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by Ron Swarner - Sep 24, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.24.17: A Flight of Time
“Does anybody really know what time it is?” Yes, Chicago band, we do.…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 23, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 2017: 7 Seas Autumn Ale and Pacific Brewing party
TACOMA PREFUNK SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 2017: 7 Seas Autumn Ale and Pacific Brewing…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 23, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.23.17: A Flight of Whimsical
Contrary to what uptight craft beer geeks will tell you, partaking in liquid…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 22, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 2017: Orval vertical and Giants in the Trees
TACOMA PREFUNK FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 2017: Orval vertical and Giants in the Trees…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 22, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.22.17: A Flight of Trappist
Of the many thousands of beers produced around the world, only 11 can…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 21, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK SEPT. 21 2017: Elysian Pumpkin Roadshow and Creative Colloquy
TACOMA PREFUNK SEPT. 21 2017: Elysian Pumpkin Roadshow and Creative Colloquy PREFUNK: During…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 21, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.21.17: A Flight of Pumpkin and Coffee
A gust of wind blows yellow leaves across Proctor Street today, driving home…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 20, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 2017: Alaskan Smoked Porter and Barrett Martin and Jeff Angell
TACOMA PREFUNK WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 2017: Alaskan Smoked Porter and Barrett Martin and…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 20, 2017
Oregon breweries illustrated playing cards, new Populuxe Brewing and Founders Breakfast Stout
MORNING FOAM FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 20, 2017
The Hunt For Fresh Hoptoberfest: Ayinger Mug Edition
The Hunt For Fresh Hoptoberfest: Ayinger Mug Edition Peaks and Pints continues The…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 20, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.20.17: A Flight of Dry Hop
Depending on when hops are added in the brewing process, they contribute bitterness,…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 19, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 2017: Breakside Cuddle Puddle and Kim Archer
TACOMA PREFUNK TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 2017: Breakside Cuddle Puddle and Kim Archer PREFUNK:…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 19, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.19.17: A Flight of Saphir
Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany, and released in 2002,…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 18, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK MONDAY, SEPT. 18 2017: Elysian The Gourdfather and Herr Sean Jackson
TACOMA PREFUNK MONDAY, SEPT. 18 2017: Elysian The Gourdfather and Herr Sean Jackson…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 18, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.18.17: A Flight of Lemondrop
Known as “Super Cascade,” US-bred Lemondrop hop features aromas of lemon, mint, green…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 17, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.17.17: A Flight of Red
Red. Amber. Are they the same beer style? Well … the answer is…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 16, 2017
Hiking: Emerald Ridge Trail
Hiking: Emerald Ridge Trail Westside Road Trails, Mount Rainier National Park 360-569-2211 $25…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 16, 2017
Craft Cider Crosscut 9.16.17: A Flight of Washington State Cider
In Washington state, cider makes up 6 percent of the beer market (it’s…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 15, 2017
The Hunt For Fresh Hoptoberfest: Fresh Mug Edition
The Hunt For Fresh Hoptoberfest: Fresh Mug Edition Peaks and Pints continues The…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 15, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.15.17: A Flight of Manliness
I like to consider myself a moderately intelligent being. I have no problem…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 14, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 2017: Jay and the not-so-silent Schilling Cider Party
TACOMA PREFUNK THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 2017: Jay and the not-so-silent Schilling Cider Party…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 14, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.14.17: A Flight of Spalt
Spalt, also called Spalter Spalt, comes from the Saaz hop family. The traditional…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 13, 2017
SOUTH SOUND PREFUNK WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13 2017: Iron Horse Hopping Hands and David Gilmore
SOUTH SOUND PREFUNK WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13 2017: Iron Horse Hopping Hands and David…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 12, 2017
Fresh Hops Oktoberfest Blues
Fresh Hops Oktoberfest Blues Fresh-hopped beer is an ephemeral thing, arriving only during…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 12, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 2017: Fat Head’s Head Hunter and Tightwad Tuesday
TACOMA PREFUNK TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 2017: Fat Head’s Head Hunter and Tightwad Tuesday…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 12, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.12.17: A Flight of National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day. The first time the term “milkshake” was…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 11, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK MONDAY, SEPT. 11 2017: Atwood No Whey Bro and Moby-Grapefruit
TACOMA PREFUNK MONDAY, SEPT. 11 2017: Atwood No Whey Bro and Moby-Grapefruit PREFUNK:…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 11, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.11.17: A Flight of Chaos
The house music faded away, and the craft beer drinking begins. It is…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 10, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.10.17: A Flight of Southern California
You float in a sun-warmed, peanut-shaped tile pool, watching the breeze flip the…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 8, 2017
Spocktoberfest
Spocktoberfest The Hunt For Fresh Hoptoberfest, the final frontier. These are the voyages…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 8, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.8.17: A Flight of Washington State’s Oldest Breweries
Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, Peaks and Pints presents a craft beer flight of…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 7, 2017
Craft Cider Crosscut 9.7.17: A Flight of 2 Towns Ciderhouse
In late 2010, Corvallis homebrewers Aaron Sarnoff-Wood and Lee Larsen filled a gap…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 7, 2017
SOUTH SOUND PREFUNK THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 2017: Green Drinks and DJ Fir$t Lady
SOUTH SOUND PREFUNK THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 2017: Green Drinks and DJ Fir$t Lady…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 6, 2017
TACOMA PREFUNK WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 2017: Wingman S’mores Porter and Cashing In Karma
TACOMA PREFUNK WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 2017: Wingman S’mores Porter and Cashing In Karma…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 6, 2017
Ninkasi signs with Tacoma Dome, Bale Breaker Leota Mae and Tasty IPA
MORNING FOAM FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 6, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.6.17: A Flight of Monster Cereals
Remember when you woke up to snores from “The Room” at 7 a.m.…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 5, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.5.17: A Flight of Oktoberfest
The party began in October 1810, when a great horse race was organized…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 5, 2017
We Are The Oktoberfests / We Will Fresh Hop You
In celebration of what would have been rock legend Freddie Mercury’s 71st birthday,…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 4, 2017
Labor Day: Fun With Fresh Hops and Oktoberfest
All day, US of A … with fresh hops and Oktoberfest. And so,…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 4, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.4.17: A Flight of Labor Day
Traditionally, Labor Day signifies the end of the summer and the beginning of…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 3, 2017
Hiking: Indian Bar Trail
A little motivation, encouragement or camaraderie goes a long way when it comes…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 3, 2017
The Good, The Fresh and The Oktoberfest
The Good, The Fresh and The Oktoberfest Fresh-hopped beer is an ephemeral thing,…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 2, 2017
The Hunt For Fresh Hoptoberfest
The Hunt For Fresh Hoptoberfest — Thirty-one days of fresh hops and Oktoberfest…
by Ron Swarner - Sep 2, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 9.2.17: A Flight of Delta
In 2009, Hopsteiner Breeding Program released Delta (Hopsteiner 04188), a cross of two…
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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