Gigantic Collaborate With Artist Mike Bennett On New Weirdtastic Beer

Mike Bennett’s Day Off 
Release Party This Friday!
Gigantic’s ongoing collaboration with Weird Portland United returns for a 3rd round with a beer celebrating the work of one of the city’s most prolific and high profile artists, Mike Bennett. From the now iconic ‘Slow Down’ critter signs, to the recent Dinolandia experience in downtown Portland, or any number of alphabet-themed front porch installations at his own house, Mike’s art has woven itself into the fabric of daily life in Portland. Known for working incredibly long periods without break, Mike’s newest project, an immersive fantasy adventure coffee house called Wonderwood Springs, is set to open mid-October. ‘Mike Bennett’s Day Off’ honors Mike’s industrious spirit, celebrates his accomplishments, and reminds us all to ‘SLOW DOWN’ every once in a while.  zzubreebym

Mike’s creations start as a piece of simple plywood, so our goal was to create a beer that evokes the lovely smell of cutting plywood, essentially the smell of warm sawdust and more specifically “toasty pine”. To that end we’ve created an IPA that has an intense piney hop aroma, with citrus and subtle dank notes. Through the deft use of Chinook, Simcoe, Mosaic and Columbus hops, and the key addition of a ceremonial amount of sawdust by Mike Bennett, our new beer creation has come to life.

Join us for the Mike Bennett’s Day Off release party at The Brewery and Champagne Lounge (5224 SE 26th Ave) this Friday October 7th from 4-8pm. Not only will Mike himself be on hand for bottle signings, but he will be giving away some of his work as doorprizes and handing out passes to Wonderwood Springs. Stick around, because Mike will also be sitting down in conversation with the Unipiper to talk about his work – past, present, and future.
Following release, ‘Mike Bennett’s Day Off’ will be available on draft and on store shelves everywhere Gigantic is sold. Home delivery is also available within 18 miles of Portland through the Gigantic website (Mike’s beer goes live Friday morning).