Vice Beer Expands Brewing Capacity
Oregon’s Vice Beer is raising the bar with a significant expansion, both in seating and brewing capacity. Already a favorite among locals, Vice Beer has made headlines as one of the select few small breweries that utilizes all available brewing capacity. Recently, Vice upgraded their facility with the addition of 2x 30-barrel fermenters, 1x 30-barrel jacketed brite, 2x 20-barrel jacketed brites, and 1x 7-barrel jacketed brite. This enhancement comes on top of their existing setup, which includes 4x 7-barrel fermenters and 2x 20-barrel fermenters. With these new installations, Vice Beer plans to boost their annual production from 760 barrels to a whopping 2,200 barrels over the next few years.
Owner Perozzo expresses enthusiasm for meeting the growing demand, remarking on their struggle to keep up with distributor orders since opening. With the increase in brewing capacity, beer lovers can expect more Vice Beer products available across popular distribution channels like Day One in Oregon, Orcas Distro near Puget Sound and Eastern Washington, and Last Call Beverage in the Boise market. This expansion aims to ensure that customers and taprooms alike can enjoy Vice Beer’s popular brews.
A Legacy of Hoppy Innovations
Vice Beer’s taproom offerings are legendary, with many of their IPAs vanishing in just a few short weeks. Currently, the brewery manages to service only about five accounts in Clark County due to their demand outstripping supply. As Vice Beer increases its capacity, this will allow them to continue delivering beloved IPAs, both clear and hazy, to more enthusiasts throughout the region. Current head brewer Bryan Hochrine describes the change as monumental yet stable, as the focus remains on creating exceptional, one-off hoppy beers for their draft options. This approach allows the brewery to explore more traditional lager styles and intriguing offerings like Wit, Saison, and even the occasional Brown Ale.
While Hochrine plans to leave Vice Beer to join Brothers Cascadia Brewing, his vision for Vice’s future remains. Aaron Copelin, returning after a year of study at the esteemed VLB Berlin institute in Germany, will rejoin the team as the head brewer. In Copelin’s absence, Sean Burke from Von Ebert Brewing, The Commons, and ForeLand has been bridging the gap with his seasoned expertise. Craft beer aficionados can look forward to the continued innovation and quality that Vice Beer is committed to delivering.
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