While local Alaskan beer news is a bit outside of my usual jurisdiction, this move should carry quite a bit of local and national interest. Gabe Fletcher, former head brewer at Midnight Sun Brewing Company, located in Anchorage, Alaska, has left the well-known brewery to open up Anchorage Brewing Company. Fletcher was with Midnight Sun […]
Entries from August 30th, 2010
Gabe Fletcher of Midnight Sun Brewing Company Leaves to Form Anchorage Brewing Company
August 30th, 2010 · 2 Comments · General Beer News
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Beer & Cheese Pairing at Urbane This Friday, But Happy Hour Is Always Worth A Trip
August 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Beer & Food, Washington Breweries
Do $3 20oz pints of craft beer sound like a good deal to you? How about quality small bites for around $3 to $7? It might not be the first place that comes to your mind when you think of grabbing a good beer, but Urbane is worth checking out the next time you’re looking […]
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Ninkasi Brewing Tasting at Full Throttle Bottles Tonight
August 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Events
This week’s tasting at Full Throttle Bottles presents a chance to taste the new Ninkasi Maiden the Shade (which I reviewed last week), as well as the rest of the Ninkasi Brewing lineup. The tasting will take place from 5pm to 7pm this evening, and the cost is $4 to taste the lineup. You can […]
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Bottleworks Celebrates Four Additional Taps This Thursday With Special Beers
August 24th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Events
Bottleworks changed the layout of their store last summer to add five taps, a bar, and a large table with stools and plenty of room to stand. Since then, I’m sure many of you have enjoyed a pint of something while browsing through their selections. This Thursday, they will unveil four additional taps, bringing their […]
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Homebrewers Get A Chance to Shine at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse Tonight
August 24th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Beer Releases, Events
Join the Washington Homebrewers Association (WAHA) at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse this evening at 6pm to sample more than ten award-winning homebrews scaled up at local breweries for commercial production. Many of these beers will be going on to compete at the Great American Beer Festival’s Pro-Am Competition in Denver this September. These beers […]
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Idaho’s Laughing Dog Brewing Continues to Grow
August 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · General Beer News
I still remember the first time I saw six-packs of Laughing Dog Brewing bottles in Bottleworks about 4 or 5 years ago. Since then, their bottles and taps have become a familiar sight throughout the NW. Their DogZilla Black IPA was the first version of the style that really knocked my socks off. Their Hop Dog […]
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Grab A Beer: Ninkasi Maiden the Shade
August 19th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Beer Reviews
Ninkasi Maiden the Shade Alcohol by Volume: 6.8% Find this beer and more at Full Throttle Bottles in Georgetown! Intro: This summer seasonal from the quickly-growing brewery in Eugene, Oregon has some music connections to go along with 72 IBUs pulled from 7 different varieties of hops. The beer is a tribute to Iron Maiden, […]
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Hop-Heads: Grab the Pitchforks…
August 18th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Notes
I like hops. A lot. That’s no secret around here. In fact, I’ll shortly be re-posting a poem written all about hops in honor of the fresh hop season. But, by no means does that indicate that I can’t “understand the delicate subtlety and complexity” of other styles of beer. But, that’s exactly what renowned […]
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Two Beers Brewing Celebrates One Year In SODO Next Saturday
August 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Washington Breweries
Mark next Saturday on your calendar for a trip down to SODO to celebrate with Two Beers! Two Beers Brewing Co. Celebrates One Year in SoDo Seattle WA — Two Beers Brewing Co. is celebrating being in SoDo for a year and wants to invite anyone and everyone down for their celebration. “It’s been quite […]
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Guess Who Is Getting Married This Weekend?!
August 12th, 2010 · 8 Comments · Events
Yep, this guy is! Jeanne and I will be throwing the big shindig this Saturday in Seattle with friends and family, and good beer of course. A keg of Black Raven Trickster IPA and Lazy Boy Bavarian Hefe (Jeanne’s favorite) should keep the guests (and us) happy. Posts could be sporadic next week, but live posts will be […]
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