Entries Tagged as 'Chris Clemetson'

Cider Summit Returns to Seattle on September 8

August 14th, 2012 · No Comments · Chris Clemetson, Cider, Deverie Hart

Fans of cider, and those looking to learn more about the beverage (like myself), shouldn’t miss this event. Press Release: SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective are pleased to announce the return of the Cider Summit NW Festival to Seattle, WA.  The third annual Seattle event will be on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 11am-7pm […]

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Elysian’s 2011 Great Pumpkin Beer Fest in Review

October 11th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Chris Clemetson, Events

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 […]

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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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