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FROM FIREHOUSE TO GASTROPUB
Our Story
Side A Brewing was established in 2016, with a vision to bring high quality food, beer and customer service to the mountains of eastern Oregon. The space chosen was a historic firehouse with an iconic bell tower in the heart of downtown La Grande, the home of Eastern Oregon University. Side A was the name chosen to represent the “approach” side of a burning building, so that fire personnel could navigate the chaos of the fire.
Our Mission
In a similar vein, Side A seeks to represent an approach to provide a space for community in order to navigate the chaos of modern life. The vibe is friendly, welcoming and with a focus on quality ingredients in both the beer and food. The recipes are focused on utilizing local products when available, working with local ranches and agriculture to provide an Eastern Oregon experience. In 2021, Side A Brewing began work on their own building in Island City, which features a larger brewing capacity and a tasting room that showcases the most recent crafted offerings. Looking to the future, Side A Brewing seeks to firmly establish both the downtown Public House and Tasting Room and Brewery as dependable community gathering places where we welcome great conversation among friends. We hope to see you soon.