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 — In the Columbia River Gorge, beer flows as mightily as the waters that carve it. Craft breweries define a thriving tourist economy built on leisure, recreation and community, with nearby beer havens Portland, Seattle and Bend keeping the hops growing and the alcohol pouring. You might think the industry is thriving, even expanding, as brewmasters continue to innovate with flavor and fun.

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.

Hood River artist April Donovan created this pen and ink drawing of Gorge waterfalls and Mount Hood, with overlaying logos from each of the br…