Merging Two Things Against Better Judgement, Hop Scotch

Being of age has it benefits such as legal consumption, sharing a pitcher, and making the occasional mistake of combining Jager with that pint of Bud. This moronic demonstration of mixology is often at the hands of those in the early 20 crowd, and as you get older you learn not to do that again. Every once in a while, though, an opportunity appears that much like reaching for that door knob (after running your feet on the carpet), you are shocked and surprised you just did that.

Coming April 23rd and running into the 24th, you are invited to risk lunacy by mixing yourself the crude equivalent of a boilermaker, at Hop Scotch . Featured at the Fremont Studios (just down the street from the old Redhook Brewery and Brouwer's Cafe), the event features some 60 craft beers (and probably a few non craft), Scotch and Whiskey Samplers, a small cluster of wine, and for those with a need for stupidity, Tequila.

As a happy side effect, as you kill braincells in the name of "sampling" your admission will benefit the Seattle International Film Festival. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. If you need to budget out the experience you can add $10 Scotch Samplers (5 flights of 1/4 oz shots), Tequila Samplers (5 flights of 1/4 oz shots), and additional beer / wine tokens ($1.75).

Finally, if you are feeling flush with cash, there will be an hour-long seminar conducted by the Master of Whisky with eight- ¼ oz. Scotch tastes.

The whole thing kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday with both ending at midnight. For more information visit the site or call a cab and show up at the door.

Cheers