Celebrate the Holiday Weekend with Brewery Open House Events and Chocolate Pop-ups
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Friday, January 22, 2016
Oregon's 8th Annual Zwickelmania Arrives Feb. 13
Celebrate the Holiday Weekend with Brewery Open House Events and Chocolate Pop-ups
Thursday, January 21, 2016
4th Annual Black Out Beer Fest offers more than two-dozen dark beers
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Fourth annual event is hosted by Lompoc Brewing
PORTLAND, Ore. – Get a taste of the dark side at the fourth annual Black Out Beer Fest on Friday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 10pm at Lompoc Sidebar, 3901 N Williams Ave. Hosted by Lompoc Brewing, the Black Out Beer Fest features more than 25 dark beers plus live music and food specials.
Featuring a range of styles including porters, stouts, coffee beers and black IPAs, the Black Out Beer Fest offers dark beer lovers an evening to celebrate. Participating breweries include 54°40′ Brewing, Baerlic Brewing, Buoy Beer, Breakside Brewery, Burnside Brewing,
Tasting packages are required to drink the beers and cost $15, which includes a souvenir 15.5 oz glass tasting mug and eight beer tickets. Additional tickets are available for $1 apiece. It costs four tickets for a full mug or $1 for a taste. Ticket sales take place at the door in Sidebar; advance tickets are not available. The beers will be served in Sidebar and in a tented and heated parking lot adjacent to the pub.
The Black Out Beer Fest is for ages 21+. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/
McMenamins Releases Sleepy Hollow Nut Brown Ale
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| Courtesy of McMenamins |
Wondering where to find the new brew? Check out
McMenamins’ new app and search by location or by beer.
Hops: Chinook (Bittering), US Golding (Flavor and Aroma)
ABV: 5.03% IBU: 12 SRM: 18
ABV: 5.03% IBU: 12 SRM: 18
Available:
January 15 through February 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Stout Month At Fort George Brewery
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| Courtesy of Fort George Brewery |
The Pacific Northwest Is About To Get Dark
Astoria, OR - February is forever Stout Month at Fort George Brewery. The shortest and darkest month is the perfect time to showcase the immense variety within this style. For lovers of rich, dark beer there is no better place than Fort George in February, pint glass in hand.
The Stouts
Every Monday starting February 1st, new Fort George specialty stouts will be released at the pub. Grab a pint, fill a growler, or sample a blind stout taster tray. At least eight unique stouts will be on tap in every location at the brewery.
Coffee Girl - Imperial Coffee Stout
Viva La Stout - Mexican Chocolate Stout
From Astoria with Love - Russian Imperial Stout
Murky Pearl – Oyster Stout
Blonde Stout
Long Dark Winter Milk Stout
Granola Bar Stout – Honey, Almonds, and Raspberries
February 8th
Polish’s Black Walnut Stout
Kentucky Girl - Coffee Girl Aged in Bourbon Barrels
Voluptas Stout - Oatmeal and Fig Stout
February 15th
Tuesday’s Lunch - Roasted Peanut and Blackberry Imperial Stout
Almond Milk Stout
February 22nd
North VIII - 1yr Aged Russian Imperial Stout
Dirty Chai Stout
The Music
Enjoy live music every Sunday at 8pm during Stout Month. The upstairs at Fort George hosts a wide range of artists - never a cover.
January 31st - Wilkinson Blades - American Rock - Portland, OR
February 7th - The Lowest Pair - Sultry Country Duo - Minneapolis, MN & Olympia, WA
February 14th - The Donkey’s - Music for the Independent Soul - San Diego, CA
February 21st - Cedar Teeth - Northwest Roots Rock - Colton, OR
February 28th - Redwood Son - West Coast Americana - Redwood City, CA
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Fill your senses and satiate your darkest stout desires. Yes, it is a stout fest with barrel-aged and specialty one-offs from 45 breweries including Barley Brown’s, Block 15, Boneyard, Breakside, The Bruery, Deschutes, Ecliptic, Evil Twin, Firestone Walker, Fremont, Gigantic, Perennial Artisan Ales, pFriem, The Commons, Trinity, Upright and many, many more. But, it’s also a magical menagerie of art and music, craft and creation spread out over an entire city block.
