Brewery Profile

Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room

In Milwaukie’s part of the Portland-area beer landscape, this site functions as both a production brewery and a public tasting room. A visitor should expect a taproom attached to a larger brewing operation rather than a tiny neighborhood brewpub. The facility has an annual capacity of 40,000 barrels, which helps explain why Breakside is visible well beyond a single city. The company began in Northeast Portland in 2010 and has since grown to eight locations, with a footprint that includes Portland-area taprooms and a coastal location in Astoria. Since 2019, it has also operated as one of the few employee-owned breweries in the United States.

Travelers in this region often look for draft beer tied closely to Oregon’s broader brewing culture: varied tap lists, fresh pours, and breweries with a record of experimentation as well as consistency. This stop fits that pattern because Breakside produces a diverse range of beers and has received national and international recognition, including multiple Brewery of the Year honors at the Oregon Beer Awards. For visitors using Portland as a base, the Milwaukie tasting room offers a way to connect with a brewery whose beer is distributed across several states and into Canada and Japan, while still encountering it in a production setting near where it is made.

For planning purposes, treat the tasting room as the best source for the day’s pours and any current visitor details. Known amenities beyond the production facility and taproom are not specified here, so confirm hours, food options, seating arrangements, events, and any age or pet policies directly before going. The Milwaukie site is best understood as a practical stop for people interested in sampling Breakside beer at one of the company’s working brewery locations, especially if they want context beyond bottles, cans, or draft handles found elsewhere.

The Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room in Milwaukie, Oregon, functions as a production facility and taproom with an annual capacity of 40,000 barrels. Founded in 2010 in Northeast Portland, Breakside Brewery has expanded to eight locations across the Portland area, including a coastal taproom in Astoria. The brewery produces a diverse range of award-winning beers, recognized nationally and internationally, with accolades such as Brewery of the Year at the Oregon Beer Awards multiple times. Breakside operates as one of the few employee-owned breweries in the United States since 2019. Its distribution network extends across several states and into Canada and Japan.

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5821 SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, USA, Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222

Phone: (503) 342-6309

Website: http://www.breakside.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM"]

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room.

Beer Styles at Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room

Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Stout, West Coast IPA, Bohemian Pilsner, and Pilsner. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Spooky Drag Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi

    Oct 11, 2026

    Breakside Drag Brunch! Trick or treat yourself to a fabulous Drag Brunch with Nicole Onoscopi and friends! Our chef is […]

  • Dekum Bingo!!

    Oct 14, 2026

    Join us every second Wednesday for Bingo with Megan at our Dekum location! Win some killer prizes and drink some tasty beer.

  • Live Music in Beaverton!

    Oct 14, 2026

    Join us out in the Beergarden for live music every Wednesday night for the Summer! Every Wednesday from 6pm – 8pm we’ll have different bands and artists each week! No cover charge…

  • Sip & Connect with ATD Cascadia

    Oct 23, 2026

    Monthly in-person informal networking event, typically held at a new location each month. Both existing ATD members and prospective members are welcome to attend this free event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room located?
Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room is located at 5821 SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, USA, Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room's hours?
Current hours are: ["Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM"]. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room?
Visit http://www.breakside.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.