Gilgamesh Brewing
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Lee Radtke and sons Mike, Nick, and Matt Radtke |
| Headquarters | Salem , United States |
Area served | Salem, Oregon vicinity |
| Products | Beer |
Gilgamesh Brewing is a family-operated brewery that began operations in 2009, situated in Salem, Oregon. The brewery's products are mainly circulated within the Salem vicinity.
History
The brewery was launched by Lee Radtke along with his three sons—Mike, Nick, and Matt—who have been residents of the local area since the 1970s and were avid home brewers prior to establishing Gilgamesh Brewing. Originally, the business started in Turner, Oregon before relocating to downtown Salem.
Gilgamesh Brewing’s first location was at 210 Liberty Street SE, Suite 150, Salem, where their beers were showcased at the Winter Ale House hosted at the Reed Opera House. By late 2012, the brewery transitioned into a more spacious 18,000-square-foot site on Madrona Avenue that features both a restaurant and pub.
The name of the brewery draws inspiration from the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient text that connects beer crafting and consumption.
List beers/styles
Their regular lineup includes:
| Beer Name | ABV | IBU | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamba | 6.7% | 0 | A malt-based drink infused with black tea, bergamot, tangerine peel, and rye. |
| Filbert Lager | 5.5% | 17 | A pilsner-style lager characterized by a mild hop presence and Oregon hazelnuts incorporated during mashing. |
| DJ Jazzy Hef | 5.4% | 9 | A light American-style hefeweizen enhanced with late jasmine additions and floral notes. |
| Pumphouse Copper | 4.5% | 43 | A blend between amber and pale ale offering a light body accompanied by hoppy flavors. |
| Hopscotch Ale | 8.0% | 16 | A strong Scotch ale with hop emphasis, caramel undertones, and a subtle citrus finish. |
| Vader Coffee CDA | 7.5% | 75 | A black IPA aged with lightly roasted coffee beans sourced locally, combining dark malts with complex hop layers. |