Bend is a great place to live if you are a fan of craft beer. Every weekend you can try a different local brewery, from the large national brand Deschutes to a small local favorite. Next time you are trying to decide where to grab a cold one near Bend, check out this list.
Deschutes Brewery
Names for Deschutes County, Deschutes Brewery has become a large brewery that ships its beers around the nation. They began as a small craft brewery serving the Bend community in 1988, selling 310 barrels of beer that year. Now they sell over 255,000 barrels each year, but their Bend location continues to serve the community. Enjoy a tour of their brewery or relax in the tasting room to find your new favorite brew.
Bridge 99 Brewery
Started by best friends Trever Hawman and Rod Kramer, Bridge 99 Brewery uses eco-friendly methods and locally sourced ingredients to craft diverse beers and ales. The overwhelmingly positive response to their quest to create more drinkable microbeer allowed them to quickly move into a larger space, complete with tasting room. In addition to enjoying their delicious beers, you can feel good about your choice knowing the spent grains are taken to local ranchers, rather than the local landfill.
Silver Moon Brewing
Silver Moon Brewing began as a supplier for home brewing supplies, but transitioned into brewing its own craft beers to serve the public as Bend's third local brewery. Plan to taste a couple of beers and stay awhile, enjoying live music from local artists. The outdoor space is laid back and welcoming, with a big fire pit in the center of the patio to keep things cozy no matter the time of year.
Broken Top Bottle Shop
Broken Top Bottle Shop is more than just a brewery. They offer delicious beers on tap, of course, but they also serve satisfying food to pair with your selections and feature a store that sells just about every beverage you might want, including bottled and canned beer, cider, mead, sake, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages.
Their restaurant is an award-winning place to enjoy an innovative spin on a classic pub food, like the fennel-dusted pretzel with pesto cheese dip, pork belly bahn mi, or cauliflower shwarma. The outdoor patio area is dog friendly so you can enjoy your evening out with your canine family members, too.
Bend Ale Trail
While not technically a brewery, you should know about the Bend Ale Trail. This self-guided tour is the perfect way to spend a weekend day exploring all the best beer spots in Bend. Of course you won't complete the trail in a day, but you can definitely make a dent in it!
Download the app and make your way through the list of breweries, restaurants, and shops to check out. You will even find out about non-beer drinks you might love, like hard kombuchas and meads that are locally made and garnering some attention.
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