December can often involve a good amount of imbibing thanks to the appearance of the holidays. But, I’ve taken it to a whole different level this year it seems. With a trip to Portland for the Holiday Ale Fest, a work trip to San Francisco, and then trips to Chicago and Connecticut for the holidays […]
Entries from December 30th, 2011
Special Beers Pouring at The Noble Fir This Week
December 28th, 2011 · No Comments · Events
Lots of people take this week off of work, and if you’re one of them you just might be looking to head out and about to find some good beers. The Noble Fir has you covered with several worthy events this week. Tonight – December 28 Every Wednesday night The Noble Fir features a beer […]
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Uber Tavern Plans New Year’s Weekend and an Upcoming Renovation in January
December 27th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Events
Some big news from Uber yesterday that they’ll be closing down on January 22 for renovations and will be planning to open back up on Friday, February 10. They’ll be trying to kill all the kegs in the house with some great specials on 1/21. If you’re still deciding what to do for NYE, there […]
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Local Breweries: National IPA Championship is Open for Submissions
December 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Note to all local breweries: get your IPA submissions in for this year’s National IPA Championship! Details are below. The Northwest has had some strong showings in the past, and I’d love to see that trend continue. It’s that time again! The National IPA Championship entry form is ready. Let the games begin! The 5th […]
Grand Master Level 5 Beer Judge and Homebrewer Extraordinaire Gordon Strong at Big Al Brewing on Thursday, December 29
December 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Events
Next Thursday, December 29th, you’ll have the opportunity to meet one of the country’s most accomplished beer judges and homebrewers at Big Al Brewing. More info from WAHA: The Washington Homebrewers Association would like to invite all homebrewers and beer lovers to hear the seventh edition of the WAHA’s Educational Speaker Program – legendary brewer, […]
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New Year’s Eve at American Brewing Company
December 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Events, Washington Breweries
Looking for something fun to do near Edmonds for New Year’s Eve? Sounds like a great party is in the works at American Brewing Company. From the brewery: NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA! We are putting on a New Year’s Eve party and YOU are invited! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31ST open at 2:00 pm Start the afternoon […]
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7 Seas Brewing Announces Expansion to Historic Downtown Gig Harbor
December 16th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Washington Breweries
Congrats to 7 Seas Brewing in Gig Harbor for continuing their growth and moving into a larger facility! Press release: Gig Harbor — 7 Seas Brewing Co. has announced a move and expansion into a larger building in historic downtown Gig Harbor. The popular local craft brewery has outgrown their current space and says construction is […]
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Ninkasi Night at Noble Fir, Rare Drafts at BPP, and Drink Firestone Walker in Ugly Sweaters at Brouwer’s
December 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Events
Here are three worthy events coming up over the next few days. Ninkasi Night at The Noble Fir – Thursday, 12/15 Just a heads up that we are doing a Ninkasi Night on Thursday. We’ll have 6 Ninkasi Beers on – Oak Aged Maiden the Shade, Oatis, Sleigh’r, Helles Belles, Allies Win the War and […]
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The Pine Box to Open in Old Chapel Space on Capitol Hill
December 12th, 2011 · 11 Comments · General Beer News
Here is some great news for beer drinkers on Capitol Hill. A trio of beer loving businessmen will be opening a new bar called The Pine Box in the space that was previously The Chapel Bar at the corner of Pine and Melrose. Ian Roberts, one of the founders of Seattle Beer Week, has teamed […]
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San Francisco Quickie
December 12th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Beer & Food, Beer Travels, California Beer
This past week found me in San Francisco for work, and while this most definitely was not a “beer trip” I did have some time to explore some of the city’s best beer spots. I really, really enjoyed what I saw of the city, from the long walk I took on the waterfront to exploring […]
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