Monday, July 16th, Von Ebert Brewing opens its eastside location at the Glendoveer Golf Course in northeast Portland and we have an inside look at the space, the beers, and the menu. You may have not even heard about Von Ebert Brewing;  it only opened this past March, but the experience runs deeper as the former Fat Head's Brewing PDX where the brewing team won over many local fans. Now the company has rebranded as Von Ebert Brewing with more German and farmhouse styles and fewer Double IPAs (though hopheads won't be disappointed, either). Von Ebert Brewing East is almost unarguably an even cooler spot than the first location. After all, the entire food menu (much improved from the Fat Head's days) has made it intact from the Pearl District to the Eastside, with the addition of a Glendoveer Burger at a cheaper price than the original pub. Yes, those outstanding wings (perhaps the best in Portland) are on the menu at Von Ebert East for the same price, but the house burger is only $10 at Glendoveer and many items off the pizza and appetizers are 25¢-50¢ cheaper. The Smoked Meat Sandos are $12.50 on the westside and $12 at Von Ebert East. Some of the best stuff, like the charcuterie and cheese boards and the wings, are the same price, but I am just glad to have them.

The decor and ambiance of the east location is the biggest change, and the only one I can see personal preference coming into play on. While the NW pub is modern and open, with high ceilings and newly renovated everything, the eastside location feels like a 70s throwback. The dining area and bar is pure old school prime rib joint, with old dark stained wood beams and a center fireplace and hood. Everything is dark woodsy brown and with vintage diner booths and historic photography on display. You can saddle up to the bar and feel a bit like you are at a ski lodge or an old 70s Hollywood haunt, complete with cocktails and cigars (strictly for off premises and golfers). Like the main Von Ebert, there are also a good amount of TVs, placed on each side of the taplist above the bar, on corners and a large one against the wall of the dining area. You won't miss a game here. Perhaps the best aspect of Von Ebert East is the two separate outdoor patios. One of the patios is covered with heaters and uncovered grassy areas with cornhole that stretches out into the beginning of the golf course. On the backside of the building there is another smaller patio between the golf club house and the pub with a handful of tables with their own gas fires for each. Since Von Ebert East is in a city park and not directly next to any residences, the patio can stay open late till closing at 11pm to 12am and yes, it is family/all-ages all the way up til closing. Von Ebert Brewing East 14021 NE Glisan Street (2.93 mi) Portland, Oregon HOURS:Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pmFri - Sat 11am - 12amSun 11am - 10pm