Ron Swarner

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Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-23-17-A-Flight-of-Amarillo

by Ron Swarner - Feb 23, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.23.17: A Flight of Amarillo

If it were socially acceptable to drink beer in the morning, one with…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 22, 2017

WEDNESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Pumpkinhead and Toni Erdmann

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 1017: Tacoma events + craft beer … University of Puget…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 22, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.22.17: A Flight of Mountains

Think mountain climbing in Washington state; the mind naturally gravitates to Mount Rainier.…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 20, 2017

MONDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before rock show and storytelling

MONDAY, FEB. 20 2917: South sound events + craft beer … The Valley…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 20, 2017

Haze craze, new Dead Guy and drinking in space

MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, FEB. 20 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 20, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.20.17: A Flight of Farmhouse

Consider the saison. History did. During the 19th century, Belgian farmers brewed saisons,…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 19, 2017

Fort George Brewery Festival of the Dark Arts recap

If you've ever wondered at the appeal, the urge, the drive to attend…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 19, 2017

SUNDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Junkyard Jane and bluegrass jam

SUNDAY, FEB. 19 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Immanuel Presbyterian…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 19, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.19.17: A Flight of Centennial

Our daily craft beer sampler flight has landed in a Cascade hop field,…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 16, 2017

THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Paterson and aerialists

  THURSDAY, FEB. 16 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-16-17-A-Flight-of-Eastern-Washington

by Ron Swarner - Feb 16, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.16.17: A Flight of Eastern Washington

There are many metrics by which we can measure the brewing explosion that…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 15, 2017

WEDNESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Blood Simple, The Good Doctor and hardcore

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-15-17-A-Flight-of-Light

by Ron Swarner - Feb 15, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.15.17: A Flight of Light

It’s the day after Valentine’s Day. How do you feel? You should have…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 14, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.14.17: A Flight of Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine's Day! As this saccharine-sweet holiday (or Singles Appreciation Day, if you…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 13, 2017

MONDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Abraham Lincoln, Mel Gibson and Sean Jackson

MONDAY, FEB. 13 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … King’s Books…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 13, 2017

Matchless Brewing on the move, long beer lines and Valentine’s Day beer

MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, FEB. 13 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-13-17-A-Flight-of-Breakfast

by Ron Swarner - Feb 13, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.13.17: A Flight of Breakfast

Beer. It's what's for breakfast. We know what some of you are thinking.…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 12, 2017

Peaks and Pints Instagram Stalker: Snowmen drinking beer, dogs drinking beer and beers snowboarding

Peaks and Pints Instagram Stalker: Snowmen drinking beer, dogs drinking beer and beers…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 12, 2017

SUNDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Emmet Cohen and Artists Craft Fair

SUNDAY, FEB. 12 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Tacoma School…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-12-17-A-Flight-of-Barleywines

by Ron Swarner - Feb 12, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.12.17: A Flight of Barleywines

Despite its name, the barleywine is indeed a beer but at wine strength…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 11, 2017

New Beer Saturday: Valentine’s Day Edition

Yes, another Valentine’s Day is upon us. Obvious expectations on this “special” day…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 11, 2017

SATURDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Ailey II, Greg Fitzsimmons and Valentine Juerga

SATURDAY, FEB. 11 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Broadway Center…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 11, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.11.17: A Flight of Dessert Beers

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, our palates and stomachs could use…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-10-17-A-Flight-of-Black-and-White-and-Red-All-Over

by Ron Swarner - Feb 10, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.10.17: A Flight of Black and White and Red All Over

The question “What is black and white and red all over?” is a…

Kristen-Marlo

by Ron Swarner - Feb 9, 2017

THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Rod Cook and Kristen Marlo

THURSDAY, FEB. 9 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … G. Donnalson’s…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 9, 2017

Washington Beer Open House, RODENBACH cans and Cascade Sour Fruit Fest

MORNING FOAM FOR THURSDAY, FEB. 9 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 9, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.8.17: A Flight of Bliss

So you've stood atop the mountain and screamed your naked desires to the…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 8, 2017

WEDNESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Larry Murante and Larry Huffines

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 2017: Larry + craft beer … B Sharp Coffee House…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-8-15-A-Flight-of-Fear

by Ron Swarner - Feb 8, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.8.17: A Flight of Fear

The names threaten. What to believe? How fearful and anxious to be, exactly?…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 7, 2017

TUESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before civil rights, art and books

TUESDAY, FEB. 7 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 7, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.7.17: A Flight of Nugget

Nugget hops were created in 1970 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a…

Uinta-Brewing-Golden-Ale-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Feb 6, 2017

MONDAY PREFUNK: Passengers and Uinta Golden Ale national release party

MONDAY, FEB. 6 2017: Proctor Tacoma Snow Day Blue Mouse Theatre + Peaks…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-6-17-A-Flight-of-Snow-Beers

by Ron Swarner - Feb 6, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.6.17: A Flight of Snow Beers

First things first... SNOW. Snow prompts Peaks and Pints to think that the…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 5, 2017

Instagram Stalker: Melvin 2×4 Day, crazy hats and awesome Deschutes brewers photo

Happy Sunday! This week on Instagram Stalker, we are reminded that even though…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-5-17-A-Flight-For-The-Super-Bowl

by Ron Swarner - Feb 5, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.5.17: A Flight For The Super Bowl

An overly alcoholic, big beer will put a damper on your big Super…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 4, 2017

Uinta Brewing Golden Ale salutes national parks

When national parks are mentioned what comes to mind? Mount Rainer, Olympic, or…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-2-4-17-A-Flight-of-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Feb 4, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 2.4.17: A Flight of Tacoma

When you drink local, you drink fresh — but you also support the…

Peaks-and-Pints-New-Beer-Saturday-Super-Bowl-Sunday-Edition

by Ron Swarner - Feb 4, 2017

Peaks and Pints New Beer Saturday: Super Bowl Sunday Edition

Super Bowl Sunday is certainly a day about football. That much is for…

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 4, 2017

Melvin 2X4 Day, Two Beers Cold Brew Coffee Brown Ale and Cascade Brewing Sang Du Chene

MORNING FOAM FOR SATURDAY, FEB. 4 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…