Dec 1, 2011 Posted by Bean

Old Wooly 2011

Does anything say December like Big Time Brewery’s Old Wooly Barley wine? A gorgeous mahogany color, this is a hearty beer for the darker days of December. Smooth and hoppy, it shows the best aspects of both malt and hops. The nose is more malty caramel than hoppy but this isn’t a sweet candy beer. That caramel is chased by the hops, giving the caramel taste but not sweet syrupy coating you... read more

Sep 9, 2011 Posted by Bean

Silver City Brewery Celebrating 15th Anniversary

I love creativity when it comes to beer  BUT what really impresses me is when a brewery celebrates not only their creativity, but the craft and expertise in their beers. Silver City Brewery has been doing that for 15 years. On September 10th, Silver City Brewery will be celebrating their 15th Anniversary and launching Oktoberfest with one heck of a party! The festivities commence with the Brewmaster VIP... read more

Sep 8, 2011 Posted by Bean

Washington brews up Oktoberfest 2011

It is never too early to start planning for Oktoberfest! Washington state plays host to a number of Oktoberfest celebrations throughout mid September and into October.  In Germany, Oktoberfest runs from September 17th – October 3rd but expect a longer celebration in Washington this year, in part due to the Great American Beer Festival (GABF)  in Colorado runs from September 29-October1. GABF will... read more

Aug 25, 2011 Posted by Vivian

Craft Beers of the Pacific Northwest for Mortals and Goddesses

While I have been actively pursuing both a formal and informal education on wine, my knowledge of Washington beer has grown informally only – usually due to proximity to Bean or Ed while accompanying them to a beer event or sharing a fine repast at a pairing dinner.  I enjoy both beer and wine, especially paired with food, but have never focused on the details of beer beyond the one in my hand,... read more

Jul 5, 2011 Posted by Bean

Session Beer Fest

Believe it or not, summer is coming to Seattle. And with that summer sunshine comes the desire for a beer: something light, cold, crisp and easy drinking. As the temperature rises, I look for a beer with a lower alcohol content. I want a thirst quencher not a dehydrator after working in the yard. Sometimes these beers are called “lawn mower beers” because they hit the spot when you want to... read more