Happy New Year to everyone! Whatever you may be doing tonight, have fun and be safe. And, drink some good beer, of course. I’ll be back online sometime in the next few days with some thoughts on the year just passed.
Entries from December 31st, 2009
Celebrate the New Year With the Resolution Run 5K & Polar Bear Dive, Then Finish Off With Beers From Fremont Brewing
December 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Events, Washington Breweries
For the motivated set of beer drinkers, here is an event that kicks off at 10:30am on Friday, January 1 at Magnuson Park. Join the Resolution Run 5K, then jump in the icy cold water if you please. Then head to the beer garden to finish off with brews from Fremont Brewing and some chili […]
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NW Brewing News – Winter Beer Tasting Panel Results
December 30th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Beer Reviews, California Beer, Oregon Breweries, Washington Breweries
Note that this content was first published in the Northwest Brewing News and is posted here only with their consent. Check out the NW Brewing News website, and look for a copy of the latest issue the next time you are in your favorite bar/brewpub. Winter time in the Northwest means it’s time to duck into […]
Life & Limb + Limb & Life at Brouwer’s Cafe Tonight
December 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Beer Releases, California Beer, Events
Brouwer’s will be tapping a couple of very special kegs tonight! They will have both of the new new collaborative beers from Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada: Life & Limb and Limb & Life. Someone enjoy some for me as I won’t be able to make it over there (but would really like to). Here […]
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Uber Tavern With Special Kegs From Oregon
December 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Events, Oregon Breweries
Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? This lineup at Uber looks enticing…. If you want to get started a bit early, the Cascade Blackberry Nightfall has already been tapped! WARNING: Professionals Only! Amateurs & rookies may not be able to handle such a floodgate of party fun & generosity. Or the alcohol for […]
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Merry Christmas – What Will You Be Drinking?
December 24th, 2009 · 11 Comments · Notes
Merry Christmas to all of you beer-loving readers out there! The holidays are a perfect time to break out a special bottle or pick up some seasonal beer from the market. What will you be enjoying this year? At the top of my list is a bottle of a 2007 New Belgium La Folie Falling […]
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Stone to Explore the Option of Opening a Brewery in Europe
December 24th, 2009 · 2 Comments · California Beer, General Beer News
Cheers to Stone for setting their sights high and looking at some serious growth possibilities. According to this video from Stone, they are researching the potential for opening a brewery somewhere in Europe. That seems to be about as far as they’ve gotten at this point, and they sound open to any and all possibilities. […]
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Grab A Beer: 21st Amendment Monk’s Blood
December 22nd, 2009 · 8 Comments · Beer Releases, California Beer
21st Amendment Monk’s Blood Alcohol by Volume: 8.3% Intro: Monk’s Blood is the first release in 21st Amendment’s “Insurrection Series”. It’s a belgian-style dark ale brewed with cinnamon, vanilla, oak chips and dried figs. Monk’s Blood comes in a can, as do all of 21st Amendment’s packaged beers. Do yourself a favor and don’t shotgun […]
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The Story of Silver City Ridgetop Red
December 22nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Washington Breweries
Watching this promotional video for the GABF Gold medal-winning Silver City Ridgetop Red seriously made me thirsty (And it’s only 8am!). It’s a well-made video with a nice overview of the brewing process and other details about the beer. It features Brewmaster Don Spencer and Head Brewer Gary Winn. If you’ve never visited Silver City, you get […]
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Quick Trip to Anacortes
December 21st, 2009 · 3 Comments · Beer Travels, Washington Breweries
An excursion up north for a night of winter camping with friends at Deception Pass State Park this past weekend was a perfect excuse to stop by the Anacortes Brewery & Rockfish Grill. It was just a quick stop for lunch and a couple of beers, and I don’t have any mind-blowing news to share […]
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