The first Eco-Brewpub in Portland offering all organic handcrafted beers. Hopworks is a happening, relatively new, modernized brew pub with something for everyone. Staff was upbeat and having fun, a thumbs up in the service department. It didn’t hurt that we had a perfect August night to sit outside and have a few beers.
Food:
They had a good variety of option on the menu.
Todd: Already ate so he just had a pretzel. Unfortunately the Pretzel was more like a breadstick than a pretzel – a true disappointment for a beer drinker. How can you screw up a pretzel??
Steve: Ceasar Salad – underwhelming…skimpy salad dressing – may as well have just eaten a ball of lettuce
Rob and Scott: Dolomite sandwich. Ahhh, this was the winning ticket. Very good Italian sandwich
General Comments on the BEER:
Organic Hub Lager: Tastes better than it smells, nothing outstanding
O-Crosstown Pale Ale: Fruit’o’rama. Not your grocery store pale ale for sure.
Belgium Single: Flowery, fruity (Todd). Taste like soap (Scott). – you decide.
Kolsch: Best so far, smooth and light
Wit (Wheat): More full bodied than Belgium, but similar taste
IPA: Todd said no, Rob said lots of body, Scott said his tasting glass needs to be rinsed.
ESB (English Beer Session – what?): smooth, pretty good.
Deluxe Organic: Rob - strong like a bull, but sweet like your mama. Steve – sweet, smooth 7% alcohol…yes.
7-Grain Stout: Excellent, light coffee flavor, little bitter on the finish, but good.
The winners:
Todd and Scott – 7 Grain Stout
Steve – Deluxe Organic
Rob – ESB (English Session Beer)
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