Fall is malt season in the craft beer world and Chuckanut Brewing will be releasing some beautiful representations over the next month through a range of styles. It's all covered in the following Press Release From Chuckanut Brewing. ---------------- Our 3rd rendition of the Single Hop Lager will be coming [...]
Sometimes you just don't know what to do with it all. Bellingham's constant cycle of events, beer and food is just mouth watering. But Aslan Depot has really upped the game these next few days. Aslan Brewing opened Aslan Depot a year ago and now you'll have an opportunity to [...]
You probably aren't going to want to miss this one! While we'd love to tell you all about it in our own words, we think the info is best coming right from the source. Official Stones Throw Press Release Stones Throw Brewery is excited to announce the release of their bottled [...]
Coming this Friday, August 3rd exclusively to The Aslan Depot. Return of the Mack - West Coast IPA 6.0% ABV // 50 IBU // 1.058 OG medium body + dank + crisp This is your classic West Coast IPA without the cloying caramel malt. Mashed with only the finest North American 2 [...]
To mark the release of the 2017 Bootlegger Barrel Series, Boundary Bay is hosting a 1920s themed release party on December 21, from 6 to 9 pm in the Mountain Room. The Bootlegger Speakeasy will feature historical trivia by The Good Time Girls, and Boundary Bay Catering will provide complementary [...]
Josh Smith of Atwood Ales continues to release a wide variety of unique offerings. Josh and Monica are in the midst of a remodel of expansion of their farmhouse brewery. We're excited to see what comes next! From the press release La Frite ABV 8.6% Potato Saison 750ml Bottle Conditioned & [...]
Blaine, WA, October 2nd, 2017 – Atwood Ales Farm Brewery in Blaine, WA is set to release two fresh hops ales produced using hops harvested from their own hopyard, just hundreds of feet away from their brewhouse. Flashback to early September, when several groups of volunteers assisted the Smith family [...]
I can’t think of an industry that is more charitable or gives back more to its local communities than the brewing industry, and Bellingham breweries are as generous as they come. A few events this weekend are perfect examples, even though this is just a slice of what our local breweries [...]
Bale Breaker Brewing just announced plans to collaborate with four different breweries this hop harvest season. “Brewers from across the country are planning trips to the hop fields of Yakima Valley for our upcoming harvest,” says Jessica Hawkins, Bale Breaker’s marketing manager. "It's the perfect time to brew with some of [...]
Press Release Due to recent environmental disturbances the Jackass Penguin, native to South Africa, is now an endangered species. Confined to the southern waters of Africa the Jackass Penguin is considered a reflection of the overall vitality of the ocean. Jackass Penguin is an India Pale Ale with a beautiful balance [...]
Happy Spring folks! We're officially out of Winter, at least as far as the calendar is concerned. The rain and cold may continue, but I wanted to reach for something bright and vibrant in hops of encouraging the weather to do the same. Hopworks in Portland is going through a [...]
I woke up to one of my favorite things, a text from someone in our craft beer community. It was from Bryan Krug, Brewer at Boundary Bay Brewery. Krug said, "I have a tasty morsel for you!" OOOO! I love morsels. He went on to describe what can only be called a [...]
Happy Monday! We've got a freshly released hoppy treat to sample today. Fort George has long been a staple in my fridge, their Three Way IPA is always a treat, Suicide Squeeze is one of their rotating IPA releases, along with Magnanimous, Overdub, and Fresh IPA. These beers are always heavily [...]
Led with the help of Janelle Pritchard, Stones Throw Brewery is raising money for the Pink Boots Society and hosting a "Big Boots Brew Day." A team of women in the local craft beer industry have collaborated on a beer recipe and will be brewed at Stones Throw Brewery on [...]
Wander's new Belgo-American IPA is a clean, crisp, and refreshing beer. Don't let the classic copper American IPA color fool you...the Wander production crew made this brew mild enough to crush but nuanced enough to sip and ponder. It's got a creamy head that I wish lasted a bit longer [...]
Good evening and welcome back to another installment of Tap Trail Reviews. We've got a fun one today and one that has brought a prediction to fruition. Firestone Walker has long been one of the greats and one of the pioneers in Barrel Aged Beers. Their Parabola is repeatedly ranked one [...]
2017 might be Bellingham's year of the can. There seems to be one or two new canning releases nearly every week. Wander Brewing, Structures and Kulshan Brewing have made canning a pretty important part of their distribution strategy. Wander just released it's Shiny Objects Double IPA. Structures' most recent aluminum [...]
It feels good when our local breweries do good. And they do so much good. From donating beer to local events to donating money and time, they give so much. Kulshan Brewery is one of those very fine breweries. For the last four years they've teamed up with Whatcom Hospice [...]
The fourth annual Washington Hop Mob Triple IPA Roadshow kicks off tomorrow, Feb. 2, at Brouwer’s Café in Seattle, where you will find a whopping 32 Hop Mob beers on tap. Through Feb. 12, other Hop Mob events will follow in 8 western Washington cities, from Bellingham to Vancouver. This year, [...]
Hello again all craft drinkers and advocates. We've got a fun one today that I was pleasantly surprised to see and find. We did a collaboration beer last week of Evil Twin & Westbrook's Imperial Mexican Biscotti Cake Break, which was quite good. Today we journey to the other side of [...]
