Fort George 1811 Lager relaunch kicks off new can series at Waterfront Party
Fort George Brewery’s original beer 1811 Pre-Prohibition style Lager is staging a comeback for the Astoria Regatta Weekend. This Friday - Saturday, the Astoria, Oregon brewery is throwing a relaunch party and 16oz Lager Series kickoff event at their new waterfront production facility August 13-14th, 2021.
More from a press release:
Astoria Regatta returns this weekend, albeit on a much smaller and safer scale. The oldest and longest running celebration in Oregon took a year off, as most everyone did in 2020. But this community is resilient, and Fort George is doing their best to make it another memorable one.
It was back in 2011 that Astoria celebrated its bicentennial. To commemorate that 200th birthday, Fort George canned their very first beer and released it on Astoria Regatta weekend: 1811 Lager, The Official Bicentennial Beer of Astoria. And now, exactly 10 years later, they’re bringing it back to kick off a new 16-ounce Lager Series.
That sky blue 1811 Lager can received a subtle refresh, but the Pre-Prohibition style remains true to its roots. Brewed with pilsner malts and flaked corn, and utilizing a hybrid lager yeast that ferments at slightly higher temperatures, 1811 Lager is a throwback to those beers brewed during Astoria’s first brewery boom in the early 1900s. Described as a “Refreshing drink, much consumed by the laboring classes,” this is the inspiration behind 1811 Lager.
1811 Lager will be available starting this weekend at Fort George, and the following week around the Pacific Northwest. This first beer in the Lager Series will be followed by a few beers you may have already tasted, including Beach Eagle Mexican Lager, Short Sands Helles, and Iredale Vienna Lager. Varieties will rotate about every two to three months, giving the brewery just enough time to lager the next beer in the series.
Join Fort George for the Lager Series release party at The Waterfront, with plenty of outdoor space to spread out. The food truck will be open both Friday and Saturday starting at 3pm. There will be live music on Friday from 4pm to 6pm with rock, folk, and originals from The Yard Dogs. On Saturday, the Highwater Boat Parade starts at 5pm, with great viewing from the Fort George beer garden right along the Columbia River. And bring the kids down from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday evening for KidStock 2021! Elevated Productions brings an electronic dance party to The Waterfront for the little ones (and big ones), plus an assortment of fun activities.
Where:
Fort George Waterfront - 70 W. Marine Drive - along the Riverwalk and just east of the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Look for the big red taco truck.
When:
Friday August 13th from 3pm to 7pm with live music starting at 4pm.
Saturday August 14th from Noon to 9pm with KidStock! at 5pm.
Tacos, bowls, and beer, including 1811 Lager, available both days.
How:
All ages are welcome. Friendly leashed pets are welcome. Parking is limited. Walking or alternative transportation is encouraged. Never a cover.
For more information go to FortGeorgeBrewery.com