Thursday, December 16, 2010
Belgianfest Coming to Magnuson Park!
Following a very successful (and tasty) Winter Beer Festival we move toward our 2nd Annual Belgianfest, Saturday, January 22nd at the Workshop located in Sand Point's Magnuson Park. This new venue can hold up to 450 people per session (compared to 300 last year) and due to the popularity of the Belgian style brews we are still expecting a sell out so get you tickets early (see the Belgianfest Festival page on this site). More than 20 breweries are signed up which means more than 40 Belgian beers to choose from! Don't miss the first big beer event of 2011...See you at Belgianfest!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Winter Beer Festival Coming in December!
Join the Washington Beer Commission and 35 of the state's craft brewers at the Winter Beer Festival, December 10-11, at Hale's Paladium in Ballard.
Three Sessions to choose from this year...and more than 75 delicious winter beers on tap!
Check out the festivals page for more up to date information.
Three Sessions to choose from this year...and more than 75 delicious winter beers on tap!
Check out the festivals page for more up to date information.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Only two Weeks until Spokane Oktoberfest! Check out the Beer List!
Only two weeks from today the inaugural Spokane Oktoberfest will bring 50 amazing Washington beers along with brats and sauerkraut, pretzels and mustard, lederhosen and dirndls, to downtown Spokane's Riverfront Park.
Twenty Washington Breweries will be on hand to tap the following:
Alpine Brewing-Oroville, WA
1) Alpine Bohemian Pilsner (ABV: 5.2% )
A golden colored, full bodied example of this popular beer.
A very slight maltiness is balanced with a generous dose of noble hops, which gives this beer a wonderful hoppy aroma without making it too bitter. Extremely “süffig” (quaffable).
2) Alpine Amber Lager (ABV: 5.2% )
A classic Bavarian “Märzen” with a rich malty aroma. This amber-colored and full-flavored lager beer is brewed from a classic recipe. A conditioning time of 6 to 8 weeks guarantees the exceptional balance, smoothness and full body typical of true German beers.
3) Alpine Weizen-Bock (ABV: 6.5%)
The golden color of our summer seasonal indicates a full-bodied beer with a velvety smooth taste which accentuates its malty character. This delicate flavor is in harmony with the fruity, estery, banana-clove flavor one expects from Weizenbeers fermented with an original Bavarian yeast strain. Imported aroma hops provide a delicate, subdued balance to the natural sweetness of the malts.
C. I. Shenanigans-Spokane, WA
1) Oktoberfest Lager (ABV: 6%)
A copper golden malty forward, slightly sweet nutty, crisp, clean Vienna style lager
2) Washington Blonde (ABV: 4.5%)
Very pale in color, bright, clean, refreshingly dry finish
3) Buttface Amber (ABV: 5.4%)
Dark copper in color also bright, malty, slight sweet, very faint fruity aroma, and finishes with touch of roast
Diamond Knot Brewing-Mukilteo,WA
1) Vienna (ABV: 5.8%)
Vienna Style Ale. Our answer to an Oktoberfest! Reddish amber in color, the ale has a bright, crisp flavor with a complete malty finish
2) India Pale Ale (ABV: 6.2%)
Cooper-colored with a malty character up front. Intensely bitter with hints of grapefruit and cedar imparted by multiple heavy-handed addition of Galen & Columbus hops.
Elliott Bay Brewing-Burien, WA
1) Organic Washington Pumpkin Ale (ABV: 7.6%)
Brewed with organic pumpkin meat from Oregon. Mild pumpkin flavor pairs well with a blend of whole organic spices to produce a delicate balance of “seasonal” flavor, aroma in a fairly strong ale.
2) Hop Von Boorian (ABV: 5.5%)
Belgian Inspired IPA. Our twist on the typical Northwest IPA. Brewed with a Belgian yeast strain, it had the character of a Belgian Trippel with the drinkability and through-the-roof hoppiness of a Northwest IPA.
Elysian Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) Night Owl Our Original Pumpkin Ale (ABV: 5.9%)
Brewed with over 7 lbs. of pumpkin per barrel. Made with Pale, Munich and Crystal malts, green and roasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin in the mash, boil and fermenter. Bittered with Magnum hops. Spiced in conditioning with nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. Starting gravity 14.9°Plato (1.060) alcohol 4.6% by weight, 5.9% by volume.
