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Beer journey · USA

Portland & Oregon

Soft water, hops right outside the door.

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Portland & Oregon in depth

Why is Portland called "Beervana"? A 1985 law allowed brewing and serving under one roof, combined with hops from the Willamette Valley and extremely soft water.

1Region & HistoryA Law in 19852Water & SoilSnow, Rain, Rock3Malt & GrainPale, Golden, Copper4HopsCascade and Willamette5Yeast & FermentationWarm, Visible, Fresh6Beer StylesAle, IPA, Wheat Beer7TastingPint and Flight8Food & Beer CultureBrewpub and Food Cart
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