Results tagged “collinspub”

Cooper's Alehouse, Maple Leaf (Monday-Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.) $1 off pints and $2 dollar off all menu items combined with the bottomless bin of pretzels helps anyone regain their balance. Recognized in CAMRA's guide to good beer--there is no better endorsement than an alehouse mentioned by beer experts.

Checking out former Seattlester and all-around beer expert Geoff Kaiser's new home on the web, Seattle Beer News, we came across an interesting factoid: Today is the first day of the Collins Pub's Fifth Annual REAL Strong Beer Festival. What's "real" strong beer? According to Geoff, one triple IPA weighs in at 11 percent ABV. There's a variety of other short-run and vintage beers on tap from Northwest craft-brewers. Should be awesome. The fest runs today through March 1 down at 526 Second Ave., at the base of the Smith Tower.

When it comes to good beer, brews made in Belgium are usually the cream of the crop. So, no one should be surprised that American brewers often try to emulate their success by brewing their own versions of Belgian styles. And you know what? Some of them are fantastic (And some, not so much...)