NW WA Updates: winter '18

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  1. Structures

    Structures Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2017 Washington


    Their Helles, and Vienna are two of my favorite beers....I don't know how much of those you will see down there though. Pils and Kolsch are the two that they distribute heavily.
     
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  2. RealExtract

    RealExtract Aspirant (266) Oct 27, 2007 Washington

    We'll also be opening Garden Path Fermentation at the Port of Skagit very soon in the next building up from South Nut, at 11653 Higgins. We'd hoped to be able to do at least a soft pre-open of some sort for Skagit Farm to Pint Fest this Saturday, which, unfortunately, it doesn't look like we're going to be able to pull off at this point, but we are getting very close...
     
    #42 RealExtract, Mar 28, 2018
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  3. JasonJYoung

    JasonJYoung Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2015 Washington
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    Dang @John_M , I gotta think their Kolsch and Helles would stack up nicely. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm not a Dunkel fan, but many people enjoy Chuckanuts Dunkel.

    Heck, I thoroughly enjoy the Kolsch from Occidental, even though I've been ribbed for this in the past.
     
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  4. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Chuckanut Pilsner just went on at Beermongers. It's delicious. As my buddy James says, "Get you some."

    Sorry I missed out on Structure's Table Beer, but I really can't complain.
     
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  5. Structures

    Structures Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2017 Washington


    We'll have another drop of beer down there around PDX beer week......Beermongers is the best.
     
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  6. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Made a couple stops last night. Wander has a new Strawberry-Rhubarb sour on tap that clocked in at 9.2%ABV. Thr Rhubarb was a bit much for me, but if y'all like it, you should try it if you see it.

    Menace has a new IPA on tap, Walking Distance, that looks like a well-made Pilsener, but packs a nice, bitter, hop punch. It's kinda the Anti-Murky IPA. Also worth trying if you see it.
     
    #46 BBThunderbolt, Apr 4, 2018
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  7. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Couple new notes. Garden path just posted on FB that they've received their licenses to officially be a brewery and winery. Also, some collabs are starting to show up around town that involve the new Twin Sisters brewery. I believe that there's an event featuring them at the specialty beer store here in town tonight. Not sure if it's all collabs, or if they'll actual TS brews on tap.
     
    #47 BBThunderbolt, Apr 6, 2018
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  8. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Up in the Columbia/Elizabeth neighborhood (right where where Elm changes into Northwest) is a little nursery/produce stand called Goods. They are in the of a remodel to install a tap room. There's a Mexican food truck that's already parked there, and they'll be staying, along with other food trucks. Gonna have rotating taps, outdoor seating, and be open year-round (which the produce/nursery part isn't). They're expecting to be open in about another 3-4 weeks.
     
    #48 BBThunderbolt, Apr 11, 2018
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  9. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Wander released their latest MurkBomb yesterday, OneEyePA - Citra. it was good, but I was a bit bored bt the end of my pint, nothing but hops, with nothing for them to play against. Limited number of 16oz 4packs available, and on tap at the brewery. Didn't think to ask if any kegs will be getting out. Sorry.
     
    #49 BBThunderbolt, Apr 13, 2018
  10. jpbebeau

    jpbebeau Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2011 Washington

    Cans shows up as far down south as Pint Defiance, I think.
     
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  11. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    But, (IIRC) it was only a 117 case run, and they were moving briskly at the brewery yesterday.

    Edit: just checked their FB, and it was 171 cases. Not sure how much went into kegs.
     
    #51 BBThunderbolt, Apr 13, 2018
  12. stevesbeer

    stevesbeer Initiate (0) May 17, 2016 Washington

    The wife and I dropped into the area last week as we wrapped up her birthday week of festivities from Portland to Bellingham. Aslin, Structures, and Skookum were drinking very well. (That's how the wine crowd expresses that if I'm correct :wink: ) Melvin was decent. We will spend more time, next time in the area. The Anderson school was an interesting stay. Cheers!
     
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  13. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    For clarity, Aslan is in Bham, Aslin is back in VA. Don't want folks getting confused. Aslin gets some hype on BA, so I thought it was worth clarifying. Glad you enjoyed your trip, I hope you hit Wander. IMHO, they make the best and most interesting beers in town.
     
    #53 BBThunderbolt, Apr 26, 2018
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  14. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Those Wander Citra cans hit Seattle, too.
     
    #54 distantmantra, Apr 26, 2018
  15. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    They made it down to Bend, too.
     
    #55 sharpski, Apr 26, 2018
  16. jpbebeau

    jpbebeau Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2011 Washington

    And Tacoma. Don't forget Tacoma.
     
    #56 jpbebeau, Apr 27, 2018
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  17. Moose90

    Moose90 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2012 Washington

    Yet they only them in the tap room in Bellingham. Can't even schlep a couple of cases to the co-ops.

    Thought the latest batch came out really well.
     
    #57 Moose90, Apr 29, 2018
  18. stevesbeer

    stevesbeer Initiate (0) May 17, 2016 Washington

    Ah yes sorry for my typo/misremembering. :grin: We sadly did not make it to Wander this time, there were some car issues that curtailed our trip a bit. Next time though! We will probably just stay in B-ham a couple nights then to get more acquainted. This was more of a "fact-finding" trip to confirm, that yes, awesome beer is being done in NW Washington :wink: Next, we will ramp up to full on expedition trip status.
     
    #58 stevesbeer, Apr 30, 2018
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  19. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Shoot me a message, be happy to answer any questions, and meet for a brew.
     
    #59 BBThunderbolt, Apr 30, 2018
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  20. Hal_Hickey

    Hal_Hickey Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2014 Canada (BC)

    Went to the gong show, aka April Brewers Day, in Bellingham to top off Bham Beer Week. Organizers sold about double the number of tickets that otherwise could have made it an enjoyable event. 30 minute lineups for port-a-toilets did me in after an hour, where line control resembled a Mad Max chase scene. Not a lot of interesting beers to be had and, for some reason, the few cideries that were there all had 15+ minute lineups for a 4 ounce pour.

    Won't be back.
     
    #60 Hal_Hickey, May 4, 2018
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