Alameda Black Bear XX Stout: Smooth, with rich mocha flavors, this cuddly cub of a stout nuzzles tongues with a milky mix of molasses, toasted nuts, and bitter dark chocolate. Read more.
Duane Sorenson became a hero in Portland, Oregon, after he opened Stumptown in 1999, thanks to his meticulously sourced coffee and expert roasting skills.
Food is too expensive, but Snickers beers (half hazelnut brown ale + half chocolate stout) are totally worth it. The server I had last time was a bit incompetent as well, but it's still worth going.
Outdoor drinking at its finest: Watch the sun go down over an amazing view of Portland--knock back a cocktail.
A classic example of Portland's coffee obsession, Ristretto's beans are hand roasted (hands put them on the fire… Johnny Blaze isn't palm-roasting them) to perfection. Read more.
