Full Sail Brewing Company , OR

Full Sail Brewing Company is an employee-owned brewery in Hood River, Oregon and was one of the first of Oregon's microbreweries. Its products are distributed in fifteen U.S. states.

In July 2003, Full Sail began brewing three beers for SABMiller under the almost 150 year-old Henry Weinhard's brand: Henry Weinhard's Hefeweizen, Northwest Trail Blonde Lager, and Amber Light. SABMiller had purchased the brands from Stroh's in 1999, and for a few years had moved their production to its Tumwater, Washington brewery until it closed that location in 2003. Though it does not have stock in Full Sail, SABMiller did make capital investments in the brewery as part of the agreement.

The Full Sail brewery is known for its quality micro brewed beers most notably its trademark amber ale. Full Sail is located in the Columbia Gorge in the town of Hood River, which looks up at the popular Oregon mountain Mount Hood. Full Sail is centrally located in the quiet downtown area of Hood River. The brewery is two stories with the actual breweries on the bottom floor and a variety of Full Sail micro brews served on tap on the brewery's second floor. The second floor of the Full Sail Brewery is a desirable eatery frequented by the locals and tourists alike who come to enjoy the distinctive Full Sail beers as well as tasteful barbecue that is served during lunch and dinner hours. The brewery's second floor is also equipped with an outdoor deck which is a popular summer spot for locals to hang out and enjoy an enticing view of the Columbia River while having one of the brewery's tasty beers.

The Full Sail brewery has earned many distinguished honors in recognition for the taste of many of their quality beers. These honors include:
· Ten Gold Medals for its trademark Amber Ale at the World Beer Championships.
· A Bronze Medal for its newly released lager.

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