Brewery Profile

Mt. Hood Brewing Co. - Tilikum Station

Portland’s beer scene includes many long-running breweries, neighborhood taprooms, and places where beer is paired closely with food. Mt. Hood Brewing Co. - Tilikum Station fits into that landscape as the Portland outpost of a company that started in 1991 in Government Camp, near the gateway to Mt. Hood. The Tilikum Station location opened in 2018 on the east end of Tilikum Crossing, giving visitors a city-based stop for a brewery with mountain roots. Inside, the central draw is straightforward: the brewery’s signature beers, made by a company known for using glacial water in its ales, served alongside wood-fired Neo-Neapolitan pizza.

Travelers in this part of Oregon often build brewery visits around a mix of regional identity, casual meals, and easygoing taproom time rather than a formal tasting format. This location works well for visitors who want to connect Portland’s urban brewery culture with a brewery name tied to Mt. Hood and outdoor Oregon. It is also useful for groups with mixed priorities: some may be there to try the beer, while others may be looking for a substantial food stop. The pizza program distinguishes the Portland location from the original Government Camp pub and the company’s Maupin tavern, each of which has food offerings shaped by its setting and local audience.

For planning, the known essentials are simple. This is the second Mt. Hood Brewing location, opened in Portland in 2018, and its food focus is wood-fired Neo-Neapolitan pizza. Specific beer names, rotating pours, hours, reservation practices, patio details, and event schedules should be confirmed directly with the taproom before visiting, since those details can change and are not fixed here. If you are comparing Mt. Hood Brewing locations, expect the Portland stop to feel distinct from the Government Camp brewery and pub and from the Rainbow Tavern in Maupin, which the company acquired in 2022. For the most accurate visit, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and current food options.

Established in 1991, Mt. Hood Brewing Co. began as a brewery and pub located in Government Camp, Oregon, near the gateway to Mt. Hood. The brewery uses glacial water to craft its ales. Expanding from its original site, Mt. Hood Brewing opened a second location in 2018 on the east end of Tilikum Crossing in Portland, which features wood-fired Neo-Neapolitan pizza alongside its signature beers. In 2022, the company acquired the Rainbow Tavern in Maupin, a town known for outdoor activities like rafting and fishing. Each location offers distinct food options from Oregon-inspired comfort dishes and vegetarian fare to casual pub selections tailored to local tastes and activities.

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401 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214, USA, Portland, Oregon, 97214

Phone: (971) 302-7296

Website: https://mthoodbrewing.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM","Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM","Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM","Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM","Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM","Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM","Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM"]