

Read the full article.

La Niña Porter Chosen as Willamette Week Top Pick

Ben Waterhouse of Willamette Week Online dropped by this year's Holiday Ale Festival and sampled a wide variety of "hefty brew." Happily, our very own La Niña Coffee Porter was among his top picks. We're proud of this dark roast coffee blend and have been delighted by its reception.

The festival runs through the weekend so you still have time to come down and sample this one-off seasonal brew. We hope to see you down here!

Ready to Pour at the Holiday Ale Festival

We'd like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. And what better way to celebrate the coming new year than by taking part in the Holiday Ale Festival. The festival kicks off on December 1st and runs through the 5th. This year's festival includes over 50 winter ales under the cozy tent in Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Vertigo is proud to serve up our La Niña Coffee Porter. Our coffee porter is a Briess Pale balanced with roast, chocolate, caramel and Munich malts to create a complex porter that is infused with a dark roast coffee. We guarantee that your local coffee shop doesn't carry anything like it.

We really hope to see you all downtown for this wonderful festival!

Brewpublic's 2nd Annual KillerBeerWeek

Our friends over at Brewpublic are celebrating their second year and have decided to throw a four-day party in honor of the occasion. You can read all about the event here.

Vertigo Brewing is proud to be part of the festivities. On Saturday, October 23rd, Vertigo will be one of the breweries featured at KillerBeerFest!, taking place at Bailey's Taproom. The event kicks off at 4:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

Candlelighters 8th Annual Harvest of Hope

The Harvest of Hope is an annual gathering designed to bring the community together in order to support families whose lives have been affected by childhood cancer. This year, the harvest dinner will feature our very own handcrafted ales. We are proud to support such a wonderful cause.

The evening will include a dinner and an auction. For ticket information, please visit the event website. We hope you can make it!

Vertigo Brewing: Celebrating 2 Years This Week

Vertigo Brewing turns two this week and we just wanted to say "thank you" for supporting us for the past two years. It's been a blast brewing up some excellent beers and we look forward to the road ahead.

To show our appreciation, we're celebrating by offering discount growler fills this upcoming Saturday, October 2nd. We'll be pouring $8 growlers from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our entire line of handcrafted ales will be available, including the soon-to-be-released JD Blackjack Stout.

Come early for the best selection as some beers will be extremely limited. Please stop by — we'd love to see you.

BrewPublic Sponsors Microhopic 2 Event

Our local beer aficionados over at the always-excellent BrewPublic are sponsoring another event celebrating the efforts of local microbreweries — in many cases, nano breweries. Microhopic 2 will feature 11 local microbreweries and is sure to feature an eclectic mix of flavors and styles.

The fun kicks off at 4 PM at Bailey's Taproom. We're going to be serving up our very own Friar Gone Wild, a bold take on our standard Friar Mike's IPA. Come down and try some excellent beers and meet some fantastic brewers. We hope to see you there!

2nd Annual Nano Fest at Green Dragon (August 28-29)

The Green Dragon is holding their 2nd Annual Nano Fest on August 28 & 29. "The Nano Fest is a celebration of small Breweries and Brewers who limit their output to fewer than 996 barrels or less per year!" This year's fest features 25+ independent brewers along with local food carts. The event is billed as 100% dog-friendly and all profits will benefit Buckman Arts Focus Elementary School, "a neighborhood school that enhances the intellectual, social and academic development of its students through music, art, theater and creative movement."

Admission is only $10, which includes 5 taster tickets. Come down and help us celebrate this wonderful nano beer fest in the heart of Southeast Portland.

Upcoming Beer Belly Dinner at the EastBurn on August 12th

On August 12th, the East Burn will be featuring Vertigo Brewing for one of its casual meet & eats. The fun starts at 6:30 and includes a four-course dinner and beautiful brews. Come meet us and enjoy a wonderful meal. All proceeds are going to benefit RideOn, Portland's safe ride program.

For more information and to make reservations, please visit the event site or call 503.236.2876. We hope to see you there!

Meet the Vertigo Brewers at the BeerMongers

We're going to be serving up samples of our Friar Mike's IPA and High-Altitude Amber at the BeerMongers on July 27th between 5:00 and 7:00 PM. The BeerMongers are located on SE 12th and Division and are an up-and-coming beer store "serving some of the best ales and lagers from around the world."

Be sure to check them out and come down to meet us and enjoy some great brews!

