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| name = Widmer Brothers Brewery
'''Widmer Brothers''' is an American ] founded in ] in ] by brothers Kurt and Rob Widmer. It is one of the largest ]s in Oregon.
| image = Widmer logo.png
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| location = 929 N Russell St<br>], U.S.
| owner = Publicly owned ({{NASDAQ|BREW}})
| foundation = 1984
| production = {{convert|450000|usbeerbbl|hL|lk=on}} in 2011<ref name="answers.com"/>
| industry = ]
| products = ]
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'''Widmer Brothers''' is a ] founded in 1984 in ], by brothers Kurt and Robert Widmer.<ref name="answers.com"></ref> It is part of the ],<ref></ref> the 12th largest brewing company in the United States in 2017.<ref name=Tepedelen>{{cite web |title=Brewers association top 50 by volume|url=https://www.brewersassociation.org/press-releases/brewers-association-releases-2017-top-50-brewing-companies-by-sales-volume/|author=Brewers Association|date=March 14, 2018|work=Imbibe}}</ref>


==Details== ==Details==
In 1986, the Widmer Brothers introduced their "]" beer – an American variant on a traditional Hefeweizen, which is usually characterized by distinctive yeast flavors. Instead, the Widmer brew was an unfiltered version of their existing wheat beer (Weizenbier), and used ]s. Subsequently, both this style of "American Hefeweizen" and the custom of serving wheat beer with a slice of lemon have both spread widely.<ref name=hefeweizen>{{cite web |title=Hefeweizen Facts And Fiction|url=http://imbibemagazine.com/hazed-and-confused-hefeweizen/ |author=Adem Tepedelen|date=January 18, 2009|work=Imbibe}}</ref>
In 1986 the Widmer Brothers introduced their ] to America and since then has gained much popularity throughout the states. It has become famous for their unique speciality brews. The extravagant Joe Casey is the company's most famous brewmeister, noted for sporting a bald head and soul patch.

In November 2007, ] and Widmer Brothers officially announced plans to merge, forming a new company called Craft Brewers Alliance, which was later renamed as ] in 2012.<ref></ref> The merged company retained both the Redhook and Widmer brands. The two had already been working closely for several years through a licensing agreement whereby Redhook brewed and distributed Widmer beers on the ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> ] held a minority stake of approximately 32% in the company until they sold the stake to Tilray on 8 August, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jacob |first1=Denny |title=Anheuser-Busch Selling Shock Top, Blue Point to Cannabis Company Tilray |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/anheuser-busch-selling-shock-top-blue-point-to-cannabis-company-tilray-458a7285 |website=] |access-date=16 August 2023}}</ref>

On January 22, 2019, Widmer Brothers Brewing closed its taproom in Portland, Oregon's ] neighborhood, after 22 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pdx.eater.com/2019/1/22/18193292/widmer-brothers-brewpub-tap-room-closing|title=A Historic Portland Brewpub Suddenly Closes Today|last=Frane|first=Alex|date=2019-01-22|website=Eater Portland|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref>

In April 2021, Widmer Brothers unveiled official beers for two of Portland's professional soccer teams. IPA 'Til I Die was created for the ] on the occasion of their 2021 MLS season opening on April 18, 2021. Slide Tackle Hazy IPA was created for the ] and their home opener on April 9, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Portland Timbers and Thorns score official beers for 2021 MLS Season|url=https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2021/4/portland-timbers-thorns-official-2021-mls-beers|access-date=2021-04-13|website=New School Beer + Cider|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Beers== ==Beers==
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] per capita<ref></ref>]]
100th Harvest Glacier Lager;
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Blonde Ale;
Bourbon Bock;
Broken Halo IPA;
Der Uber Tuber;
Doppelbock;
Drop Top Amber;
Ginger Brown;
Hefeweizen;
Hop Jack Pale Ale;
KGB Imperial Stout;
Muscat Love Fruit Beer;
Northwest Red Ale;
O'Casey's Irish Stout;
Oktoberfest;
Old Embalmer;
Saison Christophe;
Sled Crasher;
Snow Plow;
Spring Run IPA;
Three Kings;
Tripel Threat;
W'05 India Pale Ale;
W'06 N.W. Red Ale;
Widberry;
Winternacht.


