Red Wine & Chocolate Tour: Enjoy the wonders of Whidbey Island and the finest hand crafted local wines and spirits over two weekends in February. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 11, 12, 18 and 19, five local tasting rooms on Whidbey Island will offer samples paired with chocolate treats. Participating wineries and distilleries include Blooms Winery, Holmes Harbor Cellars, Whidbey Island Distillery, Spoiled Dog Winery and Comforts of Whidbey. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and can be purchased at the above wineries and at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2707190. For more information, visit www.whidbeyislandvintners.org or call 360-321-0515.
Belgian beer and cupcake pairing: Everett’s Lazy Boy Brewing, 715 100th St. SE, Suite A-1, hosts a Belgian beer and cupcake pairing from open to close Feb. 10, 11, 12 and 14. Lazy Boy brewed five versions of its Belgian Golden Strong Ale, including lavender, cocao nibs, raspberry and chai, to pair with five similar cupcakes. Buy all five pairings for $20. Visit www.lazyboybrewing.com for more.
Crucible Valentine’s Day Tasting Event: Everett’s Crucible Brewing teams up with chocolatier Breeanna Clobes to create a beer and chocolate pairing event from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14 at the brewery, 909 SE Everett Mall Way. Tickets are $35 for two and include beer and chocolate samples and a Crucible pint glass. Music courtesy Abi Grace. For more information, visit www.cruciblebrewing.com.
At Large Brewing tasting: Diamond Knot Brewery & Alehouse, 621 Front St., Mukilteo, is hosting Everett’s At Large Brewing from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15. For more information, visit www.diamondknot.com.
Postdoc Brewing tasting: Crucible Brewing, 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, is hosting Redmond’s Postdoc Brewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 15. For more information, visit www.cruciblebrewing.com.
Foggy Noggin Barleywine vertical tasting: Bothell’s Foggy Noggin Brewing, 22329 53rd Ave. SE, hosts its first vertical tasting event for its Duck’s Ass English Barleywine from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 17. Tastes of four different barleywines from 2013, 2015 and 2016 will be available. Brewed with 100-percent English-grown malted barley and hops, Foggy Noggin’s barleywine is 11.2 percent and 91 IBU. The final version is a Gold Label selection from this past year. It’s a historical brewing of Tennants 1954 Gold Label Barleywine. The event is limited to 20 people and tickets are $30. Register at Foggy Noggin or online at squareup.com/store/foggy-noggin-brewing/item/foggy-noggin-barleywine-vertical-tasting-event.
Yogamosa: Bluewater Distilling, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett, is hosting Yogamosa from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 18. Local instructor Carly Hayden will lead the session, with cocktails served afterward. Visit www.bluewaterdistilling.com for more.
Washington Beer Open House: To celebrate all things Washington beer, the Washington Beer Commission is hosting Washington Beer Open House at breweries all around the state from noon to 5 p.m. on Feb. 25. A number of Snohomish County breweries will be participating by releasing specialty beers, offering food pairings and hosting tours. For more information, visit www.washingtonbeer.com/washington-craft-beer/washington-beer-open-house.php.
Beer briefs
Skip Rock releases ‘Barrel Proof’ version of Rye Whiskey: Snohomish’s Skip Rock Distillers released the first Barrel Proof version of its Rye Whiskey in over a year on Friday. The “Barrel Proof” version is handpicked by owner and head distiller Ryan Hembree and comes in at 103.6 proof. This selection is limited to just 240 bottles and is only available at the distillery. The first version of the Barrel Proof rye scored 94 points and took first place in Beverage Testing Institute’s 2014 reviews. This is also the first time that Skip Rock will release its Rye Whiskey in 750-milliliter bottles.
Naked City to open Camano Island location: Seattle Naked City Brewery and Taphouse is opening a second location on Camano Island. According to a press release, the second location is set to open this spring and will be located in the same space that The Collective on Tap was housed at Terry’s Corner. Naked City has been in Seattle since 2008 and was named one of the Top 100 Beer Bars in America by DRAFT magazine three years in a row.
Wine, brews, spirits
5 Rights Brewing: 7028 46th St. NE, Marysville, 425-334-1026, www.5rightsbrewing.com. Open 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Ale Spike Bottles & Taps: 9300 271st St. NW, Suite B5, Stanwood, 360-386-7650.
American Brewing Co.: 180 W. Dayton St., Warehouse 102, Edmonds, 425-774-1717, www.americanbrewing.com.
Anchor Pub: 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-374-2580.
Angel’s Tap House: 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington, 360-474-9740, www.angelofthewinds.com. Tuesday Brewsday.
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds, 425-771-7009, www.aristawines.com. Tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
At Large Brewing: 2730 W. Marine View Drive, Everett. 425-324-0039, www.atlargebrewing.com. Open Wednesdays through Sundays.
Big E Ales: 5030 208th St. SW, Suite A., Lynnwood, 425-672-7051, www.bigeales.com. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Bluewater Distilling: 1205 Craftsman Way, Suite 109, Everett, 425-404-1408, www.bluewaterdistilling.com. Cocktail bar open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Brews Almighty: 3011 Grand Ave., Suite A, Everett, 425-252-2739, www.brewsalmighty.com.
