Portland Brewing Co Woodstock IPA

Pros: Interesting interpretation of IPA style
Cons: None come to mind

We all know the story of India Pale Ale. Just in case you were napping in beer history class, however, let’s review a bit. This hoppy, very bitter version of pale ale originated in England during the nineteenth century when kegs of beer were being...

Pros: Not too Harsh
Cons: Needs More Filtering

Portland, Oregon, is known for its numerous microbreweries. If you include brewpubs, Portland has more craft- breweries than any other United States' city. One of its best known is the Portland Brewing Company, a small brewery which produces several good...

Pros: Balanced hop/malt IPA, very enjoyable and bargain price
Cons: Hopheads may be disappointed

It was 9 am Sunday morning and normally I’d be reaching straight for that fresh pot of coffee. However the only cream in the refrigerator was my wife’s cinnamon vanilla, and when it comes to drinking coffee an Englishman believes in the simplicity of the...

Pros: a very satisfying IPA at an attractive price
Cons: have to shop around to find it

The first IPA (India Pale Ale) I ever tried was Portland Brewing’s Wood stock India Pale Ale.

It is nothing that I think I would have ever bought or tried had it not been for the numerous ale reviews by two very prolific beer writers...

Pros: Rich with wood and hop flavors
Cons: Not hoppy enough for a real hophead

If you have read any of my reviews, you probably know by now that I love a good IPA (India Pale Ale). Last evening I tried a Portland Brewing Woodstock IPA for the first time. This is a remarkably good pale ale.

From the copper penny color and...