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PORTLAND, Ore. - Nov. 4, 2004 - Of all the good seasons of the year, none are finer than that of the holidays. So it is with great pleasure that BridgePort Brewing Co. presents the third annual "Evening with Ebenezer." The event will take place on Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Heritage Room at the BridgePort BrewPub, located upstairs at 1313 NW Marshall St. Tickets cost $60 per person (50% tax deductible), with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter. Complimentary parking is available in the lot directly across the street.

"An Evening with Ebenezer" combines dinner and live theater in an intimate, convivial setting where sumptuous decorations abound, delivering attendees into the timeless magic of the season. The event features a three-course feast, prepared by BridgePort BrewPub executive chef Jason Noble Lee, with each course complemented by a handcrafted BridgePort ale. Throughout the meal, Ebenezer Scrooge of Charles Dickens' immortal tale "A Christmas Carol" delivers an authentic reading of the enduring holiday classic. Scrooge is portrayed by Joe Cronin, a well-regarded Portland actor who has played a variety of roles for the regional theater.

The menu begins with a shrimp and pumpkin bisque with nutmeg crème fraiche, paired with a BridgePort IPA. Pears and pecans follow, tossed in a cranberry vinaigrette. A roasted double-cut stuffed pork chop is the entrée selection, served with a potato apple tartlet with orange cream and honey carrots, and Ebenezer Ale (vegetarian option available upon request). The meal concludes with a Florentine torte with crème anglais, served with a glass of Old Knucklehead Barley Wine.

Doors for the event open at 6 p.m. with merriment provided by the Dickens Carolers. The first course begins at 6:30 p.m. The event is limited to ages 21 and over. For reservations or additional information, call 503.528.5634 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.

BridgePort Brewing Co. is presenting An Evening With Ebenezer in recognition of its award-winning winter seasonal BridgePort Ebenezer Ale, a rich, full-bodied ale that is deep mahogany in color, crowned with a creamy head and finished with a festive warmth. This ale is made with four kinds of roasted malts, local and imported hops and is naturally conditioned. The beer was named a silver medal winner at the 2002 prestigious Brewing Industry International Awards competition in London.

The event is a benefit for the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter, which responds to house fires in the Portland area every 32 hours on average. Volunteers work day and night to assist families who have lost everything. Donations to the Oregon Trail Chapter help families get financial assistance for food, clothing, a place to stay, and other immediate needs.

As Oregon's oldest craft brewery, BridgePort Brewing Co. continues to excel with consistent growth in the competitive craft brewing market. BridgePort Ales are distributed in nine western states: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Colorado, Northern California, New Mexico, and Arizona. The brewery is located at 1313 N.W. Marshall St. in Portland. To learn more, visit www.bridgeportbrew.com or call 503.241.7179.

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