

Because there are so many excellent breweries, I've chosen these based solely on the beer, though I know ambiance and food are important. I make my recommendations based on the breweries doing the best work at that moment. My criteria for deciding which breweries are "best" is consistent with the Best of Portland list. You could spend all your time drinking beer in Portland, but you'd miss a lot if you did. Nearly every region of the state has at least one excellent brewery to put on your itinerary, and many of these are located amid jaw-dropping beauty.

Although the Rose City gets all the attention, the state of Oregon is home to some of the country's best breweries.
