Ron Swarner

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by Ron Swarner - Jan 19, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Wolves On the Fly

The news had scarcely gotten out that Peaks & Pints has wolves when…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 17, 2021

Fancy Pants Sunday: Oud Beersel Oude Geuze Vieille Vandervelden 137

Fancy Pants Sunday: Oud Beersel Oude Geuze Vieille Vandervelden 137 Brouwerij Oud Beersel…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 17, 2021

Instagram Outsider: Brewery Pranks, Drink Local, Soft Octo

Instagram Outsider: Brewery Pranks, Drink Local, Soft Octo From brewery pranks to flagship…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 17, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Quads On The Fly

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

by Ron Swarner - Jan 16, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Saturday November 16 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Saturday November 16 2021 It’s true. Today’s 6-Pack…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 16, 2021

Peaks and Pilots Program: Pastry Stouts On the Fly

Chicago Tribune beer writer Josh Noel penned the term “pastry stout” in his recap…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 15, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Friday January 15 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Friday January 15 2021 In short, Peaks &…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 15, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Trappist On The Fly

In a time where American craft beer is more obsessed with hazy IPAs,…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 14, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Western Red On The Fly

Today, Peaks and Pints presents a to-go flight of Western Red Brewing beer…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 13, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Wednesday January 13 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Wednesday January 13 2021 When you need a…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 13, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Champion Narrows On The Fly

Narrows Brewing and their customers donated one ton of food to the Emergency…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 12, 2021

Peaks and Pints Tap List: Fort George Fields of Green (REGINALD)

Peaks and Pints Tap List: Fort George Fields of Green (REGINALD) Peaks and…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 12, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday January 12 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday January 12 2021 Thanks to everyone who…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 12, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Music Matters On The Fly

Music matters, at least in the beer world. Few things go together like…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 11, 2021

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Backyard Harvest

The idea is simple. A cidery reaches out to community members who had…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 10, 2021

Fancy Pants Sunday: Single Hill Overstory

Fancy Pants Sunday: Single Hill Overstory First there was nothing. Then there was…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 10, 2021

Instagram Outsider: Smash Fest, Lucubrator in Boot, Nighttime Stories

Instagram Outsider: Smash Fest, Lucubrator in Boot, Nighttime Stories From Smash Fest to…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 10, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Bittersweet On the Fly

Let’s trace the logic that finishes with Peaks & Pints’ National Bittersweet Chocolate…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 9, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Saturday January 9 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Saturday January 9 2021 Peaks & Pints be…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 9, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Hoppy Dark Beers On The Fly

A few days ago, Lowercase Brewing brought in their hoppy Russian imperial stout.…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 8, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Friday January 8 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Friday January 8 2020 While most holiday light…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 8, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Omnipollo on the Fly

Swedes Karl Grandin and Henok Fentie are fancy. Their beer is fancy, thanks…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 7, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers in Stock 1.7.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers in Stock 1.7.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 6, 2021

Peaks and Pints New IPAs in Stock: 1.6.21

Peaks and Pints New IPAs in Stock: 1.6.21 If you’re interested in drinking…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 6, 2021

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Italian Barista

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Italian Barista WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 2021: Today’s…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 6, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Brown Ales On the Fly

Let’s address the obvious: even though the brown ale is named for its…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 5, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 1.5.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 1.5.21 It's the fifth of January…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 5, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday January 5 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday January 5 2021 Resolve all you like.…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 5, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Russian Imperial Stout On the Fly

Consider the Russian imperial stout. What makes it so imperial? Why has its…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 4, 2021

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Boozy Ciders

In 1982, Pommeau went legit. Up to that point, the beverage, officially classified…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 3, 2021

Fancy Pants Sunday: Mac & Jack’s Stand Still

Fancy Pants Sunday: Mac & Jack’s Stand Still In 1991, Mac Rankin started…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 3, 2021

Instagram Outsider: Fruitcake Toss Day, Illuminated Salmon, Club Nut

Instagram Outsider: Fruitcake Toss Day, Illuminated Salmon, Club Nut From flying fruitcakes to…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 3, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Varietal Beer On The Fly

If variety is the spice of life, then today’s Peaks & Pints to-go…

by Ron Swarner - Jan 2, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Vanilla Beer On The Fly

Consider the vanilla bean. The Aztecs did. In addition to inventing long words…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 31, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot program: New IPA Year’s Eve On The Fly

Ah, the sweet artificiality of the New Year — the reassurance of a…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 30, 2020

Peaks and Pints Tap List: Block 15 Joy Pale

Peaks and Pints Tap List: Block 15 Joy Pale Peaks and Pints houses…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 30, 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Wednesday December 30 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Wednesday December 30 2020 As the year winds…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 30, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: New Year’s Eve On the Fly

It is true that this New Year’s Eve will look different than most,…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 29, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Coconut On The Fly

In the realm of desserts, pie is about as humble as it gets.…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 28, 2020

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Italian Lumberjack

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Italian Lumberjack MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 2020: Today’s…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 28, 2020

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Passionfruit

Passionfruit is known as lilikoi in Hawaii. This tart yet sweet fruit is…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 27, 2020

Fancy Pants Sunday: Trois Dames Vieille Saison

Fancy Pants Sunday: Trois Dames Vieille Saison What do Tina Turner, fondue and…

by Ron Swarner - Dec 27, 2020

Peaks and Pints Tap List: Bale Breaker Homegrown 5 IPA

Peaks and Pints Tap List: Bale Breaker Homegrown 5 IPA Peaks and Pints…