Beer News: Pfriem Family Brewers Open New Tasting Room In Historic Building / Executive Shuffle At BrewDog

American Craft Beer|March 24th, 2025|

(pFriem Milwaukie Tasting Room courtesy of pFriem Family Brewers)

The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening in the beer world while you were enjoying the weekend.

Pfriem Family Brewers Open New Tasting Room In Historic Building

pFriem Family Brewers (pronounced “freem”) is an European-inspired craft brewery in Hood River that’s a legend in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2012, pFriem has experienced incredible growth in the past decade and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions.

And on April 7th they’ll be opening a new tasting room in Milwaukie (nope, that’s not a misspelling, this is Milwaukie, Oregon), it’s a beautiful city, just 12 miles south of Portland with all kinds of vibe.

Located in the historic Milwaukie City Hall, the new pFriem Milwaukie tasting room will offer a unique blend of old-world charm and modern craft beer culture, which sounds perfect as far as we’re concerned.

And here’s what serious beer lovers can expect:

Three bars with 20+ taps pouring pFriem’s celebrated core beers, seasonal releases, and exclusive small-batch offerings.
Five handcrafted pFriem specialty craft cocktails and Son of Man cider on draft.
A spacious outdoor patio with a pergola-covered seating area.
An upstairs event space for future brewery events, tastings, and community gatherings.
A cozy retail and bar area inspired by pFriem’s beloved Bear’s Den in Hood River, complete with a piece of original art reflecting the surrounding area.
A thoughtfully curated food menu to complement pFriem’s beer lineup.

“We’re beyond excited to finally open our doors in Milwaukie,” says Josh Pfriem, Brewmaster and Co-Founder of pFriem Family Brewers. “This community has welcomed us with open arms, and we can’t wait to share this space with our friends, neighbors, and beer lovers.”

“Milwaukie has seen a lot of nice new developments in recent months including parks, housing, and businesses, “Mayor Lisa Batey added. “But nothing seems to get Milwaukians quite as excited as the news of pFriem’s opening in our Historic City Hall. I am sure they will instantly become a beloved community gathering space!”

Words to Drink By

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” – Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist who is best known for developing the theory of relativity

(Courtesy BrewDog)

Executive Shuffle At BrewDog

On March 1oth global craft brewer, BrewDog announced the appointment of James Taylor as CEO and Lauren Carrol as COO, effective immediately.

This from that announcement..

“The Board would like to congratulate James Taylor and Lauren as they step into their new roles. James Taylor brings a wealth of financial and strategic expertise to the role, having overseen BrewDog’s finance operations during a period of significant transformation, including the return of the business to profitability in 2024.”

“Lauren joined BrewDog in 2018 and was appointed CMO in 2022. Since then BrewDog has launched flagship beers including Wingman, Black Heart and Shore Leave, building on its position as the UK’s leading craft beer brand.”