Gilgamesh Brewing: Archive

The Mid-Valley Pairing Event, June 24

The Mid-Valley Pairing Event, June 24 Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill Food + Brew + Music Breweries: Gilgamesh Brewing, Oakshire Brewing, Flat Tail Brewing, Pale Horse Brewing, Seven Brides Brewing and Wandering Aengus Ciderworks Caterers: Loustic, Ventis, Continental Delight +Local Music Tickers $15.00, includes a glass, one beer ticket and one small plate ticket. Additional beer...

May 16th

The Folly, Slater Smith, & Simon Tucker Group

May 11 Fri - The Folly (pic below), Slater Smith free!, 9p, 21+ May 12 Sat - Simon Tucker Group $3 cover, 9p, 21+,

May 11th

May's Music Line-up, now with Open Mic Nights

THE LOUNGE 210 Liberty St. SE Suite #150 Salem, OR 97301 (503) 385-1128 Shows start at 9 May 5 Sat - Red Hook Gypsy, Seacats May 11 Fri - The Folly, Slater Smith May 12 Sat - Simon Tucker Group May 18 Fri - Kissdodger, The Reed May 19 Sat - Rollie Fingers! rolliefingersband.com/ May 26 Sat - Mojestyx May 28 Monday - OPEN MIC POETRY!

May 5th

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THE LOUNGE 210 Liberty St. SE Suite #150 Salem, OR...

UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE: April 20th Duover, His Name Shall Breathe and Self Proclaimed-Narcissist April 21st Jewlia Owens and Thomas Kramer

Mar 6th

The Lounge is Open, Music lineup

Our newest project is called simply: The Lounge The lounge is located at 210 Liberty st in downtown Salem (across the street from The Grand Hotel and Bentley’s) Continental Delight is providing our menu for lunch and dinner served from 11am - 9pm with daily specials. Menu Hors d’oeuvre Slider Burgers $8 Three mini gourmet burgers w/ tomatoes & caramelized onions Popcorn Chicken...

Mar 6th

Seasonal Store and Winter Ale House / Downtown...

We’ve been operating the storefront since just before Thanksgiving Day and needless to say, we’ve been a little busy. I’d like to say a big, fat, thank you! We have the best fans in the world and you all have made us feel so welcome in downtown Salem. The Gilgamesh Seasonal Store and Winter Ale House is located in downtown Salem on the Court st. side of the Reed Opera House. ...

Dec 30th

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Nov 18th

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Jasmine Hefeweizen is gone.

Some of you are sure to be saddened by the news that the Jasmine Hefeweizen is gone. We know, it’s hard being in a relationship with a seasonal beer. But don’t fret! We have not one, not two, but THREE new beers to help ease the pain this fall. Stay tuned for announcements and introductions! (A lot of people know the name DJ Jazzy Hef, take a close look at the picture above for a...

Oct 11th

GILGAMESH EXCLUSIVE BREWERY AT ALBANY ART & AIR...

Please join us at the Albany Art & Air Festival this Friday through Sunday. There will be hot air balloons, a night glow & laser show, planes on display, car shows, fun runs, a kids art village, lots of live music, and now GILGAMESH BREWING! Please see http://www.cityofalbany.net/parks/nwartandair/ for more info. Admission is free (although donations are very much encouraged). Bring...

Aug 26th

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SATURDAY GROWLER DAY (7/16)

Join us on Saturday for a growler day! We’ll be serving free samples, selling pints, and filling growlers from 2pm to 10pm. The band, Old Age, will be performing starting around 8pm. We have arranged for a taco cart to be there with some tasty grub, so bring your appetites too! We hope to see you there! The Radtkes Lee, Eileen, Mike, Kari, Nick, Lani, Matt, Megan & Justin

Jul 14th

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TAP TAKEOVER AT SOMEDAY LOUNGE (Portland) ON...

Gilgamesh Brewing Presents… PORCHES CD release party, with guests Old Age. All of their beers will include our tasty brews (although the types are to be determined). Friday, 7/15, 9pm Someday Lounge (125 NW 5th, Portland)

Jul 14th

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FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION

Come help us celebrate Fathers Day at the brewery this weekend! Bring your dad, or if you are one make your kids treat you to some fun. If he can’t join you, commemorate dad by raising a glass to him. Come sample our beer, buy pints and get your growlers filled. We’ll be open Friday from 4:00 to around 10:00pm and Saturday 2:00 till mom decides dad doesn’t need to be...

Jun 17th

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND GROWLER REFILLS & PARTY!