2) Avatar IPA (ABV: 6.3%)
A new incarnation of India Pale Ale-Brewed with Pale, 45° Crystal, Munich and Cara-hell malts. Bittered with German Northern Brewer and finished with Glacier and Amarillo hops. Dried jasmine flowers added in the boil and whirlpool. Starting gravity 15.6° Plato (1.064), alcohol 5.2% by weight, 6.3% by volume.
Fremont Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) Universale Pale Ale (ABV: 5.2%)
Fremont is the self-proclaimed “Center of the Universe” and Universale, our flagship product, honors the namesake of our unique location. Universale Pale Ale offers a distinctive Northwest twist on the classic pale ale, using a select blend of organic Gambrinus pale roasted malt and Old World malts balanced with classic Northwest hops to achieve a heavenly beer of rich malt flavor and subtle hop spice. This is beer. Enjoy.
2) Interurban India Pale Ale (ABV 6.2%)
Named after Fremont’s most famous outdoor sculpture, Waiting for the Interurban, Interurban India Pale Ale offers the adventurous beer lover a warm embrace of organic Gambrinus roasted pale malt swirled with a hand-selected blend of flavor malts and filled with the rich spice of Chinook, Centennial and Cascade hops. Interurban India Pale is a session beer, eminently drinkable throughout the year.
3) Mystere du Rayon (ABV: ??%)
If we told you, it wouldn’t be a Mystery
Georgetown Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) Manny’s Pale (ABV: 5.2%)
Manny's Pale Ale: A careful selection of Northwest hops, premium barley, and our unique yeast give this ale a rich and complex malty middle with a snappy hop finish. It's truly a micro that finishes crisp, clean, and smooth
2) Lucille IPA (ABV: 7.2%)
Golden Hills Brewery-Reardan, WA
1) Clem’s Gold (ABV 5.0%)
A premium gold lager with a bold taste and a crisp finish.
2) Lizzy’s Lager (ABV: 5.3%)
Red Lager. Ale like in its malt character, lots of crystal malt with a dry lager finish.
3) Ben’s Brown (ABV: 4.5%)
Dark Lager. An extremely sessionable lager, with notes of roast, coffee and chocolate.
Iron Horse Brewery-Ellensburg, WA
1) Irish Death (ABV: 7.8%)
Dark Strong Ale. Dark, Strong, Smooth, Slightly Sweet
2) TBA
Laht Neppur Brewing-Waitsburg, WA
1) Autumn Warmer (ABV: 8%)
Spiced Holiday Ale. 3 different spices plus sweet orange peel & honey give this ale, flavors reminiscent of Thanksgiving desserts.
2) Oatmeal Porter (ABV: 6%)
Robust Porter. Strong coffee & chocolate flavors. Not for the timid.
3) Hefeweizen (ABV: 5%)
Light, easy drinking, hef with loads of wheat character.
Mac & Jacks Brewing-Redmond, WA
1) African Amber (ABV: 5.4%)
The Northwest’s original, unfiltered and dry hopped amber ale. African Amber’s pioneering and innovative style is proof that drink-ability does not have be achieved by sacrificing flavor.
2) Black Cat Porter (ABV: 4.8%)
Hints of chocolate and coffee accent this rich and creamy brew. Blackcat’s smooth approachable flavor demonstrates that dark beers can be enjoyed by all.
Northern Ales-Northport, WA
1) Smoked North Porter (ABV: 6%)
Peated smoked porter, robust, balanced to perfection.
2) Flume Creek IPA (ABV: 6.5%)
Solidly bitter with citrus hops
Northern Lights Brewing Co.-Spokane, WA
1) Copperfest (ABV: 5%)
Munich Style Ale: Light copper color and a deep, slightly nutty malty flavor, the result is a beer with a true German beer flavor. Soft and smooth with a splash of hops in a bouquet and finish.
2) Chocolate Dunkel (ABV 6.5%)
German Style Dunkel. Rich dark ale comes with roots of German origin. Generous portions of crystal, Munich, and chocolate malt combine to create an ale of extraordinary complexity. Slightly sweet with caramel and chocolate flavors.
3) Pale Ale (ABV: 5%)
American Pale Ale. Generously hopped with a blend of cascade and Columbus hops. Rich and spicy fruit hop bouquet and a smooth full flavored taste with a crisp dry finish.
Palouse Falls Brewing-Pullman, WA
1) TBA
2) TBA
Paradise Creek Brewery-Pullman, WA
1) Over the Hop (ABV: 6.27%)
Crisp Herbal NW IPA with a lingering hop finish. This 2 week dry hopped IPA presents NW premium hops at their finest.
