Jun 18, 2011
Brewers’ Fest 2011 Beer Review – Day one
Last night was a great time to be drinking beer in the park, especially when we are talking the opening night for the Washington Brewers Festival at St Edwards Park. The sun was shining, the beer was cold, except for the cask conditioned brews , and the crowds were big enough to give it a party like atmosphere but small enough that most of the beer lines were manageable. Friday nights are known to... read more
Sep 22, 2010
Washington beers win at 2010 Great American Beer Festival
Last weekend, brewers and beer lovers converged in Denver for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). According to the Guinness Book of World records, there are more beers on tap at GABF than anywhere else. More than 2,000 different beers from more than 450 of the nation’s finest breweries were available for tasting. In addition to the public tasting, beers were submitted for judging in 79... read more
Jun 5, 2010
North American Brewers’ Association Awards Washington Beer Excellence
For three days the judges sampled and sipped some of the best beers in North America. It was a tough job but the North American Brewers’ Association was up to the task of judging more than 1000 beers. 22 Washington beers won medals at the North American Beer Awards, including nine gold awards! Washington breweries swept the Scotch ale category at the 2010 North American Beer Awards with Laht Nappur... read more
Jan 25, 2010
Belgianfest 2010 Review
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, we attended the evening session. I was really... read more
Dec 8, 2009
Big Time planned for Big Time Brewery Birthday
Bill Jenkins, head brew master at Big Time Brewery, has put together a whirlwind tour of beers from Big Time brewers past and present in celebration of Big Time Brewery’s 21st Birthday! There will be a collection of guest beers, (all IPAs) from some of the former Big Time brewers over the years, including kegs from: Elysian Pike Brewing Northgate Ram Port Townsend Big Time will also release... read more
