Think Local, Drink Local Podcast

D Lo is at 54-54 in Washougal.

Downtown Oregon City offers a little something for everyone. Young families, old hipsters, kids of all ages. And set right in the middle is Oregon City Brewing. D Lo ventures to the Southeast side of the Portland Metro area to discover just what makes Oregon City Brewing so popular. Great food, a great outdoor patio and one of the widest and most enticing list of beer in the area. Discover Oregon City Brewing this week on Drink Local.

It is Fresh Hop season and this week D Lo visits perennial Portland favorite, Gigantic Brewing, as they begin brewing their 2019 Fresh Hop IPA. Owners/Brewers Van and Ben talk bottle art, brewing, Timbers and even Saturday Morning cartoons in this hysterical episode of Drink Local.  

This week’s very special double length episode comes from 3 Peaks Tap Room in Battle Ground, Washington for the annual North Bank Beer Week kick-off celebration. Join D Lo as we celebrate the very best in craft brewing from Southwest Washington with 30 breweries represented. Go one on one with the best the area has to offer in craft brewing!

This week D Lo goes off the grid, deep into the forest of Carson, Washington to discover what makes Backwoods Brewing one of the most popular breweries in the Pacific Northwest. We talk to brother owners Steve and Tom about building a business, opening a location in the Pearl, pizza and soap. And, of course, beer! In fact, some of the most popular beer in the area.  

This week D Lo travels to Final Draft Tap House in Vancouver, Washington to experience the Couve Brew Bevy and meet the women brewers that make up this amazing group. Meet the owners, newlyweds Mike Bolt and Kimberly Johnson and find out what it’s like to open a tap house together. We also talk with legendary lady brewer, Teri Fahrendorf, as we discuss her travels and the birth of the Pink Boots Society.

One of Vancouver Washington’s ground breaking breweries, Fortside Brewing has made a name for itself with it’s diverse styles and high quality. Known throughout the area for their popular Orange Whip Hazy, Fortside has continued to expand it’s beer palette and the size of its facility. Join D Lo this week as he meets the guys behind the fort walls in this fun episode of Drink Local.

This week D Lo visits Modern Times Brewing at the Belmont Fermentorium in Southeast Portland. Though born in San Diego, Modern Times has become a Portland staple in less than two years. Combining modern flavor profiles, a diverse collection of hazy IPA’s, Barrel Aged Stouts, fruit infused pales and traditional lagers, Modern Times is a creative playground of brewing perfection. D Lo talks with head brewer Keith, General Manager Mike and events coordinator Katy and discusses everything from world class beer and vegan bratwurst to corn dogs and Randy Macho Man Savage. This wild and wonderful episode is a must listen for everyone who loves great beer and Portland weird.

This week D Lo visits Heathen Brewing Feral House in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Know for creating “Progressive Ales for the Promiscuous Palate,” Heathen Brewing is a long standing force in North bank Brewing. Operations Manager Danny and Brewer David join D Lo to discuss a wide ranging brewing style and the amazing food at the Feral House location. Regular guest Michael also comes along for the fun to discuss next week’s Vancouver Brew Fest and September’s North Bank Beer Week. Hi-jinks ensue on the funniest and craziest Drink Local to date!

This week D Lo visits Loowit Brewing in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Loowit has been regarded with starting the craft beer revolution in the North bank area of Washington opening over seven years ago as the first micro-brewery in Vancouver’s historic downtown. With a diverse selection, incredible quality and the coolest artwork, Loowit’s beers are recognized around the country.  

This week Drink Local comes from Wayfinder Beer in the historic Eastside District of Portland. Located in a 100 year old red brick warehouse and sporting a stunning 2,000 square foot patio deck, Wayfinder has become one of the most sought after destination breweries in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in award winning lagers, Wayfinder’s head brewer studied in Chicago and Germany, brings the old world to the new.

This week D Lo travels to Cascade Brewing Barrel House on Belmont in Portland’s famed SE. Known as the “House of Sours,” Cascade Brewing is known for its world class sour ales using almost exclusively fresh ingredients from here in the Pacific Northwest. Creative, original and unbelievably good, the sours that dominate the tap list at Cascade Brewing are in a class all by themselves. Find out how it started and where it’s going on this week’s edition of Drink Local.

Over the last few years Baerlic Brewing Company has won the Oregan Beer Award for Best Small Brewery and Best Medium Sized Brewery. It is considered among the best breweries in the Portland area and has won several beer awards in just five short years. Owners/Brews Ben and Rick share their history, the brewing love and their admiration for punk rock and old time Saturday Morning cartoons in this most entertaining episode of Drink Local

Ben’s Bottle Shop – 5-25-2019 This week Drink Local comes from the award-winning beer bar, Ben’s Bottle Shop. D Lo talks with Ezra Johnson-Greenough about the upcoming Portland Beer Week and with Ethan Edwards of Ben’s Bottle Shop. A certified Cicerone about beer stylings and food pairings.

Big Bear and Craft Brewing – 5-18-2019 In this episode D Lo talks with Michael Perozzo of North Bank Beer Week about the recent merger between Boston Beer and Dogfish Head Brewing and how it may impact local and national craft brewers. They also examine big beer’s attempt to push small breweries out of the marketplace with some questionable tactics. D Lo and Michael also give their “dragon attack” six pack choice of beers one can find in the average grocery aisle.