2) Postal Porter (ABV: 5.7%)
Smooth creamy porter has some subtle roastiness & subdued dryness.
3) Dirty Blonde (ABV: 5.2%)
Quite dark for a blonde ale. Malty body has a nice caramel tone with an initial hit of hops that quickly fades into a sweet floral finish.
Pike Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) Auld Acquaintance (ABV: 5%)
Holiday Ale. A winter treat infused with orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coriander. Festive and flavorful with subtle spices on the nose and palate.
2) Kilt Lifter-Scotch Style Ale (ABV: 6.5%)
Layers of rich, sweet, powerful malt; earthy, like a freshly baked bread. A subtle underlying smokiness from a small addition of peated single-malt Scotch whiskey malt adds complexity. Round and satisfying with light hop notes.
Riverport Brewing-Clarkston, WA
1) Schanauzen Honker (ABV:4.7%) Oktoberfest.
2) Grande Ronde Rye (ABV:4.8%) Rye
Schooner Exact Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) King Street Brown Style (ABV: 5.5%)
King Street Brown is a sure pleaser for those wanting a slightly more malty experience.
Our brown is light and sessionable with a drier finish. A blend of chocolate and special Belgian malts lend a roasty flavor nuanced with hints of stone fruit.
2) Gallant Maiden (ABV: 5%)
A light, refreshing Bavarian style wheat ale. The specialty Bavarian yeast gives this beer its spicy qualities with the slightest nuance of banana. We ferment at low temperature to further focus the clove and spice characteristics.
3) Terry’s Pilsner (ABV: 4.0%)
4) 3 Grid IPA (ABV: 6.7%)
Better known as IPA, the India Pale Ale is the hopheads favorite. Aggressively hopped with Yakima Valley Hops , this brew is a true Northwest crowd pleaser. The alchemists at Schooner Exact balance the hoppiness with a hint of malt, making this IPA one you can drink all night long.
Snipes Mountain Brewery-Sunnyside, WA
1) Snipes IPA (ABV: 6.8%)
A firm malt backbone balanced with full hop flavors and aromas of Yakima Valley hops.
2) Fall Seasonal-TBA
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Co.-Snoqualmie, WA
1) Harvest Moon (ABV: 5.3%)
Highly hopped Munich, 2-row pale and light crystal malts, finished with noble German hops.
2) Haystack Hefeweizen (ABV: 5.3%)
German inspired wheat beer. Crafted from 60% malted wheat, 2-row pale and Vienna malts, and finished with nobleteina hops. Fermented with American Ale Yeast.
Twenty Washington Breweries will be on hand to tap the following:
Alpine Brewing-Oroville, WA
1) Alpine Bohemian Pilsner (ABV: 5.2% )
A golden colored, full bodied example of this popular beer.
A very slight maltiness is balanced with a generous dose of noble hops, which gives this beer a wonderful hoppy aroma without making it too bitter. Extremely “süffig” (quaffable).
2) Alpine Amber Lager (ABV: 5.2% )
A classic Bavarian “Märzen” with a rich malty aroma. This amber-colored and full-flavored lager beer is brewed from a classic recipe. A conditioning time of 6 to 8 weeks guarantees the exceptional balance, smoothness and full body typical of true German beers.
3) Alpine Weizen-Bock (ABV: 6.5%)
The golden color of our summer seasonal indicates a full-bodied beer with a velvety smooth taste which accentuates its malty character. This delicate flavor is in harmony with the fruity, estery, banana-clove flavor one expects from Weizenbeers fermented with an original Bavarian yeast strain. Imported aroma hops provide a delicate, subdued balance to the natural sweetness of the malts.
C. I. Shenanigans-Spokane, WA
1) Oktoberfest Lager (ABV: 6%)
A copper golden malty forward, slightly sweet nutty, crisp, clean Vienna style lager
2) Washington Blonde (ABV: 4.5%)
Very pale in color, bright, clean, refreshingly dry finish
3) Buttface Amber (ABV: 5.4%)
Dark copper in color also bright, malty, slight sweet, very faint fruity aroma, and finishes with touch of roast
Diamond Knot Brewing-Mukilteo,WA
1) Vienna (ABV: 5.8%)
Vienna Style Ale. Our answer to an Oktoberfest! Reddish amber in color, the ale has a bright, crisp flavor with a complete malty finish
2) India Pale Ale (ABV: 6.2%)
Cooper-colored with a malty character up front. Intensely bitter with hints of grapefruit and cedar imparted by multiple heavy-handed addition of Galen & Columbus hops.
