Washington Beer News (2022)

I think it's supposed to look like a deal. And on the surface it does. You get more than twice as much, but for 10% less.

But:

"Includes seating." Okay, but can you bring your own chair for the grass when you buy a GA ticket?

"Includes food." Okay, but what kind and how much? And are there any food options for GA people? Can GA people bring their own food from outside?

"Includes twice as many tokens." Okay, but can I buy more with a GA ticket? And how much is each token? $1? $5?

Mrs. vurt and I have thoroughly enjoyed our previous trips to Yakima for the festival. But it just doesn't add up for us this year.

See you in Hood River, @John_M .

 

They've been sold in WA for a while. I bought a couple different iterations of Murder at TW here several years ago. I've sent some in NBS BIFs in the past.

 

Both breweries are distributed by Orcas, so I’m guessing they’re aware.

 

Probably just my cynicism but I hate Kings and Daughters' term "modern soft IPA."

 

But it does imply the existence of a "hard IPA," and I'd probably buy that. Especially if it means the beer has real, face-melting bitterness.

 

Good point. Plus, who wants to advertise they have a wimpy palate? It's sort of like reaching for a box of extra small condoms at the drug store if you're a man. Or something.

 

Why? With the caveat that I haven't had that beer - I actually find that description helpful. Modern : more fruity/juicy hops. Soft: gently bitter. No mention of haze/NE : still WCIPA like.

 

I'm with @DefenCorps on the meaning. And I'm pretty sure I've used it myself. Tons of modern wc ipas (from the actual west coast) have a softness to them. Instead of relying on pine resin and citrus pith hops they are carried by peach and pineapple and citrus fruit flavored hops. They aren't not wc ipas, but they are a modern softer version of the style

 

If it's a new recipe how is it not modern already? Feeling the need to state that it's modern comes off as coy, pandering, and redundant. To me, it seems like they're after hazy drinkers but don't want to come out and say it, not to mention it's sort of a suggestion that other IPA's are relics.

 

But isn't there a distinction between a new recipe and a modern one? I could see a new Sierra Nevada Pale Ale inspired beer that tastes anything but modern.

 

Yup i wish there were more beers like Bend Brewings Devils Cabbage. The real skunky weed ridden bitter deal! Miss those days

 

Devils Cabbage is GREAT. I was happy to see there's a new batch available now.

 

This is interesting news about Stillwater setting up a permanent home in halfway between Portland and Seattle.