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Oregon and Washington have been leaders in the craft beer boom that began in the 1980s. The number of craft breweries and brewpubs in the U.S. has increased dramatically in recent years--almost 4700 were doing business as of mid-2016. Much of this growth has taken place in the metropolitan areas of Portland and Seattle and in sizable cities like Eugene, Salem, Spokane and Tacoma. Yet many breweries have opened in villages and small towns. The author visits more than three dozen in this exploration of the vibrant craft brew scene along the coast of the Pacific Northwest. Profiles of brewers and owners and descriptions of breweries and their settings are provided, along with tasting notes on more than 200 beers.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part I: Thurston County's Craft Beer Boom
1. It's the Water (Under the Bridge): Starting in Tumwater
2. An Olympia Circ-Ale Tour
3. Beyond the Capital: Brewing in Lacey and Tumwater
Part II: By the Shores of the Salish Sea and Beyond
4. The Challenges of Small Town Brewpubs: Shelton and Quilcene
5. From Hop Diggidy to Golden Saison Spruce: Port Townsend
6. Suds Along the Strait: Sequim and Port Angeles
7. Black Beards and Yellow Boots: Westport and Seaview
Part III: Beaches and Brews on the North Oregon Coast
8. Astoria's Ale Trail
9. Beach Town Breweries: Seaside and Cannon Beach
10. The Birds and the Yeasts in Tillamook
Between pages 116 and 117 are 8 color plates with 28 brewery logos
Part IV: After the Beer Drought: the Central and Southern Oregon Coast
11. A Landlocked Lighthouse and a Very Old Truck: Lincoln City
12. The Small and the Very Large in Newport
13. Forest Brews and Farmstore Ales: Seal Rock and Yachats
14. A Desert No More: Coos Bay, Gold River, Brookings, Harbor
Conclusion
Appendix A: Directory of Breweries
Appendix B: A Guide to Beer Styles
Appendix C: Glossary of Beer and Brewing Terms
Appendix D: From Grain to Glass: Brewing, Packaging, Drinking
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
