It was a great day for drinking beer in Greenwood yesterday as Naked City turned a shiny three-years-old. The beer flowed and the happy crowd drank beer after beer -- most of which were Naked City's own; as with previous birthday celebrations, the brewery donned as many of their own tap handles as they could brew up. more ›

From the folks that brought you Craft Beer + Food just last month, the Washington Beer Blog presents another amazing beer event -- Bittersweet: Beer + Chocolate; a night of mingling samples from Seattle's premier chocolatier, Theo Chocolates with beers from eight of Seattle's most inventive local brewers...need we say more? more ›

Like you needed one. But in case you did, Seattle's second most recognizable icon has something else beer/wine related, and it's happening tonight. more ›

One of our most beloved Greenwood neighborhood breweries is throwing another kick-ass party for its 3rd Anniversary--and it's only two weeks away. more ›

When you think of having a night out at the Tyee Yacht Club, the first things that springs to mind I'm sure is not, "What beer will I pair my braised lamb with on this fine Seattle evening?" more ›

Dikla Tuchman goes to the 2011 Great Canadian Beer Festival and reports that a great time was had. more ›

We went to the Seattle International Beer Festival. We took pictures. Kind of like an average Saturday with your friends, only less incriminating. more ›

Seattle's history of lusty beer dates to pioneer days when the local population was made up primarily of men. Bawdy houses abounded and by the time naughty Nellie Curtis established the La Salle Hotel, this "city on the sound" reverberated with echoes of fun and frolic. The La Salle, where Pike Brewery was established in 1989, was the last of Seattle's infamous "bawdy houses." Pike's Old Bawdy Vertical Tasting is an annual toast to commemorate Nellie Curtis and her ladies of pleasure. more ›

Another beer festival is up on the calendar for you to consider. This time it's local--in the Phinney neighborhood rather than a large warehouse or park. A 23-year tradition, the Phinney Neighborhood Association Beer Taste returns this weekend with a lineup for all you liver-azis to behold. more ›

Thought those of you with a spare liver and a few free hours on Friday might need a nudge into the Greenwood neighborhood, starting around 4 p.m. In just two short years, Naked City Taphouse and Brewery, has won over the collective palates of some of the most appreciative of beer drinkers, the craft enthusiast. Come this Friday the Taphouse will be celebrating its second year in the heart of the Greenwood Avenue corridor. more ›

For those that are unfamiliar (we're looking at you the 'just turned 21' opportunist), this is an excellent chance to get acquainted with pumpkin beers. Much like Iambics, this category is unique all to its own. Just about any type of beer, be it stout, porter, pale ale, etc. can morph into a pumpkin beer. Add a chunk a certain orange gourd, a dash of spices usually reserved for baked sweets, and you have the makings of a pumpkin-infused ale or lager. Styles vary widely; some offer the vaguest flavor while others wallop you with a full on assault of pumpkin flavor. more ›

Fremont's 14th annual Oktoberfest offers up a staggering array of beers that can be daunting in practice. Whether you are a seasoned drinker or a just a beginner, it's easy to be overwhelmed if you attempt to sample everything. more ›

Located just a few feet away from the Historic Trolley Garage, otherwise known as the husk that held Redhook, Fremont Oktoberfest offers up a plethora of beer options, Germanic and otherwise. This is the time of year for harvest ales and traditional (both international and American-style) lagers, but this fest has it all. more ›

Presented by Whole Foods and with over 40 different ciders from all over the world, this is not an event to pass up. more ›

Born out of love of German beers, Jeff Smiley and Baron Mike Baker (yes, he's registered in Germany as a Baron), Baron Brewing is one of the few lager-only breweries in the state. Started in 2003, this brewery is known for their pilsner, but boasts a bevy of worthwhile beers. more ›

Monday is here and our hair STILL smells like oak chips, spicy cigars, and Kingsford briquettes. That means is that we spent waaay too much time in North Seattle over the weekend (but for a good reason). Now in its fifth year, the smoke-off held at Piper's Creek in the Greenwood neighborhood is a rite of passage for the aspiring carnivore or barbecuer alike. If you salivate thinking of ribs, pork belly, whole chicken or even scallops, this was an event not to miss. more ›

