Thunder Island Brewing Co

Top choice in Columbia River Gorge

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It's very worth pulling off Hwy 30 for this ultrafriendly riverfront brewery and restaurant with crayons and toys for the kids and dog biscuits for Fido. On warm days, watch the Columbia River flow by from picnic benches, or warm up in the indoor pub in winter. Adding a gift of 'Trail Magic' to your food or drink order buys a PCT through hiker a pint.

Excellent beers include the clean and tasty Remember the Forest IPA conceived during the disastrous 2017 Columbia Gorge fire and the Pet Rock & a Moonboot IPA contains an 'irresponsible amount of hops.' Pair your beverage with soups, salads burgers, pasta and BBQ.

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