Where to enjoy a drink this weekend and beyond
Published 5:23 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Bite of Seattle
Sample and sip the best craft beers and ciders in the area at the Bite’s Craft Beer &Cider Tasting July 17 through 19 at the Fisher Pavilion in Seattle. Gates open at 11 a.m. on all three days. Admission is free, but a tasting package, which inludes five tasting tickets and a tasting glass, can be purchased for $20. Additional tasting tickets are $2. Save $3 off of a tasting package of $1 off tasting tickets during happy hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Attendees 21 or over can choose from nearly 70 beerws and ciders, including Diamond Knot Breing, Black Raven Brewing and Silver City Brewing. For more information, visit www.biteofseattle.com.
Bremerton Summer Brewfest
The Bremerton Summer Brewfest is July 18 in downtown Bremerton. It features 30 Washington breweries, including Granite Falls’ In The Shadows Brewing and Kenmore’s 192 Brewing, pouring more than 70 different craft beers. This year’s theme is randalls. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5-ounces tasters.
PNA Beer Oasis
The Phinney Neighborhood Association is putting on its ninth annual PNA Summer Beer Taste from 4 to 7 p.m. July 18 at the Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. There will be nearly 30 breweries in attendance, including Diamond Knot Brewing, Lazy Boy Brewery and Salish Sea Brewing. Tickets are $30 and include 10 tastes. There will also be music and food available from Sweet and Savory Pie Truck. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit phinneycenter.org/summerbeer.
Hot Dog Night at American
Edmonds’ American Brewing Company is hosting a National Hot Dog Night event at 5 p.m. July 23 in memory of devoted customer “Big Mike” Ryman, who died this past June. The event is a fundraiser with proceeds from the sale of custom “Big Mike” T-shirts going to the Edmonds Food Bank. Hot dogs are free with a donation.
Everett Craft Beer Festival
The third annual Everett Craft Beer Festival is Aug. 16 in downtown Everett. It features 30 Washington breweries pouring more than 100 beers. There will be live music and food trucks. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5-ounces tasters.
Crafts in the Draft
Tulalip Resort Casino is teaming up with renowned Northwest breweries for their Tuesday Tastings Crafts in the Draft. Flights of beer from the breweries will be paired with appetizers 7 to 9 p.m. on select Tuesdays in The Draft Sports Bar and Grill. Tickets are $25. Sept. 8: Pelican Brewing.
Snohomish Summer Wine Walk
The Snohomish Summer Wine Walk is 5 p.m. Aug. 8 on First Street. Stroll historical downtown Snohomish and sip wine from a number of local wineries. The cost is $15. For more information, visit www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org.
Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival
The Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival is Oct 2 and 3 at Avista Stadium in Spokane. The festival features 30 craft breweries pouring more than 100 beers. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5-ounces tasters.
Bothell Beer Festival
Come enjoy the best of Bothell beer at the second annual Bothell Beer Festival Oct. 17 in downtown Bothell. Ticket information will be announced soon.
Snohomish Brewfest
The fifth annual Snohomish Brewfest is Oct. 23 and 24 at the Snohomish Events Center. The brewfest features some of the best beer from Snohomish County. General admission tickets are $30 or VIP tickets, which include admission to all three sessions, are $50. Admission includes a souvenir glass and five tasting tokens (10 for VIP). For more information, visit www.snohobrewfest.com
South Sound Craft Beer Festival
The second annual South Sound Craft Beer Festival is Aug. 29 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, and will feature 24 Washington breweries pouring 50-plus IPAs. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5-ounces tasters.
Brewers Nights
July 18: Foggy Noggin at Lombardi’s in Mill Creek, 4 p.m. July 20: Elysian at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. July 21: Sierra Nevada at The Collective on Tap (Camano Island), 6 p.m. July 22: Stoup Brewing at Special Brews, 6 p.m. July 27: Wallace Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. July 28: Dogfish Head at Stogies ’n Hops, 5 p.m. July 29: Oskar Blues at Special Brews, 6 p.m. Aug. 3: Green Flash at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Aug. 5: Diamond Knot Brewing at Sound to Summit, 6 p.m. Aug. 10: Outer Planet Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Sept. 12: Firestone Walker at Stogies ’n Hops. Sept. 17: Great Divide Brewing at Brews Almighty, 5 p.m.
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