To put this in perspective, ask yourself this, do you like Labatts? If you don't, and would rather not use your drinking dollars to support giant brewery conglomerates, then you might want to switch to some other truly local beers. Now, we aren't advocating a blacklisting of Pyramid, but this Seattlest wanted to remind you of where your money goes given the new deal. more ›

So a few weeks ago, while we were over in the Eastside, we paid a visit to Malt & Vine. While there we spotted a beer from the brewery in So'Do, no not Two Beers. Resting on the shelf with its non-descript label was a bottle of Simply Summer Farmhouse Ale from Epic Ales. Those not in the know, a Farmhouse is the Belgian-style equivalent of a light lager with a twist. more ›

On Friday August 27th 2010, between 5pm and 9pm, you are being asked to open your mind to what a cold beer tastes like when chewing on a piece of fermented curd. With beers from the Hood River's Full Sail Brewer and located inside the Hyatt (1639 8th Avenue) at the Urbane Coffee & Wine Bar, you are invited to crash the Northwest Beer & Artisanal Cheese Pairing Party. The catch however is that you have to part with $17 and four hours of your life, for the sake of washing down a chunk of Gruyere on Onion Flatbread or fork a bite of Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese, while taking in a little piece of Hood River in a glass. more ›

Starting early afternoon at 1 p.m., you are invited to head down to drink Big Al beers, hang out with friends, and inhale Dante's Inferno Dogs, Full Tilt Ice Cream, while listening to Rat City Brass (from 6pm to 8pm). Or, or you can head down on Sunday the day after and enjoy Proletariat Pizza, MORE Full Tilt Ice Cream and listen to Casper Baby Pants (from 3pm to whenever). Get off your butt and get out there! more ›

7/16 5pm to 8pm / Pyramid Alehouse / 91 South Brougham Way / Cost: Varies more ›

Today is the start (for most of us) to the Fourth of July weekend. What better way to show your support for the framers of the Constitution then blowing up mailboxes, and buying illegal fireworks from a nearby reservation? Or, or you could take a bus or cab down to the Seattle Center to The Seattle International Beer Festival. Starting today at noon and running throughout the weekend, the Seattle International Beer Festival is the beer equivalent of an international buffet. more ›

Silver City, Whoop Ass or Fat Scotch Ale. Just drink it and stop thinking about it! more ›

For over a year the new brewery, located just a half mile away, has been brewing up our favorite Georgetown beers, but now we are happy to announced that June 7th, you will be able to visit the brewery and their soon to be open tasting room and gift shop. more ›

... The terms are simple, go to the 'site (albeit away from Seattlest) and vote your favorite city to drink a beer in. So far those bike-loving, granola freaks (Portland to the laymen) to the south of us are in second. more ›

Today there are several breweries that not only can their beer in kegs but also in small 12ounce cans. For those of us that live in Washington it wasn’t until this past week (with 7 Seas Brewing), that we could finally add that pushpin to the map of craft breweries that can their beer. Starting in May and running through July (or until quantities run out), people in Seattle and Southern California can participate, finding versatile ways to enjoy your familiar Hefe’ when not near a bottle or tap. more ›

Last week Latona Pub's Bar Manager Ellliot Ryan, came up with an idea on how to celebrate 4/22 (aka Earth Day) at the bar: carry the kegs from the breweries. The terms were much easier than what you think as he, along with some loyal disciples, carried kegs from many local breweries using anything other than truck or car. more ›

As far as we are concerned, L.A. can have our crappy, rain soaked weather. Instead of drowning your lawn you might consider drowning your liver. Some of the side-effects for this weekend include hangovers, muscle soreness, and oh yeah, supporting the victims in Haiti. more ›

Filled with overeating, healthy conversation, and libations, Thanksgiving is truly an American tradition. In our final installment of beer and "the bird" we cover the second favorite entree: dessert. Besides consuming a nice lager, stout, or sour ale, one might consider contacting your local brewery for some spent grains. More will be mentioned on this, including a recipe for the real beer pancakes. Check out past entries on what to pair with turkey, and what to serve with your sides. more ›

A good Thanksgiving, in our opinion, also includes some times for reflection when you can enjoy a mixed drink or a glass of wine. And while wine and martinis might seem the best options with turkey (martinis pair best with dark meat, by the way), there's a missed pairing option: the craft beer. more ›