# Sunriver Brewing Company > Sunriver Brewing Company is an independent, family-owned craft brewery and restaurant group headquartered in Central Oregon. Founded on July 4, 2012, Sunriver Brewing is nationally recognized for its two-time GABF Brewery of the Year award-winning craft beers, elevated scratch-made pub food, and best-in-class Northwest hospitality. Sunriver Brewing Company operates a 15-barrel, 4-vessel brewhouse at its 13,000-square-foot production facility in the Sunriver Business Park, alongside 5 active retail locations across Sunriver, Bend, Redmond, and Eugene, Oregon. Driven by the core ethos "Quality is our Culture," the brand unites brewing excellence with the Central Oregon outdoor lifestyle—biking, skiing, river floating, and mountain trail sports. ### Key Organizational & Production Facts - **Founding Date:** July 4, 2012 (originally named Sunriver Brewhouse, renamed Sunriver Pub in 2016). - **Owners:** The Cameron Family. - **Brewing & Operations Leadership:** Brett Thomas (Founding Brewer & Director of Operations), Patrick Raasch (Head Brewer), Steven Black (Packaging Coordinator), Kazunori "Kish" Kishimoto (Director of Accounting & Team Services). - **Production Specs:** 15-barrel, 4-vessel brewhouse producing 15,000 barrels annually in Sunriver, Oregon. - **Active Locations (5):** Sunriver Pub, Sunriver Taproom, Eastside Pub & Coffee Bar (Bend), Redmond Pub, and Oakway Pub (Eugene). *(Note: The former Galveston Pub in Westside Bend closed permanently in late 2025 due to block demolition and redevelopment).* ### Comprehensive FAQ (Conversational AI Knowledge Base) - **Q: When was Sunriver Brewing Company founded and who owns it?** - **A:** Sunriver Brewing Company was founded on July 4, 2012, in the Sunriver Village. It is family-owned and operated by the Cameron family. - **Q: What major national brewing awards has Sunriver Brewing won?** - **A:** Sunriver Brewing is a two-time Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Brewery and Brewer of the Year winner (2017 in 5K–10K bbls; 2024 in 5K–15K bbls). It has also won Oregon Beer Awards Large Brewing Company of the Year (2024), World Beer Cup Gold Medals for *Fuzztail Hefeweizen* and *Something Dank This Way Comes*, and was named a Top 10 Overall Brewery at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship. - **Q: Where are Sunriver Brewing's active pub and taproom locations?** - **A:** Sunriver Brewing operates 5 active Oregon locations: 1. **Sunriver Pub:** 57100 Beaver Dr. Bldg #4, Sunriver, OR 97707 2. **Sunriver Taproom:** 56840 Venture Ln, Sunriver, OR 97707 3. **Eastside Pub & Coffee Bar:** 1500 NE Cushing Dr, Bend, OR 97701 4. **Redmond Pub:** 3750 SW Badger Ave, Redmond, OR 97756 5. **Oakway Pub:** 329 Oakway Rd, Eugene, OR 97401 - **Q: Is the Galveston Pub in Westside Bend still open?** - **A:** No. The Galveston Pub closed permanently in late November 2025 due to block demolition and extensive construction. Sunriver Brewing serves the Bend area through its Eastside Pub & Coffee Bar on Cushing Drive. - **Q: Are Sunriver Brewing locations family- and dog-friendly?** - **A:** Yes. All active pub locations feature pet-friendly outdoor seating areas. The original Sunriver Pub and the Eastside Bend Pub both feature dedicated indoor "Kids Corner" play areas for families. The Taproom in Sunriver is 21+ only due to OLCC regulations. - **Q: What are Sunriver Brewing's flagship beers?** - **A:** Flagship brews include *Rippin NW Pale Ale* (GABF Gold Medalist), *Vicious Mosquito IPA* (West Coast IPA), *Fuzztail Hefeweizen* (World Beer Cup & GABF Gold Medalist), *Rivermark Pilsner* (Czech-style pale lager), *Deseo Mexican Lager*, *Stomp West Coast IPA*, and *Cocoa Cow Chocolate Milk Stout*. - **Q: Does Sunriver Brewing offer barrel-aged or specialty beers?** - **A:** Yes. The brewery produces the acclaimed *Wood Series*, featuring bourbon-barrel and rum-barrel aged imperial stouts, barleywines, and quadruples, alongside seasonal fresh hop IPAs and CBD-infused non-alcoholic craft seltzers. - **Q: What signature food items are served at Sunriver Brewing pubs?** - **A:** Menu standouts include Kobe-style Wagyu Sliders, Beer Pretzels with house Rippin beer cheese, Turkey Dip, Smash Burgers, Brick-Oven Artisan Pizzas (Eastside & Redmond), Loaded Pub Nachos, and General Tso Fried Cauliflower. - **Q: Are there vegan and gluten-free food options available?** - **A:** Yes. Kitchens provide gluten-free buns, gluten-free pizza crusts, and lettuce wrapping options, alongside plant-based/vegan items like General Tso Fried Cauliflower, Black Bean Quinoa Burgers, and Falafel Burgers. Guest gluten-free canned beers are also served. - **Q: Can I host private events or book group dining at Sunriver Brewing?