Elliott Bay Brewing-Burien, WA
1) Organic Washington Pumpkin Ale (ABV: 7.6%)
Brewed with organic pumpkin meat from Oregon. Mild pumpkin flavor pairs well with a blend of whole organic spices to produce a delicate balance of “seasonal” flavor, aroma in a fairly strong ale.
2) Hop Von Boorian (ABV: 5.5%)
Belgian Inspired IPA. Our twist on the typical Northwest IPA. Brewed with a Belgian yeast strain, it had the character of a Belgian Trippel with the drinkability and through-the-roof hoppiness of a Northwest IPA.
Elysian Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) Night Owl Our Original Pumpkin Ale (ABV: 5.9%)
Brewed with over 7 lbs. of pumpkin per barrel. Made with Pale, Munich and Crystal malts, green and roasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin in the mash, boil and fermenter. Bittered with Magnum hops. Spiced in conditioning with nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. Starting gravity 14.9°Plato (1.060) alcohol 4.6% by weight, 5.9% by volume.
2) Avatar IPA (ABV: 6.3%)
A new incarnation of India Pale Ale-Brewed with Pale, 45° Crystal, Munich and Cara-hell malts. Bittered with German Northern Brewer and finished with Glacier and Amarillo hops. Dried jasmine flowers added in the boil and whirlpool. Starting gravity 15.6° Plato (1.064), alcohol 5.2% by weight, 6.3% by volume.
Fremont Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) Universale Pale Ale (ABV: 5.2%)
Fremont is the self-proclaimed “Center of the Universe” and Universale, our flagship product, honors the namesake of our unique location. Universale Pale Ale offers a distinctive Northwest twist on the classic pale ale, using a select blend of organic Gambrinus pale roasted malt and Old World malts balanced with classic Northwest hops to achieve a heavenly beer of rich malt flavor and subtle hop spice. This is beer. Enjoy.
2) Interurban India Pale Ale (ABV 6.2%)
Named after Fremont’s most famous outdoor sculpture, Waiting for the Interurban, Interurban India Pale Ale offers the adventurous beer lover a warm embrace of organic Gambrinus roasted pale malt swirled with a hand-selected blend of flavor malts and filled with the rich spice of Chinook, Centennial and Cascade hops. Interurban India Pale is a session beer, eminently drinkable throughout the year.
3) Mystere du Rayon (ABV: ??%)
If we told you, it wouldn’t be a Mystery
Georgetown Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) Manny’s Pale (ABV: 5.2%)
Manny's Pale Ale: A careful selection of Northwest hops, premium barley, and our unique yeast give this ale a rich and complex malty middle with a snappy hop finish. It's truly a micro that finishes crisp, clean, and smooth
2) Lucille IPA (ABV: 7.2%)
Golden Hills Brewery-Reardan, WA
1) Clem’s Gold (ABV 5.0%)
A premium gold lager with a bold taste and a crisp finish.
2) Lizzy’s Lager (ABV: 5.3%)
Red Lager. Ale like in its malt character, lots of crystal malt with a dry lager finish.
3) Ben’s Brown (ABV: 4.5%)
Dark Lager. An extremely sessionable lager, with notes of roast, coffee and chocolate.
Iron Horse Brewery-Ellensburg, WA
1) Irish Death (ABV: 7.8%)
Dark Strong Ale. Dark, Strong, Smooth, Slightly Sweet
2) TBA
Laht Neppur Brewing-Waitsburg, WA
1) Autumn Warmer (ABV: 8%)
Spiced Holiday Ale. 3 different spices plus sweet orange peel & honey give this ale, flavors reminiscent of Thanksgiving desserts.
2) Oatmeal Porter (ABV: 6%)
Robust Porter. Strong coffee & chocolate flavors. Not for the timid.
3) Hefeweizen (ABV: 5%)
Light, easy drinking, hef with loads of wheat character.
Mac & Jacks Brewing-Redmond, WA
1) African Amber (ABV: 5.4%)
The Northwest’s original, unfiltered and dry hopped amber ale. African Amber’s pioneering and innovative style is proof that drink-ability does not have be achieved by sacrificing flavor.
2) Black Cat Porter (ABV: 4.8%)
Hints of chocolate and coffee accent this rich and creamy brew. Blackcat’s smooth approachable flavor demonstrates that dark beers can be enjoyed by all.
Northern Ales-Northport, WA
1) Smoked North Porter (ABV: 6%)
Peated smoked porter, robust, balanced to perfection.
