Okay, there are still a ton of Oregon brewpubs i havent sampled YET....
There are several newspapers that cover the brewery/microbrewery industry, including a couple that are Pac Northwest or even Oregon specific, and ive got a smartphone app that covers craft beer.......come Springtime, id like to take 3-5 days do some trout fishing, and try out a few varied brewpubs. Its been about 6 years since i visited Bend, i know its become a brewery mecca. Ive never been East of Hwy 97, and i know that the eastern part of the state, while sparsely populated, offers some good trout fishing. I know theres a brewery in Baker City, i havent researched what else is along the eastern side.......Any other good brewery suggestions, my Oregon neighbors?

 

They have decent food and good beer. Definitely worth a stop! I've heard good things about the one in Baker, but haven't been there.

 

Thanks for that! Im looking forward to the trip

 

They just opened the 1188 Brewing Company in down town John Day.

 

I have been to the one in Baker City and it was good. Here in Bend you would need a week to sample whats available or show up during Brew Fest. You should take a few more days and go from Baker City to Joseph the scenic route thru Halfway is only open in the summer but makes a nice loop. I have ridden 90% of the roads east of 97 on a motorcycle and it is worth seeing.

 

They do have a new brewery in Prinville, but sense I do not drink beer, I can not tell you much.