10 Barrel Brewing Co

Waaaaay back in 2006, brothers Chris and Jeremy Cox, co-owners of JC’s Bar & Grill in downtown Bend, made a decision to brew their own beer. They launched the Wildfire Brewing Company in 2007 and in 2009 renamed it 10 Barrel — after their brewing system. Then they took over a former west-side bakery, gave it an overhaul and opened a neighborhood pub in Feb. 2010. Gourmet pizzas, made from scratch, are best eaten while huddled around the fire pit at the heart of a broad outdoor patio, along with any great beer from brewmaster Jimmy Seifrit.

On Nov. 5, 2014 it was officially announced that 10 Barrel was purchased by Anheuser-Busch, making 10 Barrel Brewing ABInBev’s 3rd craft brewery purchase nationally and its 1st in Oregon. Over the years 10 Barrel has expanded with an additional Brewpub in Bend, as well as in Portland, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho. There were attempts in San Diego, California (2017 – 2020), and Denver, Colorado (2016 – 22), however the markets were not ready for delicious craft beer with Oregon roots. On August 9, 2023 ABInBev announced its plans to sell 10 Barrel to Tilray.