Portlanders have got it made. Not only is the city filled with nearly countless breweries, brewpubs, bottle shops and homebrew supply venues, but also the people who created the community are nothing short of fascinating. Saddle up to the bar and get to know the stories of the men and women brewing some of the country's most exciting beer and cider, from the origin of Ecliptic Brewing to a personal account of a beer truck driver. When you are looking for an adventure outside the city limits, try out one of the seven beer road trips to other Northwest towns (with a designated driver, of course). Join author Steven Shomler for a hop through Brewvana.
Steven Shomler is a writer and radio host living in Portland. He is the festival coordinator for the Portland Spring Beer and Wine Fest, the largest spring beer festival in the U.S. and is one of the co-founders of the Portland Summer Food Cart Festival. A former mortgage banker and chaplain, Steven shares his adventures at www.StevenShomler.com. This is his second book.