As Oregon Beer Month is culminating in the wonderful Oregon Brewers Festival this weekend, it seems like an exceptionally appropriate time to introduce Upright Brewing Company to the Leftbank website and it’s visitors. UBC is set to be crafting beer by year’s end and will be a production facility open to the public for tastings and tours. It’s housed in the basement of the Leftbank directly below the corner ballroom where much of Portland’s greatest jazz was once performed. The brewery’s name derives from the primary instrument of Charles Mingus, a man whose music escapes categorization and stands alone with pride.
So, what kind of beer will we be crafting? That’s a difficult question to answer, but imagine combining the spirit and methods of rustic French and Belgian style farmhouse brewing with the positive energy and downright beautiful ingredients the Pacific Northwest offers us. These are beers inspired by historical records and the dedicated few who have kept traditions alive, drawing from our city and region for resources and raw materials. In addition to the year-round brands expect to see several unusual special releases including barrel-aged beers, sour beers, fruit beers, smoked beers, and many other distinct brews. Upright Brewing Company will always be a hands-on, local producer of honest craft beer.
We are sincerely excited about being part of the Leftbank community and look forward to connecting with people personally in the future. Expect to see updates here often regarding the brewery’s news and opening status.
Alex Ganum
owner/brewer
On July 28th, 2008 at 5:49 pm Dad said:
Alex; great web article. The Oregon community will enjoy the superb beers you produce, and remember to send some bottles this way.
I am very proud of you.
Love
Dad
On July 29th, 2008 at 3:25 pm laura said:
Alex, your Dad rocks.
On July 30th, 2008 at 4:41 am Enrique Mirand said:
Dear Alex, it nice to know that your dream are coming truth, so keep going and give your best and the best things will come soon or late.
From Argentina , cousin,
Enrique
On August 3rd, 2008 at 9:49 am Thei said:
I am excited to hear about the brewery!! Is a brewpub or restaurant part of the project??
On August 3rd, 2008 at 9:56 am Shawn Bowman said:
There is certainly room for a restaurant, we’d love to see one in the building we’re also actively looking for a coffee cart or small purveyor who’d like to move in. If you know of someone who might be a nice fit, please send them our way.
Shawn
On August 3rd, 2008 at 12:51 pm Angelo said:
Alex is the shit! Not only as a brewer, but as a dude.
On October 8th, 2008 at 12:33 pm Neil said:
MMM…. Ganum Beer! Can’t wait for it.
On November 4th, 2008 at 11:32 am Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing Company | brewpublic.com said:
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On November 6th, 2008 at 4:31 pm Jose Guzzi said:
Don Napio: realmente nos alegramos mucho que la “Orquidea Salvaje” (si todavia esta en los planes que se llame asi) este muy cerca de salir al mercado. Silvana y yo somos testigos de que tu cerveza es excelente. Pero tenes que venir a Tucuman a probar mi “Ciego Brown Ale” que es una maravilla!!!!!! Esperamos mas noticias. Exitos y un abrazo grande. Jose y Silvana
On November 12th, 2008 at 1:32 pm isaac said:
Hey Alex, This is Isaac(bj’s). I recently found out you are opening up a brewery! That kicks ass! I remember at bj’s you brewed a Berliner Wiess and some others that i had never even heard of at that time(but enjoyed tasting them). I am living in Utah for the moment, but when I am in P-town I want to taste some of your brews. I read that you might have open fermenters? That is awesome!
Isaac