2) Flume Creek IPA (ABV: 6.5%)
Solidly bitter with citrus hops
Northern Lights Brewing Co.-Spokane, WA
1) Copperfest (ABV: 5%)
Munich Style Ale: Light copper color and a deep, slightly nutty malty flavor, the result is a beer with a true German beer flavor. Soft and smooth with a splash of hops in a bouquet and finish.
2) Chocolate Dunkel (ABV 6.5%)
German Style Dunkel. Rich dark ale comes with roots of German origin. Generous portions of crystal, Munich, and chocolate malt combine to create an ale of extraordinary complexity. Slightly sweet with caramel and chocolate flavors.
3) Pale Ale (ABV: 5%)
American Pale Ale. Generously hopped with a blend of cascade and Columbus hops. Rich and spicy fruit hop bouquet and a smooth full flavored taste with a crisp dry finish.
Palouse Falls Brewing-Pullman, WA
1) TBA
2) TBA
Paradise Creek Brewery-Pullman, WA
1) Over the Hop (ABV: 6.27%)
Crisp Herbal NW IPA with a lingering hop finish. This 2 week dry hopped IPA presents NW premium hops at their finest.
2) Postal Porter (ABV: 5.7%)
Smooth creamy porter has some subtle roastiness & subdued dryness.
3) Dirty Blonde (ABV: 5.2%)
Quite dark for a blonde ale. Malty body has a nice caramel tone with an initial hit of hops that quickly fades into a sweet floral finish.
Pike Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) Auld Acquaintance (ABV: 5%)
Holiday Ale. A winter treat infused with orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coriander. Festive and flavorful with subtle spices on the nose and palate.
2) Kilt Lifter-Scotch Style Ale (ABV: 6.5%)
Layers of rich, sweet, powerful malt; earthy, like a freshly baked bread. A subtle underlying smokiness from a small addition of peated single-malt Scotch whiskey malt adds complexity. Round and satisfying with light hop notes.
Riverport Brewing-Clarkston, WA
1) Schanauzen Honker (ABV:4.7%) Oktoberfest.
2) Grande Ronde Rye (ABV:4.8%) Rye
Schooner Exact Brewing-Seattle, WA
1) King Street Brown Style (ABV: 5.5%)
King Street Brown is a sure pleaser for those wanting a slightly more malty experience.
Our brown is light and sessionable with a drier finish. A blend of chocolate and special Belgian malts lend a roasty flavor nuanced with hints of stone fruit.
2) Gallant Maiden (ABV: 5%)
A light, refreshing Bavarian style wheat ale. The specialty Bavarian yeast gives this beer its spicy qualities with the slightest nuance of banana. We ferment at low temperature to further focus the clove and spice characteristics.
3) Terry’s Pilsner (ABV: 4.0%)
4) 3 Grid IPA (ABV: 6.7%)
Better known as IPA, the India Pale Ale is the hopheads favorite. Aggressively hopped with Yakima Valley Hops , this brew is a true Northwest crowd pleaser. The alchemists at Schooner Exact balance the hoppiness with a hint of malt, making this IPA one you can drink all night long.
Snipes Mountain Brewery-Sunnyside, WA
1) Snipes IPA (ABV: 6.8%)
A firm malt backbone balanced with full hop flavors and aromas of Yakima Valley hops.
2) Fall Seasonal-TBA
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Co.-Snoqualmie, WA
1) Harvest Moon (ABV: 5.3%)
Highly hopped Munich, 2-row pale and light crystal malts, finished with noble German hops.
2) Haystack Hefeweizen (ABV: 5.3%)
German inspired wheat beer. Crafted from 60% malted wheat, 2-row pale and Vienna malts, and finished with nobleteina hops. Fermented with American Ale Yeast.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Spokane Oktoberfest Beers are Brewing!
The inaugural Spokane Oktoberfest is coming together in a big way. Mark you calendar for September 24, 25, 26 at Riverfront park in downtown Spokane. Put on your lederhosen and dirndls and follow the smell of grilling German sausages and sounds of accordions and tuba music to the first Washington Beer Commission event east of the Cascades!
Twenty Washington brewers will be on hand with more than 50 unique beers on tap. The beer list includes: Northern Lights Chocolate Dunkel, Elliott Bay's Organic Washington Pumpkin Ale, Northern Ales Smoked North Porter, Snoqualmie Falls Haystack Hefeweizen and Elysian's Night Owl, which is their original pumpkin ale. This is just a few to whet your appetitie!
