Pfriem won World Cup gold medals in the Kellerbier or zwickel-beer category for its Kellerbier, and in the Belgian-style spontaneous sour category for its Spontanee. The brewery took bronze in the Rice Lager category, new this year, for its Japanese lager.

HOOD RIVER — Hood River’s pFriem Family Brewing, a Belgian-leaning operation since its start 14 years ago, took several honors at the Brussels…

HOOD RIVER — Pfriem Family Brewing of Hood River won Best Large Brewery award at the 2025 Oregon Beer Awards (OBA) event held April 10 in Portland.

“Things in the world are awful, but it’s okay to sip and ponder a tasty beverage every once in a while ... or often.” — Jen House, Double Moun…

Citing the expected triple-digit heat and competition with other events, organizer Brian Yeager announced postponement of the third annual Kriekfest planned for this weekend at Hood River Waterfront Park, to a date to be determined in September.

Picturing beer provided a blend of tastes and insights into fermenting at the Nov. 4 “Art & Beer: Pitchering Oregon” event at Portland Art Museum.