Main Stage – Upstairs Live Music
Noon - The Resolectrics - Rhythm & Blues - Portland, OR
2pm - Skamokawa Swamp Opera - Historical Rock Opera - Skamokawa, WA
4pm - Jackson Boone and the Ocean Ghosts - Cosmic Rock - Portland, OR
6pm - The Builders and the Butchers - Awesome Rock - Portland, OR
8pm - The Thermals - Power-Pop - Portland, OR
Make way for wandering minstrels, belly dancers, and burlesque shows. View demonstrations from ice sculptors, tattoo artists, and wood carvers. Warm yourself by the iron forge and glassblowing furnace, or watch fire dancing in the courtyard. Vendors and craftspeople will be located throughout the block, and everywhere you go the stouts will follow.
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The Traveling Carnival of Stouts
Fort George wants to share the stout love. Experience a taste of Stout Month on these nights around the Pacific Northwest. And check the event page at www.fortgeorgebrewery.com for new and updated Stout Month happenings.
Wednesday, February 3rd – 6pm to 9pm
10th Annual Ground Hogs Day Festival
Brooklyn Park Pub
3400 SE Milwaukie Ave.
Portland, Oregon
Fort George Stouts paired with whiskey
Tuesday, February 9th – 8pm to 11pm
Fat & Stout Tuesday Celebration
Twilight Cafe and Bar
1420 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, Oregon
Wednesday, February 17th – 5pm to 8pm
Traveling Carnival of Stouts
Chuck’s Hop Shop Greenwood
656 NW 85th St.
Seattle, Washington
Several Fort George specialty stouts on tap
Thursday, February 25th – 5pm to 9pm
Traveling Carnival of Stouts
Parkway Tavern
313 N. I Street
Tacoma, Washington
A variety of Fort George specialty stouts on tap
February Stout Month
Fort George Brewery
1483 Duane Street
Astoria, Oregon 97103
503-325-PINT
Hopworks Donates More Than $55,000 To Local Organizations
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Announces 2016 Community Tap Partnerships
PORTLAND, OR - The beginning of 2016 marks the one year anniversary of the Community Tap program at Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB). Through this program, HUB supports local organizations that they admire by donating 1% of pint sale proceeds to monthly partners.
“Community Tap may be relatively new to Hopworks, but it already feels like a strong and innovative addition to our charitable process, ” said Brandie Ettinger, Hopworks Co-Owner and Community Relations Director. “The program allows us to build intentional relationships with local organizations through focused giving and support. The HUB team also shares in the excitement because we connect with groups that we respect and recommend to our employee-led decision committee.”
Last year HUB exceeded its $12,000 goal by raising $12,275 in cash donations for fourteen Community Tap partners - twelve at the Powell brewpub and two at BikeBar. Additionally HUB employees contributed more than 100 volunteer hours, and 20 hours of experiential education with Community Tap partners.
In addition to Community Tap, HUB donated more than $45,000 in beer, gift cards, and merchandise to 200 organizations in 2015. Combined with Community Tap, the value of HUB’s charitable donations are more than $57,600.
In 2016 HUB increases its Community Tap goal to $16,000. BikeBar will adopt the same twelve monthly partners as the Powell brewpub. The 2016 organizations - selected by a committee of Hopworks employees - each have a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and community education.
“We’re fortunate to be a beneficiary of this awesome program,” said Andy Meeks, development officer for The Freshwater Trust. “Portland has a deeply ingrained beer culture and a lot of people who care about protecting their natural resources. The Community Tap program brings these two things together in a thoughtful way that makes a real difference."
2016 partners include:
Jan. | Urban Gleaners
Feb. | Bike Farm
Mar. | Freshwater Trust
Apr. | Trash For Peace
May | Bicycle Transportation Alliance
June | Gateway Green
July | Meals on Two Wheels
Aug. | Portland Youth Builders
Sept. | Portland Fruit Tree Project
Oct. | Backyard Habitat Program
Nov. | Columbia Springs
Dec. | Friends of the Outdoor School
About Hopworks Urban Brewery
Hopworks Urban Brewery strives to revolutionize and inspire the brewing industry with practices that drive quality, protect the environment and improve the community we live in. Utilizing organic malts and a combination of locally-sourced organic and Salmon Safe hops, the company’s 20-barrel brewery produces 16,000 barrels of beer a year for HUB’s two brewpubs and for distribution throughout the Northwest. Hopworks is a family-owned and operated business, the first Certified B Corporation brewery in the Pacific Northwest, a gold-level bike friendly business, and is recognized as one of Oregon’s Best Green Companies. Visit Hopworks online at HopworksBeer.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Ecliptic Brewing to Release Hypernova Triple IPA
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PORTLAND, Ore. (Jan
19, 2016) –Making its
return after being brewed only for Portland and Seattle International Beer Fests
in 2015, Hypernova Triple IPA will be released in both draft and 22oz bottles
for the first time on February 3rd.
