Where to buy microbrews

[mrtrav]

I am going to be visiting Vancouver, WA soon and was interested in picking up some local microbrews from that region for our show. Are there any places to pick some up from, similar to a BevMo in california? Or would it be best to just visit the microbrews individually?

[newportstorm]

For beer stores.....

In Vancouver:
By the Bottle
http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/washington/vancouver/by-the-bottle/6127.htm

In nearby Portland:
John's Marketplace and Belmont Station
http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowTour.asp?TourID=9

[mrtrav]

Awesome, looks like By the Bottle isn't too far from where I will be staying! Thank you!

[Banjo]

Remember to "pace yourself"...there's a lot of great brew to be had in Portland.
When are you coming to town?

[mrtrav]

Yeah, i have alot of family in the area so I tend to be there alot. I mostly want to get as much 12 or 22's as possible and bring em back to review on our show. Any recommendations for some must haves from the area that can't be found elsewhere?

[Banjo]

Well the fresh hops are hitting soon. When are you in town?

[mrtrav]

Going to be in down in mid december.

[mrtrav]

Next question. What are everyone's recommendations for what to pick up at By The Bottle when I am there?

[Banjo]

You'll just miss the Holiday Ale Fest that ends on the 7th. But the beer will still be around. I suggest you load up on the seasonal strong ales everyone makes. They're all great and mostly limited in distribution. I'm looking forward to Santa's private reserve by Rogue and O’Holy Hops by Max’s Fanno Creek Brewpub