Eugene’s Claim 52 Brewery to take over brewpub where Rogue Ales began its Newport operations

Eugene’s Claim 52 Brewery to take over brewpub where Rogue Ales began its Newport operations

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, trul…