Where to enjoy a drink this weekend and beyond
Published 5:39 pm Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Events
Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival: Oct 2 and 3, 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.
Bier on the Pier: Bier on the Pier, Anacortes’ beer festival, is 5 p.m. Oct. 2 and noon Oct. 3 at 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. There will be 30 breweries and six cideries, including Edmonds’ American Brewing and Marysville’s Whitewall Brewing, on hand pouring tastes. There will be food vendors and live music. Tickets are $25, or $45 for both days, and include a commemorative glass and six taste tokens. For more information, visit www.anacortes.org/bier-on-the-pier.
Pumpkin Fest: Didn’t get your tickets for Elysian Brewing’s Great Pumpkin Beer Fest? Everett’s Middleton Brewing has you covered. Middleton is hosting Pumpkin Fest! at noon Oct. 3 at its taproom, 607 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. There will be 20 pumpkin beers on tap from Middleton, Whitewall Brewing, Lazy Boy Brewing and Sound to Summit Brewing. There will also be pumpkin carving and pumpkin pie. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and includes five tasting tokens and a tasting glass. For more information, visit www.middletonbrewing.net.
Beer in the Barn: The Beer in the Barn Craft Beer Festival is noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at Thomas Family Farms, 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish. More than 20 craft breweries from Oregon, California, Colorado and beyond will bring two beers each, with special beers tapped every hour. Pre-sale tickets are $15 and include a tasting stein and five tasting tickets (tickets are $20 at the door). A VIP ticket includes 15 tasting tickets is $35. Tickets can be purchased at beerinthebarn2015.brownpapertickets.com. There are also activities for kids, including a cow train, corn maze and pumpkin picking. For more information, visit www.beerinthebarn.com.
Roslyn Mountain Ale Festival: The third annual Roslyn Mountain Ale Festival is noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at Stonehouse 101, 609 N Main St., Ellensburg. There will be a dozen Washington breweries, including Kulshan Brewing, Icicle Brewing and Hilliard’s Beer. Tickets are $25 and include a tasting glass and five tasting tokens. To buy tickets online, visit the Mountain Ale Festival event page at www.showclix.com.
Science of Spirits: The Pacific Science Center is hosting a Science of Spirits event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the center, 200 Second Ave. North, Seattle. Learn about the process of distilling alcohol and how to differentiate between whiskey, scotch and bourbon from experts of local distilleries, including Heritage Distilling Co., Whidbey Island Distillery, San Juan Island Distillery and more. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members and include five tastings, a craft cocktail, food and after-hours access to the Grossology exhibit. Purchase tickets online at www.pacificsciencecenter.org or call 206-443-3611.
Bothell Beer Festival: Enjoy the best of Bothell beer at the second annual Bothell Beer Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 17 in downtown Bothell between Main St. and 183rd St. There will be a number of breweries on hand, including Bothell breweries Foggy Noggin, Brickyard Brewing, Twelve Bar Brews and Triplehorn. There will also be food trucks and live music from The Dogtones, Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers and more. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include a tasting glass and six tasting tokens. For more information, visit bothellchamber.com/html/BothellBeerFest or call 425-485-4353.
Learn to make mead: Erik Newquist, owner of Everett’s AESIR Meadery, will be leading a mead-making class from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St, Seattle. Learn about the history and culture of mead and how to make it. Each participant will brew a 1-gallon batch of mead. Cost of the class is $50 for members or $55 for non-members. Bring materials and ingredients or they will be provided for a $50 fee. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.nordicmuseum.org.
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
Brewers Nights
Oct. 2: Samuel Adams at Buck’s American Cafe, 6 p.m. Oct. 5: Ninkasi Brewing at Brews Almighty, Hilliard’s Beer at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m.; Foggy Noggin Cease &Desist IPA at Route 2 Taproom and Grazing Place, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6: Black Raven Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Camano Island), 6 p.m. Oct. 8: Samuel Adams at Anchor Pub, 7 p.m. Oct. 10: Pike Brewing at Total Wine &More (Lynnwood), noon. Oct. 12: Alaskan Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Oct. 13: Green Flash at Stogies ‘n Hops; Leaveworth Biers at Route 2 Taproom and Grazing Place, 6 p.m. Oct. 16: Diamond Knot at Whistle Stop, 4 p.m. Oct. 17: Oktoberfest at The Collective on Tap (Camano Island), 11 a.m.; Pike Brewing and Victory Brewing at Total Wine &More (Lynnwood), noon. Oct. 19: Ballast Point at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Oct. 21: 5 Rights Brewing at Sound to Summit Brewing, 5 p.m.; SnoTown Brewery at Diamond Knot Brewery (Mukilteo), 6 p.m. Oct. 22: Silver City Brewing at Diamond Knot Brewpub (Mountlake Terrace), 6 p.m. Oct. 24: Diamond Knot at Pete’s Liquor &Wine, 4 p.m. Oct. 26: Reuben’s Brews at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Oct. 27: Bale Breaker Brewing at Route 2 Taproom and Grazing Place, 6 p.m. Nov. 10: Black Raven Brewing at Route 2 Taproom and Grazing Place, 6 p.m. Dec. 8: Laurelwood Brewing at Route 2 Taproom and Grazing Place, 6 p.m. Jan. 26: Postdoc Brewing at Route 2 Taproom and Grazing Place, 6 p.m.
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