Not too long ago, the city of Portland (and Oregon as a whole) reigned supreme in the craft brewing renaissance. In recent years, however, other cities and states have surpassed Portland in brewery count, both total and per capita. Decades after the initial craft beer boom, the local brewery landscape is in a constant state of change, and no brewery can rest on its laurels. The pandemic reshaped the brewing scene in Portland, shutting down many breweries and taprooms across the city. Former mainstays like Bridgeport and Widmer closed their taprooms, while others joined the fray only to ultimately close; rising costs and changing consumer tastes have fomented a
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