One Stop Hops
Beermongers is ready to pour
Posted by: John Chandler on Sep 28, 2009 at 03:00PM
6 Comments
Had occasion to drop by Beermongers, a new bottle shop on SE 12th and Division, last Thursday to sample some Guinness Anniversary beer that was on tap. I also drained a ferociously yeasty bottle of Pinkus Organic Munster Alt while eye-balling the inventory. It’s a modest operation at the moment, but co-owner Sean Campbell tells me that plans are afoot for adding a bar and possibly a kitchen to the space. “It’s like a wine shop for the beer crowd,” he says, pointing out that customers can buy exotic beers, pull up a chair and drink them on the spot. There’s even some talk about hosting classes on beer tasting through a still-in-the-works fermentation sciences program at Portland Community College. Man, I’m going back to school!
Campbell adds that the selection is organized strictly by style of beer with offerings ranging from high-profile lagers like Carlsberg and Heineken to an assortment of regional IPAs to more esoteric European tastes culled straight from the monastery. “We’re aiming for good prices and a well-thought out selection,” he says. There are also kegs available, for your next gathering that calls for something more memorable than Coors Light, and the website offers tons of tasting notes and brewing information on each and every beer in stock.
And good news for sufferers of celiac disease. There are four gluten-free beers available.
Beer Mongers
Corner of SE 12th and Division
503-234-6012
Open daily 11 AM – 9 PM
Tags: Beer Bar Openings Craft Beers
Oh man this place sounds like a little slice of heaven. I like that the owner is shrewd, “a wine bar for the beer crowd” is brilliant. Growing slow and having a clear vision is a great way to keep your doors open in these uncertain times.
As a former beer appreciator diagnosed with Celiac disease, allow me to raise a frosty mug to Mr Campbell for carrying FOUR gluten free beers on the menu. I, for one, will definitely be stopping by soon for a brew. Dogspeed Beermongers!
As a proud owner of a kegerator, I am absolutely thrilled. I hope their choice of kegs is as adventurous as their bottle selection.
I second the comments from “grain-damaged.” Hurray for FOUR gluten-free beers. If one of them is a porter or a stout—or Campbell can find a GF porter or stout—he’ll be my hero for life!!
Do they carry Chimay? How about Barley wines, I prefer both to the obligatory bottle of wine hostess gift, and Beermonger is near my hood. Barpilot? Anyone else? I know, I know I gotta get my own self in the joint, just wondering.
You know there’s a wine bar in NE that encourages you to bring your own picnic. Our Mr Cambell could get a couple of crockpots and keep some brats bobbing along with mustard & condiments and the like.
Just something simple to keep his overhead low and his beer drinkers fed would be fine until he’s ready for the $ignificant commitment of a kitchen. Just a thought.
@SpArKle, Yes on Chimay. Yes on Barley wines. Get thee to Beermongers!
ANNIVERSARY GUINNESS? What does this entail?