For Decades, Barley Brown's Beer in Eastern Oregon Famously Refused to Can Its Beer. Then the Pandemic Upended Its Business Model.
Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. For Decades, Barley Brown’s Beer in Eastern Oregon Famously Refused to Can Its Beer. Then the Pandemic Upended Its Business Model. Barley Brown’s Beer Pallet Jack IPA Updated 5:30 AM Tyler Brown had always taken pride in the fact that you would never find his beer in cans. The founder of Barley Brown’s—one of the state’s most decorated breweries located about five hours east of Portland in Baker City—even used th...