Von Ebert Brewing
A Portland, Oregon brewery and beer-focused restaurant known for hop-forward beers, its Heritage Beer Series, and a multi-location presence in the Portland metropolitan area.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Von Ebert Brewing is a brewery and restaurant business based in Portland, Oregon. Its operations have included several locations across the Portland area, including the Pearl District in northwest Portland, Glendoveer Golf Course in the Hazelwood neighborhood, Cascade Station in northeast Portland, and Beaverton. The Pearl District location, which helped establish the brand after its launch, closed in April 2024. The brewery began operating in March 2018 in the Pearl District as a rebranded Portland location of Fat Head's Brewery. The business was owned by Tom Cook. Within its first year, Von Ebert announced plans for a second venue at Glendoveer Golf Course, occupying space that had previously housed a RingSide Grill. That location opened in July 2018. The brand subsequently operated additional venues at Cascade Station and in Beaverton, giving it a footprint that combined brewery-led hospitality with neighborhood restaurant service. Von Ebert's menu has included burgers, smoked wings, pizza, large soft pretzels with mustard dip, bratwurst, pulled pork, a fried chicken sandwich, and grilled cheese made with gouda. Its beer program has received particular attention for American IPA and other craft-beer styles. Volatile Substance IPA became one of the brewery's best-known beers: it was ranked first on The Oregonian's 2019 list of Portland's ten best beers, won gold in the American IPA category at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival, and received a perfect score in Wine Enthusiast's 2022 blind tastings. The Pils won silver in the German-Style Pilsener category at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival, while Islands in the Stream earned bronze at the 2022 Oregon Beer Awards in a category covering Belgian beers, German wheat beers, and traditional Brett beers. The brewery's recognition extended beyond individual beers. Von Ebert was named Medium Sized Brewery of the Year by the Oregon Beer Awards in 2021, an achievement highlighted by Oregon beer coverage as part of an especially successful period for the relatively young brewery. The business has also developed its Heritage Beer Series and participated in the Oregon Brewers Festival in 2022. Community engagement has been part of Von Ebert's public identity. The brewery has supported a nonprofit focused on reducing substance addiction and suicide for more than a decade. Its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee worked with the Oregon Brewers Guild on the Mashing Barriers program, hosting the first intern in Oregon's program to improve access to the brewing industry for underrepresented people. In 2022, Von Ebert collaborated with former basketball player Brian Grant on a specialty beer benefiting an organization serving people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business introduced a fleet of delivery vehicles in April 2020. In 2025, it unveiled what was described as Oregon's largest beer-can silo. These initiatives illustrate the brand's combination of brewery production, restaurant operations, delivery, events, and community-oriented programming. Von Ebert's current scale and location status beyond the documented closure of the Pearl District venue are not fully specified in the available reference material.
History
Von Ebert Brewing began operating in March 2018 in Portland's Pearl District. The business emerged from the rebranding of a Portland location previously associated with Fat Head's Brewery and was owned by Tom Cook. Its initial venue combined on-site beer production or brewery identity with a full restaurant offering, helping the new brand enter Portland's established craft-beer and dining scene. Expansion followed quickly. In May 2018, Von Ebert confirmed plans for a second location at Glendoveer Golf Course in northeast Portland's Hazelwood neighborhood. The site had previously been occupied by a RingSide Grill, and the Von Ebert venue opened in July of that year. The company later operated locations at Cascade Station in northeast Portland and in Beaverton, extending its reach beyond the original Pearl District base and creating a multi-location presence in the Portland metropolitan area. Brewers associated with Von Ebert have included Sean Burke and Sam Pecoraro. The brewery developed a portfolio spanning hop-forward American beer, pilsner, wheat and Belgian-influenced styles, as well as specialty and mixed-culture offerings. Volatile Substance IPA became an especially prominent release. It was ranked first by The Oregonian in a 2019 selection of Portland's best beers, later won gold in the American IPA category at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival, and received a perfect score in Wine Enthusiast's 2022 blind tastings. The Pils received silver in the German-Style Pilsener category at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival. Islands in the Stream won bronze at the 2022 Oregon Beer Awards in a category encompassing Belgian beers, German wheat beers, and traditional Brett beers. Von Ebert also built a Heritage Beer Series, using recurring specialty releases to broaden its beer program. The brewery's competitive results contributed to a period of strong regional recognition. Oregon beer coverage described Von Ebert as one of the state's most innovative brewers during the early 2020s, and the Oregon Beer Awards named it Medium Sized Brewery of the Year in 2021. The business participated in the Oregon Brewers Festival in 2022, further connecting it with Oregon's brewing culture. Von Ebert's operations have not been limited to beer production. Its restaurant menu has included burgers, smoked wings, pizza, oversized pretzels with mustard dip, bratwurst, pulled pork, a fried chicken sandwich, and gouda grilled cheese. In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the business launched a fleet of delivery vehicles as hospitality businesses adapted to restrictions and changing customer behavior. Community and industry access have also featured in the brewery's activities. Von Ebert has supported a nonprofit working to reduce substance addiction and suicide for more than a decade. Its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee partnered with the Oregon Brewers Guild on the Mashing Barriers program and hosted the first intern in the state's initiative to improve opportunities for underrepresented people in brewing. In 2022, Von Ebert collaborated with Brian Grant on a specialty beer whose proceeds benefited a nonprofit supporting people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Pearl District location closed in April 2024. The available reference material does not establish whether this represented a broader withdrawal from the Portland market, and it identifies other Von Ebert locations without providing a complete current operating list. In 2025, the business unveiled a beer-can silo described as the largest in Oregon, indicating continued investment in its brewing identity. The brand's current ownership, leadership structure, and exact location portfolio require further verification.