Countdown to the Oregon Brewer's Festival

Good news for the summer! The 2010 Oregon Brewer's Festival will be pouring July 22nd through 25th in Waterfront Park. The OBF is one of the largest celebrations of craft beer in the world.

We're pleased to announce that we're going to be participating again this year with our very own Razz Wheat. It's the perfect summer beer to quench your thirst. Additionally, we're proud to be pouring our new Friar Gone Wild IPA in this year's Buzz Tent.

Come down and enjoy great brews and a great festival.

Celebrate Father's Day with Vertigo and Hall Street Grill

Vertigo Brewing and the Hall Street Grill have cooked up the perfect way to celebrate Father's Day. On Friday, June 18th at 7:30 PM, the Hall Street Grill will be serving up a delicious four-course dinner prepared by Chef Travis Dickinson. For reservations, contact Galit Really at 503.750.7675.

Come meet brewmasters Mike Haines and Michael Kinion of Vertigo Brewing and enjoy a great meal. We can't wait to see you there!

Vertigo Celebrates Craft Beer Week on Saturday, May 22

We're currently celebrating Craft Beer Week over here at Vertigo's brew labs. Gaining official recognition this year from the House of Representatives, Craft Beer Week is a celebration of brewers both big and small.

You can help us celebrate by stopping by this Saturday, May 22nd, from 12 to 4:00 PM. You'll have the chance to meet Vertigo's brewmasters, sign the Declaration of Beer Independence, and grab a glass of our Arctic Blast vanilla porter and our JD Blackjack Stout. We'll also have some of our other flagship offerings pouring — you simply cannot go wrong. While you're dropping by, be sure to bring a growler for a fill, or purchase one of our Vertigo growlers for the full Vertigo experience. It's going to be a blast.

We can't wait to see you this Saturday!

Vertigo to Participate in Oregon Brews & BBQs Festival

The third annual Oregon Brews & BBQs Festival is just around the corner and we're pleased to be participating this year. The festival kicks off on June 18th at 3:00 PM and finishes up the following day at 10:00 PM. Admission is just five bucks. It's an incredible deal.

So head on over to McMinnville and come check us out. It's going to be a great time!

Razz Wheat Selected for Oregon Brewer's Festival

Good news for the summer! The 2010 Oregon Brewer's Festival will be pouring July 22nd through 25th in Waterfront Park. The OBF is one of the largest celebrations of craft beer in the world.

We're pleased to announce that we're going to be participating again this year with our very own Razz Wheat. It's the perfect summer beer to quench your thirst. Come down and enjoy great brews and a great festival.

Vertigo On BrewPublic's Zwicklemania Recommendations

Over at BrewPublic, Angelo has posted a list of highlight's of this year's Zwicklemania. We're happy to report that Vertigo Brewing made the list. There's still a few hours of Zwicklemania left to go. If you have a moment, drop by and meet the brewers.

A Post-Zwicklemania Thank You

A big thank you to everyone that showed up at Vertigo Brewing today. Thanks for making our first official Zwickelmania a huge success. We appreciate that you took time to stop by to say hello. We really had a great time meeting everyone and hope you all enjoyed your time here as well.

2nd Annual Zwicklemania This Weekend

Vertigo Brewing is proud to be participating in the 2nd Annual Zwicklemania, hosted by the Oregon Brewer's Guild (OBG). On Saturday (February 13), we'll open the doors of our brewery and everyone is welcome to drop by and tour the facility, meet "the Mikes," and sample some great beer.

We'll be open between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to come meet the brewers behind Vertigo's delicious creations. You can find information on how to find us by going to our contact page. We're right off Cornelius Pass Rd. in Hillsboro.

Vertigo to Participate in 2nd Annual Zwicklemania

Vertigo Brewing is proud to be participating in the 2nd Annual Zwicklemania, hosted by the Oregon Brewer's Guild (OBG). During President's Weekend (Saturday, February 13th), we will open the doors of our brewery and everyone is welcome to drop by and tour the facility, meet "the Mikes," and sample some great beer.

We'll be open between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to come meet the brewers behind Vertigo's delicious creations. You can find information on how to find us by going to our contact page. We're right off Cornelius Pass Rd. in Hillsboro.

"Holiday Ale Festival Rolls On" at BrewPublic.com

Angelo, from BrewPublic.com, is thoroughly enjoying this year's Holiday Ale Festival. He lists some "noteworthy beers" that he strongly recommends you taste before the weekend ends. Among them, Vertigo's own Arctic Blast, which he describes as a "tasty brew." Thanks for the recommendation, Angelo! Come down to the Holiday Ale Festival and enjoy some great brews under the tent.

