Rogue Ales has been Newport's signature brewery since the late 1980s and is one of Oregon's better-known craft producers. The brewery's South Beach facility includes a public house and tasting room on the bay, with the brewing tanks and bottling line visible from the bar.
The flagship Dead Guy Ale is the obvious thing to order; the seasonal pumpkin and chocolate stouts are worth the detour when they appear. Food is straightforward pub fare. Tours of the brewery run several times a week; check the schedule. Combine with a walk along the marina before dinner.