This is an incomplete listing of Widmer beers, past and present, and their types.<ref></ref>
==See also==
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===Year-round===
{{Infobox Brewery
*Drifter Pale Ale, ]
| name = Widmer Brothers
*Drop Top Amber, ] / ]
| image =
*Hefeweizen, American ] / ]
| caption =
*Upheaval IPA, ]
| location = ]<br />]
*Steel Bridge Porter, ]
| owner =
| opened = ]
| production = 200,000 barrels (estim.)
| active_beers =
| seasonal_beers =
| other_beers =
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==External links== ===Seasonal===
*Brrr Seasonal Ale, ]
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*Hefe Berry Lime, ]
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*Deadlift Imperial IPA, ]
*Hefe Hopfruit
*Hefe Twisted Citrus


===Limited release===
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*Barrel Aged Brrrbon (Vintage), ]
*Galaxy Hopped Barleywine, ]
*Kill Devil Brown Ale, ]
*Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout (Vintage), ]
*Rotator IPA Series
*SXNW: South By Northwest, Spiced ale
{{div col end}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{official website|www.widmerbrothers.com}}
*


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Widmer Brothers Brewery
IndustryAlcoholic beverage
Founded1984
Headquarters929 N Russell St
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
ProductsBeer
Production output450,000 US beer barrels (530,000 hL) in 2011
OwnerPublicly owned (Nasdaq: BREW)

Widmer Brothers is a brewery founded in 1984 in Portland, Oregon, by brothers Kurt and Robert Widmer. It is part of the Craft Brew Alliance, Inc., the 12th largest brewing company in the United States in 2017.

Details

In 1986, the Widmer Brothers introduced their "Hefeweizen" beer – an American variant on a traditional Hefeweizen, which is usually characterized by distinctive yeast flavors. Instead, the Widmer brew was an unfiltered version of their existing wheat beer (Weizenbier), and used Cascade hops. Subsequently, both this style of "American Hefeweizen" and the custom of serving wheat beer with a slice of lemon have both spread widely.

In November 2007, Redhook Ale Brewery and Widmer Brothers officially announced plans to merge, forming a new company called Craft Brewers Alliance, which was later renamed as Craft Brew Alliance in 2012. The merged company retained both the Redhook and Widmer brands. The two had already been working closely for several years through a licensing agreement whereby Redhook brewed and distributed Widmer beers on the East Coast. Anheuser-Busch held a minority stake of approximately 32% in the company until they sold the stake to Tilray on 8 August, 2023.

On January 22, 2019, Widmer Brothers Brewing closed its taproom in Portland, Oregon's Eliot neighborhood, after 22 years.

In April 2021, Widmer Brothers unveiled official beers for two of Portland's professional soccer teams. IPA 'Til I Die was created for the Portland Timbers on the occasion of their 2021 MLS season opening on April 18, 2021. Slide Tackle Hazy IPA was created for the Portland Thorns and their home opener on April 9, 2021.

Beers

Company headquarters in North Portland
Oregon ranks 3rd nationally in craft breweries per capita

This is an incomplete listing of Widmer beers, past and present, and their types.

Year-round

Seasonal

Limited release

References

  1. ^ Widmer Brothers Brewing Company: Information from Answers.com
  2. Brewers Association | Brewers Association Releases 2010 Top 50 Breweries Lists
  3. Brewers Association (March 14, 2018). "Brewers association top 50 by volume". Imbibe.
  4. Adem Tepedelen (January 18, 2009). "Hefeweizen Facts And Fiction". Imbibe.
  5. Redhook, Widmer Brothers will merge, but keep brands - seattlepi.com
  6. Widmer, Redhook Combine to form 2nd largest U.S. Craft Brewer | OregonLive.com
  7. Widmer & Redhook Unite
  8. Jacob, Denny. "Anheuser-Busch Selling Shock Top, Blue Point to Cannabis Company Tilray". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. Frane, Alex (2019-01-22). "A Historic Portland Brewpub Suddenly Closes Today". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
  10. "Portland Timbers and Thorns score official beers for 2021 MLS Season". New School Beer + Cider. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
  11. Craft Brewing Industry Statistics
  12. Widmer Brothers Brewing Company - Portland, OR - Beers - BeerAdvocate

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