Essentials for Bremerton Summer Brewfest

The inaugural Bremerton Summer Brewfest takes place this Saturday. Visit the official website for complete details, including ticket information. We have already published the list of breweries and beers (see it here). It is impressive. I want to provide some recommendations. This is not a list of the beers I think you should try, rather these are some more general recommendations.

It’s hard to believe, but the weather should be great. Wear sunscreen. Stay hydrated. Have fun. Below I have included some more specific recommendations.

Take the Boat

  • If you live on the Seattle side of Puget Sound, walk on the ferry. The festival is just a few short blocks from the ferry terminal. If you’re just going to the festival and back, taking a car would be foolish and expensive. The round-trip ride to Bremerton is only $7.10. Understand that you buy a ticket in Seattle, but when you return no ticket is required. Do not bother looking for a ticket booth in Bremerton. Also understand that this is only true for walk-on passengers: cars pay both ways.
  • Make damn sure you’re on that 9:00 p.m. boat coming home. The next boat leaves Bremerton at 11:40. Unless you want to spend a couple of extra hours drinking at one of Bremerton’s fine watering holes, make sure you are on the 9:00 boat.
  • I have included the relevant ferry schedule at the end of this post.

Beer Town USA


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While the rest of the country argues about which city in America deserves the title Beer Town USA, people around here know that Poulsbo, WA deserves that honor.  Right? The debate continues. Pouring at the Bremerton Summer Brewfest, representing Poulsbo, look for: Battenkill Brewing, Slippery Pig Brewery, Sound Brewery, and Valholl Brewing. Yep, all four of them are from the little town of Poulsbo.

Westside


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In addition to the four breweries of Poulsbo, be sure to check out the other breweries of the west sound: Silver City Brewing, 7 Seas Brewing, Hood Canal Brewery, Port Townsend Brewing, and Der Blokken Brewing.

Actually, speaking of Der Blokken, if you want to stretch your legs a bit, consider taking a walk to the brewpub. Der Blokken is less than one mile from the festival grounds in Bremerton’s Manette neighborhood, which means you’ll cross the Manette Bridge to get there. Walking directions from the festival.

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Say Thank You

Bremerton is the home of Naval Base Kitsap, the third-largest naval base in the country. It is very likely that you will see members of the military at this event. Do not be shy about thanking them for their service to our country.

Also, thank the Bremerton community for hosting this festival. Make sure they invite us back next year. Have lunch or dinner at one of the local restaurants. Buy a new ball cap at one of the local shops.

Ferry Schedule

This is not the complete ferry schedule, just the sailings that seem to be most relevant for festivalgoers. The crossing time is approximately 1 hour.

Leave Seattle, to Bremerton
10:00
11:10
12:35
1:30
3:00
4:20
5:30
6:45

Leave Bremerton, back to Seattle
3:00
4:15
5:30
6:40
7:55
9:00
11:40

 

 

 

 

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