Hop in the Saddle – book review

Over the holidays, I got my copy of Hop in the Saddle. I was one of the Kickstarters for this beery guide and was anxious to see how it turned out.
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And the answer is…. great!

This is handy for both bikers who drink (or don’t) and for drinkers who bike (or won’t). It splits Portland into manageable chunks while also finding spots that I had never even heard of.

The biking instructions are complete and the notes really show that the authors have been to these places. And they have picked solid locations to hit the bike brakes. The graphic design is a skosh cluttered in spots but is cute and consistent.
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This guide may be more useful for a year-round Beervana resident but still holds surprises for those planning a visit.

Hop in the Saddle


You only have to follow this blog for a short time to know that I am a huge fan of the combo of craft beer projects and Kickstarter.

And now I have another one that could use a shot of adrenaline (and cash) to get over the finish line. Hop in the Saddle mixes Portland’s beer scene with it’s bike scene to create a unique guide to peddling to your next pint. So head HERE to see the video and donate. They only have 2 weeks to go!

Oregon Craft Beer Month – Apex

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There are two “B”s that Portland has an affinity for. One is bikes and the other is the subject of this here blog, beer. Hopworks Urban Brewery has a bike motif and the newly opened beer bar, Apex is bike friendly as well.

“APEX is the beer bar Portland deserves. Combining a love of great beers from around the world with a life-long passion for all things two-wheeled.”

Here is a peek at a part (the part I like) of one of the beer menus to give you an idea of the eclectic mix and brewers they like:
Adam Hair of the Dog USA 10.0% 12oz
Cream Ale – (Nitro) Hales USA 4.9%
Cream Stout – (Nitro) Hales USA 5.1%
Erics Ale New Belgium USA 7.0%
Galactic – Imperial Red HUB USA 9.3%
Hop In The Dark CDA Deschutes USA 6.5%
Kraken Ninkasi USA 6.7% 16oz
Late Harvest Upright USA 7.0%
Molten Lava Double Mountain USA 8.2%
Pale Ale HUB USA 5.3%
Poppy Jasper Amber El Toro USA 5.3%
Procrastinator Dopplebock Fort George USA 8.9%
Seven Upright USA 8.0%
Spring Gose Cascade USA 4.5%
Truffle Shuffle Stout Fort George USA 7.2%
Workhorse IPA Laurelwood USA 7.5%