Kick off Portland Beer Week with a battle for the ages as PIZZA RIVALS Wayfinder Beer/ Brewmaster Natalie Baldwin takes on her former boss in Breakside Brewmaster Ben Edmunds. Collaborating with Pizza Thief owner/chef Darby Adalco, Natalie and Ben will design their own custom pizza and provide 3 each of their beers (6 total) as the ultimate pizza and beer throwdown for the best slice and best pint.
WAYFINDER Pie: “Scape from Witch Mountain”
Scape pesto, cream, Thai pork sausage, purple kale, fried zucchini, chiles & herbs
Beer Pairing: "Tropical Damnation" Jaws of Damnation Rice Lager, topped with a passionfruit margarita slushie float.
Plus: Winged Creatures IPA, and Secret Secret Dark Czech Lager
BREAKSIDE Pie: "Casino Royale"
Clams, bacon, peppers, butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, pecorino & parsley
Beer Pairing: Wanderjack IPA
Plus: Stay West IPA, and Post Time Kolsch
Meet-the-brewers rate their pizza and beers, vote on the winner. The battle takes place from 5-8pm on Friday, June 13th at Pizza Thief and the Bandit Bar.