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.
Skagit Beer Week: Skagit County brewers will be celebrating all things beer with a number of events beginning March 31 and ending April 7. The second annual Skagit Valley Malting Showcase is April 7 at Farmstrong Brewing and features beers brewed with local malts from 10 Washington breweries, including Snohomish’s Spada Farmhouse Brewery. For more information, visit skagitfarmtopint.com.
Melvin 2×4 Day at Hop and Hound: Bothell’s The Hop and Hound is hosting Melvin Brewing for its annual 2×4 Day at the bottleshop, 18116 101st Ave. NE, Bothell. There will be rare Melvin beers, giveaways and, of course, kung fu.
Crucible Tap Takeover at Special Brews: Lynnwood’s Special Brews is celebrating Crucible Brewing head brewer Dick Mergen’s birthday from 6 to 8 p.m. April 4 at the bottleshop, 14608 Highway 99, Suite 307, Lynnwood. Crucible will take over a number of Special Brews taps, including a peach and pineapple Flintlock NE-style IPA.
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.
Spring Beer Release at Middleton: Everett’s Middleton Brewing holds its annual spring beer release from noon to 10 p.m. April 7 at the brewery, 607 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 27A, Everett.
Fremont Brewing tasting: Stanwood’s Ale Spike Taproom is hosting Seattle’s Fremont Brewing for a tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. April 10 at the bottleshop, 9300 271st St. NW, Suite B5, Stanwood.
Sumerian Brewing tasting: Kenmore’s 192 Brewing is hosting Woodinville’s Sumerian Brewing for a tasting at 6 p.m. April 10 at the brewery, 7324 NE 175th St., Suite F, Kenmore.
Farmstrong Brewing tasting: Lynnwood’s Special Brews is hosting Mount Vernon’s Farmstrong Brewing for a tasting at 6 p.m. April 18 at the bottleshop, 14608 Highway 99, Suite 307, Lynnwood.
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.
Chuckanut Brewing tasting: Lynnwood’s Special Brews is hosting Bellingham’s Chuckanut Brewing for a tasting at 6 p.m. April 25 at the bottleshop, 14608 Highway 99, Suite 307, Lynnwood.
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. There will be more than 30 local distilleries, food and live music. Tickets are $40 per session. VIP tickets are $60. Order tickets at snohomishontherocks.com.
April Brews Day: More than 70 local breweries, including Marysville’s Whitewall Brewing, will descend on Bellingham for the 17th annual April Brews Day from 6:30 to 10 p.m. April 28 at Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. For more information or to purchase ticketes, visit www.maxhigbee.org/april-brews-day.
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.
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