pFriem Family Brewers () is a

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, known for its Belgian and Northwest-style ales.

History

The company was founded in 2012 by three former employees of Hood River-based Full Sail Brewing Company, including brand namesake and brewmaster Josh Pfriem. pFriem beers include an India pale ale (IPA),

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, Belgian, Belgian Strong Dark and a

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, as well as seasonal brews. , pFriem operates a tasting room in Hood River and is distributed in

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, and

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Recognition

In September 2018, pFriem was named the best midsize brewery in the U.S. at the

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. pFriem produced 15,305 barrels in 2017, just barely qualifying for the category, which recognizes companies producing between 15,000 and 6 million barrels annually. It was the second time an Oregon brewery had been so awarded, following Widmer Brothers in 2004. pFriem also won second place in the German-Style Pilsner category. pFriem's pilsner has been described as influential among other brewers and in 2017, ''

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'' called it "arguably the best all-around" brewery in the state of Oregon.

References

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.pfriembeer.com/ Companies based in Hood River, Oregon 2012 establishments in Oregon Beer brewing companies based in Oregon American companies established in 2012 Food and drink companies established in 2012