Stevenson, Washington’s Walking Man Brewing is one of the oldest breweries in the Columbia River Gorge region and is celebrating their 20 years by collaborating with past and present brewers. Twenty Strides Imperial Pale Ale brings together 11 brewers from both their current operations and numerous alumni who have went on to have their own illustrious careers and some open other premiere area breweries.

Walking Man began gaining international and regional recognition in the independent craft beer scene when they won a gold medal for Walking Man IPA at the 2006 World Beer Cup. With now over two decades under their belt they have produced over 100 unique recipes and cemented themselves as a popular destination along Washington’s Oregon border on the banks of the Columbia River.

In lieu of an anniversary party, Walking Man will celebrate throughout the month of November, starting with a special anniversary beer release. Twenty Strides Imperial Pale is a reimagined version of their first beer recipe Pale Strider Pale Ale only this time with 20 hop varieties.  Participating breweries will sell a keg in their taprooms and the proceeds will benefit the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation’s brewer scholarship program. 

Participating Brewers:

Jacob Leonard - Head of Operations at Breakside Brewing

Bolt Minister - Owner and Head Brewer of 54'40"

Jason Kahler - Owner and Head Brewer of Solera

Dan Munch - Lead at Widmer's Innovation Brewing and PH Project

Adam McClure - Head Brewer at Everybody's Brewing

Cory McGuinness - Lead in charge of sours/barrels at Trophy Brewing in North Carolina

Sam Scoggins - Head Brewer at Ancestry Brewing

Emily Albaugh - Former Lead Brewer at Walking Man

Tessa Longnecker - Current Lead Brewer at Walking Man

James Landers - Current Head Brewer at Walking Man

Bob Craig - Owner and Brewmaster at Walking Man

“We could not be more excited to release Twenty Strides Imperial Pale.  It was truly amazing to have Walking Man’s past and present brewers work together on this special 20th anniversary collaboration.  We had so much fun and Bob and I are extremely grateful everyone could participate,” said Tabatha Wiggins, Co-Owner at Walking Man Brewing.

To amplify the celebration, Walking Man will be awarding prizes each day in November for the first correct response to beer trivia questions posted via social media.  Follow @walkingmanbeer to play.  They will also be selling limited addition collectible beer steins, each hand signed and numbered by Walking Man’s founder and original brewmaster Bob Craig.  Visitors can also create a Crowler Time Capsule that will include $55 worth of merchandise for $20. The Time Capsules will be kept at the brewery until November 2021 when they hope to host a big party.

Walking Man Brewing is located at 240 SW First Street in Stevenson, Washington.  For more information on happenings, visit www.walkingmanbeer.com or follow @walkingmanbeer. Brewpub Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-9pm.