Tickets are on sale now and the event is expected to sell out with room for only 1,000 attendees per day. Visit www.spokaneoktoberfest.com for tickets and complete info today!
Twenty Washington brewers will be on hand with more than 50 unique beers on tap. The beer list includes: Northern Lights Chocolate Dunkel, Elliott Bay's Organic Washington Pumpkin Ale, Northern Ales Smoked North Porter, Snoqualmie Falls Haystack Hefeweizen and Elysian's Night Owl, which is their original pumpkin ale. This is just a few to whet your appetitie!
Tickets are on sale now and the event is expected to sell out with room for only 1,000 attendees per day. Visit www.spokaneoktoberfest.com for tickets and complete info today!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Washington Beer Commission Announces Spokane Oktoberfest!
The Washington Beer Commission is proud to announce its first event east of the Cascades as it will bring you Spokane Oktoberfest! The inaugural event will take place at Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane, September 24-26, 2010. Fifteen to twenty Washington breweries will be on hand to sample more than 30 German style lagers, fall seasonals and late summer brews. The event will feature traditional Oktoberfest music, stein hoisting and delicious German food.
Tickets will be available in early August and be sure to look for additional information coming soon to this blog and at www.spokaneoktoberfest.com!
Tickets will be available in early August and be sure to look for additional information coming soon to this blog and at www.spokaneoktoberfest.com!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Washington Brewers Festival a Huge Success! Thanks for Coming!
The 2010 Washington Brewers Festival was a resounding sucess for the Washington Beer Commission and craft beer lovers everywhere.
The wet weekend weather certainly did nothing to dampen the spirits of thirsty attendees! Nearly 2,000 folks came out on a sunny Friday evening to enjoy some exclusive Washington brews and jam to Flowmotion on the music stage. More than 5,500 showed up on an overcast Saturday and lines were long for the Black Raven and Northern Lights taps most of the day. The "Buzz Cart" was a big hit as well. On Sunday we all got a bit wet but nearly 4,500 were on hand to celebrate Father's Day and watch "Cowboy Ross" of Iron Horse Brewery win the Keg Toss Championship.
All-in-all a fantastic weekend. Many thanks to the volunteers who helped make this great beer tasting event happen for the fifth year at St. Edward State Park.
So many great craft beers, such a short weekend...See you next year!
The wet weekend weather certainly did nothing to dampen the spirits of thirsty attendees! Nearly 2,000 folks came out on a sunny Friday evening to enjoy some exclusive Washington brews and jam to Flowmotion on the music stage. More than 5,500 showed up on an overcast Saturday and lines were long for the Black Raven and Northern Lights taps most of the day. The "Buzz Cart" was a big hit as well. On Sunday we all got a bit wet but nearly 4,500 were on hand to celebrate Father's Day and watch "Cowboy Ross" of Iron Horse Brewery win the Keg Toss Championship.
All-in-all a fantastic weekend. Many thanks to the volunteers who helped make this great beer tasting event happen for the fifth year at St. Edward State Park.
So many great craft beers, such a short weekend...See you next year!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Kenmore Mayor to Tap the First Keg Friday at Washington Brewers Festival!
Kenmore Mayor David Baker will tap the first keg to open the Washington Brewers Festival on Friday, June 18, at 4pm!
A reminder that Friday features Washington Beer exclusively and the 40 brewers on hand will be serving some unique and delicious beers on that first day of the weekend event. Friday is also 21+ only.
Flowmotion will hit the stage at 7pm Friday and don't forget to check out the Buzz Cart, Putting Contest and Full-Pint Beer Garden, all new for this year's festival.
A reminder that Friday features Washington Beer exclusively and the 40 brewers on hand will be serving some unique and delicious beers on that first day of the weekend event. Friday is also 21+ only.
Flowmotion will hit the stage at 7pm Friday and don't forget to check out the Buzz Cart, Putting Contest and Full-Pint Beer Garden, all new for this year's festival.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Perfect Beer Drinking Weather Forecast for Washington Brewers Festival!
Check out the weather forecast for the Washington Brewers Festival this coming weekend! Mostly sunny, nearly 70 degrees and virtually no chance of rain! Shorts and t-shirts...and great Washington Beer! See you there.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Join WABL (WAshington Beer Lovers) at the Washington Brewers Festival!
WABL members will receive a few perks at the Washington Beer Commission's annual Washington Brewers Festival. WABL members will receive a special WABL t-shirt, a tasting glass and a bonus token, plus they will get to try a special WABL Beer (a token required for each taste) available exclusively to WABL members. While supplies last! WABL membership lasts for a year and the discounts, bonus tokens, special beers to try and unique opportunities just keep on coming! WABL membership is a steal at just $25.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Get Your Discount Tickets to the Washington Brewers Festival Now!
