Elvis has not left the constructing…nicely not less than not right here in Portland! On Friday, June twenty eighth, Gigantic Brewing Firm will companion with Bizarre Portland United on the discharge of Portland Elvis Gold Lager. Sure, a beer to honor the King of Bizarre Portland, the one and solely Portland Elvis, aka John Schroder!
The discharge of Portland Elvis Gold Lager will happen at Gigantic Hawthorne, the brewery’s full-on brewpub starting at 5:00pm. This launch will function the primary public tasting of the brand new Portland Elvis Gold Lager, together with a particular “golden keg” made with gold glitter.
To have a good time the event, Portland Elvis himself will carry out dwell within the outside beer backyard all through the night. In true Elvis spirit, we’ll be serving up Peanut Butter, Banana, and Bacon Sandwiches – a favourite deal with of the King!
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Portland Elvis Gold Lager shall be out there in 16oz cans and on draft in any respect three Gigantic Brewing places. It can even be offered at bars and beer retailers all through the Portland space. In a gesture of neighborhood help and in alignment with their mission assertion, Bizarre Portland United shall be donating the brewery’s portion of the proceeds from this beer straight to help John “Elvis” Schroder in securing a brand new residing association.
If you’re not conscious of Portland Elvis, he has been a beloved determine in Portland, Oregon for nicely over 40 years. Identified for his dazzling jumpsuits, slicked-back hair, and signature sun shades, Schroder has entertained Portlanders on the Saturday Market, The Church of Elvis, The X-Ray Cafe, Satyricon, Dante’s, and varied downtown streets. His spontaneous and energetic performances have made him a cherished native icon, spreading pleasure and nostalgia wherever he goes.
 Come be a part of Bizarre Portland United, Elvis and Gigantic Brewing in celebrating the King of Bizarre Portland with an evening of nice beer, memorable performances, and scrumptious meals!
Gigantic Hawthorne – 4343 SE Hawthorne Blvd – Portland, OR
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D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based mostly author that spent his early life within the Midwest. With over 25 years below his belt of ingesting beer at festivals throughout America and the world, he has developed a robust appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the business that surrounds it. He might be present in any of the good breweries or beer bars that make Portland the most effective beer metropolis on the earth. His writing may also be discovered within the archives of Northwest Brewing Information and might be adopted on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.
