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Pelican Brewing greets spring with a pair of new beers

A refreshing lager and a big IPA

By Mark Stock Apr 3, 2026 9:17 AM

Pelican Brewing Mr. Lager's Neighborhood. — Pelican Brewing

Spring has sprung. Things are coming to life in every direction, from groggy trees to new beer releases in the craft sector. And on that very note, we’ve got a few more brews to put on your radar.

The two beers greet spring in style, as lawn chairs come out of the garage and we begin to make outdoor adventure plans. The beer span the spectrum, one being on the lighter side and the other being a hop-forward heavyweight. It doesn’t hurt that one of the releases has one of the best names we’ve seen in beer in a long time.

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Pelican Brewing is behind the new beers, a great west coast brewery with a fantastic pedigree. It’s one of our favorite labels along the scenic Oregon coast. But about those beers: The first is called Mr. Lager’s Neighborhood and the second is the Overboard Triple IPA.

“We want to pay tribute to the hardworking brewers who are pursuing their passions every day and making great beers for their neighborhoods,” said Pelican brewmaster Darron Welch of the collaboration series. “Working with Whitney on this first release of the series was such a fun way to honor our shared history and natural partnership. It was a true delight to create something together again and toast to the future of the industry as a team.”

Welch is referring to Whitney Burnside of Grand Fir Brewing, one of the best Portland breweries. The immensely talented brewer has an outstanding resume working at some of the most esteemed labels. The collaboration beer, a nod to Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, even boasts the slogan “won’t you be my lager?”

The triple IPA (India Pale Ale) is the ultimate west coast creation, a towering beer coming in at 10.2% ABV. It’s inspired by the Pacific Ocean and will surely take the nip out of a cool maritime breeze. The duo of beers is available throughout the Pacific Northwest as we speak.

Pelican Brewing Company started in 1996 and continues to play a big role in the bustling PNW craft beer sector.

Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since… Read Full Bio

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