Grand Fir Brewing Opens in Portland November 18 | Eater Portland

"Opening Friday, November 18 in Southeast Portland’s former West Coast Grocery Co. space (1403 SE Stark Street), Grand Fir Brewing is a low‑pretense brewery born from Whitney Burnside and Doug Adams’ combined brewing and culinary careers. Named for the 200‑year‑old fir outside the couple’s home, the 15‑barrel brewhouse offers a small, approachable lineup that showcases Burnside’s range—from niche brews to palpably accessible beers—and highlights two clear starting points: the Tack Shack East Texas Lager (a Czech amber lager with light caramel characteristics and breadiness) and the Old Growth Pale (an “instant classic,” crisp and clean with citrusy hops). The casual food menu (nothing over $15) is designed to connect with the beers: smoked wings with Calabrian pepper hot sauce; grilled cabbage steaks with green chile and avocado; crispy alpine potatoes smothered in raclette beer cheese with smoked onion mustard and cornichons; a Whataburger‑inspired double burger finished with Tack Shack lager and smoked caramelized onion; and a beer‑braised elk in Tack Shack with malt syrup, caramelized onions, smoky Tanzanian honey and an egg‑yolk finish that creates a sauce. The space will also host ticketed supper clubs in the barrel room, rotating guest chefs, and collaboration beers with other Oregon brewers." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden