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All Lompoc Brewing Locations Closing

By Last Update October 24, 2019

Lompoc announces the closing of the Brewery, 5th Quadrant, and Sidebar. This is yet another in the number of breweries or brewpubs that have closed within the last few years.It is with great sadness that we announce that Lompoc Brewing is closing up shop after 23 years in business.… Read the rest

BridgePort Brewing Closes

By Last Update February 12, 2019

A press release today brings notice of a second closure to hit the Portland beer scene.

In late January Widmer Brothers closed their tap room which had been in business since 1996. Now comes news of the complete closure of Bridgeport operations.… Read the rest

Lompoc Brewing to close Hedge House Pub

By Last Update November 20, 2017

Lompoc Brewing has announced the closure of its Hedge House location at 3412 SE Division St. The final day will be Tuesday, Nov. 28. Owner Jerry Fechter gave the following statement.

“We’d like to thank our staff, customers, friends, family, and vendors for your support over the last 14 years.… Read the rest

Great Notion Brewing Building NW Brewery and Restaurant

By Last Update January 18, 2017

I don’t have anything to say that isn’t in this press release, so here you go:

Portland, Oregon, January 18, 2017 – ​Great Notion Brewing (GNB), best known for hazy, juicy IPAs and “culinary-inspired” sours and stouts, has signed a lease with OSB2LAN Management to open a new production brewery, restaurant, and taproom in NW Portland.… Read the rest