Events for September 11, 2010

Tour de Lab

Lucky Lab Locations across Portland

10:00 AM

THIRSTY CYCLISTS TOUR PORTLAND FOR A DOGGONE GOOD TIME

August 10, 2010 — PORTLAND, ORE. The dog days of summer aren’t over yet! On September 11, 2010, starting at 10 a.m., hundreds of cyclists will take to the streets of Portland to ride in the third annual Tour de Lab, a bicycle tour of the four local Lucky Lab brewpubs, in support of the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. It’s sure to be the perfect combination of Portland favorites: bikes, beers and four-legged friends.

RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Riders can choose from two route options: an 18-mile “Puppy” course (visits three pubs) or a 30-mile “Big Dog” Hill Climb Challenge (visits four pubs).
Riders will earn their dog gear (collar, nose) at rest stops and enjoy human treats as they make their way to the finish line festival – the Dog Park at Lucky Lab Northwest.
All-you-can-eat hot dog bar at the finish line.
Commemorative Tour de Lab etched pint glass and a complimentary pint of Lucky Lab’s handcrafted ale for all participants.
Gigantic “Best in Show” costume contest will award prizes for the best costumes in the categories of “dogs” and “things that dogs chase.”
MORE INFORMATION

Discounted online registration before September 10 is only $35
Registration fee for children is only $10
Riders may register on site the day of the event
Registration and ride details at TourDeLab.com
Contact: 503.459.4508 (for the general public)
ABOUT DOVELEWIS

Tour de Lab is a benefit for the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Portland’s only non-profit emergency animal hospital open 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. DoveLewis partners with the area’s leading veterinarians to provide critical care, education and community outreach. More information: DoveLewis.com

Beermongers Very First Scavenger Hunt

Beermongers, 1125 SE Division, Portland

11:00 AM

Support the Oregon Food Bank and local businesses while having a fun Saturday of treasure-hunting!

The Scavenger Hunt will take contestants all around Portland in search of clues to victory and wonderful prizes. Beermonger Scavenger Hunt teams should consist of 2-4 adults (over 21 please). The fee is $20 per person and that includes a limited addition PDX Scavenger Hunt T-Shirt, a raffle ticket, prizes and refreshments with all proceeds going to the Oregon Food Bank. Registration forms are available on our website www.thebeermongers.com or at the store and the deadline to sign up is September 6th.

Schedule of events:
1am to Noon: Sign-in and plan your route around PDX while enjoying a FREE Thomas Kemper Draft Root Beer.

Noon: “Shoot-Gun” Start

Noon to 4pm: Hunt around PDX for clues, solve riddles and acquire prizes, all Hunters must return to the Beermongers by 4pm.

4pm to 5pm: Enjoy some Free samples of Anderson Valley brews while the Mongers volunteers count the points and decide the winners.

5pm: Awards Ceremony! We will be giving out prizes for the three teams that acquire the most points. There will also be a prize for” most creative team theme.” The prizes will include awesome beer, beer related goods, and gift certificates to some of our favorite local businesses.

5:30pm to ??? Party, to the victors go the spoils but maybe they will share!

Sample clues:
1. Take a picture of your team in front of Apex Bar
2. Bring evidence (receipt) for anything purchased at the Hop & Vine on Sept. 11th
3. Find out from the staff of Bailey’s Taproom what the very first beer they ever sold was.

Lompoc Oktoberfest!

Fifth Quadrant, 3901 N. Williams Ave, Portland, Ore.

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pull out the Lederhosen, it’s time for Oktoberfest! The brewers at Lompoc Brewing are welcoming autumn with a release party for their fall seasonal Lompoc Oktoberfest. The gathering will take place this Saturday, Sept. 11 from Noon to 8 pm in the Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant Brewery and inside the Sidebar tasting room, both located at 3901 N. Williams Ave. Staying true to the theme, the menu will feature a selection of German sausages with a variety of condiments/toppings. There will also be a traditional accordionist playing beer polka tunes from 2 to 5 pm. This event is for ages 21 and older.

Pale orange in color, Lompoc Oktoberfest is a Marzen Lager featuring a clean malt flavor artfully balanced by a touch of Perle hops. A portion of the grains used was roasted in the oven at Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant restaurant, giving the beer a slight biscuity flavor. The beer is 5% ABV and 15 IBUs. Lompoc Oktoberfest will be on draft in all five of Lompoc’s pubs beginning Sept. 13.

