A Newport building that played a role in Oregon’s craft beer history will remain in the industry.
Eugene-based Claim 52 will open a brewpub at 748 SW Bay Blvd., the location where Rogue Ales set up shop when it relocated to Newport in 1989.
“When I first began my journey as a craft beer fan/obsessive/fanatic/whatever you want to call it, Rogue was my favorite brewery by far because what [former Rogue brewmaster] John Maier was doing, I think, truly embodied the spirit of craft beer better than pretty much any other brewery,” said Claim 52 manager Jeremy Zollman.
Claim 52 moved into a building on Lincoln Street in Eugene in 2025. That allowed it to expand its brewing capacity, and owner Jeremiah Marsden said that expansion left the company looking for new opportunities…