Widmer Brothers Brewery Explained

Widmer Brothers Brewery
Location:929 N Russell St
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Owner:Publicly owned (NASDAQ:)
Foundation:1984
Production:450000usbeerbbl in 2011

Widmer Brothers is a brewery founded in 1984 in Portland, Oregon, by brothers Kurt and Robert Widmer.[1] It is part of the Craft Brew Alliance, Inc.,[2] the 12th largest brewing company in the United States in 2017.[3]

Details

In 1986, the Widmer Brothers introduced their "Hefeweizen" beer – an American variant on a traditional Hefeweizen, which is usually characterized by distinctive yeast flavors. Instead, the Widmer brew was an unfiltered version of their existing wheat beer (Weizenbier), and used Cascade hops. Subsequently, both this style of "American Hefeweizen" and the custom of serving wheat beer with a slice of lemon have both spread widely.[4]

In November 2007, Redhook Ale Brewery and Widmer Brothers officially announced plans to merge, forming a new company called Craft Brewers Alliance, which was later renamed as Craft Brew Alliance in 2012.[5] The merged company retained both the Redhook and Widmer brands. The two had already been working closely for several years through a licensing agreement whereby Redhook brewed and distributed Widmer beers on the East Coast.[6] [7] Anheuser-Busch held a minority stake of approximately 32% in the company until they sold the stake to Tilray on 8 August, 2023.[8]

On January 22, 2019, Widmer Brothers Brewing closed its taproom in Portland, Oregon's Eliot neighborhood, after 22 years.[9]

In April 2021, Widmer Brothers unveiled official beers for two of Portland's professional soccer teams. IPA 'Til I Die was created for the Portland Timbers on the occasion of their 2021 MLS season opening on April 18, 2021. Slide Tackle Hazy IPA was created for the Portland Thorns and their home opener on April 9, 2021.[10]

Beers

This is an incomplete listing of Widmer beers, past and present, and their types.[11]

Year-round

Seasonal

Limited release

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.answers.com/topic/widmer-brothers-brewing-company Widmer Brothers Brewing Company: Information from Answers.com
  2. http://www.brewersassociation.org/pages/media/press-releases/show?title=brewers-association-releases-2010-top-50-breweries-lists Brewers Association | Brewers Association Releases 2010 Top 50 Breweries Lists
  3. Web site: Brewers association top 50 by volume. Brewers Association. March 14, 2018. Imbibe.
  4. Web site: Hefeweizen Facts And Fiction. Adem Tepedelen. January 18, 2009. Imbibe.
  5. http://www.seattlepi.com/business/339489_beer14.html Redhook, Widmer Brothers will merge, but keep brands - seattlepi.com
  6. http://blog.oregonlive.com/thebeerhere/2007/11/widmer_redhook_combine_to_form.html Widmer, Redhook Combine to form 2nd largest U.S. Craft Brewer | OregonLive.com
  7. http://www.blogaboutbeer.com/2007/11/17/widmer-redhook-unite/ Widmer & Redhook Unite
  8. Web site: Jacob . Denny . Anheuser-Busch Selling Shock Top, Blue Point to Cannabis Company Tilray . . 16 August 2023.
  9. Web site: A Historic Portland Brewpub Suddenly Closes Today. Frane. Alex. 2019-01-22. Eater Portland. 2019-01-23.
  10. Web site: Portland Timbers and Thorns score official beers for 2021 MLS Season. 2021-04-13. New School Beer + Cider. en-US.
  11. http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/8 Widmer Brothers Brewing Company - Portland, OR - Beers - BeerAdvocate

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