MEMORIAL DAY GROWLER FILL & PARTY Friday, May 27 - GROWLER REFILLS ONLY 3pm-7pm Come get your growlers filled (and add more to your collection) before leaving for your holiday weekend. Friday will be low-key as there will be no samples, pints, or food. Saturday, May 28 - MEMORIAL DAY PARTY 1pm-??? Help us celebrate by sampling brews, downing pints, filling growlers, eating sausages, and...

May 26th

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SATURDAYS AT SALEM PUBLIC MARKET!

With the typical Oregon weather we’ve had, it’s been tough for us to hold growler days in the small brewery, but never fear! You can always find Gilgamesh at the Salem Public Market on Saturdays! We have a beautiful new bar that holds up to 8 beers at a time, so you can come on down to try some samples and fill your growlers! When: Every Saturday, 830am-200pm Where: Salem Public...

Apr 1st

BREWERS IN THE BAND & 2010/2011 MEGA MONSTER...

Gilgamesh brewers, Matt & Justin, are in a band called Porches who will be playing Friday night with two Seattle bands, Origami Ghosts and Webelos. WE WILL BE RELEASING THE 2010/2011 MEGA MONSTER! Five Gilgamesh brews will be on tap with $2 pint specials for part of the night ($3 pints the rest of the time). When: Friday, 2/25, 9pm-??? Where: Plews Brews, 8409 N Lombard St, St Johns

Feb 22nd

NEW BAR @ SALEM PUBLIC MARKET - SATURDAY, 2/19

As with every Saturday in the foreseeable future, Gilgamesh Brewing will be at the Salem Public Market. The fun this will weekend will include the unveiling of the GORGEOUS new bar that Lee has been slaving over for the last couple of weeks. We will now have UP TO EIGHT BREWS on tap at any given time! To celebrate this weekend, we will be giving a raffle ticket for each growler purchase/refill...

Feb 18th

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS

Hello Gilgamesh friends… As we fill up our 2011 calendar, we are looking for some fun Gilgamesh-loving people who would like to offer some of their time for some free Gilgamesh beer and t-shirts in return. We have a number of things we could need help with, including help serving at events. Please email info@gilgameshbrewing.com if you are interested. And please be sure to let us know if...

Feb 18th

NEW T-SHIRTS

We have a fun new t-shirt design for just $15. Please email info@gilgameshbrewing.com if you’d like to buy one!

Feb 18th

WEEKEND OF 2/11-2/12

The year has definitely started off with a bang and this is a great example of how busy we are. We have FIVE events this weekend, which gives you the perfect opportunity to get your Gilgamesh on! Fri, 2/11 & Sat, 2/12 KLCC Brew Fest Lane Events Center Exhibit Hall (796 W 13th, Eugene) Come join Gilgamesh and approximately 50 other breweries! http://www.klcc.org/News.asp?NewsID=156 Fri,...

Feb 10th

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SUPERBOWL SATURDAY GROWLERS REFILLS!

We have two options for you to get beer for the big game this weekend! #1 SALEM PUBLIC MARKET When: Saturday, Feb 5, 830am-2pm Where: Salem Public Market, Rural Ave between 12th & 13th Aves What: Free samples of 2-3 brews, growler refills #2 GROWLER DAY AT GILGAMESH BREWING When: Saturday, Feb 5, 2pm-7pm Where: Gilgamesh Brewing, 2953 Ridgeway Dr SE, Turner (http://tinyurl.com/282gv62)...

Feb 4th

COME CELEBRATE OUR 1ST ANNIVERSARY WITH US!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! We are celebrating our first year at Church Street Pizza in Salem and would love for you to join us! When: Friday, Jan 14, 5pm-??? Where: Church Street Pizza, 324 Church St, Salem What: Beer & pizza specials WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Thank you for all of your support! The Radtkes Lee, Eileen, Mike, Kari, Nick, Lani, Matt & Megan

Jan 10th

NEW YEARS GROWLER DAY

OK, it’s not exactly on New Years Day or New Years Eve, but it’s close enough to get you stocked and ready for the celebrations and football-watching this weekend! We hope to see you out here! When: Thurs, Dec 30, 2pm to 7pm Where: Gilgamesh Brewing, 2953 Ridgeway Dr SE, Turner HAPPY HOLIDAYS and thanks again for your support, The Radtkes Lee, Eileen, Mike, Kari, Nick, Lani, Matt...

Dec 28th

AUMSVILLE FOOD DRIVE & GROWLER DAY

As many of you know, our neighbors in Aumsville were hit with a tornado shortly before Christmas. We asked folks to bring canned or non-perishable foods to the next growler day and we had a great turnout. We entered people into the raffle for every item that they brought and the winners are: * Darren Holmquist * Mitch Archibald * Mary Miller A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO...

