Ron Swarner

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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…

Peaks-and-Pints-Cider-Flight-and-a-Movie-Miss-Juneteenth

by Ron Swarner - Jun 29, 2020

Peaks and Pints Cider Flight and a Movie: Miss Juneteenth

There’s still time to grab cider and head to the couch to catch…

Dragons-Milk-Reserve-Scotch-Barrel-Aged-With-Marshmallow-and-Dark-Chocolate

by Ron Swarner - Jun 28, 2020

Fancy Pants Sunday: New Holland Dragon’s Milk Scotch

Fancy Pants Sunday: New Holland Dragon’s Milk Scotch Holland is the largest city…

Peaks-and-Pints-Instagram-Outsider-Pride-axes-deer-masks

by Ron Swarner - Jun 28, 2020

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider: Pride, axes, deer masks

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider: Pride, axes, deer masks There have been lots…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 28, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Eugene On the Fly

With 23 breweries and cideries listed on the Eugene Ale Trail tour, Eugene,…

Stoup-Black-Is-Beautiful-IPA-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 27, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.27.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.27.20 Check out what arrived at…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 27, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Pineapple On the Fly

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like pineapple-and-ham…

Nightmare-Brewing-PATRICIDE-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 26, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.26.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.26.20 Peaks & Pints is open…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-3-Way-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jun 26, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: 3-Way On the Fly

Astoria’s Fort George Brewery has brewed 3-Way IPA since 2013, featuring two different…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Old-Schoolhouse-On-The-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jun 25, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Old Schoolhouse On The Fly

Casey and Laura Ruud purchased the floundering Winthrop brewery in 2008, changed the…

Northern-Red-Oak-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 24, 2020

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Northern Red Oak

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Northern Red Oak “I recently happened upon an incredible northern red oak, Quercus…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Stone-Tiki-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jun 24, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Stone Tiki On the Fly

Everybody, at some time or another, wants to escape from reality to a…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Music-Beers-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jun 23, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Music Beers On the Fly

On this date in music history, 1973: George Harrison's album Living in the…

Wet-Coast-Cream-Ale-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 22, 2020

Local Suds: Wet Coast Cream Ale

Local Suds: Wet Coast Cream Ale One classic style that deserves a little…

Peaks-and-Pints-Cider-Flight-and-a-Movie-Quarantine-Cat

by Ron Swarner - Jun 22, 2020

Peaks and Pints Cider Flight and a Movie: Quarantine Cat

It’s Monday, which means Peaks & Pints pairs a cider flight with a…

de-Garde-Violet-Kriek-Premiere-Desay-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 21, 2020

Fancy Pants Sunday: de Garde Violet Kriek Premiere Desay

Fancy Pants Sunday: de Garde Violet Kriek Premiere Desay When Trevor Rogers of…

Peaks-and-Pints-Instagram-Outsider-June-15-21-2020

by Ron Swarner - Jun 21, 2020

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider June 15-21 2020

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider June 15-21 2020 Hello, Peaks and Pints Pals!…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Washington-Double-IPAs-and-Dads

by Ron Swarner - Jun 21, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Washington Double IPAs and Dads

Happy Father’s Day! Peaks & Pints knows you’ll have to change up tradition…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 20, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Stouts In the Rain

In case you missed it (or you're just awakening from a beer-induced coma…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-Washington-Brewers-Festival-Winners-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jun 19, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Washington Brewers Festival Winners On the Fly

First the pandemic pushed the Great American Beer Festival to an immersive online…

Mirage-Choosey-Lover-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 18, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.18.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.18.20 For the craft beer crowd,…

Peaks-and-Pints-Pilot-Program-International-Picnic-On-the-Fly

by Ron Swarner - Jun 18, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: International Picnic On the Fly

After a few rainy and cloudy months of quarantine, looks like today might…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 17, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Weisse, Weizen, and Wit

Looking for excuses to crack open a beer during the summer, whether you’re…

Chief-Leschi-historic-marker-Lakewood-Washington

by Ron Swarner - Jun 16, 2020

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Garry Oak and Chief Leschi

Tree-dimensional Tacoma: Garry Oak and Chief Leschi “Trees are sometimes used to commemorate…

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

by Ron Swarner - Jun 16, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Mango On the Fly

Mangos were first cultivated in India 5000 years ago and traveled to Southeast…

Peaks-and-Pints-Cider-Flight-and-a-Movie-2040

by Ron Swarner - Jun 15, 2020

Peaks and Pints Cider Flight and a Movie: 2040

It’s 2040. You take the light rail from Tacoma to Yelm. Maybe you…

Stickmen-Brewing-Abricotdabra-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 14, 2020

Fancy Pants Sunday: Stickmen Abricotdabra!

Fancy Pants Sunday: Stickmen Abricotdabra! While technically not located in the sticks, Stickmen…

Peaks-and-Pints-Instagram-Outsider-June-8-14-2020

by Ron Swarner - Jun 14, 2020

Peaks and Pints Instagram Outsider June 8-14 2020

Whether you've been on Instagram since its beginnings in 2010 or you're an…

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

by Ron Swarner - Jun 14, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Pride On the Fly

Pride is the civil rights movement of our generation. Fifty years ago this…

7-Seas-Edward-Resin-Hands-Imperial-IPA-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 13, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.13.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.13.20 Did you have to ask…

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

by Ron Swarner - Jun 13, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Rosé On The Fly

Maybe because it’s a blend, maybe because there’s no point in aging it,…

Alesmith-Modern-Times-Cosmic-Omnibus-IPA

by Ron Swarner - Jun 11, 2020

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.11.20

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.11.20 In solidarity with Black Lives…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 11, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: New York Beer On The Fly

New York City’s beer history is a roller coaster ride. Homebrewer George Washington…

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

by Ron Swarner - Jun 10, 2020

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Narrows On the Fly

July 12, 2013, Scott Wagner, Gordon Rush, Matt Smith, Thair Jorgenson, and Chris…