Oregon Breweries History: Mount Angel Brewing Mt. Angel Brewing Company is 7,500 sq. ft. Bavarian/Barbecue theme restaurant and Microbrewery located in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Mt. Angel Brewing Company is a pleasant drive through the country off the Woodburn Exit on I-5. Mt. Angel is approximately 40 minutes south of Portland, Oregon. Mt. Angel is a quaint Bavarian town, home to the world famous Oktoberfest held each September. Thousands throng to Mt. Angel Brewing Company to enjoy their world class facilities and great food at reasonable prices. Mt. Angel Brewing Company was founded by the Traeger family who also manufacture commercial barbecues and smokers, heating and ventilating equipment and pellet-fired outdoor products. Constructed in 1911, Mt. Angel Brewery and Restaurant once served as a bagged potato warehouse, a baled hop warehouse, and a feed & seed co-op. The building was the central "hub" of Mt. Angel during the 30's and 40's, and served as headquarters for the "Flax Festival," precursor to the current "Oktoberfest." When the historic structure was purchased by Traeger Industries in 1995, it required significant renovation. The Traeger family accomplished the extensive remodel with their own labor in six months. The renovation began in January, 1995 and was completed in July, 1995.