Hood River's pride in craft brewing, pFriem Family Brewers is branching out with a trailblazing move to the Portland area, opening a new location in the historic Milwaukie City Hall. Alongside twenty taps of pFriem beer and craft cocktails, the new venue promises to be more than just a watering hole—it aims at being a community cornerstone in Clackamas County, where locals can gather, engage, and unwind.

Found prancing in a building once roaring with the business of city governance, pFriem's taproom welcomes a lounge area, outdoor patio, and event spaces. Announced by the brewery, the April 2025 debut is not just about serving beer, but "energizing the downtown area," according to a quote by brewmaster Josh Pfriem, sourced by Portland Business Journal. Pfriem expressed excitement for the company's seven-day-a-week presence and the "creation of a warm and inviting community space."

The announcement, also covered by Washington Beer Blog, hinted at future expansions beyond Milwaukie, perhaps venturing north to Washington state. With a decade-plus legacy in Hood River, this expansion is not simply a business move. It's a community promise to foster local engagement through the love of finely crafted beer.

Sharing the space with the taproom will be Keeper Coffee, setting shop next door, opening around the same time as the brewery to offer Milwaukie locals and visitors an additional spot for pleasantries. Pfriem's commitment, steeped in an ethos of community and awarded competency, stands as a testament to its brewing finesse, recognized in the form of numerous accolades such as advancing to the "Foamy Four" of the Portland Business Journal’s 2024 Oregon Beer Showdown, as told by Portland Business Journal.

With the taproom occupying parts of the former fire station within the City Hall building, the new Milwaukie location will reflect the Bear’s Den of Hood River, providing an intimate spot for both frothy enjoyment and private events. Highlighting the communal aspect of the endeavor, "The city has been incredibly welcoming," Pfriem remarked in a statement reported by Oregon Live, aiming to underscore the brewery's contribution to the local business scene and communal togetherness through this vibrant hub.