BREWVANA 7th anniversary at Royale Brewing
PORTLAND, ORE. ... BREWVANA is celebrating seven years of supporting and promoting the history and culture of the craft brewing industry in Portland Oregon! The anniversary party will be at Royale Brewing (55 NE Farragut St, Portland, OR 97211) on Sunday, April 8th from 2 to 6 PM. The event is all ages, with music and fun for all. A free shuttle will be provided from SE Growler Guys (816 SE 8th Ave #109, Portland, OR 97214) to the event. The shuttle will pick up roughly every 30 minutes. The event is free and no RSVP is necessary.
BREWVANA was born out of a passion for craft beer. Ashley Rose Salvitti served beer at breweries in Portland before buying a short bus and committing to introduce guests visiting from all over the world to the city's thriving craft beer industry. In 2011 BREWVANA hosted the inaugural tour on Friday, April 8th visiting four locations: Cascade Brewing, Green Dragon/ Buckman Botanical Brewery (now Rogue Eastside), Laurelwood Brewing Company and Upright Brewing. Lisa Morrison (the beer goddess) was talked into hopping on the bus at the 2nd location and reading from her book Craft Beers of the Pacific Northwest while guests enjoyed lunch. Brewmaster Chad Kennedy and Shane Watterson served specialty beers out of the walk in cooler. Participants had a great time and they've all been on tours since then. The tours have evolved over the years to include more beer education, new breweries, new tour options including walking and private tours. One thing remains the same - guests leave buzzing in the euphoric state of BREWVANA, with a new appreciation for beer.
"I played tour guide for fun and now I get to do it for life!" says Ashley Rose. "What I love the most is collaborating with our beer friends. We provide an opportunity for our partners to tell their story, showcase their brand and introduce future fans to their new favorite beers." BREWVANA works with thelocations to create the best experience possible for their guests. The company has been featured on the Travel Channel and Start Up and has a string of 5 star reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor. "I can't wait to see what the future holds for BREWVANA, as Portland grows as a beer destination."