Dec 17th

DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING GROWLER DAY & THANKSGIVING...

Looking for the perfect touch for your Thanksgiving celebration? Maybe you need a little something to make the holiday less stressful? Or do you need a fine beverage or two for your football watching? Thanksgiving weekend is known for winery tours, but why stop there? Are you looking for something fun to do on Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend? YOU’RE IN LUCK because we are going...

Nov 24th

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SALEM WEEKLY'S BEST OF WILLAMETTE VALLEY AWARDS

We appreciate everyone’s support so far, but please keep voting! We’re up for best brewery and best new business - AND YOU CAN VOTE EVERYDAY! Please vote at http://bestof.willamettelive.com. Please keep voting until mid-December. The rules state that you must vote for at least 3 awards, so please keep in mind our friends at ƒ/stop Fitzgerald’s Public House, Venti’s...

Nov 24th

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GILGAMESH BREWING OCTOBER EVENTS

We hope you can join us for our upcoming events! GROWLER DAY Fri, Oct 8 - Noon to 9pm Gilgamesh Brewing (2953 Ridgeway Dr SE, Turner) GLISAN BACKYARD PALE RELEASE & PING PONG TOURNAMENT Sat, Oct 9 - All Day (tournament starts at 6pm) A&L Sports Pub (5933 NE Glisan St, Portland) Matt has grown hops in his backyard on Glisan Street, specifically for our new one-off batch of GLISAN...

Oct 6th

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1st Annual Salem Beer & Cider Fest - Sat, Sept 25th Gilgamesh Brewing is co-hosting the 1st Annual Salem Beer & Cider Festival along with Wandering Aengus Ciderworks and the historic Mission Mill Museum this Saturday, September 25th! Please see the below details, as well as www.salembeerandciderfestival.com for more information. When: Saturday, Sept 25th, noon to 10pm (minors allowed...

Sep 20th

GILGAMESH BREWING PAIRING DINNER WITH LOUSTIC...

Gilgamesh Brewing is doing our first pairing dinner! Please check out the menu below and reserve as soon as possible! Seating is limited! When: Saturday September 18, 2010 - 6:00 pm Where: Columbia Banquet Room, Premier RV Resort - 4700 Hwy 22 W, Salem (West Salem/Eola area) Cost: $50.00 per person does not include gratuity (sorry, no credit cards) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED ASAP -...

Sep 6th

LABOR DAY GROWLER DAY!

Labor Day is upon us… Are you going for that last camping trip of the summer? Want to have some tasty local brews for your BBQ? Or maybe just want a way to kick back and relax after all of that school shopping for the kiddoes? We’ve got great news for you… We are opening the brewery again for growler refills, pints, and free samples! When: Friday, Sept 3 - Noon to 9pm What: Free...

Sep 3rd

RETURN OF THE MAMBA @ VENTI'S - Thurs, Aug 26

Join Gilgamesh Brewing at Venti’s in downtown Salem as they bring Mamba back on tap as well as an experimental brew! A number of us will be there and we hope to get to chat with you! When: Thurs, Aug 26; 6-9pm Where: Venti’s Basement; 325 Court ST NE, Salem WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! http://www.ventiscafe.com/

Aug 16th

SUMMER IN THE CITY - SAT & SUN, 8/14 & 8/15

Our friends at Church St. Pizza are going to be selling three types of Gilgamesh at Summer in the City in Downtown Salem! Part of Liberty Street will be closed down, so you can come enjoy food from local restaurants and local wines and brews while you sit in the sunshine and take in the live music! They want to get people downtown, so be sure to shop around at the local stores while you’re...

Aug 12th

GROWLER DAY - FRIDAY, 8/6

Please join Lee, Matt, and Kari as they serve samples and fill growlers! There will be light snacks. When: Friday, August 6th; Noon to 9:30pm Where: Gilgamesh Brewing; 2953 Ridgeway Dr SE, Turner (http://tinyurl.com/24z5x9s) We will have: Free samples, $18 filled growlers, $12 growler refills We hope to see you there! Thanks to all for your neverending support!

Aug 5th

Fri thru Sun, 7/30 thru 8/1 - THE BITE & BREW OF...

Come join the Radtkes at the new and improved BITE & BREW OF SALEM! They will be serving our Leapfrog Mint Kolsch, HopScotch, and Ridgeway IPA and we will be there to talk with everyone! When: Fri, 11am-11:30pm Sat, 11am-11:30pm Sun, 11am-6pm Where: Salem Riverfront Park (http://tinyurl.com/2fmrgkc) For more info, please see http://thebiteofsalem.com. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU...

Jul 29th

Sat, 7/31 & Sun, 8/1 - Bones & Brew in Portland!