Coming in at 12% ABV and exploding with flavor and aroma, this beer is
guaranteed to satisfy peoples craving for a hop forward beer with layers of
character. Hypernova Triple IPA is a
once-a-year offering as part of Ecliptic Brewing’s Special Release line-up.
“We
call this beer Hypernova for a reason, it is big and comes in with a bang!” said
owner and head brewmaster John Harris. “The
response to this beer was very enthusiastic at the beer fests in 2015 and we
are excited to be able to offer it to more people this year.”
About Hypernova Triple IPA
Like
its cataclysmic namesake, Hypernova Triple India Pale Ale explodes with
flavor. Boasting a full malt backbone,
Hypernova is layered with tons of hop bitterness and character. Two separate
dry hop additions with loads of Simcoe, Amarillo, Motueka, Azacca, Calypso,
Cascade, Chinook, and Columbus hops amplify Hypernova’s aroma to stellar
proportions.
ABV:
12%
IBU:
90
Gravity:
25°
Hypernova
Triple IPA will be available in the pub (draft/bottles) starting at 11:00am on
February 3rd. The beer will
then be distributed in limited quantities throughout their distribution
network.
Ecliptic
beers are available at the brewery (825 North Cook St), in bottle and on-tap
throughout the area, and distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem,
Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing
(Northern Oregon Coast), Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), Click
Distributing (Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Northern Idaho), Dickerson Distributing
(Bellingham), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), and Freedom Distributors
(North Carolina).
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About
Ecliptic Brewing
Ecliptic
Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is
steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites
Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy, and as such, the brewery
celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and
restaurant menus. Executive chef Michael Molitor rotates his seasonally
inspired menu every six weeks in accordance with the old world calendar.
Harris’ signature beers include Spica Pilsner, Orbiter IPA, Phobos Single Hop
Red Ale, and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: www.eclipticbrewing.com.
Redhook's Original Blackhook Porter Returns With A Fresh New Look
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Born
at the original Redhook Brewery in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood in
1983, Blackhook Porter has been a favorite of dark beer fans ever since.
While Blackhook has been brewed
on and off again for more than three decades, this year’s release marks
the first time in years that the beer will be available nationally in
bottles and on draught.
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| Rick Buchanan checking temps - Courtesy of Redhook Brewery |
Blackhook
Porter returns with a bold new label inspired by heritage Redhook
beers, designed to pay tribute to Redhook’s history and strong Seattle
roots. Blackhook is the first release in an updated series of three
seasonal beers that Redhook will brew in the coming year, and the first
beer in the brewery’s portfolio to feature the revamped heritage labels.
“Blackhook
is one of the quintessential Redhook beers that helped change our
direction as a craft brewery
in Seattle in the early 80s,” said Nick Crandall, lead innovation
brewer for Redhook Brewery. “After the original Redhook Ale, which many
remember as ‘Banana Beer’ was released, the brewers were asked to create
a second, better beer, and Blackhook was the
answer.”
With
the goal of creating something different for the brewery’s second
release in 1983, Redhook’s brewers ditched the banana esters of the
Redhook Ale and introduced dark roast
malt characters and a cleaner yeast character to create Blackhook. The
beer earned a reputation for converting dark beer skeptics into dark
beer fans, and its popularity helped pave the way for a variety of other
Redhook classics like ESB and Winterhook.
Many
local beer lovers have fond memories of Blackhook. Manny Chao, local
brewer and co-founder of Seattle’s Georgetown Brewing Company reminisces
about his first Blackhook in
1991. “I remember I was a student at UW and Blackhook Porter was the
first beer I fell in love with. It changed my life… and my liver,” said
Chao.
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| Brian Milbreath-Murphys Pub Wallingford - Courtsey of Redhook Brewery |
Blackhook
has a rich malty backbone with caramel sweetness that compliments the
smooth roasted malt character that creates a well-balanced porter. A
revival of the traditional
London-style, top-fermented porter, Blackhook’s roasted malts deliver
coffee and chocolate characteristics balanced with hoppy bitterness.
