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    Commensal Fermentation

    5.0 (13 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    The Horses Held Witbier from Commensal Fermentation!
    Alden C.

    Commensal Fermentation was a great stop on our last trip to Portland! During many of our visits there we try to fit in stops at breweries if we can and Commensal was one of stops. The beer is excellent here! The lagers and lighter beers are quite good! I got a witbier by the name of Horses Held. This beer had elements going on that I love with herbal characteristics, clove, lemon, fruity and breadiness. The taproom is nice looking too with it's clean, sleek look that it has going on. Definitely a satisfying stop and a brewery I definitely recommend if you're visiting. I would love to get ahold of more of those lighter beers!

    Kareem A.

    The beer was good and they had a great pizza pop-up! Cool space with picnic tables, good people. Excited to try the other beers.

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    I have tried most of their beers, their lighter beers are fresh, the hazy was real good.

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    Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House - Black Butte Porter Sausage and German potato salad.

    Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House

    4.1(3.8k reviews)
    2.0 miPearl District
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    The atmosphere was nice. The food was average. Hummus was good, burger was okay, steak frites was a…read morelet down. An odd attempt at Garlic Parmesan fries. The only highlight of the meal was the ranch, that was excellent. I've had better, wouldn't really come back.

    We really enjoy this restaurant in the Pearl District. We regularly stop in after a morning visit…read moreto Powell's. They are a brewery pub and have the fare that matches. Their tap list is extensive but also includes non-standard options. We love to see non-alcoholic beers as well as gluten free beer, cider, cocktails, and other libations. The food menu is great too. There are several items that either come gluten free or can be modified to be. The servers are knowledgeable about the ingredients of the menu items and I feel confident and safe eating here when gluten free is a need for me. They can get pretty crowded, but have several seating options. It was nice out today so outdoor seating was even possible, though it looked like there was a wait. There are tvs in several spots that showcase local sports when possible. There is a kids area and you can sit close while the kids play. Everyone we come in contact with here from servers to hosts are super friendly and welcoming. The food is pretty good. This time around, we shared the garlic Parmesan fries and the chicken wings (buffalo and honey gojuchang sauces). The wings were smoked and moist with good flavor. The fries were alright. More of the aioli would have helped so maybe request extra sauce or get some on the side. The dessert menu has some non-traditional offerings. The highlight for me was the cheesecake. I was assured by a server one time that the chef creates a gluten free cheesecake that rotates on the seasonal dessert menu. The current offering is tiramisu. The coffee chocolate sauce is good and I appreciated the bonus chocolate chip biscotti. The actual cheesecake is decent and I would be excited to try other flavors in the future.

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    Backwoods Brewing - Smoked Salmon Nachos

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    4.2(338 reviews)
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    Corner Street Pub is the kind of spot you walk into once and immediately know you'll be back…read more I ordered the Little Town Burger, and it delivered. The patty was cooked with a slight pink -- exactly how it should be -- juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The spring lettuce was an interesting switch from the usual, but it actually worked and gave the burger a fresh bite. It's a solid-sized burger too, definitely filling. Only minor thing was some of the cheese slid off, but nothing that took away from it overall. I also tried the Caesar salad. It didn't come with croutons (not sure if that's intentional), and while the dressing was evenly coated, the Parmesan was a bit heavy and ended up overpowering the rest. Not bad, just not as balanced as it could be. What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. It's put together in a way that makes you forget you're even in the city -- relaxed, comfortable, and easy to settle into. Service was easily a 10/10. Attentive without being overbearing, respectful, and genuinely friendly -- the kind of staff that makes the experience better without trying too hard. Overall, a really solid spot. I'd come back without hesitation.

    Great beer, and good service! Staff are friendly here. It's really chill inside, and kind of…read moreintimate. The portion of all their food is very healthy and shareable! I'd love to come back next time I'm around.

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    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 miPearl District
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    Came to 10 Barrel Brewing for the rooftop because it was such a beautiful day in Portland, and the…read moreatmosphere definitely delivered. Great rooftop vibe and a fun place to hang out for an afternoon. We ordered a beer flight, and as someone who's had quite a few brewery flights and is pretty open-minded when it comes to beer, this one unfortunately missed the mark for me. Out of the 10 beers, only about 3 were somewhat enjoyable and around 4 were honestly undrinkable. Thankfully, the food redeemed things a bit. We got the pizza with artichoke hearts, mozzarella, ricotta, garlic, and basil. It was super flavorful and the dough was delicious, especially the crust. We also tried the catfish po' boy. It was a little salty, but the fish itself was cooked really well and the sauce was tasty. The spring mix salad with cranberries, slivered almonds, and feta was good too, though I personally would've liked a better toppings-to-lettuce ratio. Overall, I'd come back for the rooftop and food, but probably know to expect mediocre brews.

