Foggy Noggin hosts beer historian
British beer writer and historian Ron Pattinson is to appear at a tasting of eight historical British beers at Foggy Noggin Brewing in Bothell. The event is planned for 6-8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the breweries tasting room at 22329 53rd Ave. SE, Bothell. Cost is $30 a person and must be paid in advance. The venue only seats 20. Pattinson is expected to talk about the significance of the eight historical beers. He’ll also touch on why beers have changed over time — whether it’s new ingredients being made available, the effect of a war, the effect of taxation or a change in preference of beer drinkers. He’s the author of several books about beer history, writes a column for Beer Advocate magazine and runs a European Beer Guide blog.
Lazy Boy cookoff
Break out your crockpot and bring your best chili recipe and your appetite Saturday, Nov. 15 to Lazy Boy Brewing in Everett. Plan on a fun-filled day of locally brewed beer and chili tasting. For more information, visit www.lazyboybrewing.com.
Mt. Rainier Fall Wine Festival
The fifth annual Mt. Rainier Fall Wine Festival is Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Rainier Lions Grand in Ashford at the base of Mt. Rainier. Taste wine from 10 area wineries, beer from breweries like Narrows Brewing and 7 Seas Brewing, and cider from Finnriver Farm and Cidery. Tickets can be purchased online at www.road-to-paradise.com. Discounted tickets are available for advance purchase through Nov. 13 for $25. Admission includes a souvenir wine glass, 10 tasting tickets and live entertainment.
Flyers anniversary party
Oak Harbor’s Flyers Restaurant and Brewery is celebrating its ninth anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at its restaurant. For more information, visit www.eatatflyers.com.
Learn to make limoncello
Learn to make your own limoncello with some help from the experts. Bluewater Distilling in Everett is offering a class from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23. Use fresh lemons and Bluewater’s 100-proof vodka and learn about the history of distillation and spirits and the benefits of traditional distillation methods. The supplies and tools needed will be supplied, along with instruction to help you along. The class is $64.95. Register and get more info at squareup.com/market/bluewater-distilling.
The Naked Sessions
Naked City Brewery and “Band in Seattle” host The Naked Sessions, an intimate concert series in which Northwest bands play songs and tell stories about the music. Portland’s Anna Tivel plays The Screening Room at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse on Saturday, Nov. 22. Seating is general admission and tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets.
North Sound Beer-grimage
Mount Vernon’s North Sound Brewery is hosting the first annual Beer-grimage Cask Crawl on Friday, Nov. 25. There will be cask-conditioned beers at three pubs in downtown Mount Vernon: Empire Alehouse, Trumpeter Public House and Porterhouse. Try the cask ale at each establishment and turn in your punched card with your name and number at the place of your choice to be eligible for a prize drawing.
Winter Beer Fest
Washington Winter Beer Fest is Dec. 5 and 6 at Magnuson Park in Seattle. There will be one session on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. and two sessions on Dec. 6 at noon and 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/895451 and $30 at the door. Admission includes a tasting cup and six 5-ounce beer tastes and additional tokens are available for $1.50 each.
Upcoming Brewers Nights
Nov. 19: Airways Brewing at Diamond Knot Alehouse (Mukilteo), 6 p.m. Nov. 20: Black Raven Brewing at Diamond Knot Brewpub (Mountlake Terrace), 6 p.m.; Kulshan Brewing Company at American Brewing, 6 p.m.
Beer releases
Nov. 19: Storm Surge dry-hopped with Cascade hops (cask), Diamond Knot Brewpub (MLT); Diamond Knot Ho!Ho!Ho! Winter Ale vertical tasting, Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse. Nov. 20: Industrial IPA dry-hopped with Amarillo hops (cask), Diamond Knot Alehouse (Mukilteo). Nov. 25: Lazy Boy IPA (cask), Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse. Nov. 26: All American Pie apple pie ale, American Brewing Company.
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