Who we are
Our chief brewer, Greene Lawson, preparing Chester Blackberries for sodaFounded in 1984, we are a family-owned business with five pizzerias in Portland and in the business of bottling fresh fruit soda since 2005.
We are passionate about great food, the good of community, and the bounty of our region’s harvest. We truly are some of the luckiest people on earth to live here in the Pacific Northwest.
We currently have 130 terrific people helping us run five restaurants, a commissary kitchen, a soda brewing operation, a bunch of farmers markets and festivals, plus all the business it takes to keep it afloat.
Our mission…
To preserve culture and celebrate humanity through rich culinary traditions and by joining with others in finding new, sustainable ways of doing business.
We also study constantly and preach about sustainability; it is our duty. We love what we do and know we are some of the luckiest people on earth to live here in the Pacific Northwest. We aim to make each day better and more delicious.
Fresh fruit—and all its pulpy goodness
HOTLIPS sodas are unlike any other. They’re lightly carbonated and contain pulp (some flavors are quite pulpy), and vary slightly from batch to batch. Their fresh-fruit base is naturally sweet, and we add just enough sugar to balance the fruit’s acidity.
Your HOTLIPS soda experience should be one of undeniable FRUIT—a delicious, natural, sweet treat. If you’re ever unsure about it, give us a holler. We want your feedback.
