Oregon is one of America’s top wine-producing states, but the industry is contracting due to declining sales and visitation PORTLAND, Ore. — This month, Oregon’s vineyards began harvest and the wine making is underway, which offers a unique opportunity to view how...

As teens head back to school, a newly released federal survey shows the decline in under-age drinking continuing PORTLAND, Ore. — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey, the trend of American teens drinking less continued...

In 2025, Oregon returned as the second largest hop growing state in America, behind Washington and ahead of Idaho. PORTLAND, Ore. — Next week, many of Oregon’s hop growers begin the first round of harvest, with fresh hop beer season soon to follow as brewers pick up...

Nearly 5% of brewers’ annual sales occur within two weeks of July 4 PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, as Oregonians celebrate Independence Day, brewers will hopefully see a welcome boost in sales. According to the Brewers Association, over the last four years, beer sales...

House Bill 3197 would create Oregon’s first ever state grocery and restaurant sales tax at 8% on those buying beer, wine and cider. SALEM, Ore. — On Wednesday, April 2, the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response held a hearing on Rep. Tawna...

House Bill 3197 would create Oregon’s first ever state grocery and restaurant sales tax at 8% on those buying beer, wine and cider PORTLAND, Ore. — Rep. Tawna Sanchez released her amendment to House Bill 3197, creating Oregon’s first ever state grocery and restaurant...

While January is Dry, February is Frigid, which is why the Oregon Brewers Guild started Zwickelmania to help breweries survive slow winters. PORTLAND, Ore. — Dry January gets most of the attention, but February beer sales are nearly as bad, according to data from the...

For the first time this century, more breweries, taprooms and brewpubs closed than new ones opened in 2024. PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s brewers faced yet another challenging year in 2024, with more breweries, taprooms and brewpubs closing for a third year. “It’s tough...

The HB 3610 Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services Final Report Does Not Recommend Beer, Wine, Cider Tax Increases. PORTLAND, Ore. — Below is a statement from the Oregon Beverage Alliance on the release of the HB 3610 Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and...

As teens head back to school, newly released federal survey showed the decline in under-age drinking continuing PORTLAND, Ore. — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey, the trend of American teens drinking less continued...

As craft beer sales slump -2%, it trickles down to local Oregon farmers PORTLAND, Ore. — Next week, many of Oregon’s hop farmers will begin harvest but less was planted this year because of declining craft beer sales. “Beer is usually only four ingredients – water,...

State lawmakers from other states tasted and heard how vital beer, wine, cider and spirits are to Oregon’s economy and identity. PORTLAND, Ore. — In July, state lawmakers from across western states held their annual CSG West conference in Portland, giving local beer,...

Colorado lawmakers did not advance a tax increase on beer, wine, cider and spirits and instead showed support for these local businesses. PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, the Colorado legislature adjourned without passing SB24-181, a bill that would have significantly...

An annual National Institutes of Health survey showed the decline in under-age drinking continuing, something Oregonians should celebrate. PORTLAND, Ore. — April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to talk about safe, moderate and responsible alcohol consumption, which...

Emails find OHA intentionally hid a publicly funded study when it concluded alcohol taxes don’t curb excessive drinking, then lied about outside lobbyist’s involvement PORTLAND, Ore. — Today, the Oregonian followed up on its investigation into the Oregon Health...

The Oregon Liquor Cannabis Commission presentation to the state legislature showed Oregonian are drinking less than predicted. PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, the Oregon Liquor Cannabis Commission updated state lawmakers that revenue will be down because Oregonians are...

EcoNW study concludes alcohol taxes don’t change consumer habits or significantly reduce abuse PORTLAND, Ore. — Today, the Oregonian reported breaking investigative news the Oregon Health Authority appears to have intentionally withheld a publicly funded report that...

Beer, wine and cider face unprecedented challenges; the last thing these local businesses need are tax increases PORTLAND, Ore. — Today, the Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services held its first meeting to examine tax increases on an industry essential...

For nearly the first time this century, Oregon lost more breweries than new ones opened PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. beer shipments for 2023 are expected to be the lowest level this century, falling more than 5% according to Beer Marketer’s Insights, a beer industry trade...

A newly released National Institutes of Health survey showed the decline in under-age drinking continuing PORTLAND, Ore. — According to the National Institutes of Health’s annual Monitoring the Future survey, the 20-year trend of American teens drinking less continued...