Deschutes Brewery

Deschutes Brewery is the very brewery that created Bend’s original brew pub, established in 1988. Now it is a well-known craft brewery that has expanded and grown from the high customer demand. Just recently in 2013, Deschutes started its own Employee Stock Ownership Program allowing its employees to become owners; the second brewery on this list to do just that. The philosophy of this brewery; use fewer resources, maintain a productive and healthy workforce, and create lifelong fans. And lifelong fans it has created with its incredible beers that have won numerous awards. For two consecutive years in a row Deschutes had the honor of having the “world’s best beer” named by the World Beer Awards for their seasonal Red Chair Pale Ale. Some of the best brewmasters in the world have produced beers for Deschutes and brews such as Mirror Bond and Black Butte Porter continue to be favorites. The 6th largest craft brewery in the United States it simply could not be left off this list; with its two brew pubs that are always full, the family friendly atmosphere it offers, and the diverse line up of beers that you must simply try.