The Best Breweries in Portland, Oregon

Not too long ago, the city of Portland (and Oregon as a whole) reigned supreme in the craft brewing renaissance. In recent years, however, other cities and states have surpassed Portland in brewery count, both total and per capita. Decades after the initial craft beer boom, the local brewery landscape is in a constant state of change, and no brewery can rest on its laurels. The pandemic reshaped the brewing scene in Portland, shutting down many breweries and taprooms across the city. Former mainstays like Bridgeport and Widmer closed their taprooms, while others joined the fray only to ultimately close; rising costs and changing consumer tastes have fomented a craft beer scene that now feels somewhat chaotic in its state of continual change and uncertainty.

Yet, this era also birthed new breweries, as veteran brewers and new hobbyists continued to experiment. Rose City continues to produce world-class beer in nearly every neighborhood around town, with many breweries still garnering national recognition. In our latest update to the brewery map, we’ve refined the list down to 17 essential Portland breweries that best exemplify the range of Pacific Northwestern brewing styles.

See any missing breweries? If they don’t brew in Portland, or if they offer a more refined and robust food menu, they can be found on our brewpub map. Honorable mentions also go out to Rosenstadt and Irrelevant Beer, whose beers can be found in bottle shops around the city, but don’t currently have physical taprooms. Lastly, for more taproom options, check out our hard cider map.

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