Brewery Profile

Pelagic Brewing Public House

In Forest Grove’s craft beer landscape, this public house gives visitors a taproom experience built around beer, food, and a mixed-age gathering space rather than a narrowly beer-only stop. Pelagic Brewing Public House presents Pacific Northwest ingredients through a brewing lens that also looks to England, northern France, and Belgium. A visitor walking in can expect house beers alongside other beverage options, with cider from Bull Run Cider and wines from Oregon wineries available for guests who are not ordering beer. The room is set up to support longer visits: food service is part of the model, and the family-friendly amenities include a toddler play area, foosball table, and board games.

Travelers moving through western Oregon often look for a few overlapping things: hop-forward beers, lower-alcohol pints that suit an afternoon stop, farmhouse or Belgian-influenced styles, and places where food is not an afterthought. Pelagic fits that pattern through a lineup that includes Saisons and IPAs with an emphasis on lower alcohol content. The beers draw from traditional European styles while using local hops and techniques associated with the modern western U.S. craft beer scene. That makes the brewery a useful stop for visitors interested in how Oregon breweries adapt classic styles rather than only chasing stronger or more experimental pours.

For planning purposes, the food program is a central part of the visit. The kitchen partners with Comida Kin for farm-to-table Pacific Northwest Mexican cuisine, with a bistro menu and rotating food carts adding variety. The presence of both a full kitchen and food trucks gives groups some flexibility, though the taproom is still the place to confirm the day’s specific pours, food options, and cart schedule. Families can factor in the play area and games, while groups with mixed drinking preferences have beer, cider, and Oregon wine to choose from. Expanded hours make it a practical option for different parts of the day, whether the visit is a meal, a tasting stop, or a casual gathering.

Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, Pelagic Brewing Public House integrates Pacific Northwest influences with traditional European beer styles. Their beer lineup includes Saisons and IPAs that emphasize lower alcohol content, drawing inspiration from brewers in England, northern France, and Belgium. The brewing approach balances classic methods with the use of local hops and modern techniques characteristic of the western U.S. craft beer scene. In addition to their own brews, the establishment features cider from Bull Run Cider and wines from Oregon wineries. The kitchen partners with Comida Kin to provide farm-to-table Pacific Northwest Mexican cuisine complemented by a bistro menu and rotating food carts. The venue also supports family engagement through amenities like a toddler play area, foosball table, and board games. Expanded hours accommodate a broad range of visitors looking to pair food and beverages in a communal setting.

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1921 21st Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116, USA, Forest Grove, Oregon, 97116

Phone: (503) 676-3284

Website: https://www.pelagicbeer.com/

Hours: Monday - Friday: Lunch & Dinner, 11am - 8pm Saturday - Sunday: Brunch 9am - 2pm, Lunch & Dinner 2pm - 8pm