Upright Brewing is quickly becoming my favorite Portland brewery.

I first had their brews at a small venue in downtown PDX.  After that, I attended a beer release party for their Gose beer.  Last week, head brewer Alex Ganum was at a bar near my apartment pouring samples.  Chatting with him about his wares—and his internship at Brewery Ommegang—may have sealed the deal for me.

“Like many a great brewer, Ganum, 29, started as a cook…”

So there’s hope for me yet!!