by Bean | Feb 1, 2017 | Beer, Food Pairings
Chocofest is Pike Brewing’s “Foreplay before the big day” of chocolatey Valentine’s Day. On Sunday, February 12, 2017, Pike Brewery will transform to a chocolate and beer paradise for romantic food and drink lovers. Although chocolate and beer...
by Bean | Feb 5, 2013 | Beer, Brew Pubs, Food Pairings, News, Spirits, Wine
Fifth Annual Chocofest is taking over Pike Brewing on February 10th for Foreplay before the Big Day. For the first time Chocofest will take over the brew pub to provide a bigger and better Chocofest, highlighting 69 different providers of beer, wine, food and spirits...
by Bean | Feb 4, 2013 | Beer, Belgian Ale
Belgianfest 2013 was a dream day for sour beer lovers. I think there was close to twice the number of sour beers than at prior Belgianfests. As a sour beer lover, I was a very happy girl.This was the 4th annual belgianfest and I think it was the Washington Beer...
by Bean | Feb 9, 2012 | Beer, Brew Pubs, Food Pairings, News, Spirits, Wine
Are you ready for “Foreplay before the Big Day“? Pike Brewing is hosting their fourth annual Chocofest on Sunday February 12th, 2012. Some say size doesn’t matter, but when it comes to Chocofest who doesn’t want bigger? This year promises to be...
by Nancy | Nov 11, 2011 | Beer, Event Reviews, Hefeweizen, IPA, News
Last April we asked the question, “Is pairing wine with chocolate like having sex on the beach?” Well, what about pairing beer and chocolate? The Finkels of Pike Brewing celebrate the pairing of beer and chocolate each year right before Valentine’s Day with their...
by Bean | Apr 4, 2011 | Belgian Ale, Featured, IPA, News, Pale Ale, Stout
It is time to belly up to the bar, err I mean the casks at the annual Washington Beer Commission’s Cask Fest on April 9, 2011. The Cask Fest is a show case event where Washington brewers share over 70 different cask beers from classics to unique one-off brews. You...
by Bean | Mar 12, 2010 | Beer, Belgian Ale, Featured, IPA
We love to support local businesses, especially breweries. Our dedication to local arises from our love of meeting the people behind the beer, as well as our concern for sustainability issues and our desire to support the local economy. Elysian is a well respected...
by Bean | Feb 11, 2010 | Beer, Brew Pubs, Food Pairings, News, Red wine, Spirits
February 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...
by Bean | Feb 5, 2010 | Beer, Food Pairings, News, Spirits
Pike’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,...
by Bean | Jan 28, 2010 | Beer, Tasting Notes
I got a sneak peak of the TripV at a New Belgium tasting at The Seattle Beer Authority. The TripV will tap 2/1/10 at the Elysian and other fine Northwest brew pubs. This Washington beer collabeeration is a chocolate cherry present for your Valentine. The Trip V is an...
