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Most festivals during the Summer months require a proper hat, sunscreen and maybe even a blanket or beach chair. Aside from the more hospitable interior of the Left Bank Annex, this years Brews For New Avenues (BFNA) line-up of draft and bottled bliss is forecast to supersede last year’s sunny success.
Benefiting New Avenues for Youth – a Portland, Oregon non-profit aiming to support foster, at-risk and homeless youth, BFNA last year raised nearly $160,000 toward their cause. And as a result, the event now bills itself as the largest such rare beer auction in the world.
Before the VIP and General Admission sessions begin Saturday, this week they’ll host a sold-out Brewers Dinner on Thursday featuring Pierre Tilquin of Belgium’s Gueuzerie Tilquin, Ben Edmunds of Portland’s Breakside Brewing, as well as Chef Connor Martin of Mian PDX. The other sold-out event, Friday’s Oysters & Gueuze Social, will feature draft pours of high-end Belgian Gueuze Lambic, with proceeds benefiting Justine for Kids in Belgium.
And while these stellar events, as well as the VIP access starting at 2pm Saturday are already sold-out, a limited number of the $15 General Admission tickets for the 5pm to 10pm session will be available at the door. This will buy you 4 tokens, which buys you 4 half-pours or 2 full pours into your commemorative BFNA mug, the only silent and live rare beer auctions in Portland, access to the mysterious wonder of the “Wall of Beer,” special craft beer tappings and much more.
Learn more about the story behind BFNA and New Avenues for Youth from our feature last year and check out their instagram account for more details on bottles being auctioned and special packages. Additional details below from his year’s press-release:
6th Annual Brews for New Avenues
The world’s largest rare beer auction benefitting programs aimed at ending youth homelessness
PORTLAND, OREGON: 05.2.2017 – The Ambassador Board of New Avenues for Youth presents the sixth annual Brews for New Avenues– a series of events celebrating rare beer and showcasing the social consciousness of the beer community.
Over the past five years, Brews for New Avenues has raised nearly $300,000 for New Avenues for Youth’s programs aimed at ending youth homelessness.
More than 800 beer enthusiasts, many who travel from around the globe, are expected to attend Brews for New 
Avenues’ line up of events. The VIP event on Saturday, August 19 includes access to bid on hundreds of rare beer silent auction packages and the opportunity to purchase special one-off bottle releases from breweries like Breakside, de Garde, Upright, Royale, Little Beast, Great Notion, and Huisstekerij h.ertie (Uli Kremer blend). Later in the day, the General Admission portion of the event includes additional silent auction items and the “main event” live auction featuring our most exclusive bottles. All attendees will also enjoy artisan food, live music, and craft beer from over 40 different local, national and international breweries, and can purchase mystery bottles from the famous Wall of Beer featuring over 1,000 bottles of craft beer.
Additional events leading up to Brews for New Avenues include the Annual Brewers Dinner on August 17 featuring Pierre Tilquin from Gueuzerie Tilquin of Belgium and Portland-based Breakside Brewery, and the Oysters and Geuze Social, an event featuring special bottle pours of exclusive beers from Brasserie Cantillon, an exclusive bottle auction, a selection of draft lambic, and plenty of freshly shucked oysters on the half shell.
What: 6th Annual Brews for New Avenues
When: Thursday, August 17 – Saturday, August 19th
Where: Portland, Oregon (various locations)
For information on all Brews for New Avenues events visit: www.brewsfornewavenues.org
August 17 Brewers Dinner, Tickets on Sale June 1st – Sold-Out – $150
August 18 Oysters and Geuze Social, Tickets on Sale June 1st – Sold-Out – $50
August 19 VIP Event, 2:00 – 5:00, Tickets on sale June 1st – Sold-Out – $85
August 19 GA Event 5:00 – 10:00, Tickets on sale June 15th – $10 through June 21st, $15 thereafter
Go to www.brewsfornewavenues.org for tickets and more information.
About New Avenues for Youth
New Avenues for Youth takes a complete approach to addressing youth homelessness and its root causes, delivering support and resources that enable foster, at-risk, and homeless youth aged 14-24 to overcome their barriers and realize their potential. For more information about New Avenues for Youth, visit www.newavenues.org or call (503)224-4339.
