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Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Citra-Mosaic-Simcoe-On-The-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 24, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Citra Mosaic Simcoe On The Fly

Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops belong together — if for no other reason…

6-Pack-Calendar-Food-Is-Free-7-23-20

by Ron Swarner - Jul 23, 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Thursday July 23 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Thursday July 23 2020 Given that we’re living…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 23, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Eastern Washington IPAs

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

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by Ron Swarner - Jul 22, 2020

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Copper Beech and Giant Sequoia

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Copper Beech and Giant Sequoia I was told (through the hop…

6-Pack-Calendar-2nd-Cycvle-7-22-20

by Ron Swarner - Jul 22, 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Wednesday July 22 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Wednesday July 22 2020 It's summer in the…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-UNSUNG-On-The-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 22, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: UNSUNG On The Fly

Ohio native and UNSUNG Brewing founder Mike Crea — who is certified by…

Mother-Earth-Alone-In-Space-Hazy-IPA-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 21, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 7.21.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 7.21.20 Oh, like you really need…

6-Pack-Calendar-Photo-7-21-20

by Ron Swarner - Jul 21, 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday July 21 2020

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday July 21 2020 Back in March, South…

Peaks-and-Pints-Belgian-Beerloo-2020-Belgian-National-Day-On-The-Fly II

by Ron Swarner - Jul 21, 2020

Peaks and Pints Belgian Beerloo 2020: Belgian National Day On The Fly

Today isn't just Tuesday. It's Belgian National Day. That's right — as if…

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by Ron Swarner - Jul 20, 2020

Local Suds: Triceratops Little Critics

Local Suds: Triceratops Little Critics As far as Peaks & Pints is concerned,…

Peaks-and-Pints-Belgian-Beerloo-2020-Hat-Trick-On-The-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 20, 2020

Peaks and Pints Belgian Beerloo 2020: Hat Trick On The Fly

The origins of Belgian styles are rooted in classic partigyle brewing, which means…

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by Ron Swarner - Jul 19, 2020

Stormbreaker Brewing Hops, Froots and Breaks Tacoma

Stormbreaker Brewing Hops, Froots and Breaks Tacoma In late 2014, Rob Lutz and…

Peaks-and-Pints-Instagram-Outsider-Mermaids-Beer-Yoga-Tree-Wedgies

by Ron Swarner - Jul 19, 2020

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider: Mermaids, Beer Yoga, Tree Wedgies

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider: Mermaids, Beer Yoga, Tree Wedgies The past seven…

Peaks-and-Pints-Belgian-Beerloo-2020-Trappist-On-The-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 19, 2020

Peaks and Pints Belgian Beerloo 2020: Trappist On The Fly

Of the many thousands of beers produced around the world, only 14 can…

Peaks-and-Pints-Belgian-Beerloo-2020-Arnold-of-Soissons-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 18, 2020

Peaks and Pints Belgian Beerloo 2020: Beer Arnolds On the Fly

Every July 18, locals in Brussels take to the streets for the “Day…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 17, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Banana On the Fly

Evil Twin Brewing’s Some People Are Immune To Good Banana Stout arrived at…

Hoof-Hearted-Mom-Jeans-milk-stout-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 16, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 7.16.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 7.16.20 Here are a few of…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 16, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Sabro On The Fly

HBC 438 was an experimental hop variety originating from the open pollination of…

cedar-of-Lebanon-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 15, 2020

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Cedar of Lebanon

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Cedar of Lebanon “Every time I drive past Lawrence Street on…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Shaken-But-Not-Shaken

by Ron Swarner - Jul 15, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Shaken But Not Shaken

Today, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Peaks and Pints will host Shaken…

summer-beers-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 14, 2020

Mr. Blue Sky Meets Mr. Blue Can

Mr. Blue Sky Meets Mr. Blue Can Sun is shinin' in the sky…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Road-Trip-Beers

by Ron Swarner - Jul 14, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Road Trip Beers

