New School Beer + Cider

The New School is the leading online magazine focused on beer and cider in the Pacific Northwest. With over a decade of experience, it has earned a reputation as the top source for information about beer and cider in Oregon and Washington. Whether you're looking for details on new product launches, industry trends, interviews, expert opinions, or the latest news and openings, The New School has everything you need in one convenient spot.

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The World’s Top 40 Brewing Companies — New School Beer + Cider

1 week ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

Change of course and structureParallel to geopolitical shifts, many groups are executing a strategic change of course: Instead of pursuing diversification and craft beer expansion, the major brewers are increasingly focusing on their international flagship brands. Molson Coors, for example, sold several US breweries including their brands to the Tilray group – a step that AB InBev had already taken in 2023.
Silver City Brewery sold to beverage brands holding company — New School Beer + Cider

1 week ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

Founded in 1996 by brothers Scott and Steve Houmes, Silver City Brewery sits nestled between the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains on the Kitsap Peninsula. The brewery is known for its high quality, award-winning beers that celebrate the best of the Pacific Northwest’s legendary craft beer scene.
PDX Beer Week 2025 Event Highlights from the first 5 of 10 Days — New School Beer + Cider

2 weeks ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

Sat. 6/14 - BREAKSIDE WOODLAWN BLOCK PARTYBreakside Brewing, 820 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR 97211Breakside Brewery’s biggest event of this and any year Woodlawn Block Party celebrating their 15th anniversary at the original location on NE Dekum. Join Breakside in celebrating 15 years with a full street takeover featuring games and live music, plus a bounce house for the kiddos! Specialty beers and food will be featured alongside premium offerings from local wine, cider, ice cream and more.
Rosenstadt Brewery is opening their first taproom — New School Beer + Cider

3 weeks ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

Rosenstadt Brewery, a Portland, Oregon based brand known for their traditional German-style ales and lagers, is opening their first ever taproom just in time for their 10th anniversary. Previously contract brewing their beers like Pilsner, Kolsch, Helles, and Dunkel, Rosenstadt started as draft-only and then began bottling in 2020 during the pandemic shutdown, then pivoted again to 16oz cans available in grocery stores and bottleshops around the region.
Portland-founded Women’s sports bar ‘The Sports Bra’ expands to 4 additional cities — New School Beer + Cider

3 weeks ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

Jenny Nguyen, founder and CEO of The Sports Bra, couldn’t be more excited about this expansion, and said, "The first four franchises of The Sports Bra will join our OG Portland location to become the ‘Starting Five.’ Together, we're serving fans nationwide who are hungry for spaces that not only champion women’s sports, but create a community where everyone feels like they belong.
Alchemy summons forth new metal and gothic cidery from former Portland brewery — New School Beer + Cider

1 month ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

Evans founded a digital marketing agency focused on the cannabis industry in 2015, and worked with CPG brands and retailers across the country. Working as a recognized industry leader and featured speaker in branding and retailing circles, Evans polished his business bonafides as a seasoned entrepreneur with an extensive background in the beverage, design and marketing worlds.
Von Ebert Brewing and Ism Brewing release terpenes powered Dynamic Essence West Coast IPA — New School Beer + Cider

1 month ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

The full list of Von Ebert Brewing’s 2025 collaborations with the fellow award-winning breweries follows with three more to come later this year: · Fort George Brewery, Astoria, Oregon (February) · Russian River Brewing Company, Santa Rosa, California (April) · ISM Brewing, Long Beach, California (June) · Green Creek Beer Co., Orange, California (August) · Shred Beer Company, Rocklin, California (October) · Cloudburst Brewing, Seattle, Washington (December) Von Ebert Brewing recently opened...
Double Mountain Brewing introduces 1904 IPA collaboration with Goschie Farms — New School Beer + Cider

1 month ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

Hood River and Portland, Oregon’s Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery has collaborated with the legendary Goschie Farms of the Willamette Valley on new seasonal 1904 IPA. This IPA is a heartfelt tribute to the roots of Pacific Northwest hop farming, and to the people who have cultivated its legacy for generations. The name 1904 IPA honors the year Goschie Farms began growing hops on their historic plot of land, though the farm itself dates back even further to 1885.
Northwest Cider Cup Awards Party celebrates the best of the NW — New School Beer + Cider

1 month ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

The event brings together dozens of respected judges for a rigorous training followed by a day of blind tasting. Award winners will be posted on nwcider.com/northwest-cider-cup/ following the event. Be among the first to taste a curated lineup of award-winning ciders—revealed the moment they’re crowned. Expect rare pours, limited releases and exclusive sips.
Ferment Brewing releases 5 spring and early summer beers — New School Beer + Cider

1 month ago | newschoolbeer.com | Ezra Johnson-Greenough

Hood River, Oregon’s Ferment Brewing has 5 new late spring and early summer beer releases: La Palapa Mexican, Calliope IPA, Guajava sour, a classic Hefeweizen, and the return of cult favorite White River Saison in bottles. Ferment’s White River Saison is a classic saison, highly effervescent, 5% ABV, and inspired by the small farmhouse breweries of Belgium’s Wallonia region. It’s released every year in limited 500 ml bottles.