RateBeer has just released its last batch of competition results from its annual RateBeer Best Awards for the year 2016. “I'd like to raise a glass to the people who make the beer we drink,” says Joe Tucker, executive director of RateBeer. “These men and women are the artists, engineers, visionaries, [...]
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, [...]
Last year, Tap Trail took over Bellingham Beer Week. It was a grand affair. But we've set our sights high and intend to make it bigger, better an beer-ier. We want to knock on the regional doors of the Pacific Northwest, and beyond, and say, "Hey, Bellingham's craft beer rolls with the [...]
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. […]
Structures Brewing is, without a doubt, one of Bellingham's most unique and prolific breweries. Since opening in December 2015, they have brewed over 60 different beers. That's more than 5 different beers, every single month. James Alexander, Structure's owner and head brewer, brought his style of northeast beers to Bellingham and we're [...]
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 [...]
Bellingham Beer Week has wrapped up. The best beers were drank. The best memories were made. But a reminder: All those beers you drank, were poured by Bellingham's elite sud-slingers. These fine people not only know how to pour a beer, they know a lot about beer. But it's more [...]
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 [...]
Check out Bellingham’s finest breweries as they visit the Crafty Fox in Denver on October 7th from 4:00 PM - close! Drink beer and win prizes! Joining Denver’s own Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project and Jackson Hole, Wyoming's Melvin Brewing will be 10 featured taps from Bellingham’s Aslan Brewing Company, Boundary [...]
In case you hadn't heard, Melvin Brewing, is coming to Bellingham. Yeah, it's kinda a big deal. They're opening a brewery in the Fountain District. We've been in touch with Melvin Brewing's Jeremy Tofte over the past several months. The brewery is not even in town and they are already [...]
Press Release (Bellingham, WA) - The 5th Annual Bellingham Beer Week (BBW) runs from Sept. 9th - 18th. The event celebrates Bellingham’s exploding craft beer culture. Tap Trail, a craft beer media company, recently acquired BBW. The event is 10 days of craft beer appreciation in what has been called the [...]
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 [...]
For the 35th year in a row, craft beer lovers will gather in Colorado at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the premier beer festival and competition in the U.S. With 379,000 square feet in the tasting hall, an anticipated 60,000 attendees will have the opportunity to sample some 3,800 [...]
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 [...]
Lagunitas is one of the hottest breweries in the US and it has extended that hot streak by purchasing stakes in 3 different breweries across the US. Those three breweries include Southend Brewery and Smokehouse in the historic section of Charleston, S.C., which will be rebranded as a Lagunitas brewpub; [...]
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 [...]
Welcome back again beer lovers, sippers, fanatics, dabblers, and dynamos. This past weekend saw one of six Beer Camp festivals come to Seattle. Complete with 100+ breweries from across the country, hundreds of beers. Good times were had. The culmination of this has been made available to nearly everyone through the [...]
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. [...]
I'm not sure I've seen a brewery like Aslan Brewing. Maybe it's because I've gotten to know the owners, the brewer, the servers and many of the good people that work there. They've weathered storms like few others in town and evolved into something Bellingham and their fans should be proud [...]
We're 12 days away from the start of American Craft Beer week. There are events all over the US and maybe you can create your own event in Bellingham. Watch the Brewers Association Craft Beer Week video below to get inspired about all the crafty goodness! Beer weeks are giving [...]
It's a beautiful day to drink beer at April Brews Day. 50+ breweries, music and food all tied up in an awesomelocation. The Tap Trail team will be there and if you're wearing any Tap Trail gear we'll hand you a free key chain bottle opener. Sport your gear! Here's [...]
It’s that time of year again! In fact, it’s been “that time” every year for the last 15 years. Every year it’s new people, new beers and new breweries. As I’ve been talking to breweries these past few weeks and they are excited for this year’s April Brews Day on [...]
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 [...]
The Green Frog has some of the most eclectic and unique beers on tap in Bellingham. Every time I go in I look up at that big board and am like, "Nice!" James always curates a great list of beers. When James opened the Green Frog, down the street from it's [...]
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 [...]
This Saturday, March 26, devotees of Orval Trappist Ale will convene in bars across America to celebrate one of the world’s finest and most unique beers. Orval Day was created by Merchant du Vin, a Seattle-based specialty beer importer since 1978, and it will feature celebrations in many cities, including Seattle, [...]
Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer connoisseur or a craft brew newcomer you’re certain to find something new, exciting and fresh at the 2016 Okanagan Fest of Ale. The 21st annual Fest of Ale takes place in the waterfront city of Penticton BC April 8th & 9th, 2016. The 2-day event features [...]
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 [...]
Welcome back all you hop hawkers, bottle browsers, draft drinkers, and new release raiders. Friday saw the worldwide launch party of Melvin Bottles at Elizabeth Station. The house was packed and folks were clamoring to get their hands on the beloved 2X4 IPA for the first time ever in bottles. Up to this point [...]
IPAs are driving much of the craft beer industry and dominates our growth. It's the most popular style on at any taphouse or brewery. So many layers to please the beer snob in all of us, yet so much aggressive flavors to please nearly anyone. Aaron Matson, owner of Copper Hog, Jay Gaunt [...]
The Washington Beer Commission has announced a new festival taking place on April 22nd, Collaboration Fest. The name is pretty self explanatory: Submitted beers must be a collaboration between breweries. Washington State's Collaboration Fest isn't the first of its kind. Colorado will host its third annual Collaboration Fest in March, which Food [...]
Some argue that the lack of women in the craft beer industry is a because craft beer doesn't afford women the same opportunities as men. Tap Trail's own Ariana, has expressed her frustrations with being a craft beer lover in a male dominated industry. Society has sadly associated drinking beer as a [...]
Janet (middle), Ed to her left and Boundary Brewer Aaron Jacob Smith to Ed’s left. In 2008 Boundary Bay Brewery submitted it’s Imperial IPA to a competition in the GABF called the Alpha King Challenge. The Alpha King Challenge is sponsored by the Hopunion Each [...]
The Washington Beer Commission organizes some pretty awesome events to further the greatness that is #WABeer. Every year they promote the Washington Beer Open House. It's a one day event where the public is encouraged to get to know their local breweries better. Tours are a popular event during Open [...]
It's been said before how unique the Bellingham beer community is. In Bellingham, instead of competition between breweries, you’ll find support and genuine companionship. I have seen no greater example than my experience with H2O’s Bellingham Brewer’s Night Tap Takeover and Karaoke in Anacortes. It’s 5:30 pm on Thursday. You’re [...]
It's Brewer's Ball Time! Join us on January 30th, 2016 at the annual Brewers Ball; a fundraiser for the annual St. Patricks Day parade. If it's anything like last year, it's certain to be like totally rad. Local beer (of course) 80's dance party, a prom style photo booth,... what else [...]
To celebrate the holidays and brighten up these dark days, the brewers at Chuckanut Brewery will be tapping a Holiday Bock this Friday, Dec. 18, at 5 p.m. Chuckanut’s Bock beer is a traditional lager that has been aged more than a month before being kegged. The long and cold aging [...]
If you bought a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of five 92 Adventure Packs of Bastard Kat IPA from Kulshan Brewing, the drawings will be held tonight (12/10/15) from 5 to 8 p.m. at K2 (1538 Kentucky St.). A few weeks ago, we told you about Kulshan’s [...]
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