Whether you are hosting your own party and need to stock up on supplies, or you plan to grab a beverage for a friend’s gathering, beer can be a fantastic alternative to wine or champagne when it comes time to ring in 2011. There are hundreds of beers available locally that would be a great […]
Entries from December 30th, 2010
Pyramid Breweries Announces Outburst Imperial IPA as New Spring Seasonal
December 29th, 2010 · 9 Comments · Beer Releases, Oregon Breweries, Washington Breweries
Pyramid Breweries announced yesterday that Outburst Imperial IPA will be released as their new spring seasonal. This is just one of the beers they have developed as part of their draft-only Ignition series. I thought it was a very solid beer when I tried it last year, and it is welcome news that they are […]
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Grab A Beer: Slip Point Brewing Beach-Fire Smoked Scotch Ale
December 28th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Beer Reviews, Washington Breweries
Slip Point Brewing Beach-Fire Smoked Scotch Ale Find this beer and more at Full Throttle Bottles in Georgetown. Intro: You’ve never heard of Slip Point Brewing? Don’t worry, neither had I. Full Throttle had a few 22oz beers from them for sale, and I had to do a double-take. It’s not often you see bottles […]
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Check it Out: Bottle Battle
December 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Beer Reviews
Lots of websites, including Seattle Beer News, do individual beer reviews. But, the website Bottle Battle takes reviewing beers to a more competitive level and pits two similar styles or seasonal releases against each other to see which beer comes out on top. As my friend Gibson, who runs the site, says, “Exploring the world […]
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Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for the Beer Lover in Your Life
December 22nd, 2010 · 5 Comments · Notes
So, it is just three short days till Christmas and you still haven’t finished shopping. If there is a beer-lover on your list, then hopefully some of these suggestions can help make your life a little easier. Beer! Well, duh. Head to one of the local retailers on my list of links and get creative. […]
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Grab A Beer: Snoqualmie Falls Triskaidekaphobia 13th Anniversary Tripel
December 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Beer Reviews, Washington Breweries
Snoqualmie Falls Triskaidekaphobia 13th Anniversary Tripel Alcohol by Volume: 8.6% Find this beer and more at Full Throttle Bottles in Georgetown. Intro: The namesake brewery of Snoqualmie Falls is a great stop when visiting the famous waterfall, located just a quick drive east on I-90 from Seattle. They have a solid selection of year-round beers […]
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Beer Picture: Fremont Brewing’s Bourbon Abominable Winter Ale (BBomb)
December 19th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Random Beer Pics
Bottle from batch #2.
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Vintage Bottle Sale and Gift Wrapping at Beveridge Place Pub This Sunday
December 17th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Events
Are you still looking for that perfect gift for the beer geek in your life? Or, maybe you are a beer geek hoping to add something special to your holiday beer lineup? Head over to Beveridge Place Pub in West Seattle this Sunday from 1pm to 5pm for their Vintage Bottle Sale, and you’ll be […]
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Fremont Bourbon Barrel Abominable and Airways Brewing Sky Hag IPA Bottles Available Tomorrow
December 15th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Beer Releases, Washington Breweries
This is a trend that I would love to see continue. Two typically draft-only breweries are releasing bottled beers tomorrow, just in time for the holidays. Both are pretty fantastic beers and worth your hard-earned cash. Fremont Brewing is releasing their amazing Bourbon Barrel Abominable Winter Ale, which just took home an audience favorite award […]
