Cismontane arrives in Washington
Cismontane Brewing Company, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, launches its beer in the state of Washington with a tasting at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at Special Brews in Lynnwood. There will be a brewer on hand to answer questions. Here’s a look at the beers that will be on tap: Black’s Dawn Nitro Imperial Stout, Black’s Twilight Barrel Aged Imperial Sour Stout, Cali IPA, Citizen Steam (California common), Coulter IPA, Dos Cone Es Oaked Barleywine, Marea Roja Flemish Sour and Whiting Wit Belgian Wit.
Cider Summit Seattle
The Cider Summit Festival returns to Seattle for the sixth time 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 and noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the South Lake Union Discovery Center. The event will feature more than 150 handcrafted ciders from producers in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, California and others. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 (cash only) at the door. Admission includes a souvenir glass and eight tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets will be available for sale onsite at $2 per ticket. For more information, visit www.cidersummitnw.com/seattleeventinfo.html
South Sound Craft Beer Festival
The second annual South Sound Craft Beer Festival is Aug. 29 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, and will feature 24 Washington breweries pouring 50-plus IPAs. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5-ounces tasters.
Snohomish Summer Wine Walk
The Snohomish Summer Wine Walk is 5 p.m. Aug. 8 on First Street. Stroll historical downtown Snohomish and sip wine from a number of local wineries. The cost is $15. For more information, visit www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org.
Everett Craft Beer Festival
The third annual Everett Craft Beer Festival is Aug. 15 in downtown Everett. It features 30 Washington breweries pouring more than 100 beers. There will be live music and food trucks. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5-ounces tasters.
Brewers Nights
Aug. 3: Green Flash at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Aug. 4: Cismontane at Special Brews, 6 p.m. Aug. 5: Diamond Knot Brewing at Sound to Summit, 6 p.m. Aug. 10: Outer Planet Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Aug. 17: Pike Place Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Aug. 31: 7 Seas Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Sept. 7: Chainline Brewing at The Collective on Tap (Woodinville), 5 p.m. Sept. 12: Firestone Walker at Stogies ’n Hops. Sept. 17: Great Divide Brewing at Brews Almighty, 5 p.m.
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