Just a reminder that the on-line ticket discount for the Washington Brewers Festival ends on Saturday, June 11 at midnight. The online price will go from $20 to $25 on Sunday, June 12!
Remember you can still get a $20 discount ticket by visiting the ticket outlets below while supplies last!
Tap House Grill
550 106th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 467-1730
Tap House Grill
1500 6th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 816-3314
7 Seas Brewing
3207 57th Street Court NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(206) 851-5586
99 Bottles
35002 Pacific Hwy. S. A102
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 838-2558
The Beer Authority
12716 Lake City Way, NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 417-9629
Big Time Brewery
4133 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 545-4509
Black Raven Brewing
14679 NE 95th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-3020
Bottleworks
1710 N 45th St., Suite 3
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 633-2437
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
601 W Holly St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-3377
Diamond Knot Brewing
621A Front Street
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 355-4488
Elliott Bay Brewing Co.
4720 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 932-8695
Elliott Bay Brewing Co.
255 SW 152nd St.
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 246-4211
Full Throttle Bottles
5909 Airport Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 763-2079
Hale's Ales Brewery
4301 Leary Way NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 706-1544
Harmon Brewing
1938 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 383-2739
Hood Canal Brewery
26499 Bond Rd. NE
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 297-8316
Mac & Jack's Brewery
17825 NE 65th St.
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-9697
Malt & Vine
16851 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-6461
Mountain Homebrew & Wine Supply
8520 122nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 803-3996
Pike Brewing Co.
1415 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-6044
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 682-3377
Redhook Ale Brewery
14300 NE 145th St.
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 483-3232
Double D’s Bar & Grill
7211 Northeast 181st Street
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 483-9606
Remember you can still get a $20 discount ticket by visiting the ticket outlets below while supplies last!
Tap House Grill
550 106th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 467-1730
Tap House Grill
1500 6th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 816-3314
7 Seas Brewing
3207 57th Street Court NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(206) 851-5586
99 Bottles
35002 Pacific Hwy. S. A102
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 838-2558
The Beer Authority
12716 Lake City Way, NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 417-9629
Big Time Brewery
4133 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 545-4509
Black Raven Brewing
14679 NE 95th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-3020
Bottleworks
1710 N 45th St., Suite 3
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 633-2437
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
601 W Holly St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-3377
Diamond Knot Brewing
621A Front Street
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 355-4488
Elliott Bay Brewing Co.
4720 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 932-8695
Elliott Bay Brewing Co.
255 SW 152nd St.
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 246-4211
Full Throttle Bottles
5909 Airport Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 763-2079
Hale's Ales Brewery
4301 Leary Way NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 706-1544
Harmon Brewing
1938 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 383-2739
Hood Canal Brewery
26499 Bond Rd. NE
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 297-8316
Mac & Jack's Brewery
17825 NE 65th St.
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-9697
Malt & Vine
16851 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-6461
Mountain Homebrew & Wine Supply
8520 122nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 803-3996
Pike Brewing Co.
1415 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-6044
Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 682-3377
Redhook Ale Brewery
14300 NE 145th St.
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 483-3232
Double D’s Bar & Grill
7211 Northeast 181st Street
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 483-9606
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Cider anyone? Six Cideries at This Year's Brewers Festival!
Be sure to check out the expanded Cider and Wine tent at this year's Washington Brewer's Festival, June 18-20, at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore.
The six featured cideries include Finnriver Cidery, Snowdrift Cider, Tieton Cider Works, Westcott Bay Orchards, Red Barn Cider, and the just added Wild Fire Cider, believed to be the only organic cidery in the western U.S.!
The two wineries this year are both from nearby Woodinville. Festival regular Patterson Cellars will be joined by William Church Winery as we add options for those who come with craft beer lovers but who would like a palate pleasing option.
See you at the Washington Brewers Festival!
The six featured cideries include Finnriver Cidery, Snowdrift Cider, Tieton Cider Works, Westcott Bay Orchards, Red Barn Cider, and the just added Wild Fire Cider, believed to be the only organic cidery in the western U.S.!
The two wineries this year are both from nearby Woodinville. Festival regular Patterson Cellars will be joined by William Church Winery as we add options for those who come with craft beer lovers but who would like a palate pleasing option.
