Our neighbors to the South held their 3rd Annual Tacoma Craft Beer Fest yesterday, our own Dikla attended and reports back on an afternoon of beer tasting out in the sun. more ›

Oak barrel aging is nothing new. Bourbon makers use it, and winemakers have been using it for centuries. Beers are aged in oak too, although its more commonly done in Europe than in America. That is changing however; as American brewers have caught on to the complexities that oak brings to beer. Subtle nuances that are conveyed by new oak, bourbon barrels, or wine barrels, are now being utilized by savvy brewers to bring beers to a new level of flavor. more ›

While there is plenty of good beer in Seattle to keep us busy, it is always nice to head out of town to visit some of the brewpubs spread around the Pacific Northwest. We try and do a trip as often as we can, which usually turns out to be one trip every three months or so. more ›

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The glorious fall sunsets have disappeared along with the mouldering husks of Halloween pumpkins, and according the weather report, we can all expect a long, cold, wet weekend. But this being the Northwest, that's never stopped us from getting out and about; here's the weekend plans of your intrepid Seattlest contributors: more ›

Dogfish Head (DFH) has been a rock for the craft brewing industry for years. Never afraid to go out on a limb and try something different, DFH offers a variety of adventurous beers. more ›