- 2025
Beer-can silo unveiled
[1]The brewery unveiled a beer-can silo described as the largest in Oregon.
- 2024
Pearl District location closes
[1]Von Ebert closed its original Pearl District location in April.
- 2022
Recognition at national and Oregon beer competitions
[1]The Pils won GABF silver, Islands in the Stream won Oregon Beer Awards bronze, and Volatile Substance received a perfect Wine Enthusiast blind-tasting score.
- 2021
Medium Sized Brewery of the Year
[1]Von Ebert received the Oregon Beer Awards' Medium Sized Brewery of the Year honor.
- 2021
Volatile Substance wins Great American Beer Festival gold
[1]Volatile Substance won gold in the American IPA category at the Great American Beer Festival.
- 2020
Delivery fleet launches
[1]Von Ebert introduced delivery vehicles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2019
Volatile Substance is ranked Portland's best beer
[1]The Oregonian ranked Von Ebert's Volatile Substance first in a list of Portland's ten best beers.
- 2018
Von Ebert begins operating in the Pearl District
[1]Von Ebert opened in Portland's Pearl District in March as a rebranded location of Fat Head's Brewery.
- 2018
Second location opens at Glendoveer Golf Course
[1]After announcing the project in May, Von Ebert opened a second Portland-area venue at Glendoveer Golf Course in July.
Products and positioning
A Portland craft brewery and hospitality brand positioned around distinctive, competition-recognized beers, a broad restaurant menu, and participation in the regional brewing community.
American IPA
Volatile Substance
A hop-forward American IPA and one of Von Ebert's most recognized beers. It was ranked first in The Oregonian's 2019 list of Portland's ten best beers, won gold in the American IPA category at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival, and received a perfect score in Wine Enthusiast's 2022 blind tastings.
German-Style Pilsener
The Pils
Von Ebert's pilsner offering, recognized with a silver medal in the German-Style Pilsener category at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.
Belgian, German wheat, and traditional Brett beer
Islands in the Stream
A specialty beer associated with Von Ebert's broader experimental and heritage-oriented program. It earned bronze at the 2022 Oregon Beer Awards in a category covering Belgian beers, German wheat beers, and traditional Brett beers.
Specialty beer series
Heritage Beer Series
A recurring series of specialty beers that became part of Von Ebert's identity and helped demonstrate the brewery's interest in varied historical and traditional brewing approaches.
Brewery restaurant food
Restaurant menu
The brewery's food offering has included burgers, smoked wings, pizza, large soft pretzels with mustard dip, bratwurst, pulled pork, a fried chicken sandwich, and gouda grilled cheese.
Marketing campaigns
- 2022Mashing Barriers internship participation
Oregon
Von Ebert's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee worked with the Oregon Brewers Guild on the Mashing Barriers program and hosted its first intern.
Outcome. The initiative was intended to increase access to Oregon's brewing industry for underrepresented people.
- 2022Brian Grant Parkinson's benefit beer
United States
Von Ebert collaborated with Brian Grant on a specialty beer benefiting a nonprofit dedicated to helping people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Outcome. The collaboration directed support toward Parkinson's-related nonprofit work; the beer's name and financial results are not specified.
- 2020Pandemic delivery program
Portland metropolitan area
Von Ebert launched a fleet of delivery vehicles during the COVID-19 pandemic to support beer and restaurant service as in-person hospitality operations were disrupted.
Outcome. The program expanded the brand's service model beyond on-premise visits, although the duration and final scale of the fleet are not specified.
Brand decisions
2024
Close the Pearl District locationOtherBackground
The Pearl District venue was Von Ebert's original Portland location.
Action taken
The location closed in April 2024.
Aftermath
The closure reduced the brand's documented venue portfolio, while the status of its other locations is not fully detailed in the available material.
2020
Adopt vehicle-based delivery during the pandemicStrategyBackground
COVID-19 disrupted normal brewery and restaurant traffic and increased the importance of off-premise service.
Action taken
Von Ebert launched a fleet of delivery vehicles in April 2020.
Aftermath
The brewery added direct delivery to its hospitality and beer-sales model; longer-term operating effects are not documented.
2018
Rebrand a Portland Fat Head's location as Von Ebert BrewingStrategyBackground
The new business entered Portland's Pearl District through a rebranded location formerly associated with Fat Head's Brewery.
Action taken
Von Ebert began operating the venue under its own brand in March 2018.
Aftermath
The rebrand established the first Von Ebert location and was followed by expansion to other Portland-area venues.
2018
Expand to Glendoveer Golf CourseStrategyBackground
After opening in the Pearl District, Von Ebert planned a second location in a former RingSide Grill space at Glendoveer Golf Course.
Action taken
The second location opened in July 2018.
Aftermath
The move broadened the brewery's Portland-area presence and was followed by locations at Cascade Station and in Beaverton.
Recent events
- 2025
Von Ebert unveils a large beer-can silo[1]
Other
The business unveiled what was described as Oregon's largest beer-can silo.
- 2024
Von Ebert's Pearl District location closes[1]
Other
The brewery's Pearl District location in northwest Portland closed in April.
- 2022
Von Ebert participates in the Oregon Brewers Festival[1]
Other
Von Ebert Brewing took part in the Oregon Brewers Festival.
- 2021
Von Ebert wins 2021 Medium Sized Brewery of the Year[1]
Other
The Oregon Beer Awards named Von Ebert Brewing its Medium Sized Brewery of the Year.
- 2020
Von Ebert launches delivery vehicle fleet during the COVID-19 pandemic[1]
Other
The brewery introduced a fleet of delivery vehicles as the pandemic affected restaurant and hospitality operations.
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