See you at the Washington Brewers Festival!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Washington Brewers Haul in 22 Medals, Including 7 Gold, at NABA!
The winners of the North American Beer Awards (NABA) announced last Friday in Idaho Falls, Idaho, included a twenty-two medal haul by Washington Brewers! The competition, put on by the North American Brewers Association is know to be one of the highest regarded craft-beer judgings in the nation each year (this was year 14).
Congratulations to our Washington Brewers, seven of whom won Gold!
Also of note, if you like Scotch Ale, Washington brewers swepth the category!
Gold Medal Winning Washington Brewers:
Ram Brewery, Tacoma, Auntie Esthers Best Bitter
Walking Man Brewing, Stevenson, Pale Strider
Rock Bottom, Bellevue, Hop Bomb
Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, Hooligan Stout
Laht Neppur Brewing Co., Waitsburg, Piper Canyon Scotch Ale
Silver City Brewing, Silverdale, Old Scrooge
Ram Brewery, Seattle, Big Horn Blonde
For a list of all award winners: http://www.northamericanbrewers.org/winners2010
Congratulations to our Washington Brewers, seven of whom won Gold!
Also of note, if you like Scotch Ale, Washington brewers swepth the category!
Gold Medal Winning Washington Brewers:
Ram Brewery, Tacoma, Auntie Esthers Best Bitter
Walking Man Brewing, Stevenson, Pale Strider
Rock Bottom, Bellevue, Hop Bomb
Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, Hooligan Stout
Laht Neppur Brewing Co., Waitsburg, Piper Canyon Scotch Ale
Silver City Brewing, Silverdale, Old Scrooge
Ram Brewery, Seattle, Big Horn Blonde
For a list of all award winners: http://www.northamericanbrewers.org/winners2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Three of the Top 10 U.S. Brew Pubs are here in Washington! Including #1 Boundary Bay!
According to New Brewer Magazine and the Brewers Association rankings, Washington has three of the Top 10 Brew Pubs measured by beer produced with more than 25% sold on the brewery site. Congratulations to #1 Boundary Bay Brewery in Bellingham, #5 Elysian Brewing Co. in Seattle, and #8 Scuttlebutt Brewing Co. in Everett! Complete Top 10 is below.
All three of these brewers will be on hand at the Washington Brewers Festival, June 18-20, at St. Edward State Park! Don't miss it!
Top 10 Brew Pubs in the U.S.
#1 Boundary Bay Brewery, Bellingham, WA
#2 Natty Green's Pub and Brewing Co., NC
#3 Laurelwood Public House and Brewery, OR
#4 EmpyreanBrewing Co., NE
#5 Elysian Brewing Co., Seattle, WA
#6 Hopworks Urban Brewery, OR
#7 Hofbrauhaus Brewery and Biergarten, PA
#8 Scuttlebutt Brewing Co., Everett, WA
#9 Moylan's Brewery and Restaurant, CA
#10 Opa Opa Steakhouse and Brewery, MA
All three of these brewers will be on hand at the Washington Brewers Festival, June 18-20, at St. Edward State Park! Don't miss it!
Top 10 Brew Pubs in the U.S.
#1 Boundary Bay Brewery, Bellingham, WA
#2 Natty Green's Pub and Brewing Co., NC
#3 Laurelwood Public House and Brewery, OR
#4 EmpyreanBrewing Co., NE
#5 Elysian Brewing Co., Seattle, WA
#6 Hopworks Urban Brewery, OR
#7 Hofbrauhaus Brewery and Biergarten, PA
#8 Scuttlebutt Brewing Co., Everett, WA
#9 Moylan's Brewery and Restaurant, CA
#10 Opa Opa Steakhouse and Brewery, MA
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
It's June! Where is the Sun?
My guess is that ol' Mr. Sun is making plans for the middle of June and the Washington Brewers Festival! More than 50 great Washington Craft Brewers will be on hand June 16-18 at St. Edward Park in Kenmore to serve up more than 100 of the freshest, local, award-winning beers in the land.
This event is family friendly on Saturday and Sunday and there is a great kids play area and expanded wine and cider selections so bring the whole gang! Sunday is Father's Day and you can be sure that dad deserves a beer! Tickets make a great gift. Take the free shuttle in and I'll see you at scenic St. Ed's!
This event is family friendly on Saturday and Sunday and there is a great kids play area and expanded wine and cider selections so bring the whole gang! Sunday is Father's Day and you can be sure that dad deserves a beer! Tickets make a great gift. Take the free shuttle in and I'll see you at scenic St. Ed's!
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