Brigid’s Bottleshop: 190 Sunset Ave. S., Suite C, Edmonds, 425-412-3199, www.brigidsbottleshop.com.
The Collective on Tap: Camano Island, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island, 360-926-8975; Woodinville, 17802 134th Ave. NE, Suite 6, Woodinville, 425-488-2795; wee.collectiveontap.com.
Crucible Brewing: 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite D440, Everett, 425-374-7293, www.cruciblebrewing.com. Taproom Trivia on Mondays, Tap it Tuesdays, Test Pilot Thursdays and Firkin Fridays. Feb. 15: Postdoc Brewing, 6 p.m.
deVine Wines: 15224 Main St., Suite 107, Mill Creek, 425-357-6200, www.de-vinewines.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, $5.
Diamond Knot: Alehouse in Mukilteo, 621-A Front St., Mukilteo, 425-355-4488; Brewpub at Mountlake Terrace, 5602 232nd St. SW, Mountlake Terrace; www.diamondknot.com. Cask Night, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Brewpub and Wednesdays at Alehouse. Feb. 15: At Large Brewing, 6 p.m.
Dreadnought Brewing: 16726 146th St. SE, Suite 153, Monroe, 360-863-2479, www.dreadnoughtbrewing.com.
Dusty Cellars: 529 Michael Way, Camano Island, 360-387-2729, www.dustycellarswinery.com. Tasting room open the first weekend of each month or call for private tasting.
Foggy Noggin Brewing: 22329 53rd Ave. SE, Bothell, 206-553-9223, www.foggynogginbrewing.com.
Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse: 1114 First St., Snohomish, 360-568-5820, www.fredsrivertownalehouse.com.
Furion Cellars: 1311 Bonneville Ave., No. 106, Snohomish, 425-314-8922, www.furioncellars.com. Visits and tastings by appointment.
Gallagher’s Where U Brew: 180 W. Dayton St. Warehouse, Suite 105, Edmonds, 425-776-4209, www.whereubrew.com.
Greenbank Farm Wine Shop: 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, 360-678-7700, www.greenbankwineshop.com; Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Harry’s on Tye: 14286 169th Drive SE, Monroe, 425-344-4825, www.facebook.com/harrysontye.
The Hop and Hound: 18116 101st Ave. NE, Bothell, 425-486-2337, www.thehopandhound.com. Food trucks every Friday.
The Independent Beer Bar: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-212-9517, www.theindependentbeerbar.com. Trivia Night every Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Josh’s Taps & Caps: 1800 Bickford Ave., Suite 210, Snohomish, 360-217-7221, www.joshstapsandcaps.com.
Justice Brewing: 2414 Chestnut St., Everett, 425-835-2337, www.justicebrewing.com. Open noon to 2 p.m. Saturday or by appointment only.
Lazy Boy Brewing: 715 100th St. SE, Suite A-1, Everett, 425-423-7700, www.lazyboybrewing.com.
McMenamin’s: Mill Creek: 13300 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek, 425-316-0520; Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, 425-398-0122; www.mcmenamins.com.
Middleton Brewing: 607 SE Everett Mall Way 27-A, Everett; 425-280-9178; www.middletonbrewing.net.
Port Gardner Bay Winery: 2802 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, 425-339-0293, www.portgardnerbaywinery.com. Tasting room open 4:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Live music Friday and Saturday nights; no cover.
River Time Brewing: 660 Emens Ave., Darrington, 267-483-7411, www.rivertimebrewing.com.
Route 2 Taproom and Grazing Place: 19837 Hwy. 2, Monroe, 360-863-2036, www.roadtriptaprooms.com.
Salish Sea Brewing: 518 Dayton St., Suite 104, Edmonds, 425-582-8474, salishbrewing.com.
Scuttlebutt Brewing Co.: Restaurant, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett; Taproom, 3310 Cedar St., Everett, 425-257-9316. www.scuttlebuttbrewing.com.
Skip Rock Distillers: 104 Ave. C, Snohomish, 360-862-0272, www.skiprockdistillers.com.
Skookum Brewery: 17925A 59th Ave. NE, Arlington, 360-403-7094, www.skookumbrewing.com.
SnoTown Brewing: 511 Second Ave., Snohomish, 425-231-8113.
Sound to Summit Brewing: 1830 Bickford Ave., Snohomish, 360-294-8127, www.soundtosummitbrewing.com.
Special Brews: 14608 Hwy. 99, Suite 307, Lynnwood, 425-741-7049, www.special-brews.com.
Stogies ‘n Hops: 526 164th St. SW, Lynnwood, 425-741-1000, www.stogiesnhops.com.
Total Wine & More: 2701 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-640-4510, www.totalwine.com.
Whiskey Ridge Brewing: 116 E. Fifth Ave., Arlington, 360-913-0425, www.whiskeyridgebrewing.com. Open mic Friday nights.
Whitewall Brewing: 14524 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville, 360-454-0464, www.whitewallbrewing.com.
The Wine Shop: 2704 171st Pl. NE, L102, Marysville, 360-652-9200, www.maryswineshop.com. Tastings Friday and Saturday afternoons, $5.
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