Beer, wine, spirits: Where to grab a drink in Snohomish County

Published 1:30 am Friday, March 23, 2018

Foggy Noggin 8th Anniversary: Bothell’s Foggy Noggin Brewing, 22329 53rd Ave. SE, Bothell, is hosting a weekend of events and releasing its 2018 Anniversary Ale to celebrate its eighth anniversary March 23-25. Along with the 2018 version, there will be vintage years of the brewery’s Anniversary Ale on tap and in bottles available. For more information, visit www.foggynogginbrewing.com.

Sumerian Brewing tasting: Friday Harbor’s Cask & Schooner is hosting Woodinville’s Sumerian Brewing for a tasting from 5 to 9 p.m. March 23 at the pub, 1 Front St., Friday Harbor.

Washington Cask Beer Festival: Drink unique cask-conditioned beers from more than 40 local breweries on March 24 at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. There will be two sessions from noon to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for each session and include a tasting glass and 15 4-ounce samples. More at www.washingtonbrewersguild.org/festivals.

Firestone Walker tasting: Snohomish’s Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse is hosting California’s Firestone Walker for a tasting at 7 p.m. March 28 at the alehouse, 1114 First St., Snohomish.

NYC Comedy Night at Crucible: Everett’s Crucible Brewery is hosting a night of comedy at 8 p.m. March 29 at the brewery, 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Fort George Brewing tasting: Monroe’s Harry’s on Tye is hosting Astoria’s Fort George Brewing for a tasting at 5 p.m. March 30 at the taproom, 14286 169th Drive SE, Monroe.

Hellbent Brewing tasting: Marysville’s Whitewall Brewing is hosting Seattle’s Hellbent Brewing for a tasting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 4 at the brewery, 14524 Smokey Point Blvd., Suite 1, Marysville.

Matchless Brewing tasting: Edmonds’ Brigid’s Bottleshop is hosting Olympia’s Matchless Brewing for a tasting at 6 p.m. April 5 at the bottleshop, 190 Sunset Ave., Suite C., Edmonds.

Josh’s Taps & Caps turns 2: Snohomish taproom and bottleshop is celebrating its second anniversary from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 21 at the taproom, 1800 Bickford Ave., Suite 210, Snohomish. There will be a food truck, photo booth and giveaways.

At Large Brewing tasting: Monroe’s Harry’s on Tye is hosting Everett’s At Large Brewing for a tasting at 5 p.m. April 27 at the taproom, 14286 169th Drive SE, Monroe.

Snohomish on the Rocks: The largest distillery festival in Snohomish County will have two sessions from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Thomas Family Farms, 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish. More than 30 local distilleries, food and live music. Tickets are $40 per session. VIP tickets are $60. Order tickets at snohomishontherocks.com.

Bothell Block Party and Brewfest: The Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce and University of Washington Bothell team up to put on this annual brewfest from 3 to 8 p.m. May 19 in downtown Bothell. Eighteen breweries will pour beers, including six Bothell breweries, and a cidery. Advance tickets are $25 or $30 at the door. There will be live music and food trucks. More at www.uwb.edu/alumni/events.