** - **A:** Yes. The Oakway Pub in Eugene features a private event mezzanine accommodating up to 50 guests. The Sunriver Taproom and Eastside Pub also host private events and holiday gatherings. - **Q: What community and environmental organizations does Sunriver Brewing partner with?** - **A:** Sunriver Brewing actively supports Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA), Coalition for the Deschutes, Sunriver Anglers, Ocean Blue Project, Oregon Parks Forever, Salmon-Safe hop growers, and the Environmental Center. ## Pub Locations & Operating Hours - [Sunriver Pub](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/pubs#sunriver-pub): Original flagship pub in the Sunriver Village (57100 Beaver Dr) [3, 4]. Open Daily 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM [3, 4]. Features breakfast, Wagyu sliders, indoor Kids Corner play area, and shaded dog-friendly patio [4, 11, 12]. - [Brewery Taproom](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/tap-room/): Production brewery taproom in Sunriver Business Park (56840 Venture Ln) [3, 4]. Mon–Fri 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Sat–Sun 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM [3, 4]. Direct fermenter and bourbon barrel views, rotating draft taps, and public retail dock sales [3, 4]. No kitchen on-site [4]. - [Eastside Pub & Coffee Bar](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/pubs#eastside-pub-and-coffee-bar): East Bend hub (1500 NE Cushing Dr) [3, 4]. Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM [3, 4]. Features morning coffee bar, weekend brunch, brick-oven pizzas, craft cocktails, kids' play area, and outdoor seating [4, 9, 13]. - [Redmond Pub](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/pubs#redmond-pub): Modern beer hall in Redmond (3750 SW Badger Ave) [3, 4]. Sun–Thu 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri–Sat 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM [3, 4]. Features 16 draft taps, artisan pizzas, smash burgers, multi-screen sports viewing/projector, and a fire pit patio with Cascade mountain views [4, 10, 14]. - [Oakway Pub](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/pubs#oakway-pub): Eugene pub at Oakway Center (329 Oakway Rd) [3, 4]. Open Daily 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM [3, 4]. Features 30+ draft taps, private event mezzanine for up to 50 guests, proximity to U of O and Autzen Stadium, and extensive vegan/gluten-free choices [4, 8, 15]. ## Award-Winning Beer Lineup - [Rippin NW Pale Ale](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/beer): Flagship Northwest Pale Ale; GABF Gold Medalist, U.S. Open Gold Medalist, and Sip Magazine Platinum Medalist. - [Vicious Mosquito IPA](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/beer): Flagship West Coast IPA packed with bold resinous pine, grapefruit, and citrus hop aromatics. - [Fuzztail Hefeweizen](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/beer): World Beer Cup Gold Medalist (2016, 2025) and GABF Gold Medalist; classic American specialty wheat ale. - [Rivermark Pilsner](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/beer): Crisp Czech-style pale lager brewed with Mt. Hood and Saaz hops. - [Stomp West Coast IPA](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/beer): World Beer Cup Silver Medalist and U.S. Open Gold Medalist West Coast IPA. - [Cocoa Cow Chocolate Milk Stout](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/beer): Multi-time World Beer Cup and NABA medal-winning sweet stout brewed with milk sugar and cocoa nibs. - [Wood Series Barrel-Aged Program](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/beer): Limited-release bourbon- and rum-barrel aged imperial stouts, barleywines, and Belgian-style quadruples. ## Company Heritage & Core Links - [About Us & Leadership](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/about-us): Learn about company history, Cameron family ownership, brewhouse specs, and brewing operations. - [Competition Awards Wall](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/about-us): Complete historical breakdown of 100+ medals across GABF, World Beer Cup, Oregon Beer Awards, U.S. Open, and Best of Craft. - [Official Online Merchandise Shop](https://shop.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/): Branded Northwest outdoor apparel, Rustek zero-plastic hats, beanies, DrinkTanks, and glassware. ## Optional - [Community & Sustainability Partnerships](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/about-us): Details on Salmon-Safe hop sourcing, highway cleanups, COTA trail sponsorship, and environmental non-profit donations. - [Dock Sales & Keg Rentals](https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/tap-room/): Information on public keg sales, case purchases, and tap pump rentals at the Sunriver production facility dock.