“The
velvety texture and smooth finish make Blackhook a favorite of dark
beer fans,” said Crandall. “It’s also a fantastic beer to pair with
dessert. Blackhook porter float, anyone?”
Blackhook
hits shelves nationally in 12-ounce bottles this month and will be
available in six packs, 12-packs and as part of Redhook’s “Foursome”
variety 12 pack. The beer is also
available on draught.
Check out the Redhook beer finder to locate some Blackhook near you. 5.2% ABV, 36 IBU.
Redhook.com/find-beer
About Redhook
Redhook
was born out of the energy and spirit of the early 1980s in the heart
of Seattle. While the term didn’t exist at the time, Redhook became
one of America’s first craft breweries with its focus on creating
“better beers.” From a modest start in a former transmission shop in the
Seattle neighborhood of Ballard to a Fremont trolley barn that housed
The Trolleyman brewpub, to its current breweries
in Woodinville, Wash., and Portsmouth, N.H., Redhook has become one of
America’s most recognized craft breweries. Redhook will open a 10-barrel
brewpub in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle in the fall of
2016.
While
Redhook has “grown up” over the past 30 years, one thing has never
changed — Redhook is still brewing great beers like ESB, Long Hammer
IPA,
Audible Pale Ale and a variety of seasonal beers. Most importantly,
Redhook has fun doing it. Redhook beers are available on draught and in
bottles and cans around the country. For more information,
visit www.redhook.com.
Twitter and Instagram: @Redhook_Brewery
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www.facebook.com/Oskar Blues Brewery Posts 30% Growth In 2015
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Strong growth in 2015 fueled by DALE'S PALE ALE and addition of new brews,
Pinner Throwback IPA and Oskar Blues IPA
Longmont, CO & Brevard, NC-- Oskar Blues Brewery, the
first craft brewery in the country to brew & hand-can their beer,
today announced continued strong growth, achieving over 30% growth in
year-over-year sales. Colorado's funky and unapologetic brewery is the
largest American craft brewery to package beer exclusively in cans,
while reaching 192,000 BBLs in 2015.
Growth
continues to be fueled at both East and West Oskar Blues breweries. The
North Carolina brewery in Brevard brewed 90,000 BBLs while Colorado
contributed 102,000 BBLs to the mix. Brevard is in the second phase of
its 17,000 square foot expansion project that will take capacity over
200,000 BBLs at that location. The Colorado brewery acquired an
additional 60,000 square feet last year in Longmont and is increasing
capacity and developing an Oak Aging event venue.
Robust
double-digit growth of Dale's Pale Ale achieved 43% FY 2015
year-over-year growth in Total U.S. Food (Scans). The original craft
beer in a can and flagship of Oskar Blues Brewery remains nearly 50% of
the brand mix amongst strong new brands Pinner Throwback IPA and Oskar
Blues IPA, which combined, make 18% of the total 2015 brand mix. Dale's Pale Ale 6-pack cans ended the year as the number one selling 6-pack canned beer in US grocery segments.
The
brewery expanded distribution to 45 U.S. states, parts of Canada,
Sweden, and the U.K., with plans to reach all 50 states by mid-year
2016. Oskar Blues will open a third brewery in Austin, TX that will
include live music venue in April 2016.
Crowler®
(CAN + growler), the newest innovation coming from Oskar Blues and
their development partner Ball Corporation, grew 1,000%, selling nearly
400 All-American Can Company seamers and over 1.3M cans in 2015. A
Crowler® (CAN + growler) is a 32-ounce CAN filled with fresh draft beer
from the source in a portable growler-sized CAN.
Oskar
Blues' "B. Stiff & Sons Old Fashioned Soda Pop" grew 56% in 2015 on
distribution increases of Root Beer in Colorado. The brewery announced
expanded flavors including Ginger Beer, Black Cherry and Orange Cream
along with distribution additions in North Carolina and South Carolina
in 2016.
Oskar Blues' 2015 milestones:
- Oskar Blues Brewery Depletions growth is at 30% FY 2015
- Oskar Blues Brewery has five 6-Pack SKUs (DPA, Pinner, OB IPA, Mama's and Old Chub) in the top 25 Craft 6-Pack SKUs in total US Food for 2015.
