Where to get tap from the keg in Portland
We didn’t think anything could be better than the euphoric “pop” of a cork finally being released from its captive bottle. That was before we discovered the wondrous flavors, prices and quantities that wines on tap have to offer.
Kegs filled with high quality wine is a phenomena that has been sweeping the state of Oregon since the Senate raised their growlers last year and offered a hearty “cheers” to wine enthusiasts. Legislation approved House Bill 2443 allowing individuals to fill up to two gallons of wine tapped from a keg at participating wineries and restaurants. And the trend does not stop there.
It used to be questioned if beer was the new wine, but now the question is… Is wine the new beer? With more and more restaurants offering more and more local wines on tap, Oregonians are buzzing from news and beverage.
Although this development allows for prices to be cut, it does nothing to dilute the flavor or experience of your favorite Pinot, Cabernet Franc or blend. Weary, intrigued, or excited about this new trend? Find your favorite growler, or perhaps invest in your first, and make your way to one of the following restaurants in Portland that not only offer delicious meals but also will gladly fill your glass, carafe, or growler with quality product from a local winery.
The Bent Brick: With 16 local wines on tap, patrons will not leave without their thirsts quenched and perhaps with a growler full of their favorite beverage safely nestled in the back seat waiting to offer the perfect nightcap. Not only is The Bent Brick renowned for its enticing menu (steak tartare, crispy pig ear salad and cassoluet, oh my!) but it also boasts of fine, hard to find summer wines available by the keg. Treat your palate and experience this restaurant’s vast selections of wines on tap.
1639 NW Marshall St. || @TheBentBrick || Facebook
Irving Street Kitchen: Offering 11 fine wines of the West Coast on tap, Irving Street Kitchen is no novice to this trend. Stop by for brunch, dinner or happy hour to indulge in delicious food to compliment your glass, carafe, or growler of wine. Be it your in the mood for a white, red or a rose, they have a keg ready to release the beverage of your heart’s desire.
701 NW 13th Ave. || @IrvingStKitchen || Facebook
Cooper’s Hall: This urban winery offers 36 wines on tap stemming from local and international locations. Referred to as the “most extensive on-tap wine program in the country,” Cooper’s Hall is sure to leave no wine lover disappointed with this game-changing establishment. Edible treats as well as brews or cocktails are also available for appeasement.
404 SE 6th Ave.
