In Portland, there’s an old axiom that summer doesn’t start until after the 4th of July. So just in time for the sunny season, here is my most popular (and occasionally controversial) feature of the year: the city’s best breweries. The list below is based on the breweries doing the best work right now—it’s an up-to-the-moment progress report on where you’re going to find the most interesting, accomplished, and reliable pints.