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Year-round brews
Saison Vert is a wheat based brew using sun dried black limes that contribute not only an attractive flavor of citrus but also a depth that when combined with our open fermentation method and saison strains, results in a complex profile. The Vert rides the fine line of being easy and enjoyable but full of nuance. 4.75%
- also available in bottle conditioned form Supercool IPA employs open fermentation with our house blend of saison yeasts at cool temperatures, allowing the profile to only hint at its Belgian-esque roots. The Supercool drinks like a classic American IPA, light yet assertive with hop character hitting notes of tangerine, wood and pine, while the unique processing and yeasts lend background flavors of apricot and white pepper. 6.5% - also available in bottle conditioned form Engelberg Pilsener uses a classic Munich lager yeast that showcases a simple recipe while providing plenty of character. Named after Mt.Angel, where the Tettnanger hops in this beer are grown, the Engelberg hits the palate with a firm bitterness but remains light and with a delicate balance. It's the house draft at both the Grain and Gristle and Old Salt Marketplace and can be found at many Portland area bars and restaurants. 4.75% Pathways Saison is a mixed fermentation beer blended from a lot of barrels varying in vintage from three to nine months. Multiple yeast and bacteria strains develop complex flavors and aromatics within a saison base, combining classic malt flavors with an attractive hop profile of herbal, grass, and soft lemon notes. 8% - also available in bottle conditioned form Four Play, exclusive to the brewery tasting room, is a wheat based saison that spends 18 months in casks with tart cherries and a variety of yeasts and bacteria. The blend yields a sour beer with a complex finish full of oak and minerality. 5% |
Seasonal & one-off brews
Six is a dark rye saison that was produced year round until 2016. For fall we decided to dig out the recipe and brew a single batch. Just like before, the Six pushes an ingredient driven profile with a balance inspired by French bière de garde. The main elements include a bright ester profile contrasted by dark malt flavors, and a unique slate note that matches well with the spicy rye. 6.7%
A Foggy Day was brewed with Jon and Parker Hall for the annual Willamette Week Pro/Am event. We ran their classic Bavarian-style weisse beer recipe through our system. That included a grist entirely composed of Mecca Grade Malt from central Oregon, anchoring the flavor profile with distinct local character around the open fermented weisse yeast notes - clove, white pepper, banana, bubble gum, and rose. 4.7% Wayfaring Saison is a fun one-off employing a single strain of brettanomyces in the fermentation. The unusual yeast strain developed complex but balanced aromas and flavors ranging from pineapple and guava to dusty pink lemon and green grape. Some barrel aged Saison Vert from December 2016 was blended in also, layering oak and lime notes into the profile while slightly increasing acidity for a bright character, making the beer taste both historic and modern. 6% Pale Ale is a style we love to brew at Upright. In this release we opted for a cool open fermentation with our house saison yeasts like the Supercool IPA and used hop varieties that aren't in our regular rotation - bravo and el dorado. This is a dry but very well balanced pale, with minimal bitterness and an extra soft finish, showing a unique marshmallow/vanilla note in the nose and on the palate. 5.4% Vienna Lager balances flavorful and aromatic malts with just enough dryness and hopping to yield a satisfying beer with high drinkability. Our take uses all American malts, hops, and even yeast, showing that you can produce excellent German style lagers with domestic ingredients. 4.8% Soul Dance Saison was created with our brother from the Netherlands, Rick Nelson of Oedipus Brewing. Returning to the roots of our beery interests, we set out to produce a classic saison. The Soul Dance begins with a sun-like glow featuring characterful Mecca Grade wheat (both raw and malted) in the nose, while the palate shows an herbal hop depth from hallertau blanc and columbia. The finish is dry but round, where the beautiful wheat still shines. 5.4% Beesment was made as a fun one-off for peak summer. The beer uses some spelt and is fermented by a classic saison yeast that produces a fruitier profile than our house yeasts, while the addition of 75 pounds of raw wildflower honey to the open fermenter yields extra aromatics and a natural twang. 5.4% Flora Rustica is an annual saison celebrating the lead into summer. The highlight aromatic is from hand harvested spring yarrow, supported by tea-like calendula flowers and two hop varieties lending an herbal quality and dusty lemon character. Malt for this release was sourced from Mecca Grade of central Oregon, making the Flora Rustica 100% state grown for the first time. The light yet complex beer harkens historic saison producers who made flavorful beers simply with what was on hand. 5.2% Upright Lite, first introduced in 2013, is brewed with the same high quality standards today. Its superior drinkability and hallmark ultimate refreshment make it Portland's favorite crisp American-style lager. Craft brewed with a blend of premium hop varieties and featuring an exceptionally smooth finish, the Upright Lite is proudly associated with the core American values of celebration and optimism. 4.4% Rye IPA is brewed similarly to the Supercool, using open fermentation with two saison yeasts at cool temperatures. The beer differs in hopping however, using citra, centennial, denali, and chinook, leaning on a pleasant woodsy character that goes great with the flavor of rye. The tasty grain shows a spicy note and mid-palate fullness, giving way to a dry, yet soft finish. 6.2% Glass Tower Saison is inspired by one of our favorite breweries, Glazen Toren. The recipe combines two varieties of pilsener malt and two wheat malts, creating subtle grain complexity. Vanguard and columbia hops are used in kettle for herbal/farm notes, and the beer was then dry hopped after open fermentation with lemondrop, yielding a minty edge. The Glass Tower finishes dry with just a bit of bite. 6.4% Hikari Lager is our first attempt at producing a Japanese style light lager with a delicate, yet rich, full-flavored body and a refreshing dry aftertaste. A specifically chosen yeast strain and grist including German pilsener malt, light munich malt, and plenty of rice strike the perfect balance, making for a lager beer that's perfect for any meal and any occasion. 4.7% |
