VOLUME 1, ISSUE 46: Collaborations and Anniversary
T W E N T Y F IV E Y E A R S !
It's hard to wrap our heads around a quarter century of doing just about anything. Yet, here we are—25 years as Portland’s bottle shop for the people by the people. When we think of the hundreds of thousands of people, stories, and experiences that our community of craft has shared, it’s humbling.
John’s is a place where many of you first came in with your parents, where you picked out your first keg, or where you discovered that imported beer or Tuscan wine that still transports you to another time. We’re proud to share this legacy with you.
As the world evolves, trends come and go, and your life changes, we want you to know that our mission remains the same: to bring you the best of the craft world in a community that feels like home. When you walk into any of our shops, know that it exists because of you—it’s your shop as much as it is ours.
Thank you for your relentless curiosity and for being part of our family, we hope you come by this month to celebrate you with us.
Cheers to you always!
C U R I O S I T Y – Collaborations
KID IN A CANDY SHOP - Pacific Northwest Winter IPA * 7% abv / 50 ibu
Last summer, we wanted to team up with Ben from Breakside Brewing to create a special brew in honor of John’s 25 years in the world of beer. Inspired by iconic brews like John Harris's “Wreck the Halls” and Ken Grossman's “Celebration Ale”, we wanted to capture that classic spirit with old school malts & hops while bringing it into today’s world of techniques, ingredients, and flavors with some new school cryo dry-hops. The result? “Kid in a Candy Store” — a modern twist on the classic winter IPA. Ben absolutely nailed it with a blend of classic and modern hops balanced perfectly with rich caramel malt. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the final product! On draft all month and available in 19.2 oz cans this Saturday.
SPREADING ROOTS – Barrel Aged Stout / Barleywine Blend 13% abv
We all know Fort George is the true master of the Dark (Beer) Arts! So, when we had the chance to head out to Astoria and spend the day barrel-tasting with Michal, Drew, and Brian, we couldn’t pass it up. Together, we crafted a smooth, rich, slightly fruity blend that finishes warm and clean we named “Spreading Roots”. This special brew has been aged between 12 and 23 months in barrels from Russell’s Reserve, Westward, Westland, and Freeland Whiskey, giving it layers of character you won’t find in a single-barrel-aged stout. Starting Saturday the 9th, you can try it on draft at all three locations. And, mark your calendars—stunning orange-waxed bottles drop on Black Friday. Trust us, you’ll want to tuck a couple of these beauties away for winters to come!
T A S T I N G S T H I S W E E K
W E D N E S D A Y . november 06
4:00 - 6:00PM
“TRY DRY” SAMPLING
MULTNOMAH - CURIOUS ELIXER No.1
POWELL - GOOD WOLF PROBIOTIC REFRESHER (Portland, Oregon)
BEAVERTON - CURIOUS ELIXERS No.1, 3 & 5
T H U R S D A Y . november 07
4:30 - 7:00PM
POWELL
PROPOLIS BREWING (Port Townsend, Washington)
FORTSIDE BREWING(Vancouver, Washington)
F R I D A Y . november 08
4:30 - 7:00PM
MULTNOMAH
RAW CIDER COMPANY (Dayton, Oregon)
Wine Tasting: WINTERS HILL WINERY (Dayton, Oregon)
POWELL
ARIZONA HARD TEAS
Wine Tasting: Tyler from NEW WAVE WINES from France
BEAVERTON
BINARY BREWING (Beaverton, Oregon)
BOOCHCRAFT HARD KOMBUCHA
Wine Tasting: DEUTSCH FAMILY WINES & SPIRITS
C O M M U N I T Y - YOU
S A T U R D A Y . november 09
11:00AM - 9:00PM
Celebrate the tens of thousands of great beers, wines and libations that we have introduced you to over the years... John’s celebrates you all month long beginning this Saturday at the OG, Multnomah Blvd store, with Powell and Beaverton partying too.
Live Music by Robert Meade 11 am – 1 pm, Joseph Konty 3:30 – 6 pm, and Steve Hale 7 – 9 pm
Breakside Brewing x John’s Marketplace collaboration beer launch “Kid in a Candy Store” draft and package release
Fort George x John’s Marketplace collaboration draft launch “Spreading Roots” - package launch Nov. 29 on Black Friday
Grill Special “O.G.S.D” a throwback Single Deluxe Burger” $4.99, Coleslaw $1.99, Mac Salad $1.99
Drawings for $25.00 Gift Cards
Collector 25th year Anniversary T-Shirts designed by local artist (and former team member) Cav LeFor and Anniversary Stickers designed by local artist Lucille (age 7)