Instead, the Widmer brew was an unfiltered version of their existing wheat beer (Weizenbier), and used Cascade hops.

Subsequently, both this style of "American Hefeweizen" and the custom of serving wheat beer with a slice of lemon have both spread widely.

The two had already been working closely for several years through a licensing agreement whereby Redhook brewed and distributed Widmer beers on the East Coast.

[8] On January 22, 2019, Widmer Brothers Brewing closed its taproom in Portland, Oregon's Eliot neighborhood, after 22 years.

[9] In April 2021, Widmer Brothers unveiled official beers for two of Portland's professional soccer teams.