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📌 About This Article: This is a can beer tasting review (Riho Beer No.511), not an in-person taproom visit to Fort George Brewery in Astoria, Oregon. The beer was received as a gift and reviewed at home.
Hello! I’m Riho, a craft beer enthusiast.
The perfect finale to my November 2025 California-Oregon trip: Fort George Brewery + Public House in Astoria, Oregon. Standing on the historic site where America’s first Pacific Coast settlement was established in 1811, this brewery boasts GABF 2024 & 2025 Consecutive Gold and WBC 2024 Gold. The legendary origin story of Vortex IPA — born from a near-tornado encounter — and the sweeping Columbia River views make this a true PNW pilgrimage destination.
TripAdvisor #5 in all of Astoria is dominant for such a small town — Hop! 867,000+ Untappd check-ins is incredible — Hop! Oregon’s 5th largest production brewery maintaining this quality level is truly remarkable — Hop! GABF consecutive Gold two years in a row is basically unheard of — Hop!!
Drinking beer in a historic building from 1924 — how magical — Woof! Watching the Columbia River while drinking is absolutely amazing — Woof! I want to go to the Festival of Dark Arts too — Woof!!
- 🍺 Fort George Brewery Basic Information
- 🍺 Tasting Report: Fort George × NorthPark “PIZZA PALS 2025” (Hazy IPA 7%)
- ⭐ Online Ratings
- 📖 The Brewery Born from a Tornado — On America’s First Settlement
- 🏆 Awards
- 🍺 Signature Beers
- 📊 Flavor Profile (Vortex IPA)
- 🏛️ History & Space — Beer Experience Across an Entire City Block
- ✈️ Plan Your Oregon / Astoria Trip
- 📸 From My Instagram Visit
- ❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- 🍻 How to Order at an American Taproom
- ⚠️ Disclaimer
- 🔗 Other Breweries from This Trip
- 🇺🇸 American Craft Beer Brewery Reviews
🍺 Fort George Brewery Basic Information
| 📍 Address | 1483 Duane St, Astoria, OR 97103 |
| 🕐 Main Pub | Daily 11AM–10PM |
| 🕐 Lovell Taproom | Wed–Thu 4–9PM / Fri 4–10PM / Sat–Sun Noon–10PM |
| 🕐 Upstairs Pizza | Mon–Fri 4–10PM / Sat–Sun Noon–10PM |
| 📞 Phone | (503) 325-7468 |
| 🌐 Website | fortgeorgebrewery.com |
| @fortgeorgebeer | |
| 🏭 Founded | March 2007 (Chris Nemlowill & Jack Harris) |
| 🍕 Food | Pub food + Wood-fired pizza (upstairs) |
| ☀️ Sustainability | Oregon Coast’s largest solar installation (2024) |
🍺 Tasting Report: Fort George × NorthPark “PIZZA PALS 2025” (Hazy IPA 7%)
Today’s review: the collaboration “PIZZA PALS 2025” by Fort George × NorthPark Brewing (Hazy IPA, 7% ABV). As the name suggests, this beer was designed specifically for pizza pairing — and it delivers in spectacular fashion. Received as a wonderful gift!
| Hops | Malts |
|---|---|
| Citra, Eclipse, Citra Cryo, Citra Dynaboost, Citra CO2 Extract, Simcoe Cryo | Briess Pilsen, Malted Oats, Crisp Chit, Weyermann Acidulated |
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale, hazy gold with the gloss of hop oils catching the light.
Aroma: Citra’s signature “frozen melon” opens first — cool, juicy, crystalline. The Cryo and CO₂ Extract versions add sharpness that amplifies cold citrus nuances. Eclipse contributes mandarin orange candy notes, with hints of passion fruit in the background.
Flavor: Clean melon and citrus dominate the entry. As it warms on the palate, fresh-hop grassy/vegetal notes emerge, revealing hop complexity. Just before swallowing, a brief flourish of warm malt sweetness appears — an unexpected and delightful structural element.
Finish: Dry-leaning, but the aromatic finish is long — a “hybrid” type. Hop aromas build gradually before the 7% ABV sensation brings everything to a clean close.
