From SBN contributor Chris Clemetson. It was a beautiful Saturday for a beer festival in Seattle, and it just so happened that the Great Pumpkin Beer Fest was taking place in Georgetown at Elysian’s new production brewing facility. Elysian claims this pumpkin-focused beer fest to be the granddaddy of ‘em all and it surely is impressive, especially if you are […]
Elysian’s 2011 Great Pumpkin Beer Fest in Review
October 11th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Chris Clemetson, Events
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The Seattle Cask Ale Scene
August 24th, 2011 · 17 Comments · Chris Clemetson, Uncategorized, Washington Breweries
From SBN contributor Chris Clemetson. I have been fortunate enough to have some recent vacation travel and one of the things I look forward to is catching up on my reading list. One of the books that I enjoyed was titled “Beer Is Proof God Loves Us: Reaching for the Soul of Beer and Brewing” […]
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Drink In Style – Saison
July 15th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Chris Clemetson
From SBN contributor Chris Clemetson. In a continuing attempt to highlight beer styles by season, it is only appropriate that we spotlight the Beer Judge Certificate Program (BJCP) style 16C Saison, one of the original seasonally brewed beers (Saison is French for season after all). Saisons were originally brewed in winter for summer consumption on […]
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PNA Summer Beer Taste Coming This Saturday
July 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Chris Clemetson, Events
From SBN contributor Chris Clemetson: With the arrival of nicer weather, the outdoor beer festivals continue. The Phinney Neighborhood Association Summer Beer Taste, taking place this Saturday, July 16, is a great excuse to sit out in the sun and sample beers, and many excellent local breweries will be on hand. Tickets are still available […]
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Laurelwood Brewmaster Heads to Bend, Oregon
June 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Chris Clemetson, General Beer News, Oregon Breweries
Laurelwood Brewing is a respected name among northwest breweries, and we’re lucky enough to have access to their beers up here in Seattle. Big news from them recently, as Brewmaster Chad Kennedy is taking his considerable skills to Bend, Ore, where he will open a new production brewery of his own. Posted from the Laurelwood […]
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Boat Drinks – Crossing Puget Sound in Search of Beer
June 14th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Chris Clemetson, Events
From SBN contributor Chris Clemetson. Summer is a truly great time to be in Seattle. The mountains, the sun and the water are on display in all of their majesty. A great way to really experience the season is to take a boat ride on Puget Sound, which is even better when there is great […]
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Drink in Style: Maibock
May 18th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Chris Clemetson
Written by SBN contributor Chris Clemetson. In celebration of spring, this week we spotlight the Beer Judge Certificate Program (BJCP) style 5A. Maibock. Bock beers were originally brewed in Germany and are usually a stronger and darker variation of lighter pale lagers. Maibock is a relatively recent style compared to other bock beers and was […]
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A Dog and A Beer: Craft Beer Selections at Safeco
May 11th, 2011 · 10 Comments · Chris Clemetson, General Beer News
Story by SBN contributor Chris Clemetson. Safeco Field has something like four options for hotdogs. Luckily, they have much more variety in the beer department, although things are a bit different at Safeco Field for 2011. After my third Mariners game this year, I think I finally have the beer situation figured out; just in […]
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Drink in Style: Cream Ale
April 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Chris Clemetson, General Beer News
This recurring BJCP style profile series is brought to you by new SBN contributor Chris Clemetson. This week we spotlight the Beer Judge Certificate Program (BJCP) style 6A – Cream Ale. Cream Ale is a pre-prohibition style that falls under the light hybrid category. The style seems to have developed in America to compete with the […]
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2011 Puget Sound Pro Am Competition Submission Deadline Approaching
April 19th, 2011 · No Comments · Chris Clemetson, Events, Homebrewing
This update comes from new SBN contributor Chris Clemetson. Are you a homebrewer who has always envisioned one of your beers on tap around town? Well, this may be your chance. The 2011 Puget Sound Pro Am submission deadline is coming up on Tuesday, April 26th. Multiple winners will have their beers brewed on a large […]
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