7 Seas Brewing recently became the first Washington craft brewery to can their beer (in 16oz cans). Shortly after that milestone, Pyramid Breweries (HQ in Seattle, brewing operations in OR and CA) announced they would be putting their Haywire Hefeweizen in 16oz cans for a limited summer release. Next up is Fremont Brewing, who has […]
Entries from April 30th, 2010
The Washington Craft Beer Canning Craze Continues with Fremont Brewing
April 30th, 2010 · 7 Comments · General Beer News, Washington Breweries
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Grab A Beer: Hale’s Seattle Beer Week 2010 Double IPA
April 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Beer Reviews, Washington Breweries
Hale’s Seattle Beer Week 2010 Double IPA Alcohol by Volume: 8.3% Intro: Following Pike’s inaugural 2009 Seattle Beer Week Double IPA, Hale’s is next up with this year’s 2010 Double IPA. Hale’s is well-known around town for their traditional English-style ales, but in recent years they have become more adventurous, releasing beers such as their […]
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Hair of the Dog Brewing and Deschutes Brewery to Release Collaborative Blend in 2011
April 29th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Beer Releases, Oregon Breweries
Collaboration is all the craze these days, and two of my favorite breweries will be releasing a special blend of their beers in 2011! Each brewery will contribute two of their existing beers to the blend, and they will be aged in various wood barrels. Press Release from Deschutes and Hair of the Dog: April […]
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Washington Takes on Oregon for Firkin-Firkin at Elysian Capitol Hill
April 29th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Events, Oregon Breweries, Washington Breweries
Last year, this event featured California vs Washington and it was one of my favorite Seattle Beer Week events. Firkin – Firkin at Elysian Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 19, will feature 8 breweries from each state facing off in 8 different style categories with cask conditioned firkins. Customers are encouraged to vote for their favorites in […]
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Grab A Beer: Deschutes Twilight Summer Ale
April 28th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Beer Reviews
Deschutes Twilight Summer Ale Alcohol by Volume: 5.0% Find this beer (starting in May) and more at Full Throttle Bottles in Georgetown! Intro: Summer beers are here. These are often marketed with the intention of bringing a six-pack to a BBQ or finishing up a hike with a few beers with friends. Twilight is the type […]
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New Roslyn IPA to Debut at The BottleNeck Lounge During Seattle Beer Week
April 27th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events, Washington Breweries
Roslyn Brewing Company is well-known around these parts for their Brookside Pale Lager and Roslyn Dark Lager, which are both fine session beers that are welcome in my glass anytime. These two beers are all that we have ever seen from Roslyn in Seattle, but that’s about to change when they roll out their new […]
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Black Raven Brewing Celebrates Their First Anniversary This Saturday
April 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events, Washington Breweries
It has been quite a year for Black Raven Brewing. A couple of weeks ago, they took home three medals from the 2010 World Beer Cup in Chicago. Prior to that, they won top honors at the Washington Cask Festival and the Washington Winter Beer Festival, and their IPA toppled Boundary Bay IPA in customer voting to […]
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Nashville: More Than Just Country Music
April 23rd, 2010 · 7 Comments · Beer Travels
Most people visit Nashville, Tennessee with the intent of soaking in the country music and enjoying the southern hospitality. What many beer-loving visitors might not realize is that Nashville has a growing beer scene that showcases a few local breweries and brewpubs. There are a handful of beer bars mixed in with the country music […]
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Beer Blotter: Celebrate Earth Day With Beer!
April 22nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · General Beer News
Here is a great post from the Beer Blotter, a local Seattle blog maintained by a green-minded beer lover. Here are a couple of small excerpts, but make sure to visit the site for the full story. In honor of Earth Day which is this Thursday, April 22, I present to you an article focusing […]
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Celebrate Earth Day at Pike Brewing’s Earth Dinner Tonight
April 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Beer & Food, Washington Breweries
Help celebrate sustainability and the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with an out-of-this-world Earth Dinner at The Pike Pub on Thursday, April 22, 2010. From appetizer to apres, The Earth Dinner will be wild or sourced locally and will support Chefs Collaborative. 20% of Pike revenues on Earth Day will be donated to Chefs Collaborative […]
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