Forrest S.
Yelp
Foreland - My experience here was really a choose your own adventure of tasty beers, in a minimal and interestingly laid out outdoor "block party" style yard space.
The Beer: my feeling on it is "clean" - the unifying theme is forward flavors that are balanced. I did not try their smoked lager, as I was unknowing and stuck in the IPA vein, but will next time, now that trust has been established. From their offerings, you get the sense that they know what they aiming to provide, and they deliver.
As an example , being at Pelican brewing yesterday, the contrast of brewing approach is super apparent.
Foreland to me, seems focused in fitting their seamless brews almost like a swath of a specific unifying hues in a painting. They could be, the clean cut and unifying hues of the water in The Sea at Les Saintes. Each it's own color, but representing a bigger picture. They fit well and don't over, or, underwhelm.
As a newer establishment, it's a great place to start conversations as the vibe is pretty open, and the outdoor area gives the ability to move around and not feel confined. Foreland fits well with the cast of brewing characters of McMinnville, safely. I look forward to visiting to grab a can to go and sit and enjoy- it's that kinda friendly influx vibe. Wear a mask though, I got called on that, but fully understand policy and their guy was very respectful in that ask, provided the mask too. In and out, fun.
My recommendation at a marketer- Music, something more than just the "brew chill" playlist that Raised by Wolves catalyzes every weekend with Johnathan Wilson and friends letting the Sonos lull the atmosphere towards indifference. It would be great to see someone take a chance to develop attention toward waiting for a next song, instead of wondering when the Spotify is going to reconnect to the Sonos to play Khruangbin effortlessly. Not like there is a thing wrong with Khruangbin, or 80s, or 90's, or sitting listen to those manicured for the sitting masses playlists. But if my future is to only hear Stevie Nicks dip into landslide while sipping beer forever...I will resist that narrative. Interesting and forward thinking music would set this atmosphere apart, and definitely make me show up more:) cheers!
