It’s official, with a proclamation from Governor Ted Kulongoski, July is Oregon Craft Beer Month.

Did you know? Oregon hop farms stretch back over 130 years. Oregon's first brewery, Liberty Brewing, opened in 1852. Portland has more breweries than any other city in the world. And the Oregon Brewers Guild has decided to celebrate this rich history of craft brewing with over 100 events across the state.

Where to begin? How about at the official kick-off event at Portland's Horse Brass Pub, which will be featuring 20-25 taps of all Oregon beers including new releases, world premier exclusives, and rare and vintage beers.

Tuesday, July 1, 5 p.m.
Horse Brass Pub
4520 SE Belmont, Portland, OR 97215

Not in your neighborhood? There are 22 other events to choose from on July 1.

Other Oregon Craft Beer Month events to take note of:

July 9, 7pm, Beer and Oregon Cheese Pairings with Steve’s Cheese, Hopworks Urban Brewery
July 24–27, Oregon Brewers Festival, Waterfront Park
July 25–July 26, 12-6pm, Homebrewing Demo by the Oregon Brew Crew, Waterfront Park