Pelican Brewing celebrates Siletz Bay brewpub grand opening in Lincoln City

The long delayed and highly anticipated new Pelican Brewing location on the Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, Oregon is celebrating it’s recent openign with a ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday, October 14th at 4pm.

This will be the fourth Pelican Brewing location, and perhaps the nicest one yet. Pelican has actually repurposed their old 15bbl brewhouse from the original location in Pacific City and reinstalled it in Lincoln City. This is the same brewhouse where longtime brewmaster Darron Welch brewed the first Pelican beers 26 years ago, and recently did the inaugural brew with R & D brewer Scott Mohr at it’s new home at the Siletz Bay brewpub. For Scott, the brew day is a passing of a baton and the opportunity to welcome the public to the sandy shoreline of Siletz Bay with fresh beer brewed on-site.

More from a press release:

Pelican Brewing Company knows that there is no place like their Pacific Northwest  coastal home. Born at the beach in Pacific City Oregon, Pelican Brewing Company has  long appreciated and represented all that makes the Oregon Coast extraordinary.  Staying true to their beach roots, Pelican Brewing adds to its iconic collection of coastal  brewpubs with the new location on Siletz Bay. The brewpub interior, with 15,333 square  feet, accommodates approximately 226 guests. Views of the bay and coastal wetlands  are abundant from every angle as the floor-to-ceiling windows flood the expansive dining room with natural light. An upper mezzanine area provides even better views of  the bay and is adjacent to new private group meeting or dining space. Outside the  building, an expansive 2,600 square foot outdoor patio welcomes coast lovers with an  ocean breeze and multiple seating options. The new location showcases the  magnificence of this beautiful stretch of the Oregon Coast. “We are honored that Pelican  Brewing selected Lincoln City for their newest brewpub and we welcome them as a new  attraction, an engine of economic development and a marketing partner,” says Ed  Dreistadt, director, Explore Lincoln City. “We also are excited to experience the  stunning view of Siletz Bay from their new location. Having such a well-established  Oregon brand locate here is a big win for Lincoln City.”

Designed by the global award-winning hospitality design firm, EDG Design, and the  architectural expertise of Portland-based Jones Architecture,, Pelican Brewing – Siletz  Bay embodies a modern coastal design that embraces the beauty of the site and Pelican’s  desire to serve up an extraordinary guest experience. According to lead architect, Alan  Jones of Jones Architecture, the new brewpub was conceived as a destination venue that  draws upon and honors the traditions of the Oregon Coast, Siletz Bay and the Pelican  brand. The design was inspired by the drama of the natural environment—the shifting  tides, ever changing conditions, and the dramatic views of the driftwood covered  beaches called for a design solution that maximizes the views and bay frontage. 

Pelican Brewing—Siletz Bay brings Pelican’s iconic beer cuisine culture to another  Oregon coast town. Like its other locations in Pacific City, Cannon Beach, and  Tillamook, the Siletz Bay location offers craft beers unique to that location—and a  modern yet casual and relaxing guest experience, punctuated by the raw natural beauty  and wildlife of the bay. The new brewpub delivers the same incomparable pub fare  featuring locally sourced seafood and produce, and a number of innovative features  found only at this new location such as the upcoming “Phil’s Nest Crab Boil Experience.”  This special indoor/outdoor dining space, dubbed Phil’s Nest, is set to open in mid October 2022. This will be a one-of-a-kind crab boil experience for guests to enjoy while  looking out on the views of the bay. “We are incredibly excited to offer visitors to our  Siletz Bay location a new seafood experience which we hope will cultivate connection to  our beautiful coastal location ocean and create new memories for our customers,” says  Mary Jones, co-founder and CEO of Pelican Brewing Company.  

“We opened our dining room doors at Siletz Bay to the public this summer, and now  that the brewery is operational, it is time to celebrate,” Mary explains. The first batch of  beer brewed in Siletz Bay pays tribute to Pelican’s original opening celebration in 1996.  Brewmaster Darron notes that the Doryman’s Dark Ale is not only one of the original  beers that Pelican brewed for the opening day of the flagship Pacific City location in  1996, it is also Mary’s favorite beer. Darron says, “We want to brew Doryman’s not just  for Mary, but for our loyal fans – it is an amazing beer with a meaningful history,  including many awards and medals over the years. We are SO ready to begin pouring  fresh brewed-in-house beer at Siletz Bay”.  

Public invited to Siletz Bay Ribbon Cutting Celebration 

Pelican Brewing Company will be hosting a fun ribbon cutting celebration for its newest  Siletz Bay location on Friday, October 14 at 4pm with a special ceremony and toast. The  public is invited to enjoy Pelican beer and snacks, take a tour, and check out all of the  features and amenities of this exciting new chapter. Join the team at Pelican Brewing— Siletz Bay, 5911 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, Oregon. 

Pelican Brewing Company was born at the beach in 1996. Here, in front of a  rundown old building at the water’s edge, stood three enthusiastic young folks whose  thirst for great beer overshadowed their understanding of what it would take to build a  brewery. They did it anyway. Thanks to the vision of founding owners Jeff Schons, Mary  Jones and founding brewmaster Darron Welch, Oregon’s only beachfront brewpub 

became one of the state’s most popular destinations. And now 26 years later, Pelican  Brewing Company is an iconic beach brand and one of the most decorated craft  breweries in Oregon. Pelican has been honored with more than 450 awards including  the prestigious 2015, 2016, 2017 Australian International Beer Awards Champion  Medium International Brewery; 2014 World Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery; 2013  Great American Beer Festival Large Brewpub of the Year. Why? Pelican brews are  playful, but not frivolous. Brewed with purpose, passion, and a deep respect for the  craft. Pelican operates brewing and brewpub facilities in Pacific City, Cannon Beach, and  its state-of-the-craft brewery in Tillamook, Oregon where it brews 40,000 barrels of  award-winning beer annually and distributes to six states. Pelican’s vision, its beer and  values were born at the beach where the team wakes up each day in a place that reminds  them that amazing is possible. Cheers, Fellow Fanatics! 

For more information, visit Pelican Brewing Company

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