Ron Swarner

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Craft-Beer-Crosscut-10-13-18-A-Flight-of-Evil-Twin-Beer

by Ron Swarner - Oct 13, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.13.18: A Flight of Evil Twin Beer

Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, the founder and man behind Evil Twin Brewing, was a physics…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-10-12-18-A-Flight-of-Brut-IPAs

by Ron Swarner - Oct 12, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.12.18: A Flight of Brut IPAs

In November 2017, Kim Sturdavant, brewmaster at San Francisco’s Social Kitchen and Brewery, had…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-10-11-18-A-Flight-of-GoodLife-Brewing

by Ron Swarner - Oct 11, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.11.18: A Flight of GoodLife Brewing

Incorporated in 2009 as Noble Brewing Co., Brewmaster Curt Plants, Ty Barnett and…

Prairie-Artisan-Ales-Consider-Yourself-Hugged-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Oct 10, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 10.10.18: Chocolate Malts and Fresh Hops

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 10.10.18: Chocolate Malts and Fresh Hops What’s up,…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-10-10-18-A-Flight-of-Way-Two-Fresh

by Ron Swarner - Oct 10, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.10.18: A Flight of Way Two Fresh

To craft a fresh hop tour de force, Bale Breaker Brewing Company and…

by Ron Swarner - Oct 9, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.9.18: A Flight of Firestone Walker Brewing

Growing up surrounded by vineyards and winemakers, Adam Firestone (of Firestone Vineyard) always…

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by Ron Swarner - Oct 8, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 10.8.18: Ten FIDY and friends

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 10.8.18: Ten FIDY and friends It’s Columbus Day,…

Peaks-and-Pints-Monday-Cider-Flight-10-8-18-Fall-Flavors

by Ron Swarner - Oct 8, 2018

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight 10.8.18: Fall Flavors

Fall is (finally) here! Between living up autumn life with apple and pumpkin…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-10-5-18-A-Flight-for-Tacoma-Film-Festival

by Ron Swarner - Oct 5, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.5.18: A Flight for Tacoma Film Festival

It’s a grand idea. Pairing the Tacoma Film Festival with Peaks and Pints.…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-10-4-18-A-Flight-of-Dubbel-Style

by Ron Swarner - Oct 4, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.4.18: A Flight of Dubbel Style

Abbey beers are that family of beers originally brewed by monks dating back…

Fremont-Cowiche-Canyon-Fresh-Hop-Ale-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Oct 3, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 10.2.18: Fresh hops, Jolly Roger and Googly Eyes

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 10.2.18: Fresh hops, Jolly Roger and Googly Eyes…

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by Ron Swarner - Oct 3, 2018

Dark and Stormy night at Peaks and Pints

Dark and Stormy night at Peaks and Pints Funny how taste can trigger…

by Ron Swarner - Oct 3, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.3.18: A Flight of Fremont Brewing

Long-time environmentalist, community organizer and homebrewer Matt Lincecum brought his bank statement to…

by Ron Swarner - Oct 2, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 10.2.18: A Flight of Cocktail Beers

Peaks and Pints doesn’t pour the cocktails the Sterling Cooper staff drank all…

Peaks-and-Pints-Monday-Cider-Flight-10-1-18-Pear-Apple-and-Hops

by Ron Swarner - Oct 1, 2018

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight 10.1.18: Pear, Apple and Hops

“It is indeed bad to eat apples; it is better to turn them…

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by Ron Swarner - Sep 28, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.28.18: All the hops

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.28.18: All the hops Because Friday. FRESH FLUFF,…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-28-18-A-Flight-of-Son-of-Fresh-Hoptoberfest

by Ron Swarner - Sep 28, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.28.18: A Flight of Son of Fresh Hoptoberfest

Last September, Peaks and Pints released The Hunt For Fresh Hoptoberfest on the…

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by Ron Swarner - Sep 27, 2018

Son of Fresh Hoptoberfest, Tacoma Film Festival Happy Hour and R Day party

MORNING FOAM FOR THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 2018: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

Beer-Crosscut-9-27-18-A-Flight-of-Elysian-Brewing

by Ron Swarner - Sep 27, 2018

Beer Crosscut 9.27.18: A Flight of Elysian Brewing

Founded in 1995 by head brewer and founder, Dick Cantwell, CEO and founder, Joe…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-26-18-A-Flight-of-Honey

by Ron Swarner - Sep 26, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.26.18: A Flight of Honey

Three cheers for honeybees! Name any other insect that makes food we eat.…

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by Ron Swarner - Sep 25, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.25.18: Dead Sandworms and Tasty IPAs

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.25.18: Dead Sandworms and Tasty IPAs There likely…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-25-18-A-Flight-of-2018-GABF-Winners

by Ron Swarner - Sep 25, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.25.18: A Flight of 2018 GABF Winners

Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, a panel…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 24, 2018

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight 9.24.18: Craft Cider

Cider was last popular when America was fighting the Civil War. Kind of…

Hood-River-Hops-Fest-2018

by Ron Swarner - Sep 23, 2018

Hood River Hops Fest so wet … hopped

Hood River Hops Fest so wet … hopped Staying inside on a rainy…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-21-18-A-Flight-of-Wet-and-Fresh-Hops

by Ron Swarner - Sep 21, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.21.18: A Flight of Wet and Fresh Hops

Late summer is harvest time, and in the craft beer world, that means…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-20-18-A-Flight-for-Tacoma-German-Language-School

by Ron Swarner - Sep 20, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.20.18: A Flight for Tacoma German Language School

Germans have been perfecting the art of brewing for centuries (Weihenstephan since 1040…

Revision-Brewing-Simcoe-Revenge-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Sep 19, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.19.18: Evil Twin Irish-ish and more ish

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.19.18: Evil Twin Irish-ish and more ish A…

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.19.18: A Flight of Oktoberfest Bier

by Ron Swarner - Sep 19, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.19.18: A Flight of Oktoberfest Bier

The party began in October 1810, when a great horse race was organized…

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by Ron Swarner - Sep 18, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.18.18: Nitro Dubbel, Tripel Kriek and Trophy Life

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.18.18: Nitro Dubbel, Tripel Kriek and Trophy Life…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-18-18-A-Flight-of-Pumpkin-and-Chocolate

by Ron Swarner - Sep 18, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.18.18: A Flight of Pumpkin and Chocolate

On its own, chocolate is a wonderful treat. Marry chocolate with the perfect…

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by Ron Swarner - Sep 17, 2018

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight 9.17.18: Pumpkin and Pineapple

Pumpkins belong to the family of Cucurbitaceae. They are classified to Cucurbita pepo,…

Finnriver-Farm-and-Cidery-Pommeau

by Ron Swarner - Sep 16, 2018

Fancy Pants Sunday: Finnriver Pommeau

Fancy Pants Sunday: Finnriver Pommeau For Peaks and Pints, nothing beats the gorgeous…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-16-18-A-Flight-of-Sour-Beer

by Ron Swarner - Sep 16, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.16.18: A Flight of Sour Beer

Sours get their trademark tartness and sourness from bacteria and wild yeasts —…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-15-18-A-Flight-of-Michigan

by Ron Swarner - Sep 15, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.15.18: A Flight of Michigan

Something wonderful has happened with Michigan beer. A gradual loosening of brewing laws…

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by Ron Swarner - Sep 14, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.14.18: Tacoma Teacher Strike Ends

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.14.18: Tacoma Teacher Strike Ends You and 2,021…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-14-18-A-Flight-of-Fresh-Hops

by Ron Swarner - Sep 14, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.14.18: A Flight of Fresh Hops

On sprawling farms clustered around Yakima and Willamette valleys, thousands of green Humulus…

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by Ron Swarner - Sep 13, 2018

Kulshan Cascade Peaks IPAs, affordable beer cities and European popular taprooms

MORNING FOAM FOR THURSDAY, SEPT. 13 2018: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 13, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.13.18: A Flight of Milk Stouts

Milk stouts originated in Europe in the 1800s. The style emphasizes a malty…

Reubens-Brews-Autumn-Harvest-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Sep 12, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.12.18: Mid-week beer treats

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.12.18: Mid-week beer treats If you you're willing…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 12, 2018

Peaks and Pints Policy 324: Don’t Give Wildlife Craft Beer

Peaks and Pints Policy 324: Don’t Give Wildlife Craft Beer Although it’s tempting…

Craft-Beer-Crosscut-9-12-18-A-Flight-of-Summer-Twilight

by Ron Swarner - Sep 12, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.12.18: A Flight of Summer Twilight

Summer is in its twilight stage. It starts off gradual, the shifting of…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 11, 2018

Craft Beer Crosscut 9.11.18: A Flight of Breakside Brewery

In 2010 — with his Siebel Institute education, training in Germany and Belgium,…

Peaks-and-Pints-Monday-Cider-Flight-9-10-18-A-Flight-of-Washington-Cider-Week

by Ron Swarner - Sep 10, 2018

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight 9.10.18: A Flight of Washington Cider Week

This year's celebration of taking apples and pears and making them alcoholic and…

Heater-Allen-Bobtoberfest-Lager-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Sep 9, 2018

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.9.18: Bobtoberfest, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Juicy Goodness

Peaks and Pints Six Pack 9.9.18: Bobtoberfest, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Juicy Goodness…