Two places in the Pacific Northwest have been noticed for offering some of the finest small town beer scenes. Out of the top 10 small towns that were ranked by USA Today readers, Oregon’s Hood River was placed at No. 9. The national outlet named Full Sail Brewing Company, Pfriem Family Brewers, Double Mountain Brewery, Ferment Brewing Company and Solera Brewery as the town’s standout watering holes.
Thirty years ago, beer tourism did not exist. Things have changed and our region is a vital part of the craft beer industry and beer tourism, writes John Cooper.