It has been a long haul but Foggy Noggin Brewing will have their grand opening on March 20, 2010 from 1-4 pm.
So what is so special about another brewery opening in Washington state? Foggy Noggin Brewery is one of the world’s smallest production breweries. Their 1/2 BBL system gives them tight control over their crafted [...]
Does your home brew stand up to the test? Does your IPA knock the socks off of even the biggest hop head? What about that winter brew that your friends fought over at Christmas time? Show off your best home brew at the Annual Cascade Brewer’s Competition!
How to Enter
Home brew submissions will be accepted between [...]
Sometimes you have to read between the lines to find what you are looking for. Are you a wine lover looking for a fun event that you and your beer buddies can all enjoy? The Seattle Food and Wine Experience on February 28 is really a BEVERAGE and food experience providing opportunities to sample beer, [...]
Read moreOn February 11, a crowd infiltrated Pike Brewing Company for the 2nd annual Chocofest – a pairing of chocolate with wine, beer, and spirits. One thing that immediately sets this event apart is the hospitality of the brewery’s owners, Charles and Rose Ann Finkel. They are such gracious hosts, introducing themselves to attendees and thanking them [...]
Read moreFebruary brings a multitude of red wine and chocolate events, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Check out our wine events page for red wine and chocolate events all over the state. But what if you are more of a hop head? Are you looking for something a little bit different for your valentine? Or [...]
Read moreWhat does an intriguing, crafty and smart bird, with a rich cultural history, have to do with artisan Washington beer? When asking that question about Black Raven Brewery, the answer becomes obvious. The staff at Black Raven Brewery are smart people with a wicked sense of humor, keen business savvy, creative and inquistive minds, and [...]
Read morePike’s Chocofest, billed as “foreplay before the big day” is a romantic and informative way to discover a wide variety of chocolate treats, local and from around the world. Throughout the Pike Brewery Micro Brewery Museum and Naughty Nellie Room, chocolate stations will feature different chocolate treats, each presented by an expert (usually the chocolate [...]
Read moreTen years ago, Matt Stromberg started his adventure as head brewer at Scuttlebutt Brewing Company. Over those ten years, Scuttlebutt has evolved into the ten largest brewery in Washington state. Matt decided that was something to celebrate.
Matt starting brewing a celebration brew, Mateo Loco, with a target release date of 3/15/10. He isn’t ready to [...]
The first annual Washington Beer Commission Belgianfest took place this weekend at the Georgetown Studios Engine Room. Belgianfest featured over 50 Belgian inspired beers crafted by Washington breweries. The event was divided into two tasting sessions. The first ran from 12-4 and the second session ran from 6-10pm. Since it was a working weekend for Ed, [...]
Read moreBeer and vegetarian fare may seem like strange bedfellows, but some relationships just work. Recently, I discovered a tempeh and mushroom dish that was so delightful I made it over and over, gathering feedback from friends, especially vegetarian and vegan friends, and customizing it to our liking. The original recipe, Tempeh in Hearty Mushroom-Lager [...]
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