Doppelbock is a beer rarely brewed in America but Chuckanut Brewery has brewed their rendition of this traditional German lager and aged it over 90 days at very cold temperatures. Chuckanut’s new Doppelbock will be tapped at both Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen in Bellingham and the new Chuckanut South Nut Tap [...]
It's here, Founders Brewing has officially launched in Washington state! The core beers have been out for about two weeks now, and the specialty beers are just now starting to reach the market, move quickly because they likely won't last too long. Perhaps the most famed Founders beer is what we've [...]
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017, I hope you all have enjoyed the holiday splendor with family, friends, and good beer, I know I did. We've just closed out a fantastic 2016, replete with numerous new beers, and plenty of old favorites making their newest vintage debuts. 2017 promises to [...]
You've got 4 days to get your last minute gifts for friends and family...not to mention yourself. Lucky for you, you like craft beer and craft beer bottles make the perfect stocking stuffer, or extremely visually obvious wrapped gift. Even luckier, both Boundary and Structures Brewing are releasing bottles this [...]
As craft beer expands, so too does the distribution arms of some of the nation's most established breweries. Following suit, Founders Brewing is finally making its way to the Pacific Northwest in early 2017. In 2015, Founders Brewing finalised selling 30% of it's company to the Mahou San Miguel group of Spain. [...]
The 2016 Bootlegger Barrel Series will be released at the Winter Solstice Bottle Release Party scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21 in The Mountain Room at Boundary Bay. […]
Welcome back to another installment of Tap Trail Reviews. We've taken some time off as we've been inundated with some awesome Fresh Hop beers. Some of my favorites were from Fremont, Fort George, Laurelwood, Skookum, and well, too many to name. This years crop was fantastic and the multitude of [...]
Wander Brewing's first canned offering, Googly Eyes Double IPA, was released in September during Bellingham Beer Week to rave reviews and copious cans consumed. Googly Eyes was was only available in Wander's taproom, both on tap and in cans. I bought a few of those sweet looking delicious four packs. [...]
Press Release It’s not often that a small craft brewery can say they have Marzen Lager and Baltic Porter for the holidays. But November is a lucky time to be drinking some great Chuckanut beers with these two special craft lagers on tap in the Pacific NW. Both beers are [...]
Josh and Monica of Atwood Ales Atwood Ales has been kicking out some great bottles in it's brief existence. It's true farm style brewery has given our area a truly unique brewery that we should be proud of. As they grow they broadening their offerings and have just released [...]
Bellingham's brewers are putting out more and more product and the community keeps drinking. Each brewery has its own unique style and ambiance. So its a pretty special occasion when two of them decide to collaborate and create together. Dave Vitt, owner of Kulshan Brewing and Chad Kuehl, owner of Wander [...]
Welcome back folks, and welcome to another Tap Trail review of epic bottle proportions. I want to extend a warm welcome to Terry who is going to be gifting us with some hyper local reviews of the good stuff being cranked out by our local breweries, while I'll continue to focus on [...]
Good morning to all, this installment of Tap Trail beer reviews is coming in extra early. I am heading out for a quick camping trip and didn't want to leave everyone hanging again. Also reading this before you do your beer shopping might inspire you to grab something new today, maybe [...]
ESCONDIDO, CA (June 6, 2016) – Once again resisting status quo, Stone Brewing is introducing two unique and highly anticipated summer seasonals. Both in 12-ounce six-packs and on draft at bars, restaurants and retailers where Stone beer is sold, Stone Citrusy Wit, a 5.3 percent witbier brewed with tangerine and [...]
It's been a heck of a week in Bellingham beer. New beers and brew news! As we hurtle towards an amazing weekend of sun don't forget to grab your Tap Trail map, and get your stamps. We've been getting social media messages from folks all around the region loving their passports. [...]
Alesmith is one of the finest breweries out of San Diego. They are constantly innovating and their newly announced Private Stock Ale is a testament to that. Elizabeth Station has lots of great AleSmith bottles and we're sure they'll be seeking this out as well. From their press release: ------------- [...]
Wander Brewing's Wild Warehouse Barrel Aged Farmhouse Ale was judged the best barrel aged beer in the country in 2015 at the Great American Beer Festival. It's that good. It's released once every year and this year's event will be this Saturday, April 9th. When I spoke to Wander's owner, Chad Kuehl, [...]
April, you're looking GOOOD! This weather has me antsy for patios and pints. The number of beers released in the last week aren't as numberable, but there are some important notes to make on this edition of Tap Roundup. The Boundary Bay Brewery deck is officially open and it's glorious! I [...]
It's another Friday and it's looking like a beauty. My weather app says it's supposed to clear up right aroooound....happy hour!! Perfect time to get out and check these out. After work is also acceptable. We suggest grabbing that Tap Trail Passport and getting to work on stamping today! Alright, there's [...]
Wander Brewing Cranberry Fruit Puncheon Cranberry Fruit Puncheon on tap today! Our puncheons were filled three months ago during the harvest with organic Washington cranberries fromStarvation Alley Farms and our rustic ale. Blood orange, black currant, berry jam, and subtle tanic notes! Read more about Wander Brewing. North Fork [...]
