Entries from December 13th, 2012

Deschutes Brewery Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Collaboration Beers

December 13th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Beer Releases, Oregon Breweries

One of my favorite breweries, Deschutes Brewery, is celebrating their big 25th anniversary in 2013. To celebrate they will be teaming up with 4 other breweries also celebrating their 25th year to brew some special collaboration beers. North Coast Brewing, Rogue Brewery, Goose Island Beer Company, and Great Lakes Brewing Company will all join Deschutes […]

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The Pine Box Presents: The 12 Randalls of Xmas

December 11th, 2012 · 3 Comments · Events

For The 12 Randalls of Xmas taking place this Wednesday night, the Pine Box will be showcasing some Christmas themed ingredients. While Randalls are typically packed full of hops, this event will use candy canes, cherries, chocolate, and more to get you in the holiday spirit. If the concept of a Randall is new to […]

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Try Ten Vintages of Stone Vertical Epic Ales at Brouwer’s Cafe on Wednesday

December 10th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Beer Releases

Aside from making some great beers, the people at Stone Brewing are marketing geniuses. They have grown their brand from coast-to-coast with very little traditional marketing and advertising. Their series of Vertical Epic Ale releases is the perfect example of how to hook consumers and keep them coming back for something unique year after year. […]

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Winter Beer Fest This Weekend – My Picks

December 6th, 2012 · No Comments · Events, Washington Breweries

The Washington Beer Commission’s 2012 Winter Beer Festival will feature winter seasonals and specialties from 32 Washington breweries this weekend at the Hale’s Palladium on Leary Way. You should have locked up your tickets long ago if you plan on attending, but if you slacked off it sounds like limited tickets might be available at […]

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Brouwer’s Bigwood – Full Draft List

December 5th, 2012 · No Comments · Events

Below is the full draft lineup for Bigwood tomorrow at Brouwer’s Cafe. I’m excited. Here you go:

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December Brings Special Beer Releases – 6 Christmas Gifts for the Beer Geek in Your Life

December 5th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Beer Releases

You don’t see a ton of imperial stouts, barleywines and barrel-aged beers being released in the middle of July. But, this time of year is perfect for these special releases. Quite a few highly-anticipated beers have hit shelves recently or are coming soon. If you are looking for Christmas gifts for that special beer geek […]

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Engine House #9 Snow Cru Release Party Thursday in Tacoma Featuring Special Barrel-Aged Beers

December 4th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Beer Releases, Washington Breweries

Tacoma’s Engine House #9 is hosting a special release party this Thursday for their 2012 Snow Cru winter ale. In addition to the new release,  they will be pouring a bunch of special barrel-aged house beers as well as some stellar guest beers. Sounds like a great way to spend a Thursday! Check out the […]

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Brouwer’s 6th Annual Big Wood Festival Kicks Off on Thursday

December 3rd, 2012 · No Comments · Events

Brouwer’s Cafe puts on some amazing special events and festivals, and one of my favorites of the year is always Big Wood. This celebration of wood-aged beer includes stouts, sours, strong ales and more. The event will start when their doors open at 11am on Thursday and will run through the weekend. While some high-demand […]

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