Brewery Profile

Funhouse Brews

In North Portland’s broad beer scene, this is the kind of stop that represents the smallest end of Portland brewing rather than the city’s larger, more established production breweries. Funhouse Brews is described as a true nanobrewery, with Brewmaster Jason Rizos working on an intimate 2-barrel system. For a visitor, the main draw is that scale: the beer program is built around small-batch decisions, not a broad flagship lineup. The brewery’s stated focus is on “chimerical” crossbreeds of classic styles, so the experience is less about matching a familiar category and more about seeing how a known style can be stretched, combined, or reworked.

Travelers coming through Portland often look for the city’s experimental side as much as its traditional beer credentials. A stop here fits that search because Funhouse Brews is presented as a place where unorthodox processes and ingredients are part of the brewing approach. That does not necessarily mean every beer will be extreme or unfamiliar, but it does suggest that style labels may not tell the whole story. Visitors who enjoy comparing classic beer foundations with unusual interpretations are likely to find the brewery more relevant than those who only want a predictable lager, IPA, or stout experience. The short description also notes award-winning Portland flavor, though specific awards are not listed.

Practical details beyond the brewery’s North Portland setting and nanobrewery scale are not provided, so visitors should avoid assuming standard taproom amenities, food service, outdoor seating, or a fixed list of beers. With a 2-barrel system, availability can reasonably be expected to depend on what has recently been brewed, but the exact pours should be confirmed directly. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, ask how current beers connect to classic styles, and learn what ingredients or processes are shaping each batch. Anyone planning a visit should check current hours and service details before going, since those specifics are not established here.

Tucked away in North Portland, Funhouse Brews is a true nanobrewery where Brewmaster Jason Rizos crafts "chimerical" crossbreeds of classic styles on an intimate 2-barrel system. This small scale allows for unorthodox processes and ingredients, resulting in handcrafted beers that defy categorization. It’s a passion project dedicated to brewing creativity, perfect for those seeking truly unique and award-winning Portland flavor.

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7717 N Emerald Ave Unit A, Portland, Oregon, 97217-6111

Website: https://www.funhousebrews.com/

Hours: New Summer hours 5 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays! Closure dates will be listed here and on Google Business listing. 6-8 p.m. at the Funhouse Brewery on Thursdays after daylight savings, 5-7 p.m. during daylight savings