Some events happening tonight (Thursday, January 5th) that you should know about. Latona Pub This is a big year for the Latona Pub, one of Seattle’s original great beer bars. It was 25 years ago that they began pouring great beer. To celebrate, they’re commissioning some local breweries to make special beers all year long….
People visiting The Atlantic magazine’s website today are reading a great story about West Seattle’s Super Deli Mart. The place is quite an anomaly and even many West Seattleites don’t realize that it is a beer destination. Because of Christopher Soloman, a local writer who used to pen for the Seattle Times, the entire world…
McMenamins Hotels, Pubs and Breweries recently announced plans to open a seaside hotel on the Oregon coast. In May 2012 the company will open the Gearhart Hotel at the historic Gearhart Golf Links. The third floor of the Cape Cod-style building features 18 guest rooms with king- or queen-sized beds and private baths. McMenamins will…
The other day I visited the Pyramid Alehouse in Seattle. It was the first time in a long time, I admit. For the past few years seeing the old brewery in mothballs made me a bit sad. Although the company’s headquarters is still in Seattle, Pyramid Breweries halted the last vestiges of its Seattle brewing…
Note 12/27/2011 - We just received word that The Publican (Tangletown’s new beer destination) will not open today as originally planned and as we posted the other day. We will keep you advised as we learn more. Last night we joined our friend North Seattle Sarah for a soft opening event (preview) at The Publican….
by North Seattle Sarah, North Seattle Bureau Chief Although the PNA Beer Taste has been going for 24 years, I haven’t. Let’s face it – I’ve only been of legal drinking age for the past 7. So I didn’t have a lot of expectations for the event or know what I was getting into. Knowing…
Last Thursday, BitterSweet Beer+Chocolate brought the creative talents of eight local brewers and Theo Chocolate confectioners together at Fremont Brewing for a tasting experience. Kendall Jones and Kim Sharpe Jones produced this promotional event that paired eight local breweries with Theo Chocolate. Our event hosts, Fremont Brewing, opened their back warehouse to hold this event….
Tonight several West Seattle bars will be the first to release Whale Tail Ale, “the next West Seattle charity beer.” This brown Belgian-style beer is once again made by Big Al Brewing and will only be on tap around West Seattle. According to the website, “It’s a deep brown colored ale with malty sweet flavor…
This weekend is turning out to be a good one, at least if you like local craft beers. Go get em. Fresh Hop Throwdown at The Noble Fir Saturday, October 15th, 4 p.m. Fresh hop beers from 15 Washington and Oregon breweries, organized by our fellow local beer blogger, Geoff Kaiser. Cheers to that. You…
