Mar 27, 2012 Posted by Bean

Lake City IPA: Hoppy Session IPA

The Lake City IPA from Elliott Bay Brewing is an opaque deep amber color brew with pleasing hop bite upfront. This brew is balanced by the malty smoothness before settling in for a lingering and bitter ride on the finish. Crafted with the classic “3 C’s”: Cascade hops Centennial hops Chinook hops This Washington IPA pays tribute to piney resins on the finish but unlike many Northwest... read more

Mar 20, 2012 Posted by Nancy

Pike Chocofest 2012 Review

Pike Brewing’s Annual Chocofest continues to charm me. How can it not – it’s all about CHOCOLATE! Throw in the hospitality of Rose Anne and Charles Finkel, top that off with the addition of specialty brews incorporating chocolate, proceeds from the event benefiting Seattle job training program FareStart and you’ve got an event that remains tops in my book. If you missed out this year, not to worry.... read more

Feb 27, 2012 Posted by Bean

Lake City Elliott Bay Brew Pub Sneak Peak

How excited is Lake City to have a brew pub? If the line snaking out to the parking lot for the Elliott Bay Brew Pub sneak peak was a clue, you would guess that they are pretty excited! The second annual Washington Brewery Open House was February 25, 2012 and Elliott Bay Brewing opened up the loading dock doors for a glimpse and a taste. With plans to officially open in late March, the brewpub is... read more

Feb 17, 2012 Posted by Bean

Win tickets Seattle Food Wine Experience 2012

The 2012 Seattle Food and Wine Experience is Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 12 to 5pm. Each year the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall is home to a fabulous Sunday afternoon of food, beer and wine. It is a great way to spend an afternoon and with advance tickets only $49 ($60 cash at the door) it is a great deal.  BUT wouldn’t you like to win two FREE tickets? The Seattle Food and Wine Experience... read more

Feb 10, 2012 Posted by Ed

Belgianfest 2012

The Washington Beer Commission’s third annual Belgian Fest was held this past weekend at Bell Harbor Center on Pier 66. Bean, Jonathan and I attended on a beautiful Saturday afternoon making it heartbreaking to be indoors. An amazing array of delicious brews assuaged our discontent especially as the average ABV was around 9%. The venue was very nice and a much needed improvement from prior... read more