July: Oregon Craft Beer Month 2010

July is Craft Beer Month in Oregon, so as you know that means beer events galore!

It begins today, July 1st, with a toast:

At 6:00PM (Pacific Time) Brewers from all corners of Oregon will be leading a toast along with home brewers, pub owners, and craft beer enthusiasts to signify the official kick off of Oregon Craft Beer Month. Join in, no matter where you are, and raise a toast to celebrate Oregon Craft Beer!

For a comprehensive list of ongoing and one time July Craft Beer events, including tastings, festivals, brewery tours, and beer dinners, visit OregonCraftBeerMonth.com throughout the month, and download the events list (PDF).

Here are some of the highlights:

July 9
PUCKERFEST (7/9-7/15) 3 p.m. A celebration of sour and wild ales, Belmont Station, 4500 S.E. Stark St., Portland; 503-232-8538

July 16
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL BEER FEST (7/16-7/18) 4-10 p.m. Friday, Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Noon-7 p.m. Sunday $25 North Park Blocks, Portland

July 28
CONCORDIA CUP (7/28-8/1) 11 a.m. Blind taste twelve Oregon Imperial I.P.A.’s, Concordia Alehouse, 3276 N.E. Killingsworth St., Portland; 503-287-3929

July 31
16TH ANNUAL BONES AND BREW (7/31-8/1) 11-9p.m. Saturday, 11-5 p.m. Sunday $3 N.W. 14th Ave. and Flanders St., Portland; 503-222-5910

Cheers!