- CANundrum Mixed 12-pack growth measured 75% YTD 2015
- Pinner Throwback IPA, a 4.9 % crushable beer, available year-round in cans and on draft is the #1 new Craft CAN brand in 2015 in Total US Food
- Increased distribution to 45 states, parts of Canada, Sweden, and the U.K.
The brewery also focused efforts on its do-goodery with several impactful initiatives carried out by its nonprofit arm, the CAN'd Aid Foundation.
In 2015 alone, CAN'd Aid partnered with 52 organizations and provided
nearly $400,000 in charitable contributions, bringing its doin' good
efforts to $1.3 Million since its inception. Its core areas of focus
included:
- TOWNS: distributed 154,000 cans of water to disaster-stricken areas in South Carolina, Michigan and Texas. In addition, a team of 23 volunteers spent a weekend in Georgetown, South Carolina mucking and gutting homes.
- TREADS + TRAILS: hosted children's mountain biking and cyclo-cross clinics featuring world-renown athletes Neko Mulally, Meredith Miller & Allen Krughoff and broke ground on an urban single track course in Colorado Springs. Provided outdoor experiential learning opportunities for underprivileged students through access to the bouldering bus - a bus retro-fitted with climbing holds, and has helped rebuild multi-use trails in various communities across the country.
- TUNES: partnered with Grammy-award winning Steep Canyon Rangers to donate instruments & provide FREE music workshops for children, provided Blues music education to public schools in Colorado and helped make the arts accessible by supporting cultural experiences from coast to coast.
- LOVE YUR MAMA: partnered with 19 community organizations to help them launch and run sustainable recycling programs through the Crush It Crusade, diverting 384,525 lbs. of waste from landfill - the equivalent of more than 10.5 million cans recycled (explore the hash tag #CrushItCrusade to see where in the U.S. people are recycling). Hosted community cleanup days at the Yampa River in Colorado.
Oskar Blues' inspired brand extensions also thrived in 2015. The brand made its first foray into caffeine with the launch of Hotbox Roasters, which provides premium hand-roasted coffee in Colorado retail locations and via subscription service online. Its in-house, hand built, REEB Cycles bike company and full service bike shop at CyclHOPS Bike CANtina grew 46% over 2014. The restaurant profile will also expand in 2016 with the launch of an additional CHUBurger location and first brick and mortar Hotbox Roasters location both in the RiNo district of Colorado.
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About Oskar Blues Brewery
Founded
by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons, Colorado, Oskar Blues Brewery
launched the craft beer-in-a-can apocalypse with hand-canned, flagship
brew Dale's Pale Ale. Today, Oskar Blues is one of the fastest growing
breweries in the country and operates breweries in Longmont, Colorado
and Brevard, North Carolina, while producing 192,000 barrels in 2015.
The original canned craft brewery continues push innovation with the
announcement of an Austin, TX brewery in April of 2016 and creations
like The Crowler while it distributes to 46 U.S. states, Washington,
D.C., as well as parts of Canada, Sweden, and the U.K.
In 2013, Oskar Blues founded the CAN'd Aid Foundation,
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that offers grassroots grants to
those making a difference in the areas of community, the environment,
music, and more. In 2015 alone, CAN'd Aid partnered with 52
organizations and provided nearly $400,000 in charitable contributions,
bringing its doin' good efforts to $1.3 Million since its inception. To
keep up with all things Oskar Blues, visit http://www.oskarblues.com.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Diamond Knot Craft Brewing Introduces The Keeper Series, Releases Seasonal Favorite Slane’s in February
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MUKILTEO, WA – Puget Sound maritime lore from the 20th
Century is thick with shipping, fishing, cedar milling and early ferry
traffic, not to mention rich native history and occasional recreation.
The waters were sometimes dangerous and unpredictable. Operating bright
beacons, our lighthouse keepers kept ships from running aground along
the rugged shorelines.
The brew crew at Diamond
Knot wanted to recognize the Mukilteo light station keepers who aided
in navigation after the station’s opening back in 1906, and thus created
The Keeper’s Series, a collection of big, bold, cellar-able ales hearty
enough for any soul, but limited enough just for the lucky few who can
get bottles from the less than 300 cases to be released.
