Cask Fest Preview Parties!

by: Bean March 25, 2010

Did you miss out on tickets for the sold out Washington Beer Commission Cask Beer Fest? Or are you a ticket holder but just can’t wait to start tasting those cask beers? Check out one of the Cask Fest Preview Parties! Thursday, March 25 Check out the Cask Fest preview at Latona Pub. Big Al [...]

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St Patrick’s Day Beer Blast with Tom Douglas

by: Bean March 15, 2010

Celebrate St. Patricks’ Day with Irish style ales from Washington Breweries and tasty bites from Tom Douglas restaurants! Each of these Washington brews will be paired with an Irish themed themed food to help you celebrate the day! Menu Snoqualmie Brewing – Frog Stout with Stout Beef Stew Big Al’s Brewery – Irish Red with [...]

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Belgianfest 2010 Review

by: Bean January 25, 2010

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, [...]

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Big Al Brewery Watermelon Sour

by: Bean November 12, 2009

Big Al Brewery’s Watermelon Sour beer  has a surprising deep amber color, the flavor surprises as well. Sour but not overwhelming. Even Ed liked this one. The surprise comes in the spice. Think sour and savory beer vs sweet and sour candy. The watermelon flavor is subtle and it reminds me of eating watermelon in [...]

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