Posted in New Beer Releases, beer news on Jul 19th, 2010
Whip Ale, which hit the market last December in its draft form, is now available in 22 oz. bottles. You should start seeing bottles of Whip Ale at local bottle shops and at better beer retailers in the coming weeks. Read our previous posts about Whip Ale.
As we reported last December, Whip Ale is a [...]
On Sunday, Georgetown Brewing Company hosted a party at the brewery and we were fortunate enough to attend. Although they’ve been in the new digs on Denver Avenue for some time now, and have actually been brewing there for well over a year, this was dubbed a house warming party. Like everything Roger, Manny and [...]
Posted in beer news on Jul 16th, 2010
Vino bello means “beautiful wine” and bella birra means “beautiful beer.” Vino Bello is also the name of a bar in Burien that supports this blog. They have always offered a selection of beer, but the primary focus has been on beautiful wine. As of today, Vino Bello is also celebrating bella birra and is [...]
Posted in beer news on Jul 16th, 2010
Fresh in from the islands – 3 beers hit the mainland.
As of yesterday, 99 Bottles in Federal Way now has beers from Maui Brewing Company on the shelf. Unlike other “Hawaiian” brands, Maui Brewing Company’s beers are a truly local, island-brewed product, brewed at a seven barrel brewery in Kahana and a 25 barrel brewery [...]
Posted in beer news on Jul 15th, 2010
The Washington Beer Blog wants to extend our thanks to Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Patty Murray, both of whom recently became cosponsors of Senate Bill S.3339. In doing so, Cantwell and Murray join Representative Dave Reichert and Representative Jim McDermott, both of whom are cosponsors of the bill in the House of Representative. The [...]
The other day we told you about the upcoming IPA festival at Tap House Grill happening August 5-10 at both Tap House locations (Seattle and Bellevue). Here is the list of beers that will be served.
Avery Brewing Maharaja
Boulder Brewing Mojo Rising
Deschutes Brewing Hop in the Dark
Green Flash Brewing Imperial IPA
He’Brew Brewing Lenny’s Bittersweet R.I.P.A.
Laughing Dog [...]
Last year the first-ever Tacoma Craft Beer Festival was a huge success. We attended the event and were amazed at how well the organizers put together the inaugural event. Last night we talked to Chris Miller—owner of Tacoma’s Red Hot and one of the festival organizers—about the 2010 version of the Tacoma Craft Beer Festival, [...]
On September 24, 25 and 26, the Washington Beer Commission will present a new beer festival. An Oktoberfest celebration in late September certainly isn’t anything new, right? Nor will you be surprised to hear that the event will feature beer from a number of Washington’s great craft breweries; however, what might astound you is the [...]
Time to get ready for Tap House Grill’s IPA week. The Tap House Grill’s IPA week will run August 5th – 10th. Over the course of five days, both Tap House Grill locations (Seattle and Bellevue) will tap into 40 different IPAs. The event is a benefit for Farestart – a Seattle area jobs training [...]
Posted in New Beer Releases, beer news on Jul 13th, 2010
We just received word from Redmond’s Black Raven Brewing that they’re releasing this year’s version of Le Petite Mort tomorrow (Wednesday, July 14th). Anyone lucky enough to sample the 2009 version of this Strong Abbey Brown Ale knows why this is a big deal. In short, it’s outrageously good. Back in December, Le Petite Mort [...]
