Fat Head's to open brewpub in Portland, Ore.

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  1. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    #1 miketd, May 22, 2013
  2. Beerandraiderfan

    Beerandraiderfan Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2009 Nevada

    Wow, Portland is gonna have a new best IPA. . .
     
    #2 Beerandraiderfan, May 23, 2013
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  3. Swik

    Swik Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2012 Indiana

    Good to hear, great brewery, drinking headhunter right now. What's up with the switch to green caps??
     
    #3 Swik, May 23, 2013
  4. frazbri

    frazbri Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2003 Ohio

    That's the type of story that makes you check your calendar. It's not April is it?
     
    #4 frazbri, May 23, 2013
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  5. msubulldog25

    msubulldog25 Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2005 Oregon

    Start of merged thread:
    A new post in Beer News says Fat's Head's (from Ohio) just leased space in the Pearl District for a pub opening (scheduled) Spring 2014. Honestly, I know nothing about this brewery/pub... and am more than a little surprised that an 'outsider' brewery like this would attempt to set up operations in Portland.

    Comments? Opinions?

    PS: I remember about 3-4 years ago when American Flatbread (chain from Vermont/Virginia) leased space in Pearl for a pizza/brewpub that never panned out. Oops... http://pdx.eater.com/tags/american-flatbread
     
    #5 msubulldog25, May 23, 2013
  6. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    I think Fat Head's either owns a hop farm or at least has very strong relationship with one close to Portland, so that probably had something to do with the location. As far as beer goes, you guys will be happy with the quality.
     
    #6 miketd, May 23, 2013
  7. beerborn

    beerborn Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2012 Louisiana

    I felt sad leaving Pittsburgh cause it meant no more Fat Heads. They make good beers and serve even better ones. Fat Heads has a great atmosphere with a great selection of brews decently priced, glad to see them growing. Head Hunter and Bean Me Up are some of my favorite beers for those styles
     
    #7 beerborn, May 23, 2013
  8. leftoverburrito

    leftoverburrito Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2011 Oregon

    Finally! Portland is in dire need of a place that serves quality brews! :wink: Seriously though, I've heard good things but never have tried any of their stuff. They must be doing well for themselves to lease a 13,000 Sqft building in the Pearl District...
     
    #8 leftoverburrito, May 23, 2013
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  9. sukwonee

    sukwonee Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 Washington

    Head Hunter was quite delicious. Not my style of DIPA, but it was very nice. Does this mean they will start distributing to WA eventually? =)
     
    #9 sukwonee, May 23, 2013
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  10. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    Sounds like a brewpub without enough space for that kind of production. 10 barrels probably wouldn't be enough to set up many accounts in Oregon, much less making the jump to WA distribution too.
     
    #10 sharpski, May 23, 2013
  11. fiver29

    fiver29 Savant (1,054) Sep 18, 2007 Ohio
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    Yeah, they are doing well. Very well.
     
    #11 fiver29, May 23, 2013
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  12. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I think it's good to see these types of moves. Instead of opening a larger place on familiar turf, branching out and taking on a huge challenge. Welcome Fat Heads, I look forward to trying your stuff!
     
    #12 BBThunderbolt, May 23, 2013
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  13. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Like I said over in the other thread, I'm happy to see it. I'm all for more good beer. Let's make the craft beer pie bigger! Welcome to the PNW Fat Heads!
     
    #13 BBThunderbolt, May 23, 2013
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  14. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    Please come to NC
     
    #14 surfcaster, May 23, 2013
  15. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    Is there any precedence for this type of thing? I know there are some shitty chains, but Fat Head's is a great brewery and this venture is unusual if not a first.
     
    #15 miketd, May 23, 2013
  16. stormywaters

    stormywaters Initiate (0) Oct 13, 2011 California

    Next years Portland trips got even better
     
    #16 stormywaters, May 23, 2013
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  17. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    That's cool. I'm pretty sure Matt Cole's plan has always been for Fat Head's to become a huge chain. I'm kinda surprised he's going across country so quickly, but good for him.. I'm sure this will be a success..
     
    #17 BB1313, May 23, 2013
  18. Lordkrystic

    Lordkrystic Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2012 Washington

    Oh yeahhhh!
     
    #18 Lordkrystic, May 23, 2013
  19. hopspine

    hopspine Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    Sweet. Fat Head's makes some good stuff. Although it's gonna be tough to compete with the NW IPAs, looking forward to seeing them in the NW.
     
    #19 hopspine, May 23, 2013
  20. hannont

    hannont Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2008 Oregon

    I've had the head hunter IPA and the oompa loompa chocolate cream stout thanks to MikeTD and I'm here to share with fellow Portlanders that these beers are very good!
     
    #20 hannont, May 23, 2013
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