Read the full blog entry.

"Holiday Ale Festival, Area Bars Feature Vertigo" — Hillsboro Argus

Vertigo Brewing received a mention in the Hillsboro Argus this week, along with Off the Rails Brewery, in advance of the Holiday Ale Festival. "For a small brewery like Vertigo competing in such a large craft beer market, it can only help them gain awareness," said festival spokesman Chris Crabb. "You should go to your neighborhood bar and request Vertigo - and tell them they should support local."  Read the full article.

Get Ready for the Holiday Ale Festival (December 2–6)

All right all you great beer fans: the Holiday Ale Festival starts tomorrow and runs through the weekend. We'll be featuring our Arctic Blast: a robust vanilla porter. Admission is free and beer tasting packages are extremely affordable and include a souvenir mug. Be sure to stop by and say "hello."

Mark your calendars for December 2-6, 2009. Vertigo Brewing will be at the Holiday Ale Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Look for our Robust Vanilla Porter. For more information, visit the festival website. "The winter season holds many gifts for beer lovers in the form of big, bold ales designed to fend off the cold chill of a long winter's night. Each year, the Holiday Ale Festival annually gathers up dozens of these winter warmers for a joyous five-day celebration. As a result, this quintessential Portland event has earned a reputation as the premier winter beer tasting venue on the West Coast."

Arctic Blast Makes BeerAroundTown's Bucket List

As we get geared up for the Holiday Ale Festival starting in a couple of days, it's nice to see some excitement being generated about our offering this year: the Arctic Blast.

Blogger BeerAroundTown discusses his excitement and "pre-game" strategy for making the most of this season's selection. Our Arctic Blast is one of his ten "must-haves." We couldn't agree more. Read the full post.

Vertigo to Participate in Holiday Ale Festival

We're bumping this one up from our first announcement in September. We'll be featuring our Arctic Blast: a robust vanilla porter.

Mark your calendars for December 2-6, 2009. Vertigo Brewing will be at the Holiday Ale Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Look for our Robust Vanilla Porter. For more information, visit the festival website. "The winter season holds many gifts for beer lovers in the form of big, bold ales designed to fend off the cold chill of a long winter's night. Each year, the Holiday Ale Festival annually gathers up dozens of these winter warmers for a joyous five-day celebration. As a result, this quintessential Portland event has earned a reputation as the premier winter beer tasting venue on the West Coast."

"Meet the Brewers" at Green Dragon on October 27th

The "Mikes" from Vertigo Brewing will be back at the Green Dragon on Tuesday, October 27th, for "Meet the Brewers." We will be bringing three different beers. Come down and try our Black Pearl Porter, High Dive Rye, and a special keg of our Midnight Harvest Pale. Hope to see you all there!

Green Dragon Mini Beer Festival in Full Swing

The Green Dragon Mini Beer Festival is in full swing down on SE 9th between Belmont and Yamhill. It's running today between 11:00 and 9:00PM and will continue tomorrow between 11:00 and 7:00PM. There is free bike parking available and the event is dog & kid friendly. Admission is just 10 bucks, which gets you five taster tickets. Come down to sample some great beers and say "hi." Hope to see you here!

Vertigo to Participate in Holiday Ale Festival

Mark your calendars for December 2-6, 2009. Vertigo Brewing will be at the Holiday Ale Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Look for our Robust Vanilla Porter. For more information, visit the festival website. "The winter season holds many gifts for beer lovers in the form of big, bold ales designed to fend off the cold chill of a long winter's night. Each year, the Holiday Ale Festival annually gathers up dozens of these winter warmers for a joyous five-day celebration. As a result, this quintessential Portland event has earned a reputation as the premier winter beer tasting venue on the West Coast."

Green Dragon Mini Beerfest Postponed

Due to a road closure, the mini-brew fest at the Green Dragon has been postponed until September 19th & 20th. We hope you can all make it then and support the Portland Pixie Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing animal adoption in a nurturing environment and affordable access to spay and neuter services for everyone. who will be receiving a portion of the proceeds.

Vertigo to Participate in Green Dragon Mini Beerfest

Vertigo Brewing will participate in the upcoming mini-beerfest at the Green Dragon on August 29th and 30th. Only breweries that produce fewer than 1,000 barrels of beer annually are invited to participate. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Portland-based Pixie Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing animal adoption in a nurturing environment and affordable access to spay and neuter services for everyone.