The long awaited Hammer & Stitch Brewing Company will open to the public on Saturday, October 10th in NW Portland near the Montgomery Park building and right of the US-30 Vaughn street exit.

Hammer & Stitch is from respected veteran brewer Ben Dobler, who spent over 25 years at Widmer Brothers Brewing developing many of their best new beers of the 2000’s. Along with his two innovative entrepreneur partners, Dobler will focus on drinkable ales and lagers in classic styles with takes on the latest tastes. All beers will be available on tap and in 16oz cans from the start, with local distribution coming soon.

The recently completed brewpub features a 6,000 square foot taproom in the Slabtown area between Great Notion Brewing NW and McMenamins 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop. The bright and open taproom has a welcoming elevated deck and plenty of street parking. The food menu will be curated by on-site kitchen partner Grand Cru Hospitality, and feature hand pies, Impossible burgers and classic jojo potatoes among other casual, well-made fare.

“We are focusing on perfecting our approachable beer menu,” Dobler says. “I’m really looking forward to brewing our hoppy lager in particular. It’s a beer I’ve been working on for a number of years and now I get to perfect it!”

Ben Dobler serves as co-founder and brewmaster, he has 27 years of brewing experience in Portland, at Widmer Brothers Brewing Co., Laurelwood Brewing Co., Mt Tabor, and Bridgeport Brewing Co. Dobler is joined by head brewer Cameron Murphy, formerly of Laurelwood Brewing Co. and Von Ebert Brewing.

“I've been looking for a brewery that I can continue growing with and a company that shares my values,” Murphy says. “I believe that it all boils down to being brave and hospitable. I can't wait to serve and work with all you fellow makers out there!”

While opening during a pandemic was of course never part of the original plan, Dobler says Hammer & Stitch is staying agile to remain Oregon Health Authority and OSHA-compliant to keep patrons comfortable. There will be limited, appropriately-distanced seating in the foreseeable future and they plan to post regular updates on open hours and fresh brews through their website and on social media platforms.

“We have created a space that represents who we are as people and who we want to be as a business, summed up in three simple words - fun, soul, and grit,” Dobler says. “We are so excited to explore new and old areas in the industry and serve new and existing craft beer consumers.”

Hammer & Stitch Brewing Company was founded in 2017. The Portland-based business aims to create an experience that honors the craft of brewing & celebrates the make. We provide approachable, consistent, drinkable beers daily and pledge to stay creative with a steady supply of seasonal and innovative releases. We honor the uniqueness of every person, value the ways that our individual differences make us stronger and create a safe space to love all styles. Cheers!

Hammer & Stitch Brewing Company 2377 NW Wilson St. Portland, OR 97210 www.hsbrew.co