Ron Swarner

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by Ron Swarner - Jan 5, 2024

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Winter Warmers

There's a wonderful scene in the 2007 documentary American Brew where late British…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 3, 2024

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Toffee

Why do English and toffee go together like Irish and stew? Belgian and…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 2, 2024

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Blueberries

Blueberries. Who doesn’t love them? When we can keep the birds from eating…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 31, 2023

Peaks and Pints Fancy Pants Sunday: Oakshire Rye Whiskey Very Ill-Tempered Gnome

Peaks and Pints Fancy Pants Sunday: Oakshire Rye Whiskey Very Ill-Tempered Gnome When…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 31, 2023

New Year’s Eve Beer Flight: Boozy IPAs

Let’s not sugarcoat it: 2023 was a cosmic prank, a flaming karaoke machine…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 30, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Mosaic

Mosaic first entered the hop market in 2012, thanks to Jason Perrault, a…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 29, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: RaR Batman!

In 2013, J.T. Merryweather and Chris Browhan opened Real Ale Revival, or RaR…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 28, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Cerebral Brewing

In 2015, homebrewer and Doctor of Physical Therapy Sean Buchan, homebrewer and microbiologist…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 27, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Quadrupel

The Belgian quadrupel is the strongest in a series of Trappist styles, beginning…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 24, 2023

Peaks and Pints Cantillon Flight: Christmas Eve

Cantillon Brewery is the only traditional lambic brewery located within the city of…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 23, 2023

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 12.23.23

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 12.23.23 Special beer to enjoy Christmas…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 23, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Santa’s Reindeer

We have Northern California’s Dr. Elmo to thank — or blame — for…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 22, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Xmas Beer

Christmas is everyone's favorite holiday, but true beer fans know that the most…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 20, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: A Barleywine Carol

Today, Peaks & Pints presents our annual toast to barleywine and the holiday…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 19, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Proctor Art Gallery

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Proctor Art Gallery Let’s pair a Proctor District…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 19, 2023

Peaks and Pints Christmas Flight: Yonder Gingerbread

If there is one thing about the holidays everyone can agree on, it’s…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 17, 2023

Fancy Pants Sunday: Block 15 Hair of the Peach

Fancy Pants Sunday: Block 15 Hair of the Peach Hair of the Dog…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 17, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: The Blues and The Bruery

As a brewery famous for its experimental ales, the company's history is just…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 16, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Wag Pet Market and Coffee Kitten Mittens

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Wag Pet Market and Coffee Kitten Mittens Let’s…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 16, 2023

Peaks and Pints Christmas Beer Flight: Zoolights

From watching Elf to eating Aunt Bethany’s cookies to spraying fake snow on…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 15, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Structures Beer

Structures Brewing founder James Alexander wanted to open a second location since opening…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 13, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Lambics

Peaks & Pints wants you to have a musty, old leather, barnyard, horse…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 12, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Teaching Toys & Books goo

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Teaching Toys & Books goo Let’s pair a…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 12, 2023

6-Pack of Things To Do: December 12-17 2023

6-Pack of Things To Do: December 12-17 2023 Remember that time when you…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 12, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: St. Bernardus Abt 12 Day

Brouwerij St Bernardus is famous for both their beers and their heritage. The…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 11, 2023

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Holiday Cheer

’Twas the 14th day before Christmas, and all through the city, everyone yearned…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 10, 2023

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Big Christmas Beer Flight

Christmas is everyone's favorite holiday, but true beer fans know that the most…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 9, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Charme Natural Nails Studio

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Charme Natural Nails Studio Let’s pair a Proctor…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 8, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Saluting Carols

It was beginning to sound a lot like Christmas as U.S. Army Soldiers…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 7, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Chalet Bowl Gift Cards

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Chalet Bowl Gift Cards Let’s pair a Proctor…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 7, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Silver City

Like Wise Men and Santa Claus, Old Scrooge is de rigueur for the…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 6, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Compass Rose chocolates

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Compass Rose chocolates Let’s pair a Proctor District…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 6, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Varietal Beer Company

In April 2018, after homebrewing and working in professional breweries and hop farms…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 5, 2023

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 12.5.23

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 12.5.23 It’s gray and rainy. Thankfully,…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 5, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Repeal Day

Flash back to the Roaring Twenties, when America was amid Prohibition: Booze was…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 4, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Blue Mouse Gift Card

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Blue Mouse Theatre Gift Card Let’s pair a…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 3, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Manny’s Place Prefunc

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Manny’s Place Prefunc Let’s pair a Proctor District…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 3, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Bourbon County Variants

Goose Island Beer Company first brewed their bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout in 1992…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 2, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Holiday Gifts, Beer and Cider

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Holiday Gifts, Beer and Cider Proctor is a…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 2, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Olympia Coffee Prefunc

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: Olympia Coffee Prefunc Let’s pair Proctor District stocking…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 2, 2023

Peaks and Pints Beer Flight: Christmas IPAs

Essentially, Christmas beer isn’t a style; it’s a tradition. Unlike pilsners or bocks,…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 1, 2023

Peaks and Pints Proctor Presents: True Muse meets Campfire Crowler

Asa Bender shows off a red button-up blouse by Endless Rose available at…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 1, 2023

6-Pack of Things To Do: Dec. 1-7 2023

6-Pack of Things To Do: Dec. 1-7 2023 It's beginning to look a…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 1, 2023

Peaks and Pints Christmas Beer Flight 12.1.23

You’re lagging in the Christmas spirit this year. Just like last year. And…