⭐ Online Ratings
| Platform | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ TripAdvisor | 4.3 / 5 | #5 of 90 restaurants in Astoria · Travelers’ Choice Award |
| 🍽️ OpenTable | 4.7 / 5 | 765 reviews |
| 🍺 Untappd | 3.9 / 5 | 867,154 check-ins · 131,625 unique users |
| ⭐ Yelp | — | 1,979 reviews |
📖 The Brewery Born from a Tornado — On America’s First Settlement
Fort George’s origin story reads like a movie. Founder Chris Nemlowill, after studying in Virginia Beach, loaded an 8.5-barrel brewing system called “Sweet Virginia” onto a flatbed truck with his mentor Jack Harris and set off on a cross-country journey. Near Nebraska, a tornado bore down on them — the two watched a full cyclone spiral before their eyes. That visceral experience gave their flagship beer its name: Vortex IPA.
In March 2007, they arrived in Astoria, Oregon and found a rundown vacant building on the east side of downtown. They discovered later the historical significance — the site was near where fur trader John Jacob Astor established “Fort Astoria” in 1811, the first American settlement on the Pacific Coast. During the War of 1812, British warship HMS Racoon captured it and renamed it “Fort George” after King George III. The brewery chose the name in honor of this layered history.
The current Fort George Building dates to 1924. In 2010, they acquired the neighboring Lovell Building (1921) — one of the few survivors of Astoria’s devastating 1922 fire — expanding into an entire city block. In 2021, they opened a waterfront production brewery in the converted former American Can Company factory (67,000 sq ft) along the Columbia River. Today Fort George is Oregon’s 5th largest and America’s 83rd largest brewery, producing over 32,000 barrels annually.
🏆 Awards
| Year | Competition | Beer | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 🏆 GABF (Great American Beer Festival) | City of Dreams (Hazy Pale Ale) | 🥇 Gold |
| 2025 | 🥇 Oregon Beer Awards | 3-Way IPA | 🥇 Gold |
| 2025 | 🥈 Oregon Beer Awards | Sometimes Things Take Longer / Fresh Hop Fields of Green | 🥈 Silver ×2 |
| 2024 | 🏆 GABF | Fudge Sickles (Imperial Chocolate Stout) | 🥇 Gold |
| 2024 | 🏆 World Beer Cup | City of Dreams (Hazy Pale Ale) | 🥇 Gold |
| 2020 | 🥇 Oregon Beer Awards | Fanzine IPA | 🥇 Gold |
| 2016+ | 🏆 Willamette Week Oregon Beer Awards | Festival of Dark Arts (annual stout fest) | Best Oregon Beer Festival (every year) |
| 2016 | 🥈 World Beer Cup | Hellcat Belgian Tripel | 🥈 Silver |
🍺 Signature Beers
① Vortex IPA — Born from a Tornado
Fort George’s soul: an American IPA (ABV 7.7%, IBU 97) named for the Nebraska tornado encounter. Intense bitterness with floral and Galena hop aromatics. Untappd 3.9/5 (37,749 ratings).
② Cavatica Stout
An Imperial Stout (ABV 8.8%, IBU 30) named for Charlotte A. Cavatica — the spider from “Charlotte’s Web.” Dark, roasty, with subtle sweetness. Untappd 3.91/5 (21,037 ratings). Bourbon barrel-aged versions are equally revered.
③ City of Dreams ★ GABF 2025 Gold + WBC 2024 Gold
A Juicy/Hazy Pale Ale (ABV 5.5%, IBU 40) combining Citra, Mosaic, Azacca, and Huell Melon hops for citrus and tropical fruit brilliance. Double gold winner — WBC 2024 and GABF 2025 — the brewery’s crowning achievement.
④ 1811 Lager
A premium lager (ABV 5.1%, IBU 15) named for Fort Astoria’s 1811 founding. Czech Saaz hops and flake corn in a pre-Prohibition style — grainy, smooth, and historically resonant.
⑤ 3-Way IPA — Annual PNW Collaboration
Running since 2013, this annual collaboration IPA brings together 2-3 PNW breweries each year in West Coast, Hazy, and Tropical variants. The 2025 edition with Mirage Beer & Sunriver Brewing won Oregon Beer Awards Gold. The most anticipated seasonal release in the Pacific Northwest.
📊 Flavor Profile (Vortex IPA)
| Flavor Element | Intensity (1–5) | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Bitterness | 5/5 | IBU 97 · powerful West Coast bitterness |
| 🟢 Sweetness | 2/5 | Malt backbone supporting the bitterness |
| 🔵 Acidity | 1/5 | Minimal · dry finish |
| 🟣 Body | 3/5 | Medium · clear and sharp |
| 🟡 Aroma | 4/5 | Floral · pine · citrus Galena character |
🏛️ History & Space — Beer Experience Across an Entire City Block
The city block occupied by Fort George is one of the most historically dense in Oregon. The 1924 main building was originally an auto repair shop; the 1921 Lovell Building is one of the few that survived the devastating 1922 Astoria fire. Fort George now spans the entire block.
