I am a Craft Brewer

This is a video that was shown at last week’s Craft Brewers Conference in Boston. It is pretty powerful. It might make you stand up and say, “HELL YES!” It might bring a little tear to your eye (not me, I mean, I’m just saying…)

“I Am A Craft Brewer” is a collaborative video representing the camaraderie, character and integrity of the American Craft Brewing movement. Created by Greg Koch, CEO of the Stone Brewing Co. and Chris & Jared of Redtail Media…and more than 35 amazing craft brewers from all over the country. The video was shown to a packed audience of 1700 craft brewers and industry members at the 2009 Craft Brewers Conference as an introduction to Greg’s Keynote Speech entitled “Be Remarkable: Collaboration Ethics Camaraderie Passion.” As is tradition for the CBC Keynote, a toast to the audience was offered. This time, the beers offered for the toast were all collaboratively brewed craft beers including Isabella Proximus, Collaboration Not Litigation, AleSmith/Mikkeller/Stone Belgian Style Triple, Jolly Pumpkin/Nøgne-Ø/Stone Special Holiday Ale, and 2009 Symposium Ale “Audacity of Hops.”

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Brewers Night This Thursday. At The Skylark?

As regular readers of the blog know, we pretty much focus on Washington beers. On occasion, we talk about interesting beer-related things going on in Washington even if they don’t have anything to do with Washington beer. For example, Ninkasi Brewing (Eugene, OR) is coming to town to host a brewers night that is interesting on two levels. First, it’s at a place that does not usually host brewers nights. Second, it’s not just a typical “short speech by the brewer and then give away some swag” event.

Here are the details :

Thursday April 16th. 9:00 pm
The Skylark Cafe & Club
Samurai Artist Productions & Ninkasi Brewing present an evening of music and brews featuring three local bands:
The Toy Soldiers
Hair Envelope
Rebels & Scientists

Jamie Floyd of Ninkasi will be on hand to talk about his beers with all of the currently available Ninkasi beers on tap. Perhaps even something special. This event is FREE so come on down and welcome Jamie and enjoy some tasty brews and live music.

The Skylark Cafe & Club
3803 SW Delridge Way
Seattle, WA 98106
206-935-2111

http://www.skylarkcafe.com

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Happening Tonight – Herbert’s Kick Off at Latona

Tonight (Monday, March 16th) – Join the folks at the Latona Pub at 8:00 PM as they kick off the release of this year’s Herbert’s Legendary Cask Fest Ale. This is the first in a series of parties. To learn what we are talking about, and to see a list of all the event scheduled for this 10th anniversary of the Herbert’s, read our post about it. 

The Latona will be pouring the Herbert’s by:

Anacortes Brewery

Elliott Bay Brewing

Northgate Ram

Water Street Brewing

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Happening Today: Water Street Brewing Silent Auction

Happening Today, Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m. – The Water Street Brewing Silent Auction.  See the WBB’s original post for the full story:

http://washingtonbeerblog.com/2009/03/03/water-street-asks-for-our-support/

Weather pending, WBB is heading that direction to cover this event and lend our support. We hope to see you there. If you see the geeks taking pictures with an iPhone, come say hello.

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Happening Today: Elliott Bay Burien Brewhouse 2nd Birthday Bash

Today, Saturday March 7th – Elliott Bay’s Burien Brewhouse is celebrating their second birthday (already! they grow so fast!).  WBB will be in Burien later on, and plan to stop by for a pint and the reggae band.  Brewer Doug Hindman posts on his blog –

Festivities include music by the Adrian Xavier reggae band (8:00 PM); the release of Burien Birthday Beer #2, a Märzen-style lager; a kids activity table; and food specials like Clams and Mussels in Green Curry, BBQ Chicken Salad, Berbere Turkey Burger, Petite New York, and Brewhouse Mud Pie dessert.

Stop by for a pint (or two) and help us celebrate another successful year of serving the craft beer and comfort food needs of B-Town, WA.

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A Second KingCo Brewery Gets Organic Certification

In July 2008, Elliott Bay Brewhouse and Pub in Burien became King County’s first brewery to gain organic certification. On February 2, 2009, Elliott Bay Brewery and Pub in West Seattle became the second brewery in King County to be awarded organic certification by the WSDA (as an agent of the FDA). Elliott Bay has been brewing with organic grain for a number of years but recently decided to seek certification for their year-round house beers and a handful of their seasonal recipes. To determine which of the current draught selections are certified organic, West Seattle pubsters should look to the board above the bar or to the tap handles for the USDA label. You can also just ask your dedicated and friendly server. Last summer the Seattle Times published a nice article about Elliott Bay going organic – click here to read it.

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Happening Today/Tonight – Elysian Winter Beer Fest

ELYSIAN WINTER BEER FESTIVAL
Saturday February 28, 2009
Elysian-Capitol Hill
12:00 – 10:00
Read our complete post about this event

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Happening Tonight – Barley Wine Bacchanal Kicks Off

Tonight – Friday, Feb 27th – the Beveridge Place Pub kicks off their week long celebration of not-so-weak brews. Doors open at 3:00. This event always draws a big crowd. Get there early, bring your patience. They will have 20 taps dedicated to barley wine. They’ll pour at least 40 different barley wines in all. 40 barley wines? Oh my. See our original post about this event.

