Oregon Craft Beer Month Kicks-Off July 1

Official Party at McMenamins Hillsdale and Statewide Toast
What:
The fifth year of Oregon Craft Beer Month (OCBM) gets off to a stout start on July 1, 2010 with an official kick-off party at McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery, and a statewide toast at participating restaurants, breweries and bars at 6 p.m. View the complete list of toast locations here.

OCBM revelers across the state can share photos of their toasts on Twitter using the #OCBM hash tag or upload their photos to the  Oregon Craft Beer Month Flickr group or the OCBM Facebook page.

2010 marks the historic 25th anniversary of the Oregon Brewpub Law, the legislation that officially legalized consumption of beer where it was produced, and McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery & Public House became Oregon’s first brewpub. To celebrate this momentous year in brewing history, special limited edition beers from six of Oregon’s pioneering breweries – Bridgeport Brewing Co., Deschutes Brewery, Full Sail Brewing, McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery, Rogue Ales and Widmer Brothers Brewing – will be available on tap during the OCBM kick-off party.

Where/When:
Kick-Off Party – Thursday, July 1 from 5 – 9 p.m.
McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery & Public House
1505 S.W. Sunset Blvd. Portland, OR 97239

Toasts – Thursday, July 1 at 6 p.m.
Breweries, brewpubs, bars, stores, restaurants and other locations across the state of Oregon.

Additional Information:
To download a complete list of OCBM activities click here.

Interview Opportunities:
Oregon Brewers Guild Executive Director Brian Butenschoen will be available at the McMenamins party to discuss Oregon Craft Beer Month and the 150+ celebratory events happening across the state.

Photo/Video Opportunities:
Oregon beer fans and brewers gather to celebrate the official start of Oregon Craft Beer Month.   Jovial fun will ensue!