Get to Know pFriem Beers

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pFriem Family Brewers is a well-known brewery serving unique craft beers thanks to an intriguing mix of flavor profiles.

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Craft Beers from pFriem Family Brewers

The crew at pFriem Family Brewers has been making delicious craft beers since 2012, with many available from Columbia Distributing, including:

Lagers

pFriem offers a wide variety of easy-drinking lagers, with smooth and fresh flavors, including:

  • American: Soft aromas of wildflowers, a spritz of lemon, clean malt, cherry blossom, and pear. Fresh flavors of masa harina, biscuits, honey suckle, lemon pound cake, and beer flavored beer. Finishes soft, smooth and spritzy for easy drinking. (ABV: 5%),
  • Canadian: Sparkling in appearance, very light, almost translucent in color, topped with a firm white foam hat. Light aromas of soft glacial water, ripening grain fields, orange flower blossom, and a kiss of pastry crust. Easy drinking, super crisp, very clean, and just enough malt body to handle the bright carbonation. (ABV: 3.8%)
  • Czech: Aromas of fresh grass, spring flowers, earth and spice lilt languidly. The mouth fills with zesty spiciness, a complex malty bouquet, and finishes crisp, snappy, and refreshing. (ABV: 5.1%)
  • Japanese: Dense, snow-white foam relaxes on a brilliant, champagne-hued pour. Bright aromas of shiso plum, fresh bread and violet precede sparkling flavors of jasmine rice, fresh green tea, and wildflowers. (ABV: 5%)
  • Mexican: White foam on top of a bright light blonde body, enhanced by a wedge of lime. Aromas of light corn, orange blossom, and a hint of Mexican beach. Clean flavors of balanced malt enlightened by savory notes from the Jacobson Sea Salt. (ABV: 4.4%)
  • Vienna: Bright copper with a bright white foamy head. Aromas of toasted bread, a kiss of malt, accompanied by fresh toffee. Smooth full flavors of caramel and nuttiness. Finishes crisp with a touch of sweetness. (ABV: 5.3%).

Pale Ale

The original Pale Ale from pFriem features aromas of berry and citrus, notes of mango, cantaloupe and a crisp, full, finish (ABV: 5:4%).. Varieties of pFriem pale ales include:

  • Bright Pale: Bright straw color with vibrant white foam. Tropical aromas of honeydew melons, apricots, and passion fruit. Radiant flavors of white grapes, raspberries, pineapple, and pine. Finishes crisp, fruity, and clean. (ABV: 6.5%)
  • Extra Pale: Fruity aromas of melon, pineapple, berry, and current. Fresh and juicy flavors of strawberry and gooseberry. Finishes piney and slightly tangy. (ABV: 6.5%)
  • Jammy Pale: Jammy aromas of marionberries, strawberry preserves, candied pineapple, raspberries, nectarines, and peach. Round flavors of cantaloupe, starfruit, orange zest, blueberries, watermelon, gummy bears, and lemon balm. Finishes juicy, jammy, and fruity. (5.9% ABV)

India Pale Ales (IPAs)

The pFriem IPA (sports a light copper color. Dank aromas of peach, citrus, papaya, and blueberry. Bright flavors of lychee fruit, grapefruit, and light candy maltiness. Finishes fresh, hoppy, and piney, with a touch of grapefruit rind. (ABV: 6.8%)

Other IPAs by pFriem include:

  • Blonde: Aromas of mango, tangerine, and lime zest. Full flavors of lemon zest, melon, and pine. Finishes crisp, clean, with a touch of grapefruit rind. (ABV: 6.3%)
  • Citrus Zest: Aromas of fresh citrus zest, tangerine, and grapefruit. Flavors of tangelo, melon, papaya, and ripe fruit. Finishes zesty, bright, and refreshing. (ABV: 6.3%)
  • Double: Aromas of ripe stone fruit, bright strawberry, and blackberries. Bursting flavors of baked grapefruit, ripe papaya, with a touch of malty sweetness. Finishes with a touch of tangerine rind melded with resiny hoppy goodness! (ABV: 9.1%)
  • Hazy: Tropical aromas of clementine, peach, strawberry, mango, and papaya leap from the glass. Juicy flavors of grapefruit, white grape and whipped citrus dance across the palate. Balanced citrus rind bitterness gives way to a pillowy warmth. (ABV: 7.9 %)
  • West Coast: Bright aromas of strawberry, tangerine juice, cannabis, and ruby red grapefruit accompany tropical notes of passionfruit and papaya. Smooth flavors of ripe strawberries, marshmallow, peach tea, pine, and red hard candy. Finishes with appropriate sweetness and resin. (ABV: 6.8%)

Pilsners

The company’s original pilsner is made with Spalt Select, Perle, Tettnang, and Saphir hops and is golden in the glass. Aromas of fresh grass, spring flowers, with a touch of lemon zest quaffs from the glass. The mouth fills with zesty spiciness, a touch of honey, and finishes crisp, snappy, and refreshing. (ABV: 4.9%)

Other pilsners by pFriem, include:

  • Italian: Floral aromas of citrus zest, lavender, lemon balm, dandelions, white pepper, juniper, and spring bloom. Pungent and perfumy flavors of citrus rind, herbs, menthol, black tea, dill, basil, and orange zest. Finishes round, resinous, floral, clean, hoppy, and quenching. (ABV: 5.3)
  • North German: Aromas of wildflower honey, gram cracker, and a hint of lemon tantalize the nose. While flavors of white grape, lemon, and biscuit, give way to assertive yet clean bitterness. (ABV: 4.8%)
  • West Coast Pilsner: Delicate aromas of guava, white wine, lavender, melon, Lemonheads, and strawberry candies. Clean flavors of grapefruit, orange, Sauv Blanc, kiwi, early season strawberries, and white peach. Finishes crisp, hoppy, pithy, and quenching. (ABV: 4.9)

About pFriem Family Brewers

The idea for pFriem Family Brewers started with Josh Pfriem, Ken Whiteman, and Rudy Kellner. The three had always enjoyed great-tasting beer and wanted to make their own. Each partner brought something helpful to the business, sparking their success.

In 2012 the three opened pFriem brewery in Hood River, OR, with a blending and barrel facility in the nearby town, Cascade Locks, which quickly grew in popularity throughout the Pacific Northwest. They continue to grow, and now pFriem is a staple of the area.

Browse pFriem’s Portfolio at Columbia Distributing

pFriem Family Brewers offer unique flavors and intriguing profiles that keep beer drinkers returning for more. While many Pacific Northwesterners already appreciate pFriem for their classic beverages, the company is always creating new products and flavors. To learn more about pFriem products available in Washington in cans, bottles, and/or draft, contact us today.