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

Stanwood Artisan Ale & Lager opens: Stanwood Artisan Ale & Lagers is a new alehouse that recently opened in Stanwood. The alehouse, located at 10209 270th St. NW, was opened by former Scuttlebutt Brewing head brewer Matt Stromberg and will transition into a brewery later this year. Currently, the alehouse has a full tap list of local beer and a food menu. For more information, find SAAL Brewing Co. on Facebook.

Fall Beer Release at Scrappy Punk: Snohomish’s Scrappy Punk Brewing is hosting its Fall Beer Release at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the brewery, 9029A 112th Drive SE. There will be four new beers, special growlers and a food truck.

Foggy Noggin releases fresh hop: Bothell’s Foggy Noggin Brewing is releasing its 2019 Fn Fresh Hop at noon Oct. 12 at the brewery, 22329 53rd Ave. SE. The English pale ale is made with 12 pounds of freshly harvested Mount Hood hops.

Decibel Brewing tasting: Mukilteo’s Diamond Knot Brewing Alehouse is hosting Bothell’s Decibel Brewing for a tasting at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at the alehouse, 621 Front St.

Toggle’s hosts Middleton release: Everett’s Toggle’s Bottle Shop is hosting Middleton Brewing’s latest Sell Out Series release, Back in the Day, 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at the taproom, 1420 Hewitt Ave. Back in the Day is a pumpkin, vanilla and chai IPA.

Bothell Beer Festival: The sixth annual Bothell Beer Festival is from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 in the underground garage at Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave. NE. There will be more than 20 breweries and cideries pouring, food trucks and live music. Tickets are $30 and include a commemorative glass and six tokens.

Pumpkin Carving Brewers Night: Edmonds’ Brigid’s Bottleshop is hosting Fremont, Deschutes and Two Beers for a beer tasting and pumpkin carving party at 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at the taproom, 188 Sunset Ave.

Beer and Dessert at SnoTown: Snohomish’s SnoTown Brewing is hosting a beer and dessert pairing at 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the brewery, 511 Second St.

Iron Horse tasting: Monroe’s Route 2 Taproom & Grazing Place is hosting Ellensburg’s Iron Horse Brewing for a tasting at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the taproom, 19837 U.S. 2.

Trick or Treat Yo’ Self at At Large: Everett’s At Large Brewing is hosting Trick or Treat Yo’ Self party from 4 to 9 p.m. on Halloween at the taproom, 2730 W. Marine View Drive. There will be special randall beers on tap, games, spooky tunes and candy. Prizes for best human and dog costumes.

Snohomish Brewfest: The annual Snohomish Brewfest is Nov. 8 and 9 at Thomas Family Farms, 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish. There will be more than 30 breweries pouring beers. Advance tickets are $30 and $35 at the door. Sessions are 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 8 and noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 9.

Bellevue Brewing tasting: Monroe’s Route 2 Taproom & Grazing Place is hosting Bellevue’s Bellevue Brewing for a tasting at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the taproom, 19837 U.S. 2.

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