Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown (Craft Beer & Brewery in Portland OR)

Breakside Brewery – NW Slabtown, Portland, Oregon, is the sort of place that makes you wonder whether beer can be both daring and down‑to‑earth. Founded in 2010 as a modest restaurant‑pub in Northeast Portland, it has swaggered into a regional powerhouse churning out 30 000 barrels a year. Its catalogue reads like a badge of honour: award‑winning ales, inventive lagers and barrel‑aged gems such as the 2025 “The Year of Magical Thinking.” The operation went full‑tilt employee‑owned in 2019 (a rarity that adds a touch of pride to every pint) and now spreads its influence across Portland and Astoria.

Inside, large windows flood the space with daylight, making the indoor seats as inviting as a Sunday brunch at the Dekum location, where pretzels arrive in impressive, crumb‑loving sizes. The menu doesn’t stop at beer – a line‑up of ciders offers a fruit‑forward counterpoint, and the sampling flights let you sample the full spectrum without committing to a single glass. Whether you’re there for a hefty pretzel, a crisp cider, or a meticulously barrel‑aged brew, Breakside delivers a lively, community‑spun experience that proves craft beer can be both sophisticated and unapologetically fun.

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Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, with customers enjoying outdoor seating and a wide beer selection. Ciders and food options are also appreciated, particularly the buffalo chicken wings and pretzels.

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