Oregon has some of the best beer in the United States. Oregon should be at the top of your list if you love visiting new breweries and trying new brews. One place to start your brew journey in Oregon is in downtown Astoria. It’s an ideal starting point with a great beer selection and close proximity to Portland and other hot spots in Oregon. 

Book directly with Astoria Riverwalk Inn to find the best attractions steps away. We are located in downtown Astoria and have easy access to city transportation to bars, pubs, breweries, and other Astoria attractions.

These Are The Best Beers In Astoria, Oregon

Start your search locally in Astoria and then venture out. These are some of the best beers you can try when you visit Oregon.

Fort George Brewery

Fort George Brewery is found right here in Astoria. It has a long list of unique and traditional beer styles, and the brewery also serves food. You need to try any of Fort George Brewery’s stouts when there. If it’s on tap or in a can, look for Fudge Sickles–a barrel-aged stout. This beer won a gold medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival.

Buoy Beer Co.

Astoria’s list of award-winning beers continues to grow with the help of Buoy Beer Co. Depending on the season, they have a strong list of award-winning beers that shouldn’t be too hard to find on tap or in cans. These are their award-winning beers that deserve a pour.

  • Czech Pilsner: Blue medal for Best of Craft Beers 2016, Best Newly Bottled Beer 2015, Silver SIP Northwest Best of the Northwest 2019
  • Cream Ale: Silver Oregon Beer Awards 2023, Judge’s Choice Best SIP Northwest Best of the Northwest 2019, Silver SIP Northwest Best of the Northwest 2018, Silver SIP Northwest Best of the Northwest 2017
  • Pacific Pale Ale: Sip ‘Best of the NW’ Awards – Judge’s Choice: American-Style Pale Ale
  • Helles Lager: Judge’s Choice Best SIP Northwest Best of the Northwest 2018, Double Gold SIP Northwest Best of the Northwest 2017, Silver SIP Northwest Best of the Northwest 2016
  • Italian Pilsner: Oregon Beer Awards 2023 – Hoppy Lager
  • Dunkel Lager: Gold Oregon Beer Award Classic Style 2016, Silver Great American Beer Festival 2014
  • Decapitator 2024: Bronze: Oregon Beer Award Barrel-aged Beer 2021, Bronze: Oregon Beer Award Barrel-aged Beer 2019, Gold: Untappd Community Awards – Oregon “Lager Dark” 2024
  • Decapitator 2023: Bronze Oregon Beer Award Barrel-aged Beer 2021, Bronze Oregon Beer Award Barrel-aged Beer 2019
  • Love, Lost at Sea 2024: Sip ‘Best of the NW’ Awards – Silver: Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer
  • Love, Lost at Sea 2025: Sip ‘Best of the NW’ Awards – Silver: Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer

Rogue Pier 39 Public House

On the city limits and out into the Columbia River, you can stop at Rogue Pier 39 Public House. This is another brewery nearby with a decades-long reputation for brewing delicious beers in many different styles. Take a look!

  • Rolling Thunder Imperial Stout 2025: 2023: US Beer Tasting Championship – Best of the NW/Pacific Region Whiskey-aged Porter/Stout
  • Hazelnut Brown Ale: 2017: Best of US – American Brown Ale – World Beer Awards, 2017: Silver – Brussels Beer Challenge, 2018: Best of NW/Pacific Region – United States Beer Tasting Championship, 2018: Platinum – World Beverage Competition, 2018: Platinum – Meininger’s International Craft Beer Awards
  • Honey Kölsch: 2020: Gold- National Honey Board, 2019: Gold – Best of Craft Beer Awards, 2018: Bronze – New York International Beer Competition, 2018: Gold – World Beer Championships; 2018: Platinum – World Beverage Competition
  • Blackberry Honey Kölsch: 2024: USBTC (United State Beer Tasting Championship) Summer – Regional Champion (PNW); Fruit Beer, 2024: Honey Beer Awards – Gold, Design Category
  • Double Chocolate Stout: 2018: Best of the NW Region – US Beer Tasting Championship, 2017: Silver – World Beer Championships, 2016: Gold – World Beer Championships, 2016: Bronze – Australian International Beer Awards, 2016: Silver – World Beer Championships
  • Pumpkin Patch Ale: 2020: Bronze – Great American Beer Festival, 2018: Gold – World Beverage Competition, 2017: Winner – Good Food Awards, 2016: Silver – World Beer Championships, 2015: Silver – Best of Craft Beer Awards, 2020: Bronze – Great American Beer Festival
  • Batsquatch: 2019 – United States Beer Tasting Championship: National Grand Champion Hazy IPA
  • Dead Guy Ale: 2011: World Beer Championships – Gold, 2012: World Beer Championships – Gold, 2013: World Beer Championships – Silver, 2014: World Beer Championships – Silver, 2015: World Beer Championships – Gold, 2015: Great International Beer & Cider Competition – First, 2016: World Beer Championships – Gold, 2017: World Beer Awards – Best of US: Bock, 2018: World Beverage Competition – Platinum, 2023: Oregon Beer Awards – Gold
  • Dead Guy Imperial IPA: 2024: USBTC (United States Beer Tasting Championship) Summer – Honorable Mention (PNW); Imperial IPA/Red Ale, 2024: Japan International Beer Cup – Silver, Imperial IPA

Find The Best Beer and Hotel in Astoria, Oregon

As you can see, Astoria has a rich and tasty beer repertoire, making it the best place for you to start your beer expedition in Oregon from one of the best hotels in the city–The Astoria Riverwalk Inn. 

Expect to find 114 rooms with decks with stunning views of the Columbia River, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of Astoria’s nature, and history. Guests can also enjoy in-room coffee and tea, free high-speed wireless internet, and complimentary bicycles during the biking season. Check availability to book your Astoria, Oregon, getaway (or call us directly at 503-325-2013).