Backwoods Brewing opening Hillsboro location that was originally set to be Ex Novo

Carson, Washington based Backwoods Brewing is opening a new satellite pub in a downtown Hillsboro development that was originally set to be Ex Novo Brewing. The pub will be the anchor tenant in the Main Street Commons – a revitalization of a large former US Bank building that was set to house new locations of Grand Central Bakery, Sizzle Pie, and The Sudra, along with Ex Novo on the rooftop.

The New School reported in January that Ex Novo Brewing was looking for another brewery or entity to take over the lease on their section of the building which was already nearing the final stages to completion. “We’ve got a lot of time and energy invested in the space, we got it really far down the line and are really proud of what we got done,” said Ex Novo owner Joel Gregory. Looks like they fount the right partner for the indoor/outdoor multi-level European-style redevelopment of which the brewpub will become the anchor drink provider.

“We couldn’t be more excited about the space,” says owner and CEO Steve Waters. “At 7,800 square feet we’ll have plenty of room to make our neighbors in Hillsboro comfortable in our new pub.”

The space also boasts a 3,000 square foot rooftop bar with wood paneled walls and covered space that cuts a striking figure in the downtown skyline. “With elevator access and taps in the rooftop area, it will definitely be the popular spot to have a beer and people watch from up above,” says Jason Ogden, Regional GM of Backwoods’ Portland and Hillsboro satellite locations.

Backwoods is also on the verge of opening their new brewery cabins in Carson, which was featured in our story profiling the most exciting new and upcoming Washington breweries and taprooms. As well as stoking the rumor mill about a Backwoods location opening in Ridgefield Washington as well.

“A spot in Ridgefield has been something we’ve attempted and come close to a couple of times now, but we haven’t gotten a deal to stick yet, unfortunately. Obviously this new spot in Hillsboro and opening the cabins is going to distract us for a little bit, but we still have our sights up north after this settles down, so please be patient with us, Clark County fans!” says Steve Waters.

“I’ll admit it, there’s a lot going on at Backwoods right now, and we’re all working a decent amount of overtime to bring it all together,” says Tom Waters, owner and COO. “But the feeling of doing so many fun things all at once is pretty hard to beat, and there’s an air of excitement among our whole crew.”

Main Street Commons rendering of the new development in Hillsboro, soon to be home of a Backwoods Brewing location

Construction on the Hillsboro remodel is underway and other tenants in the building including Sizzle Pie and Grand Central Bakery will be opening up in the coming weeks, but Backwoods’ portion started later and is planned to be ready for open in mid-September to early October.

“Our beer has always had a presence on the west side and we’ve done lots of events, but we’ve gotten the chance to meet even more of the business owners and residents of Hillsboro since we started researching this new pub and everyone has been great,” says Jason. “We can’t wait to invite them in for a pint.”

About Backwoods Brewing Company - Backwoods Brewing Company is a rapidly expanding, family-owned brewery from Carson, Washington. Originating in 2012, Backwoods went from small town gem to quickly being recognized for its delicious beer and the comfortable ambiance of the pub setting. Backwoods’ beer began being distributed throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and in 2018 Backwoods became even more a part of the Portland beer community by opening a satellite pub in the Pearl District. Recently in spring of this year, Backwoods announced plans to turn the pub in Carson into a brewery resort and will be opening cabins with further amenities to follow in the coming years. Backwoods beer can be found at their pubs in Carson, WA, Portland, OR and soon Hillsboro, OR, as well as various retailers throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Learn more at www.backwoodsbrewing.com