Laurelwood Public House and Brewery in Portland, Oregon has announced that they will be building a new brewery and moving a few blocks from their present location in the Hollywood at 1728 NE 40th Avenue. Last summer, Laurelwood owners Mike DeKalb and Cathy Woo-DeKalb purchased the former Sylvia’s Restaurant and Dinner Theater about a dozen blocks away at 5115 NE Sandy Boulevard. The equipment has now arrived at the new site and a New Brewery Project blog has been launched to follow the construction of the brewery. Check out their blog and follow along as they build the new facility. It should be a fun and educational experience to watch a day-to-day account of a brewery being built from scratch. Great idea, guys. Best of luck to Christian, Chad and Paul.
BridgePort Re-Opening Date Announced
BridgePort Brewing of Portland, Oregon announced today that the re-opening of their brewpub on NW Marshall Street, which has been closed for a massive renovation since December of 2004, will take place in two weeks, on February 23.
From the press release:
The gala event will take place February 23 from 6 p.m. to Midnight at 1313 NW Marshall St. A $10 cover charge includes food, live music, and one drink scrip. Ticket information is available online at www.bridgeportbrew.com or by calling 503-241-7179.
Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Announces 2006 Events
The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation announced today two events for 2006. The foundation honors the memory of iconoclastic brewer Glen Falconer, who died in a tragic accident in 2002. He brewed at Wild Duck Brewery in Eugene, Oregon. The foundation raises money for scholarships so that worthy brewers can attend the Siebel Institute in Chicago.
The dedicated group of individuals that made the past Brew Fests so successful is already planning for the fourth annual Sasquatch Brew Fest on Saturday, June 3, 2006 in Eugene. Mark your calendar and check out the festival website created and maintained by Doug Fuchs of Flying Ink Media.
On July 28, the Foundation will produce the second annual Sasquatch BrewAm golf tournament at McMenamins Edgefield. Pair up with celebrity brewers for a morning of beer and golfing camaraderie, as the Sasquatch BrewAm is unlike any other golf tournament and is designed to appeal to beer-loving golfers of all levels. Stay tuned to the festival website for more information.
I’ve never attended either event, but have heard glowing reports about both from friends who have participated. Plus, it’s a very worthy cause. Glen was a great person and is very much missed by everyone who knew him.