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A GUIDE TO REDMOND’S

FLOURISHING BREW SCENE

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REDMOND IS NO STRANGER TO THE BREW SCENE. CENTRAL OREGONIANS LOVE CRAFT BREWS AND THE REGION HAS BECOME A MECCA FOR BEER AFICIONADOS.

Redmond’s rst microbrewery opened its doors in 1994, just o 7th Street. Today, Cascade Lakes Brewery continues the tradition of crafting fermented beverages and is joined by other breweries, a cidery, and a distillery. Redmond’s ourishing brew pub scene is yet another great reason to visit the heart of Central Oregon.

Redmond Brewing: A Rich Narrative e city’s regional craft beer movement has its roots in its state’s brewing history. Before Oregon was Oregon, German immigrant Henry Saxer opened the Liberty Brewery in Portland in 1852, and the renowned Henry Weinhard began building his beer empire. Prohibition, however, brought beer production practically to a halt. It wasn’t until the 1980s, that the craft brew industry blossomed and Oregon became a “microbrew mecca” for beer connoisseurs. Today, well-crafted beer is considered one of the main food groups in the 33rd state.

Why Here?

It turns out that Oregon has an abundance of natural resources to support its love for brew which Redmond brewers have easy access to. e grand European tradition requires four simple ingredients — water, malt, hops and yeast. e Pioneers

Oregonians are perfectly suited to be dominant players in the brew pub scene with their creative and independent spirit. It was the self-determination and will of its founders that discovered the path to sliding fresh-poured pints across the bar to their customers. A small group of Oregon homebrewers helped pass a law that allowed brewing and serving beer on the same premises.

You’ll recognize these trailblazers now as McMenamins, BridgePort Brewing, Portland Brewing, and Widmer Brothers Brewing. Since then, the craft brew pub scene has burgeoned, fueled by the same do-it-yourself mentality. From almost every Oregon town, it seems you can throw a rock and hit a taproom that serves a vast array of made-in-Oregon ales.

Redmond is no exception. From its oldest brewery Cascade Lake Brewery to its newest brewery, Initiative Brewery, (opened in 2019), Redmond has forged a brewery culture which exudes the city’s spirit — hard-working, fun-loving, down-to-earth, and dedicated to quality and service. Here’s a guide to help you explore the Redmond’s brew pub scene with con dence.

855 SW 7th St., Redmond OR 97756

Cascade Lakes is the oldest brewery in Redmond! Recently, their Pineapple Kush IPA made quite a splash on the brewscape. e brewery’s popular mainstays include Blonde Bombshell and 20” Brown. Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating with a re pit to keep you warm during the brisk evenings or play a game of horseshoes. Cascade Lakes brews seven beers year-round: Blonde Bombshell, Hazy IPA, Lively IPA, Revival IPA, Lotus Pils, Pineapple IPA and Salted Caramel Porter. ey o er a variety of rotating specialties including Elk Camp IPA, Midnight Drift, 20” Brown and many more!

332 SW 5th St, Redmond, OR 97756

Wild Ride lives up to its name by producing beers that are fun and fearless. Try their Nut Crusher Peanut Butter Porter, Big Booty Golden Ale, and Hidden Trail NW Hazy Pale Ale. Some beers o the beaten path would be their Tarty to the Party sour ales, Whoopty Woot Wheat Hefeweisen, Hippy Haze IPA, Elecri- y IPA, Phil’s Pils Pilsner, Jennifer A IPA, Juicy Gorilla Snax IPA, 3 Sisters American Red Ale, Cold Chillin’ Vanilla Cream Ale and more. Wild Ride o ers extensive outdoor seating with open res and large umbrellas depending on the weather. A sundry of food trucks dot their extensive parking lot and the Wild Ride complex acts as the de facto hub of festivals, car shows, and special events.

