Beer, an industry that contributes some $4.5 billion to Oregon's economy, played a central role within the PBJ's news coverage docket this week.
Surprised, we reported the news that BridgePort would shutter, ending a 35-year run in the Pearl and on shelves in 18 states. The fate of its valuable property remains in doubt.
Saddened, we remembered Jim Parker, the funny and warm publican and former Oregon Brewers Guild boss who died last week.
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