Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDeschutes Brewery Portland Public House
Portland, OR · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Deschutes Brewery Public House anchors its beverage program in 26 taps of Deschutes mainstays and on-site brewed exclusives, with beer woven into the menu and dessert pairings. The non-alcoholic lineup is equally serious, featuring award-winning NA beers like Black Butte Non-Alc. Cocktail evidence is thin, but the beer program carries the day.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Black Butte Porter, a community favorite, or explore the seasonal and experimental beers brewed exclusively for the pub. For dessert, the Churro Cheesecake pairs with Mirror Pond Pale Ale, and the Chocolate Malt Ice Cream Sandwich with Patagonia Organic Lager. Try the award-winning Black Butte Non-Alc if you're skipping alcohol.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate the deep Deschutes lineup and on-site exclusives. Those seeking non-alcoholic options will find a rare depth of choice, including award-winning NA beers. Families can rely on a kids menu with multiple non-alcoholic drinks.
- When should I go?
- Any time; the pub format suits lunch, dinner, or dessert. Weekends may be busier, but the extensive beer list offers something for every visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beer prices are not listed in the menu, but food prices suggest moderate pub pricing; non-alcoholic beers retail at $11.99-$12.99 per 6-pack online.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The ability to drink beers brewed exclusively for the Pub, alongside Deschutes classics, sets this location apart. The integration of beer into the food menu and dessert pairings is thoughtful, and the non-alcoholic program's award-winning options are a standout in the category.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
No first-party cocktail menu was retrieved, so the program cannot be fully assessed.
Menu strengths
- — Community mention of Aperol Spritz suggests cocktail availability.
Beer
26 taps feature Deschutes mainstays and on-site brewed exclusives by Jake Harper's team.
Menu strengths
- — 26 taps with seasonal and experimental beers brewed exclusively for the pub.
- — Beer-infused menu items and dessert pairings demonstrate a cohesive program.
Standout selections
- — Black Butte Porter: a community favorite, also used in menu items.
Pricing: Beer prices not listed on retrieved menus; food prices suggest moderate pub pricing.
Nonalcoholic
Offers multiple non-alcoholic beers, including award-winning Black Butte Non-Alc and Patagonia Provisions Organic Golden. Kids menu includes a range of non-alcoholic beverages.
Menu strengths
- — Award-winning NA beers: Black Butte Non-Alc won gold at 2024 World Beer Cup.
- — Variety: Fresh Squeezed IPA, Fresh Haze IPA, Black Butte, Super Stoked Golden, and Patagonia Provisions Organic Golden.
Standout selections
- — Black Butte Non-Alcoholic: gold medal winner at 2024 World Beer Cup.
- — Patagonia Provisions Non-Alcoholic Organic Golden: gold at 2024 GABF.
- — Fresh Squeezed Non-Alc: gold at 2024 US Open Beer Championship.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers retail at $11.99-$12.99 per 6-pack on the Deschutes website.
How it sits with the food
The menu is beer-centric, with items like Black Butte Porter stone-ground mustard on the IPA Pretzel and King Crispy Pilsner batter on the Fish & Chips. Dessert pairings are explicitly suggested, such as Mirror Pond Pale Ale with Churro Cheesecake and Black Butte Porter with Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Pie.
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