Georgetown Brewing's Bob's Brown Ale

Seattle's beloved brewer of Manny's Pale Ale (and now, the wonderful 9LB Hammer) releases Bob's Brown Ale on this day every year to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House and to honor the memory of their old friend, Bob Hirsch, who died of cancer at age 21.

More than seventy bars in the Seattle area will have this 6.3% ABV ale pouring today (Bob's bday). Bob's Brown Ale is big and brown with lots of hops. They use a blend of 2-row Pale, Caramel, Chocolate, Munich, and Roasted Barley Malts, then add shitloads of Centennial and Crystal hops to make this a meaty brown brew.

After raising more than $20K from Bob's Brown Ale last year, their goal is $30K for this year. So get off your ass and go drink some beer. We'll be stopping by Beveridge Place Pub for a pint after work. Event headquarters will be the Nickerson Street Saloon, which will have three kegs, raffle prizes and "other fun." We love other fun. Don't you?

Photo thanks to butter_fry on Flickr.