Always good beer and cool local vibes. Inside and outside seating, old rock tunes, shares the lot…read morewith House of Brassi's so you can get great food with your beer. Service is sullen and indifferent - you may feel like you are bothering her when you order beer, but don't let that take away from your experience.

First and sadly, last place we would go…read more We recently visited Heater Allen in McMinnville for their Oktoberfest with six family members, excited to support a local spot that calls itself "kid friendly." Unfortunately, the way we were treated made us feel anything but welcome. Our 3-year-old was playing with the toy bin they provide for kids inside, while we were mainly gathered outside. Like any toddler, he made a mess, but I was mindful of it and cleaned up after him when asked. About 15-20 minutes later, I noticed the entire toy bin had been removed. When I asked the staff member (manager?) why, her response was curt and dismissive--essentially saying she was tired of cleaning up after kids. She even said she "had kids too," but the tone felt more like scolding than understanding. I explained that we come to places like this because they advertise themselves as family-friendly. Instead of hospitality, we were made to feel like a burden, as though children weren't actually welcome. The worst part was overhearing her continue to talk about us to others while we were still there. That crossed the line from unprofessional to just plain rude. We ended up leaving and taking our business elsewhere. For parents constantly searching for places to enjoy a beer while their kids have space to play, I can confidently say Heater Allen is not it. If you don't want children there, don't advertise as kid-friendly--it's misleading and creates an experience that feels hostile for families.

This place had quite a large indoor and outdoor space with picnic tables. I'm not sure if they sell…read moretheir own food but they had 2 food trucks on the premises. They had a good mix of beers ranging from light to dark with 16 ounce or 10 ounce pours. I got a porter which was tasty. Nice casual vibe and great hangout spot for groups.

Nice beer experience with ForeLand Beer! Based out of McMinnville, Oregon... a place I am intrigued…read morewith due to McMenamins' UFO festival and my obsession with the town and it's breweries steadily became to be more of a priority. But to stay on topic and not go on and on about how exciting it would be for me to go to a UFO festival I will delve onto the beers I had from this brewery. I had two beers from ForeLand and both were very solid! Probably my favorite was the Glass Volcano, a dark lager with a great roasty, coffee flavor with a bit of sweetness. It then has a clean finish which contributed to a very enjoyable lager overall. Mesmeric Gaze was the next beer Steve and I enjoyed. It was an IPA with very fine flavors of pine and citrus generating a slightly tropical reminder. One of the better IPA'S I have had in the last month or so. Definitely a rewarding beer experience with this brewery and a worthy stop to make regardless if UFO's are involved or not.

This place honestly feels like a hidden gem right outside of Newberg! Not only do they have stellar…read morefood and drinks, but this place is great to take kids! We were able to use it to host a large group for a party, and many of us have children who need to run around. Highly recommend!

We've been here both before and after the rebrand and it just keeps getting better. Great place for…read morea group to gather bc the kids can run around and play, there's food and drink options for everyone and sports on TV! I love the upgraded misters on the patio for hot days.

I found this local distillery at Beaverton Farmer's Market and sampled Bailey's Gin. One of the…read morebest Gins I have ever had! It won Double Gold at the Finger Lakes International Wine and Spirits Competition.

This is a such a cool tasting room and distillery! Not only are the owners personable, their…read more-cellos are soooooo good! Lemon, Orange, Lime, and pumpkin spice! Make sure to stop by, have a cocktail and take a few bottles home!!!

Izzy was wonderful! The entry sign is very small so recommend the owners get a new one we walked…read moreinto the entry but unknowingly not knowing it was correct. The barn feel was wonderful but it was very cold. They offered blankets and there were heaters as well but not on. Izzy was wonderful and so kind. Highly recommend

We had a great time and tasting with Laura (co-owner). The tasting room is beautiful, the wines…read morewere very good, and the impact of the conversations you have with an owner who is extremely engaging totally make the experience that much more special. We look forward to going back again and meeting her husband to get his view and understand his experiences too. A very special, somewhat smaller production winery that's definitely worth the stop.

This is a favorite place to kill some time on a weekend afternoon. I personally love the mini…read morecocktail flights! The team is super friendly and knowledgeable. Oh and the whiskey is fantastic!!!

In town for a girls weekend and when I saw signs for this distillery it was a must stop. They were…read moreabout to close and still entertained our group so I'm very appreciative of that! Bourbons were great, they have a few different flights to choose from and even a cocktail flight which is such a great idea for those that aren't fans of bourbon neat. Again, service was great for taking us in 15 minutes before close. If I were a local this would be a regular stop for me!

Carson was amazing, super knowledgeable and supportive. Went home with so many new favs!read more

It's not every day you get to sample premium sake. To be truthful, I never really knew much about…read moresake, other than the good stuff is best served cold. My usual M.O. with sake is a small, hot carafe when I have sushi. But my experience here has made me rethink this incredible beverage. I opted for the Daiginjo flight, which I highly recommend. Daiginjo is the best form of sake, with the process polishing down the rice grain to 50% or less of its original volume. The ones I had ranged from 40% to 50%. I'm not sure exactly what this does, but I can sure tell you, it makes a massive difference in the smoothness and taste. The first 3 sakes in the sampler are from Japan; the last is their exclusive sake made right in Forest Grove. Here's my take on the sakes I had: The Murai Family was aromatic and slightly floral. The Hakutsuru: smooth, slight fruitiness, subtle, with an interesting aftertaste on the back sides of my tongue. The Yoshi No Gawa was smoother with a slight tang at the back of my tongue. And last but not least, the in-house Nagata had a nice balance of bold, silky, and fruity/floral. I even admired its "legs" as I did a swirl to see viscosity. After the flight, I decided on a cocktail, the Blackberry Lime Martini. Tart, sweet, deliciousness. When I left, I bought a bottle of Sho-Une, which didn't break the bank, but is supposed to be great for the price point. I'm saving it for a special occasion. I'm looking forward to visiting this fine establishment again.

Evasion Brewing was the latest McMinnville brewery I got to try lately. I do have to say the beer…read morewas fairly unique and very flavorful that made this brewery experience a positive one. The Batch 3 Imperial Barrel Aged Stout was very good with it's cinnamon, chocolate and bourbon highlights. Buckwheat was also involved in the making of this beer which is gluten-free but I do enjoy the Buckwheat flavor in general as it has a naturally sweet flavor to it. Investigating further into the brewery Google has it listed as temporarily closed and further prodding on my part on Facebook reveals that the owners have been doing well with the business but are deciding to sell it since they don't feel like they have the time to properly run it. I did not learn that new ownership has taken over the reigns yet. So it sounds like the taproom is closed but perhaps call ahead if possible to see if someone is there rather than going there to find the taproom not open. I have also spotted Evasion's products at select liquor stores like Total Wine and Beverage so that may be an option to explore with as well to try out their beer.

Great to have Evasion back open. We stopped in on their second weekend back open. The husband and…read morewife owners are very friendly and helpful. We ordered their fruity beer flight and the hoppy beer flight. All are very good. My personal favorites are the blood orange, this is my party shirt and IPA #1.