First reported on BrewPublic and currently coursing through the PDX Twitterverse, the Green Dragon, Portland’s new but favorite institution for great beer, is being sold to Rogue Brewery.
Rogue’s lawyer requested a retraction of the initial report at BrewPublic, but the information they refute is in conflict with information I heard directly from two current Green Dragon Employees. I don’t need the Attorney General of Rogue Nation crawling up my ass about it, but suffice to say that if the Rogue organization is correct in their specific refutations of the initial report, they’re sure as hell not telling the employees what’s going on.
Nothing is completely final, as minority owner Lolo Bruns wasn’t in on the deal with Rogue and may have an opportunity to make a counter-offer.
sad news for all.
The Rogue pub in NW is one of the worst bars in town: vapid clientele, awful asshole bartenders, and insanely overpriced beer*. I cannot see this turning out well if it’s true. Rogue can go to hell.
*yes, Rogue has fantastic beer, which I can get for far cheaper per pint at any number of bars around town - and if this sale goes through I will not drink it anymore.
oh, that makes me sad. and i was already sad about genoa closing! i suppose not living in portland should keep me from taking these things too much to heart, though.
Mark, any word yet on when the “true” Green Dragon’s last day might be?
I need to get down there pronto; it’s been too long.