If you have been hearing a lot about Reuben’s Brews, the Ballard brewery that opened up this past summer, it’s for good reason. They hit the ground running and have been churning out good quality, exciting beers that have been getting beer geeks all over the city excited. But, I can’t blame you if you […]
Entries from January 31st, 2013
Reuben’s Brews Visits Beveridge Place Pub Tonight
January 31st, 2013 · No Comments · Events, Washington Breweries
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Merchant du Vin Tasting at Full Throttle Bottles This Evening Featuring Valentines Day Blends
January 30th, 2013 · No Comments · Events
If you are starting to think about Valentines Day, Full Throttle Bottles is hosting a tasting of Merchant du Vin beers this evening and plans to feature some blends perfect for the occasion. More info from Full Throttle: Come join us as we welcome back Alejandro from Merchant du Vin to explore just a few of the […]
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Pike Chocofest Returns on February 10
January 29th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Beer & Food, Washington Breweries
Mmmm…chocolate and beer. But, Pike’s Chocofest is much more than just chocolate and beer, as if that wasn’t enough. More than sixty vendors will be on hand for this year’s Chocofest on February 10 at the Pike Pub. In addition to some great breweries, like Chuckanut, Silver City, and Ommegang, there will be treats from […]
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University of Washington Professor Hop Molecule Discovery Could Benefit Diabetes & Obesity Drug Development
January 28th, 2013 · No Comments · General Beer News
I love hops. It turns out science does, too. Werner Kaminsky, a chemistry professor at the University of Washington, recently studied the molecule called humulone, which is found in the alpha acids of hops. According to this story in The Daily of the University of Washington, Kaminsky’s research found a variation in the structure of […]
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Bits & Pieces: Coronado Brewing, Full Sail Bourbon Barrel Stout, Machine House & Belgianfest
January 25th, 2013 · 2 Comments · General Beer News, Uncategorized, Washington Breweries
Here are a few brief news items before we hit the weekend. – Coronado Brewing Company, located in Southern California, launched their beers to the Seattle market this week with kickoff events at Brouwer’s Cafe and The Pine Box. Between the two events, they poured Coronado’s Idiot IPA, Islander IPA, Blue Ridge Coffee Stout, XPA […]
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Yard House to Open in Seattle on February 10 at Downtown Century Square Building
January 24th, 2013 · 4 Comments · General Beer News
The Yard House chain of restaurants is on target to open up their first location in the Pacific Northwest on February 10, when the doors will open at 1501 Fourth Ave in downtown Seattle. This is the former location of Borders at the intersection of 4th and Pike. Their 130 taps will pour beers from […]
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4 Years of Seattle Beer News and Still Kicking
January 24th, 2013 · 6 Comments · General Beer News
This week marks the 4-year anniversary of my first post here on Seattle Beer News. While I originally started out writing for the now defunct Seattlest and then had my “What’s on Tap” blog over at Seattle PI for a couple of years, it wasn’t until January 23, 2009 that I started posting here at […]
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Triplehorn Brewing Visits Beveridge Place Pub This Thursday
January 22nd, 2013 · 1 Comment · Washington Breweries
Triplehorn Brewing joined the ranks of new breweries on the East Side when they opened up in Woodinville this past August. Since then, their beer has been seen sporadically on the Seattle side of Lake Washington, but I wouldn’t be surprised if you haven’t tried them, yet. This Thursday, they will be visiting West Seattle’s […]
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Brewing News National IPA Championship Call for Entries
January 18th, 2013 · No Comments · General Beer News
The annual Brewing News National IPA Championship (NIPAC) is open for brewery registration for its sixth year of competition. This is a fun “March Madness” style competition that pits IPAs from all over the country against each other in head-to-head matchups. If you’d like to see your favorite IPA in the lineup, let your local […]
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Washington Receives Limited Release of Stone Enjoy By 02.15.13 IPA
January 16th, 2013 · 9 Comments · Beer Releases, California Beer
IPAs are meant to be drunk fresh, and Stone Brewing wants to do their best to make sure the product they are distributing is as fresh as possible when it gets into your glass. The Stone Enjoy By IPA series is meant to do just that, calling out the date that the beer should be […]
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