Seattle will be graced with the presence of the head brewer from Belgium’s famous Rochefort Trappist Brewery, Gumer Santos, for multiple events during the upcoming Seattle Beer Week. Santos will be joined by Rochefort’s export agent, Alfons Vandermolen. More events may be finalized in the upcoming weeks, but following is a preliminary schedule of where you […]
Entries from April 20th, 2010
Gumer Santos of Rochefort Trappist Brewery to Attend Seattle Beer Week Events
April 20th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events
Win A $1,000 Redhook Gift Certificate at the Big Ballard IPA Release Party at Old Pequliar
April 19th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Beer Releases, Washington Breweries
Redhook is getting back to their roots with the release of the new Big Ballard IPA, which is inspired by one of the original Redhook beers first brewed in 1984, Ballard Bitter IPA. This 8.6% ABV, 73 IBU Imperial IPA will be available in 220z bottles and on draft. It is good to see Redhook continue […]
Seven Northwest Craft Breweries Rank In Brewers Association Top 50 List
April 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · General Beer News, Oregon Breweries, Washington Breweries
The Brewers Association released their annual list reporting on the top 50 brewing companies in the U.S. by sales volume (2009 volume). They released two lists: one reporting on the top 50 craft brewing companies, and one reporting on the top 50 overall brewing companies. The Northwest (including WA, OR, MT, & AK) has 7 […]
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Seatle Beer Week Coaster Art Contest Starts May 13
April 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events
Do you consider yourself a bit of a bar room artist? Maybe you put some of the sweet coaster art at Stumbling Monk up on the wall? Well, put your talents to work and win yourself some schwag or gift certificates for this Seattle Beer Week event. The coaster art contest will be conducted starting […]
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Chicago’s Beer Scene Brimming With Choices
April 15th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Beer & Food, Beer Reviews, Beer Travels, Events
As a beer drinker and native Chicagoan, last week’s trip to the Craft Brewers Conference was also a great excuse to see family and old friends, visit some of my favorite drinking and eating establishments, and explore several new places that are a part of Chicago’s growing image as a world-class craft beer destination. It […]
Craft Brewers Conference: It’s Not Just A Party
April 15th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Beer Travels
As a beer writer, attending my first-ever Craft Brewers Conference last week in Chicago was a learning opportunity, a chance to meet an array of industry members, and a way to be closer to the industry itself. For those not familiar, the CBC truly is a trade show and industry conference just like any other. […]
New Belgium Lips of Faith Beer Dinner at Corson Building During Seattle Beer Week
April 14th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Beer & Food
Let’s just make this a day for beer dinner posts, shall we? Here is another one that is sure to fill up. I believe this is just the second beer dinner that the Corson Building has ever held. The first was the Belgianfest beer dinner held back in February (see my review here). New Belgium […]
Stone Brewing Beer Dinner at Art of the Table
April 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Beer & Food
If you missed the last beer diner at Art of the Table, here is your next chance to experience Chef Dustin Ronspies’ magical pairings. I’ll say it again: If you have never been to AOTT before, this place rocks. Check it out. Stone Brewing Wednesday, April 28th 6:30 reception;7pm dinner We just finished up with […]
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Video: Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick Jams With Elysian’s David Buhler (And A Couple Other Guys)
April 13th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Beer Travels, Events, Videos
One of the events that I attended this past week at the Craft Brewers Conference was titled, “The Gourdians, Pt.2 – The Pumpkin Strikes Back.” David Buhler of Elysian, Greg Koch of Stone, and Marty Jones of Wynkoop are the eccentric trio that makeup the Gourdians, and no one knew quite what to expect from […]
Beer Porn: World Beer Cup Reception at the Craft Brewers Conference in Chicago
April 12th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Random Beer Pics
3,300 beers were entered for the 2010 World Beer Cup. 8 to 16 bottles of each beer, depending on size, had to be sent in order for the judges to have plenty to evaluate with. That totals an insane minimum of 26,400 bottles of beer submitted, some of which was bound to be left over. […]
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