Erick Mertz, Author at CrushBrew

A Look at Portland’s Craft Beer Scene

Hard to think of a time when craft beer wasn’t an every block proposition in Portland, Oregon....

A highway sign once posted on the last bleary-eyed miles before crossing the border into Oregon...

When spring finally breaks ground, wherever you live, you’re sure to see those long-shuttered in...

Posted by Erick Mertz | Mar 25, 2015 | Craft Beer, Drink |

The Columbia River Gorge is a natural playground of unmatched beauty, offering an array of year...

Posted by Erick Mertz | Mar 19, 2015 | Craft Beer, Drink |

In the wide cast of Portland craft brewery characters, Captured By Porches stands out as something...