    This place has a popular rooftop bar which gets crowded on sunny weekends when the weather is nice…read more They have communal tables (we even made a friend while sitting there) and you can order by barcode and someone will bring food to the table for you (be prepared to wait!). We ordered a salad and it took about 45 minutes to come out. Their kale Caesar was way better than I thought it would be for a bar! Very fresh with a delicious dressing. Simple with pepitas, kale and raddicio. Cheese and dressing. Their beers are some of my favorite from a local brewery. Their Cloud Mentality is a good choice for IPAs. The line gets long for the bar and there's no way to close your tab if you leave it open unless you're willing to wait in the line again to pay. If you don't do that you will be automatically charged 20% gratuity which is a good deal to not have to line up just to close out.

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    4.2(628 reviews)
    1.3 miAlberta Arts District, Concordia, Northeast Portland
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    Confessional time: yep, I'm old…read more I'm right on the cusp of the Millennials and Gen X. And you will pry my hoppy IPA from my cold, dead, but very happy hands. I have to admit I was a teeny bit worried when I saw Great Notion's hazy/tart-forward taplist yesterday. But The Soughten--a collab with Breakside, dry hopped with (per the website) "Citra, Amarillo, and Chinook hops along with Euphorics"--was SO SO SO GOOD. One of the driest IPAs I've had in years, and just delicious! Really unique. Instead of a punch-you-in-the-face hops (which I also like), this one had a super complex flavor. As for Great Notion itself, this location is just lovely. Airy, with dangling plants and assorted vintage/antique light fixtures. You order your Matt's BBQ Tacos from a computer kiosk, and then order your drinks from the bar. As always Matt's "The G.O.A.T." taco is the thing to order--yumm. We'll be back.

    Great Notion never disappoints! Being someone who enjoys more fruity beers, Great Notion is my…read moreabsolute favorite brewery. Their fruited sours and smoothie sour flavors are so unique and taste incredible! I never can decide on just one and always end up getting a flight- my favorite this time was the Berry Pusher and Blueberry Cheesecake. They also have a fair amount of non fruity beers on tap (lagers, IPAs, Stouts, etc) which I've also heard great things about. Love the numerous to go can options so you can take home your favorites!

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    Brujos Brewing - NZ pilsner

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    4.5(50 reviews)
    1.9 miNorthwest
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    Genuinely my favorite brewery in Portland (which is really saying something). Beers are spectacular…read moreand the staff is excellent. I love the space as well, though if you're looking for somewhere for a quiet conversation and welcoming pastels this is NOT your spot. I wish we could bring the kids to hang out with us on the patio at least, but Portland permitting is weird AF. Love the merch, love the tap lists, love the events, love the cooler; what more can I say? To top it all off they have El Viejon serving some of the best mexican food anywhere in Portland right in the joint! I've yet to try a single dish that's not delicious and many are absolute favorites. Get a cali burrito and call it a day; you'll be set! Sam et al; you guys are amazing and we really appreciate you! I genuinely only wish I had more time to come spend enjoying Brujos.

    Brujos is a hidden gem in NW/slabtown that everyone should try at least once…read more They just completed an interior renovation of the bar, and damn, is it ever a cool design and space. I am a big fan of the indoor/outdoor flow for the space, especially on nice weather afternoons like we have had recently. Outdoor seating is limited, so be prepared to sit inside. Interior seating is not the most comfortable, with former church bleachers that are quite bouncy or large and hard game of thrones-like high chairs. The team is super friendly and will send you to the food station or the bar depending on your needs, and, with the good quality Mexican cuisine on service, you'll want a taco or two. The brewery specializes in Hazy/IPAs, to come expecting to enjoy these PNW basics. I swapped between them and non-alcoholic options since hazies are not my favorite but everyone I was with loved them. The restrooms are clean and there are plenty of bike stands to make this a car-free journey.

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