ZwickelmaniA Hits Oregon Breweries
Oregon Brewers Guild Announces First Annual Brewery Open House
This President’s Day weekend, dozens of Oregon breweries and brewpubs will open their doors to visitors for the state’s first annual Zwickelmania, a one day event similar to the open houses held by Oregon wineries over Memorial Day and Thanksgiving weekends. Zwickelmania, hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), is a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers – all during Oregon’s Sesquicentennial weekend.
“This is a once a year chance for consumers to go into breweries that might not usually open to the public,” says Oregon Brewers Guild Executive Director Brian Butenschoen. “Since 1852 Oregon breweries have been a part of the cultural fabric of Oregon – we’re proud to be open to the public during Oregon’s Sesquicentennial.”
Zwickelmania, takes its name from the zwickel, or sample port which is mounted on the outside of the fermentation or conditioning tanks and allows brewers to take samples for quality assurance and control. Similarly, Zwickelmania offers a unique opportunity to taste beers where they were produced and interact with the brewers who created them.
Zwickelmania will take place at breweries and brewpubs across the state on February 14th, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m., some breweries will open additional hours and visitors are encouraged to contact individual locations for exact hours. Admission to all Zwickelmania events is free, with some breweries offering complimentary sample tastings. Close-toed shoes will be required for any visitors entering brewing facilities.
For a complete list of Oregon breweries participating in Zwicklemania please visit http://oregonbeer.org/zwickelmania/
ZwickelmaniA Hits Oregon Breweries
Oregon Brewers Guild Announces First Annual Brewery Open House
This President’s Day weekend, dozens of Oregon breweries and brewpubs will open their doors to visitors for the state’s first annual Zwickelmania, a one day event similar to the open houses held by Oregon wineries over Memorial Day and Thanksgiving weekends. Zwickelmania, hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), is a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers – all during Oregon’s Sesquicentennial weekend.
“This is a once a year chance for consumers to go into breweries that might not usually open to the public,” says Oregon Brewers Guild Executive Director Brian Butenschoen. “Since 1852 Oregon breweries have been a part of the cultural fabric of Oregon – we’re proud to be open to the public during Oregon’s Sesquicentennial.”
Zwickelmania, takes its name from the zwickel, or sample port which is mounted on the outside of the fermentation or conditioning tanks and allows brewers to take samples for quality assurance and control. Similarly, Zwickelmania offers a unique opportunity to taste beers where they were produced and interact with the brewers who created them.
Zwickelmania will take place at breweries and brewpubs across the state on February 14th, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m., some breweries will open additional hours and visitors are encouraged to contact individual locations for exact hours. Admission to all Zwickelmania events is free, with some breweries offering complimentary sample tastings. Close-toed shoes will be required for any visitors entering brewing facilities.
For a complete list of Oregon breweries participating in Zwicklemania please visit http://oregonbeer.org/zwickelmania/
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