Fort George Brewing Stout Night at Bigger, Badder, Blacker Week
01/27/12
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark St
Portland
503-232-8538
5-7pm
Fort George Stout Night. As a prelude to this Astoria Brewer’s Stout Month in February they will debut four of the best here: Maker’s Mark Barrel-aged Cavatica, Spank (Pepper) Stout, Mexican Chocolate Stout, and Squashed Stout (with Butternut Squash).

Oakshire Beermaker Dinner
01/27/11
Madison’s Grill
1109 SE Madison
Portland
503-230-2471
$35
7pm
4 courses of Oakshire beer and food pairings. Contact the restaurant to buy tickets and for more information.

New Breweries of Oregon Summit
01/27/12
Roscoes
8105 SE Stark St
Portland
4pm
Look for beers from some of Oregon’s newest breweries including Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, The Commons Brewery Saison de Pamplemouse and Sticke, Flattail Brewing, Good Life Brewing and Occidentals Dopplebock with 5 ounce taster trays available.

Fort George Brewery at Brewhog
01/26/12
North 45
517 NW 21st Ave
Portland
503-248-6317
6pm
Fort George Brewery will be onsite to sample their beers and talk shop – check out Brew Hog Ribs and $3 Pints.

Laurelwood Pint Night
01/26/11
NEPO 42
5403 NE 42nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97218
503-288-8080
6-9pm
Happy Hour pricing with featured beers from Laurelwood including Organic Free Range Red, Organic Espresso Stout, Organic Tree Hugger Porter and a “Surprise” LW Tap

Scottish Beer Week at the Barrel House-we’ll be serving up a variety of Scottish beers all week long!

Join us for Mc Shagger Strong Scotch, a seasonal offering from the brewers with hints of chocolate and smoked peat, dark malts and hints of molasses and chocolate on the palate which lead to a creamy finish with notes of peat and whiskey (7.9% ABV, $5 teardrop);

Lil’ Bo Peat, a peated Scotch blonde that features light sweet malts and grains that greet you in the nose. Soft grasses and grains lend a creaminess to the palate that leads to a light, sweet crisp finish with notes of hop spice (5.6% ABV, $4.5 Imperial pint);

Black Sheep Stout, an easy drinking stout designed to shepherd you at any time on your beer journey, be that breakfast, lunch or supper. Sweet chocolate and roasted malts greet you in the nose. Smooth round notes of coffee and roasted barley on the palate lead to a creamy dark malt finish with a slight spiced hop bite that lingers like fog in the Highlands (5.8% ABV, $4.5 Imperial pint); and

Scottish IPA, an off-kilter seasonal from the brewers that’s a showcase for Calypso, Citra and Sorachi Ace hops. Dark citrus, hop spice and caramel malts greet you in the nose. Light peppery notes and a slight hop burn on the palate lead to a lingering hop presence that leaves you wanting more, much like a bagpiper’s last note (6.8 % ABV, $4.50 Imperial pint).

In keeping with the theme, tomorrow’s Tap It Tuesday at 6 pm is Soured Mc Shagger, a Northwest style sour Scottish ale that was barrel aged for 12 months in French oak. Smoke, peat and caramel malts greet you in the nose. Rich dark caramel, dark breads, peat and a hint of smoke on the palate are followed by a sweet dark candy finish that ends with a crisp dryness that lends itself to another sip for further contemplation (8.9% ABV, $6.50 glass).

Chef Troy has created some delicious specials for this week to pair with our Scottish beers, including: Lamb Shepherd’s Pie featuring braised lamb, celery, onion, carrot, mushroom, peas & corn in a rich red wine sauce and topped with creamy mashed potatoes ($5.5); Scottish Egg Deconstructed – breaded pork sausage topped with a barrel-brined hard boiled egg, whole grain mustard hollandaise & sweet roasted beet relish ($4.5); and Mixed Berry Irish Cream Trifle, a layered individual dessert with Irish cream-soaked pound cake, vanilla custard, tart mixed berry jelly & whipped cream ($4). Soup of the week is Chicken Leek. We’ll also be offering white & dark chocolate nibs for $1.

BIGGER BADDER BLACKER BEER WEEK
MONDAY JANUARY 23 – SUNDAY JANUARY 29
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark St
Portland
503-232-8538
3-11 M-F
12-11 S-S
OREGON HIGHLIGHTS
* MON JAN 23: We Begin the Descent into Darkness today at 3PM with two amazing beers from Barley Brown’s, possibly the last we’ll have that were brewed by Shawn Kelso, the 13 (dark strong ale) and Turmoil CDA. Plus Laurelwood Moose & Squirrel Imperial Stout, and Deschutes Black Butte XXI. Update: Shawn Kelso is expected to join us for this. Come wish him well before he moves to Boise! Plus a few more.
* WED JAN 25 5 – 7 PM Full Sail Barrel-aged night. Brewmaster John Harris will tap 3 Barrel-aged beers: Top Sail Imperial Porter 2010, Black Gold Imperial Stout 2011, and the brand new Top Sail 2012
* FRI JAN 27 Fort George Stout Night. As a prelude to this Astoria Brewer’s Stout Month in February they will debut four of the best here: Maker’s Mark Barrel-aged Cavatica, Spank (Pepper) Stout, Mexican Chocolate Stout, and Squashed Stout (with Butternut Squash).
* SUN JAN 29 @ Noon BLOCK 15 Imagine tapping. A very limited amount of this bourbon barrel aged Imperial Belgian style stout is available.

There will be more: watch our homepage daily or follow us on twitter @Belmontstation for updates.

Full Sail Brewing Barrel Aged Beers at Bigger, Badder, Blacker Week
01/25/12
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark St
Portland
503-232-8538
5-7pm
Brewmaster John Harris will tap 3 Barrel-aged beers: Top Sail Imperial Porter 2010, Black Gold Imperial Stout 2011, and the brand new Top Sail 2012.

Black Hearted Ale Release
01/25/12
Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark St
Portland 97214
(503)239-9292
8pm
Migration Brewing is celebrating the release of their Black Hearted Alem the show is FREE and there will be $3.00 pints of the Black Hearted along with three bands Whistle Pig, Worlds Finest, and Hopping Jenny. Black Hearted Ale is a Black IPA, dark as night with a medium body and a bready malt profile from German Vienna malt. Huge additions of two types of hops Meridians and Centennials give the Black Hearted a caramelized tropical fruit and a spicy citrus aroma and flavor. 7% ABV 64IBU

Oakshire Tasting
01/25/12
Cheese Bar
6031 SE Belmont
Portland
503-222-6014
7pm
Meet Brewmaster Matt Van Wyk as he brings some Oakshire to the Cheese Bar Taps inlcuding perhaps the world debut exclusive of the Gigantic Brewing-Oakshire Brewing Collabo Beer Cabo Wabo Red Rocker Ale and Gin Barrel aged Frederic’s Lost Arm