It’s heirloom tomato harvest season and with that comes the annual return of the highly coveted Heirloom Pie at Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery beginning on Friday, August 16th. But this year will be a bit different as Double Mountain decided to grow its own heirloom tomatoes on some of its land adjacent to its warehouse, just south of Hood River, Oregon.
The idea of growing its own heirloom tomatoes came from one of the brewery’s longest tenured employees, Silvia. She decided to ask Double Mountain’s owner, Matt Swihart, why the brewery doesn’t grow its own heirloom tomatoes for its popular seasonal pizza on its own unused land?
According to the brewery, Silvia asked the following. “Matt, how about we turn that empty field by the warehouse into a farm and grow our own heirloom tomatoes right here?” This intrigued Swihart enough that he gathered a few other employees and decided to take the chance and allow his team to also become tomato farmers.
After getting the land prepped, complete with irrigation, the heirloom tomatoes were raised from seed and then planted. Then for many months the tomatoes were nurtured and tended to to allow for the best tasting heirlooms available. Now it’s heirloom tomato harvest season and in just a few days, the Heirloom Pie will make its triumphant return to all three Double Mountain Brewery locations.
If you’re not familiar with this coveted pizza, it is one to seek out. The brewery’s Heirloom Pie features a base of fresh basil walnut pesto and mozzarella and fontal cheese. Once baked, it is topped with local heirloom tomatoes and is finished with pecorino and parmigiano. Damn this is so tasty!! Just don’t delay as once the tomatoes are gone, so is the seasonal pie!
Come this weekend, Double Mountain Woodstock Taproom celebrates its 8th Anniversary on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from Noon – 9:00pm. The daylong family friendly event will feature food specials, vintage beer, cornhole tournament, live music and much more!
In addition to the seasonal Heirloom Pie that returns on Friday, Double Mountain Woodstock will also be cooking up a Double Smash Burger. This one may extend through Sunday, but its being touted as a limited amount will be made. Double Mountain will be digging into its cellar and serving up its popular and quite satisfying 2017 Peche Cuvee from open to close.
Then to give back to the community, Double Mountain Woodstock will hosting raffle drawings all day long. The winnings include some sweet swag and merchandise! There will also be a cornhole tournament and live music from 5:00 – 9:00pm from Josh Cole & Friends, and Ryan Van Dordrecht.
Cheers to eight years!!!
Double Mountain Taproom & Brewery – 8 Fourth St – Hood River, OR
Double Mountain Woodstock Taproom – 4336 SE Woodstock Blvd. – Portland, OR
Double Mountain Overlook Taproom – 1700 N Killingsworth Street – Portland, OR
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.