Setting up shop in a renovated tattoo parlor, Craig Nicholls and Jason McAdam opened Roots Organic Brewery early last year. This is Portland's first 100 percent organic microbrewery, and is available on tap around the city (or you can take home to-go growlers for $13). We'll give you the heads up when/if they start bottled distribution. Worth noting: Several of their beers are brewed entirely hopless using traditional brewing herbs like heather, chamomile, and lavender.

Have a closer look at a few of their beers followed by their house tasting notes:

Island Red: We call this a Red Stout. Very full bodied complex ale brewed with a good amount of oats which help give this RED a very rich and creamy head. 5.6% ABV

Pond Turtle Pale Ale: A nice example of an English style Pale. Light amber in color. Light body and a creamy head makes this our perfect session beer. A % of the sales from this beer will support the Wildlife foundation fund at the Oregon Zoo. 5.3% ABV

Burghead Heather Ale: Based on a 3000 year old recipe. This award winning beer may be the most interesting beer you've ever had! Made with no hops but with heather tips. 5.5% ABV

English Strong Bitter: Our Bitter is deep copper Ale that's a bit hoppier than most with a great roast profile brought out by the crystal malts & finished with the delicate aroma of Galena hops. 7.2% ABV

Toasted Coconut Porter: (Fall Seasonal) A med. bodied London style ale, with a slight hint of roast malt & backed by the subtle, sweet tropical, hand roasted coconut flakes. 5.0% ABV

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