While sour beer has definitely grown in popularity in the United States over the past few years, it still remains an afterthought on most beer menus, at least on a regular basis. But, the new Cascade Brewing Barrel House is putting a focus on the sour stuff that I’m not sure has been seen anywhere else in […]
Entries from September 29th, 2010
Cascade Brewing Barrel House Brings Sour Beer to the Spotlight in the Northwest
September 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Oregon Breweries
Tags: Sour
Oregon and Washington Fresh Hop Beers Impress
September 28th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Beer Releases, Beer Reviews, Oregon Breweries, Washington Breweries
This past Friday morning found my friend Dave (of Urban Beer Hikes) and I driving down to Portland. Now, that’s not so odd in itself. But, our mission was a bit different than most trips to Beervana. We were on a quest to find as many fresh hop beers as we could, fill up a bunch […]
Tags: Fresh Hop
Ray’s Cafe Brewmasters Dinner on October 13
September 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Beer & Food, Events, Washington Breweries
Pssst. Hey, you. Call 206-782-0094 and make a reservation for the upcoming Ray’s Cafe Brewmasters Dinner on October 13, ASAP. Chef Peter Birk does an amazing job of putting together these dinners, and spaces always fill up quickly. If you’re lucky, maybe you can get in on this one. The food is always great, and […]
Tags: Beer Dinner·Ray's Boathouse
Black Raven Wet Hop Harvest Ale to be Released Tomorrow
September 27th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Beer Releases, Washington Breweries
Hopefully, you can understand why there would be some excitiment from local hop lovers around the release of Black Raven Brewing’s first fresh hop brewed beer release. With the success of their outstanding Trickster IPA and the uber-popular Wisdom Seeker Imperial IPA, fans of Beaux and company have a reason to be excited. To make […]
Grand Opening of the Emerald City Beer Lab at the Old Rainier Brewery This Saturday
September 23rd, 2010 · 5 Comments · Beer Releases, Events, Washington Breweries
Beer is once again being brewed at the Old Rainier Brewery, and you’re invited to help celebrate! Emerald City Beer will open their Beer Lab to the public this Saturday, September 25, from 2pm to 8pm, where you will be able to try their flagship beer, Dottie’s Seattle Lager. According to founder and brewmaster Rick […]
Tags: Emerald City Beer·Rainier
Fresh Hop Beers are Starting to Arrive – What We Know
September 22nd, 2010 · 4 Comments · Beer Releases, Washington Breweries
As I’ve previously mentioned, I love fresh hop beers and I plan to sample as much as I can. Fresh hop beers haven’t exactly started flooding the market, yet. But, they are starting to appear. Following is what I’ve heard, so far. Any brewers or drinkers reading, please comment if you have any additional information! […]
Tags: Fresh Hop
Howe Sound Brewing Tasting at Full Throttle Bottles Tonight
September 22nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events
For some of you it might be rare to find a brewery tasting at a bottle shop that presents all, or even mostly, beers that you have never before tried. But, I’m guessing this tasting with Howe Sound Brewing at Full Throttle Bottles tonight may qualify. They haven’t been in the market for all that […]
Tags: Canada·Howe Sound Brewing
Deschutes Base Camp Week in Seattle Continues Through Sunday
September 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Beer & Food, Events, Oregon Breweries
Deschutes Brewery is in town for their Seattle Base Camp this week, and there are several chances for you to get in on the fun. They drove their giant beer barrel shaped bar on wheels, Woody, up from Bend, and brewers and reps will be on hand at events. Here is their full schedule for the remainder […]
Tags: Deschutes
Washington Breweries Bring Home Medals From Great American Beer Festival in Denver
September 20th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Events, Washington Breweries
Washington breweries took home seven medals from this past weekend’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado. 3,523 beers from 516 breweries in 48 states competed for one of 237 possible medals in 79 different style categories. 151 judges from 10 countries evaluated the entries last week and narrowed down the winners for each category. […]
Tags: GABF
Holiday Ale Festival in Portland to Be Held December 1 – 5
September 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events, Oregon Breweries, Washington Breweries
Finally! I’ve heard great things about Portland’s Holiday Ale Festival for the past few years, but the date of the festival has always coincided with the Washington Winter Beer Fest, and I have always opted to stay local and enjoy that. This year the Holiday Ale Festival will take place from December 1 through December […]