Also on tap at Sidebar this weekend: Barrel Aged Boadicea – a blend of our Boadicea Strong Ale and Scottish ale that was aged in a bourbon barrel for 18 months. Sweet malty aroma with notes of vanilla and bourbon. Deep chestnut color. Tastes of vanilla and dark malts with a sweet woody finish. 8.4% ABV

Red Scare Imperial Red – this imperial red ale brewed with Nottingham ale yeast and is a certified malt bomb. Medium bodied with a deep crimson hue, Red Scare tastes of dark fruit with a light biscuit character. 9.5% ABV

Sockeye Cream Stout – this is a perfect stout! Roasted malt flavors with rich chocolate and coffee undertones combined with an addition of oats creates a lasting finish. 4.9% ABV

Centennial IPA – a classic Northwest IPA brewed with crystal malts that give it a rich golden color. Centennial hops provide a floral nose and sharp bitter finish. 6% ABV

2008 Brewdolph – this Belgian style red ale features a malty and creamy body. Brewed with the Belgian Ardennes yeast strain, it boasts a mild fruitiness and a spicy clove character. 7.9% ABV

Natian's First Nanoversary Party

Radio Room, 1101 NE Alberta St., Portland

3:00 PM

Please join us for our first nanoversary! Happening Saturday, September 11th at Radio Room. Starts at 3pm and goes all night long, or however long you happen to last. Come between 3 & 6 for Happy Hour or stop by anytime to enjoy a pint for $3.25 or a big pint, otherwise known as a pitcher, for just $11.

Catfight & Forget All That Rock Taught You will be performing, beginning at 4pm! Definitely worth stopping by!

We’ll have five of our beers on tap for the celebration! Destinatian Honey Red Ale, Everyday IPA, Undun Blonde, Big Block IPA & Lumberjane Stout. Try one or try them all. Either way, we’d love for you to stop by and par-tay with us to commemorate our one year!

Widmer Oktoberfest

Widmer Brewing

3:00 PM

Starts at 3:00pm – Cost Free Admission – $5 Commemorative Mug required for beer sampling

This 6th annual block party draws more than 5,000 beer enthusiasts and is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in Portland.

Enjoy a selection of Widmer Brothers brews including Okto (Oktoberfest Ale), Widmer Hefeweizen, Drifter Pale Ale, Drop Top Amber Ale, and Broken Halo IPA.

Food includes German-style brats, chicken schnitzel wraps, kraut, and pretzels.

Treat your ears to live music throughout the day from Those Darn Accordions, Amadan, Hillstomp, Sassparilla and Chris Margolin & The Dregs.

Cash only event. Bank of America ATM on site.

Deschutes 2nd Annual Farmers Feast Beer Dinner

Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room, 901 SW Simpson, Bend

6:00 PM

WHAT: Join us for a beer dinner that promises a menu full of the freshest ingredients the farms of Central Oregon can provide, paired with Deschutes Brewery’s finest beers. We will feature not only the bounty of Central Oregon’s farms and ranches, but we will introduce you to the people behind the plow as well. Please join us for this special occasion as we go from till to table.

WHEN: September 11 / 6 pm

WHERE: Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room, 901 SW Simpson Avenue in Bend, OR

COST: $65 per person. For tickets or more information, contact Winter Frisch at 541-312-6946.

Newport Wild Seafood Weekend

Port Dock 7, Port of Newport, 600 SE Bay Blvd. and on boardwalk on east end of Newport's Historic Bayfront

The Newport Wild Seafood Weekend, sponsored in part by Rogue Ales, is in its initial year and is the brainchild of Newport Fishermen’s Wives, Inc., a non-profit organization made up of fishermen’s wives, mothers, daughters and friends, supporting a strong sense of community helping to further the causes of industry, safety, seafood education and family support. The 30-year-old organization will dedicate all proceeds from the Newport Wild Seafood Weekend to the Fishermen’s Wives’ Fishing Families Relief Fund.

Event highlights: Great Newport Wild Seafood Cook-Off, Saturday at 3-5 p.m. and 5:20-7:20 p.m.; The Wild Brunch, Sunday, 9 a.m.- 2p.m.; Wild Fish Walk, Saturday and Sunday; The Wild Food Fair, Saturday and Sunday; and Wild Harbor Cruise, Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Tickets: www.newportfishermenswives.com

More information at: fishermenswives@yahoo.com or call 541-574-5555