The
first release in the series is The Keeper’s Old Ale. Brewed using six
different malts and barley; this beer has a lot of depth. It’s
full-bodied and rich. Flavors of sweet plum, dark sugar, and raisin
relax into a warm molasses finish. The character develops with time. We
recommend storing Keeper’s bottles upright in a cool dry location with
minimal light. Extended cellaring is also encouraged but not required
for enjoyment.
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The Series is bottled in 500ml
Belgian-style bottles, complete with original artwork by Whidbey Island
artist David Gignac, best known for his glass and metal sculptures and
his edgy, dark drawings. The Old Ale finished with a 9.9% ABV and 45
IBUs.
“The Keeper’s Series will be a winner
right out of the gate,” said Sherry Jennings, Diamond Knot’s Chief
Storyteller. “Not only is the beer a beer that you can drink now or save
for later, the artwork captures the heart of The Keeper. I think we all
have an affinity for this character our crew is taking along on this
new journey.”
The Keeper’s Old Ale will be released February 8 at specialty bottle shops, ale houses and larger beverage retailers.
Slane’s Irish-Style Red Ale Back for its 21st Season
With
plenty of time to get into the spirit of St. Paddy’s day, Diamond Knot
will release its early spring favorite: Slane’s Irish Style Red Ale, on February 1. In its 21st year, Slane’s gives a nod to DK’s co-founder’s granddad, who brewed for Pabst back in the day.
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This
ale has a sweet, caramel aroma with a very tiny hint of toasty
smokiness, imparted by the chocolate malt. Loads of caramel malt give
this beer a beautiful red hue. Munich malt and flaked barley make for a
big, malty full-bodied middle which drops off into a dry, crisp finish.
Slane’s
Irish-Style Red Ale rings in at 5.6% ABV and 30 IBUs, and is available
on draught, as well as in 22oz. bottles. Wildly successful, production
is increased every year, and every year Slane’s sells out, leaving the
brewers anxious for the next Slane’s brew day in December.
For more information on Diamond Knot Craft Brewing’s beer, head to diamondknot.com/the-beer.
Founded
in 1994, Diamond Knot Craft Brewing is a privately held company and
Snohomish County’s oldest continuously-operating, independently-owned
brewery. Handcrafted Diamond Knot ales can be found in 12 states, Japan
and soon Korea, both in bottles and on draft. Additionally, Diamond
Knot operates three production breweries and two full-service
restaurants in Washington; the Brewery & Alehouse in Mukilteo and
the Brewpub @ MLT in Mountlake Terrace. Diamond Knot prides itself in
providing exceptional craft beer, food and lively experiences, as well
as being charitable members of the communities in which it operates.
Lompoc Brewing hosts 10th annual Chowder Challenge Feb. 20th
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Blind tasting event is a fundraiser for the Community Transitional School
PORTLAND, Ore. – A dozen regional restaurants and pubs will vie for the coveted Chowder Cup at the 10th annual Chowder Challenge on Saturday, February 20 from Noon to 3 pm. The blind tasting competition will take place at Lompoc Fifth Quadrant, located at 3901 N Williams Ave.This year’s participants are the 5th Quadrant, Burnside Brewing, Cascade Brewing Barrel House, D’s Bar, Farm House Cafe, Pelican Pub & Brewery, Produce Row, Saraveza, Sports on Tap, StormBreaker Brewing, Uptown Market and Widmer Brothers Brewing.Patrons (ages 12 and up) pay $10 for a tasting tray featuring a dozen two-ounce samples of New England-style clam chowders served in non-labeled tasting cups. After tasting all entries, attendees vote for their favorite. The chowder receiving the most votes is named the People's Choice Winner and takes home the coveted Chowder Cup and a cash prize; awards are also given for second and third place.The event also features live music, a beer garden, a raffle with gift cards from the participants, and pub food for purchase. The event is family friendly and open to all ages.
All net proceeds are donated to Portland’s Community
The reputation of the New Old Lompoc’s clam chowder was the motivation behind the original Chowder Challenge. The New Old Lompoc restaurant on NW 23rd Ave. won the inaugural Chowder Cup; the Morrison Hotel stole it away in the following year, but it was wrested back by the New Old Lompoc at the next four events. In 2013, with the New Old Lompoc out of the competition while being rebuilt, the Ice Axe Grill swooped in and took the cup. In 2014, the New Old Lompoc – revived as the Lompoc Tavern – returned the cup to its original hands, and won again in 2015.
For more information about the event, visit www.facebook.com/
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