Ron Swarner

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 17, 2017

MONDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Batman and Chuck Gay

MONDAY, APRIL 17 2017: Tacoma events paired with craft beer … Blue Mouse…

by Ron Swarner - Apr 17, 2017

Chainline Brewing anniversary, Brewery Night at the Ballpark and Russian imperial stouts

MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, APRIL 17 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 17, 2017

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 17

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 17: For the past week Peaks…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 16, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.16.17: A Flight of Easter

We’re grown up now, so Easter is no longer about hunting for eggs…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 15, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.15.17: A Flight of Fruit

As we finally round the corner of spring and with it the veritable…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 15, 2017

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One results

Over a three-week period, Peaks and Pints pits 64 of Washington state’s best…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 14, 2017

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 14

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 14: The subject of India Pale…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 13, 2017

THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Garrison Keillor and Hotcabi

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Broadway Center…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 13, 2017

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 13

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 13: Consider the IPA, or India…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 12, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.12.17: A Flight of Pacific Crest Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650-mile-long hiking path spanning the border of…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 12, 2017

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 12

Tournament of Washington IPAs Round One April 12: The showcase ingredient in India…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 11, 2017

TUESDAY PREFUNK: Lorius, Gambrinus, Rainiers and Sofie

TUESDAY, APRIL 11 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 11, 2017

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 11

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 11: If Washington state had a…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 10, 2017

MONDAY PREFUNK: Firestone Walker Knows Jack and more

MONDAY, APRIL 10 2017: Tacoma events paired with craft beer … Blue Mouse…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 10, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.10.17: A Flight of Runner-Up Washington IPAs

Our Tournament of Beer isn’t complicated: We put you, the public, in charge…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 10, 2017

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 10

Let’s look at hoppy moments in history. … 4,300 BC – Oldest-known written…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 10, 2017

Safeco Field craft beer, BrewDog private equity and Skookum New Money IPA

MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, APRIL 10 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

by Ron Swarner - Apr 9, 2017

Meowsa the Cat Who Could Brew A Beer

Meowsa the Cat Who Could Brew A Beer Meowsa’s owner … Medwards Deuces’…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 8, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.8.17: A Flight of Comet

Welcome back Comet. Comet hops have been around since the 1970s and are…

by Ron Swarner - Apr 8, 2017

Tournament of Beer: Washington State IPAs opening day winners

Sixty-four Washington state IPAs were picked by the public for the Tournament of…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 7, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.7.17: A Flight of Session

Today is National Beer Day, but it's also Session Beer Day. The annual…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 7, 2017

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 7

Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 7 Welcome to the Tournament of…

_-----Peaks-and-Pints-Prefunk-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Apr 6, 2017

THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Earthquake and Horton Foote

THURSDAY, APRIL 6 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Tacoma Comedy…

Diamond-Knot-Brewery

by Ron Swarner - Apr 6, 2017

Diamond Knot new beers, British Columbia Cider Week and Full Sail OPA

MORNING FOAM FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 6 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 6, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.6.17: A Flight of Breakside

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

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 5, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.5.17: A Flight of Caramel

National Caramel Day is April 5 and Peaks and Pints wants to know…

Lagunitas-Waldos-Special-Ale

by Ron Swarner - Apr 4, 2017

Dude, Lagunitas Waldos’ Special Ale is in Tacoma

Good news! Our supply of Lagunitas Brewing Co.'s Waldos’ Special Ale hit our…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 4, 2017

TUESDAY PREFUNK: 1984 and craft beer

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 4, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.4.17: A Flight of North Coast

Founded in 1988 as a Fort Bragg brewpub, North Coast Brewing Co. predates…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 3, 2017

MONDAY PREFUNK: UPS jazz and Tacoma Sister Cities Film Festival

MONDAY, APRIL 3 2017: Tacoma events paired with craft beer … University of…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 3, 2017

Top Rung Rye Lager, Pay No Attention To This IPA and beer movie labels

MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, APRIL 3 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 3, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.3.17: A Flight of Hiking

Spring has officially started in the South Sound, settling into its rightful place…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 2, 2017

SUNDAY PREFUNK: Craft Brewed Ale before Tacoma comedy

SUNDAY , APRIL 2 2017: It’s Sunday, and you need a laugh ...…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 2, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 4.2.2017: A Flight of Gonzaga Bulldogs

Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball team has never won it all, but then again, there's…

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by Ron Swarner - Apr 1, 2017

SATURDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Donnie Darko and Northwest Sinfonietta

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…

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by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017

Wingman Brewers to serve Birthday Cake IPA at 6th anniversary party

You know the story. In April 2011, Wingman Brewers opened for business with…

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by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017

Fort George Brewery Russian imperial stout brewer resigns

You best get your butt to Peaks and Pints to drink up the…

Dogfish-Head-Record-Store-Day-Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017

Pre Record Store Day Party with Dogfish Head

Spinning April 22, 2017, the 10th annual Record Store Day will offer an…

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by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017

FRIDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Lila Downs and Nocturnal Habits

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Broadway Center…

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by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017

Craft Beer Crosscut 3.31.17: A Flight of Berliner Weisse

Berliner Weisse is a rare thing: a sour beer, intensely flavored and the…

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by Ron Swarner - Mar 30, 2017

THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Robert McNamara and the Hoyer Brothers

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…