Beer Profile

Hammerhead

Hammerhead is a foundational ale, often characterized by a balanced profile that appeals to a wide range of palates. Typically presenting a clear amber or copper hue, this ale offers a moderate malt backbone, often featuring notes of toasted grain, light caramel, and a hint of biscuit. The aroma usually balances the malt sweetness with a subtle hop presence, providing floral or lightly citrus characteristics. The mouthfeel is generally medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, delivering a clean, approachable finish that highlights its classic, enduring character.

Ale (implied from context as a flagship beer celebrating a birthday)

Brewed By McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery and Public House

Portland, Oregon

Portland’s beer culture has long been shaped by neighborhood pubs as much as by production breweries, and this public house fits that pattern. As the oldest operating brewery in the McMenamins family…

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