As much as we love Tacoma sometimes, especially during the pandemic, you want…

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by Ron Swarner - Jul 13, 2020

Enter The Dragonfruit: Backyard Bout #23

Enter The Dragonfruit: Backyard Bout #23 The Bruery Terreux Frucht, Urban Family Dragon’s…

Mirage-Beer-Pluto-Sent-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 13, 2020

Peaks and Pints Hazy IPA Bangers 6-Pack

Peaks and Pints Hazy IPA Bangers 6-Pack Born in New England more than…

Peaks-and-Pints-Cider-Flight-And-A-Movie-Ai-Weiwei

by Ron Swarner - Jul 13, 2020

Peaks and Pints Cider Flight And A Movie: Ai Weiwei

The Grand Cinema Virtual Screening Room offers new film Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly…

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by Ron Swarner - Jul 12, 2020

Fancy Pants Sunday: Domaine Dupont Cidre Reserve

Fancy Pants Sunday: Domaine Dupont Cidre Reserve Right at the heart of Normandy,…

Peaks-and-Pints-Instagram-Outsider-Pride-Cat-Bingo-7-Seas-Eleven

by Ron Swarner - Jul 12, 2020

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider: Pride, Cat Bingo, 7 Seas Eleven

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider: Pride, Cat Bingo, 7 Seas Eleven There isn’t…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Alesong-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 12, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Alesong On the Fly

Down south over yonder hills, just outside Eugene, Oregon, Alesong Brewing & Blending…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Rum-Day-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 11, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Rum Day On the Fly

Hemingway drank it in doubles and Bluebeard pirated the seven seas fueled on…

Alesong-Peche-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 10, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers and Cider In Stock 7.10.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers and Cider In Stock 7.10.20 Set up a…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 10, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: POG On the Fly

At first, Peaks & Pints must admit, it tasted faintly of lip gloss,…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 9, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: For Fruitheads On the Fly

Normally condemned to rot in a mediocre ceramic bowl, the fruit cup has…

Wayfinder-CZAF-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 8, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Craft Beer In Stock 7.8.20

Peaks and Pints New Craft Beer In Stock 7.8.20 Peaks and Pints New…

Austrian-Pine-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 8, 2020

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Austrian Pine

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Austrian Pine “I found lone tree hill at the Chinese Reconciliation…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Wayfinder-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 8, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Wayfinder On the Fly

In fall 2016, three of Portland's most respected food and drink professionals opened…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 7, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Strawberry On the Fly

We know, we know, you’re thinking, “Is there really a food holiday for…

E9-Brewing-Petite-Belle-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 6, 2020

Local Suds: E9 Brewing Petite Belle

Local Suds: E9 Brewing Petite Belle In the search to offer something different,…

Peaks-and-Pints-Cider-Flight-and-a-Movie-Ella-Fitzagerald

by Ron Swarner - Jul 6, 2020

Peaks and Pints Cider Flight and a Movie: Ella Fitzagerald

After you push play in The Grand Cinema’s Virtual Screening Room, Ella Fitzgerald:…

Peaks-and-Pints-Instagram-Stalker-craft-beer-July-4-stunning-views

by Ron Swarner - Jul 5, 2020

Peaks and Pints Instagram Stalker: craft beer, July 4, stunning views

Just like most good, new-age, social media applications, Instagram allows people to share…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 2, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: New IPAs On The Fly

The world may be changing in unforeseeable ways, but at least one thing…

Kousa-Dogwood-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 1, 2020

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Kousa Dogwood

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Kousa Dogwood “Next to the Puget Creek Natural Area, at the…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Canada-Day-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jul 1, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Canada Day On the Fly

Today is Canada Day, which is when Canadians celebrate the Fourth of July.…

Offshoot-Escape-West-Coast-IPA-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 30, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.30.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.30.20 Here are four new IPA…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 30, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Sour Beer On the Fly

Sour beer is born when wild yeast, or bacteria, is introduced into the…