It was time to head to the next event. The trains were running off schedule due to the arrangement with the marathon route. I was also running late. I ran down the street along side some of the marathon runners and just missed teh train I needed to catch. I waited baout 10 min and caught he next one. I keept staring at my watch as was worried I was going to miss the pickup. Made it to the Lloyd Center Mall station and ran to the Doubletree. I was relieved to see the bus pulling up at the same time i was arriving.



Our fearless leader handing out waiver forms


Our first stop for the day. Gigantic Brewing


People waiting to get beer


The taps were being changed out so while we waited we got our beer 101 lesson. It wsa an amazingly warm and clear day. Just what I needed aftre freezing in Alaska


Hops smell really good


Hop pellets


Time for the first beer. We were also given pretzel neckless so we could clean pallet between drinks.


Ill try some darker beer next


Getting back on the short bus to head to our next stop


Murals on the bus. Also note rule #3




Some scenes of Portland as we make our way to brewery #2