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Blitz-Weinhard Brewing
(MillerCoors)
(Closed)
Portland OR 97209
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Notes

Opened: 1856

Closed: 1999

Contributors: Dennis Welch, Ralph Wells

Blitz-Weinhard was owned by G.Heileman, which in 1997 was purchased by Stroh, which was purchased by Pabst and Miller in 2000. This historic brewery was torn down to make room for some condos or something. Henry's brands were brewed at the old Olympia plant, which Miller shut down at the end of 2002. Henry Weinhard Hefeweizen, Northwest Blonde Lager, and Amber Light are now brewed by Full Sail in Hood River OR; the Private Reserve and Ale are brewed by Miller in Irwindale CA and Fort Worth TX.

Updated: November 7, 2012

Beer List

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    • Date: March 23, 1998 (#2542)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Willman's Bottle Market, Grand Island NE
      Score: 13½ points
      Overall Impression (2½)
      Black, thick head. Noticeable hazelnut aroma, but not overpowering. Good body, burnt, sweet. The hazelnut flavor doesn't work with the stout flavor at all.

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    • Date: April 20, 1999 (#3242)
      Package: bottled
      Place: 1st Wines and Spirits, Allouez WI
      Score: 14 points
      Overall Impression (2½)
      Golden, fizzy, thick head. Spicy aroma, slightly skunked. Light, malty, sweet, mild hoppy finish.

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  • American-Style Lager
    • Date: April 20, 1999 (#3243)
      Package: bottled
      Place: 1st Wines and Spirits, Allouez WI
      Score: 13½ points
      Overall Impression (2½)
      Amber-brown, thin head. Mildly hoppy aroma. Light body, caramel flavor, some hops at the end.

  • American-Style Dark Lager
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    • Date: December 18, 2006 (#6210)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Maverik (Powell), Powell WY
      Score: 19 points
      Appearance (3)
      Deep dark red. Moderate head.
      Aroma (4)
      Sweet, chocolatey, spicy.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Light body, really fizzy. Nice chocolatey malt flavor. Really pretty dry. Spicy hop flavor, low bitterness.
      Overall Impression (3)

  • Light American Wheat Beer with Yeast
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  • American-Style India Pale Ale

  • American-Style Amber Lager

  • Robust Porter
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