OK, who wants a big ol’ beer? Like, big. A show of hands?…
Yep, just as we thought. Big beer = happy people.
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It hasn’t taken long for one of McMenamins’ newest acts to start making a splash in the Northwest blues scene…
Don’t miss our German-style Christmas bazaar at the Cornelius Pass Roadhouse is this Sunday, December 5. Often known as “Christkindlmarket,” German Christmas Bazaars are a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit. Stay cozy with a hot spiced wine in hand as you peruse a colorful variety of unique gift items, all on offer from local crafters. What a great way to shop local and support Northwest artists!
Please join us at any of our pubs to celebrate a quarter of a century traveled for Terminator Stout, which turns 25 years old on Friday, November 19, 2010.
Terminator’s origins can be traced to the Hillsdale Brewery & Public House, most likely brewed on a blustery, cold day not unlike today. The memories of the first batch are fuzzy for those who might shed light on the actual specifics of that original brew. Ancient texts show us that Terminator pre-dates both Hammerhead and Ruby, and was in fact the 12th beer ever brewed at the Hillsdale, making it the 12th batch of beer brewed by McMenamins period. Twelve is a pretty cool number, laden with symbolism and cosmic intrigue, making the ebony liquid’s longevity even more fascinating for those who are moved by such happenstance occurrences….
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The holiday season is fast approaching, and we elves are busily preparing. Soon, we’ll be decking the halls of our historical properties with festive trees and décor…
It’s no big secret that some of our joints are thought to be haunted. The White Eagle Saloon & Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel, for example, has long been included on lists of Portland’s most haunted spots, while Edgefield in Troutdale, Ore., even made it onto a national list of “Top Ten Most Haunted Hotels”!
Any Port In A Storm
A Port-Style Wine Tasting at Edgefield
Thursday, November 11, 2010
What does “any port in a storm” mean, exactly?
It was a phrase used by the Portuguese men and women who brought us the fortified style of wine called port. Traditionally, the Portuguese made their living from fishing the tumultuous Atlantic seas. When the weather made it difficult to continue, they would search for the nearest port in which to take refuge, where they would be welcomed with a glass of warming port and a hearty bite to eat.
Read MoreWait, “nearly halfway“… doesn’t that mean you never quite get there? You’re always nearly halfway??
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Although we have made many “wet-hop” ales over the years, McMenamins Breweries unleashed a grand experiment on September 2, 2010, as we attempted our first company-wide fresh-hop ale experiment: The brewing of Thundercone Fresh Hop Ale.
With close friends and family often spread across the country and beyond, no doubt some of your guests will be traveling from quite a distance to be a part of your special day. Why not welcome them with a gift basket to help them feel at home as well as showcase the property, city and region you have chosen for your wedding?