Join Gilgamesh Brewing and over 30 other breweries at Bones & Brew in the Pearl District! Sat 11 AM - 9 PM Sun 11 AM - 5 PM The 16th Annual Bones and Brew Festival, July 31st through August 1st, benefits the Oregon Zoo. Last years event drew more than 4,000 people to Portland’s historic Pearl District and raised more than $10,000. This year’s family and dog-friendly event will...

Jul 29th

GILGAMESH BREWING GRAND OPENING PARTY SATURDAY,...

July is Oregon Craft Brew Month and we would like to do our part by opening our doors and celebrating our official GRAND OPENING PARTY! Please join us on Saturday, July 17th for beer and fun! When: Saturday, July 17th; Noon to 9pm Where: Gilgamesh Brewing; 2953 Ridgeway Dr SE, Turner (http://tinyurl.com/24z5x9s) We will have: Free samples, $3 pints, $3 small plates (including handmade sausages by...

Jul 14th

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Growler Refill Parties on Friday, July 2 and...

WHO NEEDS BEER FOR THEIR FOURTH OF JULY CAMPING TRIP OR BBQ? Gilgamesh Brewing is celebrating the holiday by filling growlers for a special price - $16 including bottle or $10 for refills! Plus, you get our brand new screened growlers - we will swap them out for the new ones free of charge. Please don’t forget to clean your bottle before coming. When: Friday, July 2nd, Noon to 9pm...

Jul 1st

Nick on "Out & About with Drew" on the Channel 8...

http://www.kgw.com/community/blogs/drew-carney/Berries-Brews—BBQsStrawberry-Festival-95808149.html Nick has some fun while promoting Gilgamesh Brewing at the Berries, Brews, & BBQs event on June 12 & 13 at French Prairie Gardens in St Paul! For more info on the event, please see http://frenchprairiegardens.com/french_prairie_brews_bbq.htm.

Jun 11th

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May & June Events!

We have been busier than ever with our releases into Salem, Portland, and Silverton bars and now the summer is among us! Please see the following list of events for the upcoming month. We hope to see you all at them! June 18 - 19: Oregon Brews & BBQs (Fri & Sat) Granary District (McMinnville, OR) www.oregonbrewsandbbqs.com June 19: Sisters Wine & Brew Festival (Sat) Village Green...

May 21st

WINNER OF 2ND PEOPLES' CHOICE AWARD!

The Radtkes are VERY excited to report that the BLACK MAMBA has won its 2nd Peoples’ Choice Award - this time at the Oregon Garden Brewfest in Silverton, Oregon! This was a fun event with about 40 breweries and over 70 different beers in a great setting. We’d like to send a big thanks to everyone that came to have fun with us and the other breweries and to those who voted! And...

Apr 28th

GILGAMESH BREWING'S BLACK MAMBA WINS PEOPLES'...

While we all had a great time and felt please at our first public appearance in Portland, I don’t think any of us excepted to WIN THE PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD! We are incredibly excited and can’t thank everyone enough for their support! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! Please see our “Events” link to the right for upcoming events, including our Salem Release...

Apr 9th

Portland Spring Beer & Wine Fest - Fri, 4/2 & Sat,...

GILGAMESH BREWING will have our Black Mamba and IPA at the Spring Beer & Wine Fest at the Portland Convention Center (777 NE MLK Jr Blvd) on Fri, 4/2 & Sat, 4/3! Please see www.springbeerfest.com for more details. This will be our first Portland festival! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Mar 23rd

Gilgamesh Brewing at Willamette Valley Vineyards...

Please come see us the Pinot & Chocolate Celebration at Willamette Valley Vineyards on Sat & Sun, between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. We will be serving our Black Mamba (earl grey tea leaves and tangerine zest), our IPA, and our Chocolate Mint Stout! We will be giving free samples and selling growlers! We hope to see you there! Please email me at lani@gilgameshbrewing.com as soon as possible...

Feb 13th

Mike's Interview on AM 750 KXL

Mike did a great job with his interview! In case you missed it, you can play it from KXL’s website for a short while. Please go to http://www.kxl.com/pages/6188580.php and be sure to click on the 1-30-10 show. We have a quick intro at 1:45 and the his interview is at 18:50. WAY TO GO, MIKE!

Feb 4th

Mike's Interview on AM 750 KXL - TODAY @ 3:00

Please listen to Mike’s interview on “Beer O’Clock” on AM 750 KXL! The show airs today (Saturday, January 30) between 3:00 and 4:00, although we’re not sure exactly what time his 10-minute interview will be. Please tune in to the show! http://www.kxl.com/pages/6188580.php

Jan 30th