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by Ron Swarner - Mar 30, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.30.17: A Flight of Willamette
Developed in 1976 and named after the mighty river valley in Oregon, Willamette…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 29, 2017
WEDNESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before the Creeper and beer history
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … University of…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 29, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.29.17: A Flight of Galaxy
Galaxy hops are known among IPA lovers for their overflowing citrus, peach and…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 28, 2017
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Twin Peaks beer
Guys! The next incarnation of Twin Peaks drops on Showtime this coming May…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 28, 2017
TUESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Jerry Miller and Jaws
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Valley…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 28, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.28.17: A Flight by Mitchell Lovett
Editor's note: Today, we’re turning our daily beer flight over to Gig Harbor…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 27, 2017
MONDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Champagne Sunday and Wolf Totem
MONDAY, MARCH 27 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Odd Otter…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 27, 2017
Bear Republic Fastback Racer, Stone Ghost Hammer IPA and upcoming craft beer festivals
MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, MARCH 27 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 27, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.27.17: A Flight of Stone
Since Greg Koch and Steve Wagner founded it in 1996, Stone Brewing Co.…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 26, 2017
Tournament of Beer: Washington State IPAs bracket released
Peaks and Pints has unveiled the official bracket for its Tournament of Beer:…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 26, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.26.17: A Flight of Summit
Super bitter and full of grapefruit and orange zest aroma, Summit is a…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 25, 2017
SATURDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Davina and The Vagabonds and David Lynch
SATURDAY, MARCH 25 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Broadway Center…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 25, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.25.17: A Flight of Ecliptic
John Harris’ background in one steeped in Oregon’s rich craft brewing history. After…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 24, 2017
South Sound female brewers collaborate on Big Boots Brew Day
Craft beer brewers love to gather and collaborate on new beers, discuss equipment…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 24, 2017
FRIDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Bleak Outlook and O’Malley’s
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Bleak Outlook…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 24, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.24.17: A Flight of Chocolate Covered Raisin
Peaks and Pints is sure we don't have to tell you this, but…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 23, 2017
THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Jonathan Kite and The Understudy
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 2017: South Sound events paired with craft beer … Tacoma…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 23, 2017
Peddler Brewing and Sumerian Brewing anniversaries, Thick Mint Stout and Perzik Saison
MORNING FOAM FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 23 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 23, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.23.17: A Flight of Firestone Walker
Growing up surrounded by vineyards and winemakers, Adam Firestone (of Firestone Vineyard) always…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 22, 2017
Positive Perspectives: Learning the Art of Unconditional Joy release party
Peaks and Pints Pal Kristi Bowman Morgan is a positive person. She speaks…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 22, 2017
WEDNESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before cartooning and Thor
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … King’s…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 22, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.22.17: A Rocket Flight
Today is Wednesday, March 22, 2017 the 80th day of the year with…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 21, 2017
TUESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Rogue One and Things to Come
TUESDAY, MARCH 21 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Blue Mouse…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 21, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.21.17: A Flight of Mosaic
Released in 2012, the Mosaic hop is the daughter of the bitter, earthy…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 20, 2017
Double Mountain Brewery 10th Anniversary recap
Congrats once again to our friends at Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom, who…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 20, 2017
MONDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before All The Best and Creative Colloquy
MONDAY, MARCH 20 2017: Tacoma events paired with craft beer … The Grand…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 20, 2017
Belltown Brewing opens, Cider Rite of Spring and Veltins Grevensteiner cans
MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, MARCH 20 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 20, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.20.17: A Flight of Bock
March 20 is National Bock Day. In celebration, Peaks and Pints offers a…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 19, 2017
Tournament of Beer: Washington State IPAs begins April 7 2017
In April 2017, Peaks and Pints will host the Tournament of Beer: Washington…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 16, 2017
THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer and cider before Soul Revue II and punk rock
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 2017: Tacoma events + craft beer and cider … Broadway…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 16, 2017
Foggy Noggin Anniversary Ale, Portland Farmhouse Weekend and Vander Ghinste new beers
MORNING FOAM FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 16 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 16, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.15.17: A Flight of Pike Brewing
Oct. 17, 1989, the Pike Place Brewery, as it was then known, officially…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 15, 2017
WEDNESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before a gang fight
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 2017: West Side Story paired with Rosetta Kriek When you…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 15, 2017
Craft Crosscut 3.15.17: A Flight of Pear Helene
There are few dishes we remember with such fondness as Poire belle Hélène…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 14, 2017
TUESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Tacoma Tuesday series
TUESDAY, MARCH 14 2017: Tacoma events paired with craft beer … The Grand…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 14, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.14.17: A Flight of Magnum
Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll in 1980 and released in…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 13, 2017
Fort George Brewery’s DJ Hoyt spins at SudsPop
Bringing the people together. What a concept! We mean, riots bring people together,…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 13, 2017
McMenamins in Kalama, 2 Towns Cherried Away and Sierra Nevada NXS
MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, MARCH 13 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 13, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.13.2107: A Flight of Fort George
In 2006, Chris Nemlowill and Jack Harris flew to Virginia Beach, Virginia to…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 12, 2017
Peaks and Pints Instagram Stalker: International Women’s Day, Modern Times Beer and E-9 Brewery in Belgium
There have been lots of posted photos to comb through this past week.…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 12, 2017
Fancy Pants Sunday: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
Fancy Pants Sunday: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout Let's say you're at a…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 12, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.12.17: A Flight of Daylight Savings Time
Lingering cool nights keeps Peaks and Pints focused on gut-warming beers, but with…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 11, 2017
SATURDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Hell’s Belles and House of Payne
SATURDAY, MARCH 11 2017: South Sound events + craft beer Jazzbones + Peaks…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 11, 2017
New Beer Saturday: Shared Universe Edition
For the uninitiated, the new Kong: Skull Island is part of a so-called…
Hoppy Holiday Food Drive 2021 a success
[caption id="attachment_38893" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Odd Otter Brewing brought in the most food for the Emergency…
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