Portland International Beerfest
Portland International Beerfest is a three-day beer festival held annually at the North Park Blocks in downtown Portland, Oregon.[1]
The festival specializes in rare, hard-to-find, exotic beers including Barley Wines, Imperial Stouts, Double IPA's, Barrel Aged Strong Ales, Farmhouse Saisons, and Sour Ales sourced from brewers worldwide.[2] The event also includes live music and local food trucks.[1]
Introduction
Portland International Beerfest (PIB) is an annual festival of beers in Portland, Oregon. PIB is a three-day long festival held around late June. The festival was founded in 2000 by Rick Carpenter. PIB has recently grown in attendants and has moved to Holladay Park.
In 2015 organizers expected close to 10,000 people. The festival specializes in rare, hard-to-find, exotic beers from 16 countries and the Pacific Northwest. Food is provided by local food trucks. There are many events throughout the festival. PIB is free for all ages.
History
| # | Year | Location | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001 | North Park Blocks[3] | 20-22 July[3] | They hosted about 150 beers from everywhere except the United States.[3] |
| 2 | 2002 | Holladay Park[4] | 12-14 July[4] | Over 100 beers from more than 20 countries were provided, more than 20 Belgians on tap. Scotches, bourbons and cigars were available this year as well.[4] |
| 3 | 2004 | North Park Blocks[5] | 9-11 July[5] | Over 110 beers from more than 15 countries were available: 25 Belgians on tap, another 30 in the bottle. There was live music all weekend (rockabilly, ragtime/dixieland jazz), as well as a cigar bar, free darts, chess, checkers, and Jenga.[5] |
| 4 | 2007 | North Park Blocks[6] | 13-15 July[6] | They hosted 130 beers from 15 different countries, specializing in hard-to-find rare and exotic styles. There was a world-class cigar bar and free games such as darts, chess, checkers, and backgammon were provided this year.[6] |
| 5 | 2008 | North Park Blocks[7] | 18-20 July[7] | They hosted 130 beers from 15 countries.[7] |
| 5 | 2009 | North Park Blocks[8] | 17-19 July[8] | They hosted more than 130 beers.[8] |
| 6 | 2010 | North Park Blocks[9] | 16-18 July[9] | They hosted over 150 beers from more than 15 countries.[9] |
| 7 | 2011 | North Park Blocks[10] | 15-17 July[10] | They provided over 150 beers, a BBQ pit, gourmet cheese vendor, and other food trucks. There were free games such as darts, chess, checkers, and backgammon.[10] |
| 8 | 2012 | North Park Blocks[11] | 20-22 July[11] | They hosted over 150 beers from 16 countries.[11] |
| 9 | 2013 | North Park Blocks[12] | 19-21 July[12] | They provided over 150 beers, a BBQ pit, gourmet cheese vendor, and other food trucks. There were free games such as darts, chess, checkers, and backgammon.[12] |
| 10 | 2014 | Holladay Park[13] | 8-10 August [13] | This was their first year in Holladay Park near the Lloyd Center. There was some speculation that the Oregon Brewers Guild didn’t support the event, but this was disputed by them. They hosted over 225 beers.[13] |
| 11 | 2015 | Holladay Park[14] | 26-28 June[14] | They hosted over 220 beers and live music throughout the event.[14] |
| 12 | 2016 | Holladay Park[15] | 24-26 June[15] | They hosted over 200 beers from 16 countries and a Pie Joust.[15] |
Incidents
There are no reported incidents. In order to reduce incidents, the organizers took extra precautions in 2015 to make sure visitors would be hydrated and comfortable. They went on to get 900 feet of hose, 5 jumbo misting sprinklers and 14 jumbo fans that were put on the ends of every single beer tent. Experts with the CDC warn that drinking alcohol in the heat can be a dangerous combination. It not only dehydrates you, but alcohol dilates your blood vessels and can cause you to pass out.
References
- 1 2 "FAQ". Portland International Beerfest. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ↑ "Portland International Beerfest". Portland International Beerfest. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- 1 2 3 Realbeer Events Calendar 2001
- 1 2 3 Realbeer Events Calendar 2002
- 1 2 3 Realbeer Events Calendar 2004
- 1 2 3 Realbeer Events Calendar 2007
- 1 2 3 Realbeer Events Calendar 2008
- 1 2 3 Realbeer Events Calendar 2009
- 1 2 3 Realbeer Events Calendar 2010
- 1 2 3 Beer Advocate 2011 PIB Event Forum
- 1 2 3 PDX Pipeline Local Events
- 1 2 3 Beer Advocate 2012 PIB Event Forum
- 1 2 3 The New School News
- 1 2 3 http://portlandbeerfest.boldtypetickets.com/ PIB Official Website Tickets
- 1 2 3 "FAQ". Portland International Beerfest. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