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Happening Tonight – Anacortes Brewers Night at Bev Place

Join the Beveridge Place Pub tonight (Thrs, Feb 26)  as they welcome Anacortes Brewing to West Seattle for a brewers night celebration.  The fun gets started at 7:00 PM. Expect all the typical stuff – great beer, swag, and a few words from the brewery folks themselves.

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Happening Now/Tonight – Bottleworks Anniversary

The Bottleworks is celebrating its 10th Anniversary today (Wed. Feb. 25). Join them for a tasting party at 5:00. Click here to read the complete story we posted about the anniversary.

Tonight’s tasting (5-7 pm) will feature two specially-brewed 10th Anniversary beers — one brewed by Hair of the Dog and the other by New Belgium. Alan Sprints will be on site to represent Hair of the Dog. Eric Salazar and Jamie Mastin will be on site to represent New Belgium.

For the last couple of hours, reports have been coming in to the blog. It seems this is a very good day to be spending money at Bottleworks. Rare treats are finding their way out of the cellar and onto the shelves. If you’re in Wallingford, or you can be in Wallingford, you should stop by and check it out.

NW Beer Guide has just posted more information.

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Happening Tonight – Rare Draft Night at Bev Place Pub

Join the folks at West Seattle’s Beveridge Place Pub tonight – Thursday, Feb. 19th – for a selection of rare draft treats. They’ll be tapping kegs of Full Sail Black Gold Bourbon Imperial Stout, Oskar Blues Gordon, Hale’s Supergoose, and Rogue Double Dead Guy! The fun starts at 6:00.

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Happening Tonight – John Maier Appreciation Night at Latona

As we originally reported a couple weeks ago, John Maier (brewmaster for Rogue) will be at the Latona Pub tonight (Monday, February 16th). The celebration gets underway at 8:00. He’ll be bringing a firkin of Mogul, one of his personal favorites, and some other yummy treats.  Join the folks at the Latona as they show their appreciation for the many, many great beers for which John is responsible.

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Happening Tonight – “Valentine Brewtique” at Naked City

Last minute shoppers need not despair. Relax, have a brew, and get that shopping done at the same time. Today/tonight -Friday, Feb 13th- Naked City Brewing Company will be hosting a special Valentine Brewtique, featuring handcrafted treasure for your sweetheart (jewlery, hand bags, greeting cards, brownies, all from local artisans). Also, the Phinney/Greenwood Art Walk is happening tonight. At Naked City, they’ll be displaying the works of  Matamuros, which consists of pieces by Kevin Sullivan, Jill Rothenberger, and Zachary Bohnenkamp.

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Happening Tonight – 2 Events

1) Boundary Bay cask night at Beveridge Place – 6:00 – Something hoppy from Boundary Bay on cask at the Beveridge Place in West Seattle. www.beveridgeplacepub.com

2) Beer & Chocolate Fest at The Pike Pub – 6:00p-9:00p
Pre-Valentine Beer & Chocolate Festival. Local chocolate producers, paired with beer, spirits and wine. The chocolates will be available for purchase for those last minute gift buyers and there will be a charge for tasting and imbibing. www.pikebrewing.com

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WBB asks: Who is Seattle Beer Week?

Here’s an early heads-up about a new beer event, or I should say a WEEK of beer events, coming this May.  A few beer-loving individuals are organizing “Seattle Beer Week,” May 7-17th, 2009. Modeled after the successful San Francisco Beer Week and Philadelphia Beer Week, Seattle Beer Week will present a series of events involving great beer at local establishments.
 
The Web site gives no hint of who is behind this brilliant idea, but they aren’t hiding their identity on purpose, they’ve just been so busy planning the event that they haven’t had time for an “About Us” page.  Beer Week organizer Ian Roberts tells us, “We are simply four guys who have been working in the greater Seattle Beer Community that wanted to bring this city of beer together and celebrate our scene. The crew Consists of Mike Baker, formerly of Baron Brewing now with Pacific Beverage, Matt Younts, beer specialist for Click Distributing, Nat Pellman formerly the manager of Big Time Brewing now working with myself over at Brouwer’s Cafe, which I’ve been managing for the past three years.”

The Beer Week is in its formative stages, and many more events will be added between now and May. www.SeattleBeerWeek.com will be updated frequently as more details are confirmed. Here are some of the events scheduled so far:
 
May 7th
Seattle Beer Week kick-off at Pike
May 8th 
Ale of Two Cities special beer release at NakedCity
Stout night at Brouwer’s
May 9th 
Elysian Beer Festival at Elysian Fields
Cask beer mini-fest at Sole Repair
May 10th
Old Sol Vertical at Big Time
May 11th
Trappist Paired Dinner at Quinn’s
Pike brewers dinner at the Latona
May 12th
Pig roast with Lazy Boy & Victory brews at the Pub at Pipers Creek
Pike Brewers dinner at Matt’s in the Market
May 13th 
Beer & Brat Tasting at Shultzy’s
Capitol Hill pub crawl 
Adam Avery at Brouwer’s
May 14th 
Sour Beer Fest at Brouwer’s Cafe
Bock and sausage fest at all three Elysian pubs
May 15th
Beer & Cheese dinner at the Pillager’s Pub
May 16th
Seattle Beers at Elysian Fields 
Stone Beer dinner at Collins Pub
May 17th
Week End Party and BBQ at The Dray

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