245 SW 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756

Kobold Brewing Tasting Room and e Vault Taphouse is a family-friendly taphouse in downtown Redmond. e Vault Taphouse is the only place in existence with the complete Kobold line up of beers, fed directly from our brewery in Redmond. Kobold o ers a larger line-up of beers like their Doppel the Empire Doppelbock, Struggle of Genius Hazy IPA, Bohemian Pilsner, Grapefruit Blonde, Crooked Fate IPA and many more. Kobold cans some of their beers too - Krazy Haze Hazy IPA and Mystic Daze, their New England style Hazy IPA. ey also expanded their lineup of barrel aged beers and bottled their Lawful Evil Russian Imperial Stout. Kudos for details like aging their beer in barrels from Oregon Spirits Distillery and lavishing extra time and labor on specialty beers like the Lookout Lager.

424 NW 5th St., Redmond, OR 97756

Initiative Brewing full-service, family friendly brewpub. 100% locally sourced food, along with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Ample indoor seating and a huge, fully walled in patio with communal re pits. Come in for daily happy hour and specials that include kids eat free night and IPA night. Try their year around classics like Burly Blond Ale, Oh Brother Honey Lager, Up Here Aussie IPA, Realistic Air Guitar Hazy IPA, their traditional foreign style stout, Redemption Stout and lots more. Open late 7 days a week.

611 NE Jackpine Ct. #2, Redmond, OR 97756

Porter Brewing proudly where they serve authentic English, 100% cask-conditioned, real ales. “Real ale’", a term originally coined in the UK, is un ltered, unpasteurized and goes through a secondary fermentation in the cask (similar to a keg) where it naturally self-carbonates. You’re sure to get a unique experience from the only cask brewery in Central Oregon and one of two in all of Oregon. From the British varietals of grains and hops to the hand-pumped 20 oz imperial pints daringly served at cellar temperature, there’s no comparable pub within a hundred miles. Porter Brewing Co., is family-friendly, o ers indoor & outdoor seating, game room with shu eboard, darts, free Wi-Fi and has a dog-friendly patio. 845 SW 17th St. Suite #301 Redmond, Oregon, 97756

Rimrock Taphouse is an upscale pub featuring a warm and friendly atmosphere. We like to think of ourselves as the “Cheers” of Redmond. Serving quality craft beers, ciders and wines, brewed in the Paci c Northwest and other areas around the country.

General Du y’s Waterhole is an indoor/outdoor Music Venue, Event Space and Taphouse with 5 amazing Food Trucks and an indoor Pizza Kitchen. General Du y's is situated on 1.4 acres in Downtown Redmond and is focused on making experiences matter & building dedicated relationships within the community. Come visit General Du y’s to learn & experience what they are all about!

404 Sw Forest Ave, Redmond, Oregon, 97756

13959 SW Commercial Loop Rd, Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760

Over e Edge Taphouse is a place to come together with friends and family to enjoy great beer and food. Located in the breathtaking Crooked River canyon, Over e Edge o ers 21 taps, 4 food carts and 7 re pits.

2498 S. Hwy 97 Suite C, Redmond, Oregon, 97756

Come into the Redmond Beer Stop for your Growler Fills! Over 20 Beers on tap, and dozens of di erent varieties and brands of bottled and canned beer. Growler Fills, Single beers, six packs, and more! Always a great variety of beer on display at the Beer Stop.

611 NE Jackpine Ct #8, Redmond, OR 97756

Gompers Distillery is Redmond’s rst distillery producing gin in small, hand-crafted batches with local ingredients. When you walk through the door to Gompers, you’ll be transported to the roaring 20’s in their prohibition themed speakeasy. Visit for distillery tours, tasting ights, craft cocktails, and Gompers Distillery merchandise. e owners pour their hearts and souls into making each visit to Gompers a memorable experience. Gompers deserves special recognition for tying the distillery to an important historical family narrative. From escaping the Nazis to running an L.A. bakery loved by the Hollywood stars, Opa and Oma Gompers were people full of zest and exuberance, an essence they capture in every bottle they distill.

Amongst Other Places!

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