The 2021 waterfront production brewery is a converted former American Can Company factory (67,000 sq ft). From its windows, guests can gaze upon the Columbia River and the Astoria-Megler Bridge — North America’s longest continuous truss bridge. In 2024, Fort George installed 1,155 solar panels (28,000 sq ft) — the largest solar installation on the Oregon Coast — generating over 70% of their annual electricity needs.
🕯️ Festival of Dark Arts
The annual “Festival of Dark Arts” held every February transforms central Astoria into a month-long stout celebration. The 2025 edition featured 108 stouts from 85 breweries across 70+ taps, drawing over 3,000 attendees. Fire dancers, ice sculptures, tarot readers, tattoo artists, magicians, and live music make it an art festival that transcends beer — winning Willamette Week’s Best Oregon Beer Festival every year since 2016.
🏆 Overall Rating
Drinking Vortex IPA while knowing it was named in the moment of facing an actual tornado — suddenly the intensity of the bitterness makes complete sense. City of Dreams’ Hazy Pale Ale was something else entirely — velvety soft. Drinking it inside this 1924 historic building while overlooking the Columbia River was the perfect final chapter of my California-Oregon journey. I need to come back in February for the Festival of Dark Arts.
✈️ Plan Your Oregon / Astoria Trip
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📸 From My Instagram Visit
❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What are Fort George’s must-try beers?
Their flagship ‘1811 Lager’ and ‘Vortex IPA’ are always on tap. Don’t miss the annual ‘3-Way IPA’ collaboration series and ‘Cavatica Stout’. Their ‘Fest of the Dark Arts’ each spring is a nationally acclaimed dark beer festival.
What is Astoria, Oregon like?
Astoria is Oregon’s oldest city, a historic port town at the mouth of the Columbia River. It’s famous worldwide as the filming location for ‘The Goonies’ (1985). Fort George is a pillar of this charming community.
How do I get from Portland to Astoria?
About 2 hours by car via I-30 (US-30) or US-26 West (~110 miles). Sunset Empire Transit (SETbus) also offers bus service. The scenic US-30 coastal route makes the drive itself worthwhile.
🍻 How to Order at an American Taproom
New to American taprooms? Here’s a quick guide to ordering craft beer with confidence.
| Step 1 | Check the tap list on the board or menu |
| Step 2 | Order at the counter: “Can I have a [beer name], please?” |
| Step 3 | “Open tab or close?” → Say “Open” to pay later, “Close” to pay now |
| Step 4 | Show ID (passport) if asked — 21+ required |
| Step 5 | Pick up your beer at the counter |
| Step 6 | Add 15–20% tip when closing your tab (tablet screen) |
⚠️ Disclaimer
Taste evaluations are personal opinions. Beer flavor perception varies by individual. Product information, hours, and prices are subject to change without notice. Drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol in the United States.
🔗 Other Breweries from This Trip
- [Riho Brewery No.237] Our Mutual Friend Brewing (Denver) (World Beer Cup Gold · Mixed-Fermentation Saison)
- [Riho Brewery No.238] Coronado Brewing Company (San Diego) (World Beer Cup Champion · Islander IPA)
- [Riho Brewery No.239] Mason Ale Works (San Diego) (Dankenstein’s Monster DIPA)
- [Riho Brewery No.240] The Original 40 Brewing (North Park) (GABF 2025 Silver · Barrel-Aged Stout)
- [Riho Brewery No.241] ISM Brewing (Long Beach) (WBC & GABF 6 Total Medals · NZ IPA)
- [Riho Brewery No.242] SD TapRoom (Pacific Beach) (GABF 2023 Gold PB Haze · Veteran Craft Beer Bar)
- [Riho Brewery No.243] Monkish Brewing Company (Torrance) (West Coast NEIPA Pioneer · 1.6M Untappd Check-ins)
- [Riho Brewery No.244] Craft Coast Beer & Tacos (Oceanside) (GABF 2024 Gold Chillzner · Scratch Baja Tacos)
More brewery articles from the November 2025 California-Oregon trip coming soon. US Craft Beer Brewery Guide →
🇺🇸 American Craft Beer Brewery Reviews
North American brewery reports from a Seattle-based craft beer enthusiast: https://rihobeer.com/category/beer/brewpub/usa
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