McMENAMINS 2009 BREWFESTS
Just like the beers, each festival is unique,
and all of them are fun!

From the good-natured contention of Hillsdale's Battle of the Belt to the rollicking noncompetitive exhibition at High Street Brewery in Eugene, each of McMenamins' six brewfests are one-of-a-kind. Some invite guest breweries from other companies, some revel in all McMenamins ales. Some are competitive, as brewers vie for coveted awards. Others are neutral exhibitions, putting fine ales on display with the brewers themselves on hand to answer questions (and perhaps brag a bit). Along with beer, beer and more beer, guests can enjoy food specials, brewery tours, kids' fun, live music, "beer-inspired" artwork and more.


Saturday, February 21, 2009
16th Annual Hillsdale Brewfest
Hillsdale Brewery and Public House

*** RESULTS ***

This just in.... (votes having been tallied by the impartial Jeff Kennelly, who's character is beyond reproach)....

Points calculated using 3 points for each 1st place vote, 2 for 2nd, and 1 for 3rd.
[628 Ballots Tabulated]

1st Place - Winner of the Belt:
Hot for Teacher IPA – Kennedy School (Tim Proctor and Ben Nehrling)

2nd Place – Runner up:
Sledgehammer – Hillsdale (Matt Carter)

3rd Place:
Old Shovelhead – John BarleyCorns (Graham Brogan)


Saturday, May 9, 2009
13th Annual Olympic Club Brew Festival
Olympic Club

What better reason to take the train to Centralia? — the depot is just steps away! This beer lover's showcase features our Washington McMenamins brewers and guests from other area breweries, each available to discuss the virtues of their ales. While you peruse the array of handcrafted beers, live music rages in the theater.

112 N. Tower Ave.
Centralia, WA
(360) 736-5164


Saturday, June 27, 2009
12th Annual Barley Cup
Thompson Brewery & Public House

*** RESULTS ***

Barley cup trophy goes to Old St. Francis' Restitution Brown Beer
2nd place to Monroe's Pullman Porter
3rd place to John Barleycorn's OMerican Ale

People¹s Choice Award goes to Thompson's own Drunken Monkey IPA
2nd place to CPR's Bockenstein
3rd Place to Hillsdale's Largo Law's Treasure. Great job all!!

3575 Liberty Rd. S.
Salem, OR
(503) 363-7286


Saturday, July 11, 2009
8th Annual Roadhouse Brewfest
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse & Imbrie Hall

Several enjoyable ales from McMenamins breweries gather on this six-acre farmstead in a noncompetitive celebration that "puts the brewer back in brewfest." A gaggle of knowledgeable McMenamins brewers stand ready to meet, mingle and chat throughout the event. Live music is always a special treat at this fun-in-the-sun event.

4045 NW Cornelius Pass Rd.
Hillsboro, OR
(503) 640-6174


Saturday, August 15, 2009
14th Annual Lighthouse Brew Festival
Lighthouse Brewpub

This quirky and noncompetitive exposition features McMenamins breweries, each creating its own distinct craft beer style, each also designing a tiny image to represent their particular brew. This amusing collection of "Tiny Brewer Art," along with the annual artistic rendering of the "Mighty Beer Atom" (the mythical force that binds and fuels all ale), is on display in the provided festival guide.

4157 N. Highway 101, Suite 117
Lincoln City, OR
(541) 994-7238


Saturday, September 19, 2009
12th Annual Mid-Valley Brew Fest
High Street Brewery & Cafe

This noncompetitive festival features heady creations from the finest brewers — from both McMenamins and guest breweries — in the Eugene area, southern I-5 corridor and lower Willamette Valley. Live music gives a special glow to this late-season summer festival.

1243 High St.
Eugene, OR
(541) 345-4905