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This Saturday, June 13, McMenamins is hosting its 28th annual Barley Cup Brewfest, featuring samples, brewery tours, food specials and a place to watch the day’s World Cup matches.
It will be at the Thompson Brewery & Public House, located at 3575 Liberty Rd. S. Attending is free, and taster trays are $18 each.
The tastings will be from 12-3 p.m., and the tours will go from 12-4 p.m.
There will also be a raffle for a free overnight stay at Hotel Oregon. Each taster tray comes with a raffle, and two additional tickets come with each bottle of McMenamins spirits purchased.
Learn more on McMenamins’ website.
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