Bellingham’s newest Menace: Steve DeMoney

Menace Brewing, part of a Bellingham beer trifecta alongside The Local Public House and its neighboring Annex, has brought delicious and memorable beer to the Fountain neighborhood for officially over a year now. Before their brewery opened its doors, co-owner and brewer Ben Buccarelli made beer and perfected recipes for the [...]

Bellingham’s newest Menace: Steve DeMoney2018-10-18T13:21:12-07:00

Beer Review #66 — Hopworks Ferocious Citrus IPA

  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 [...]

Beer Review #66 — Hopworks Ferocious Citrus IPA2018-10-18T13:21:36-07:00

Beer Review #59 — Stone | Marble | Odell Megawheat IIPA

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 [...]

Beer Review #59 — Stone | Marble | Odell Megawheat IIPA2018-10-18T13:21:45-07:00

Beer Review #57 — Founders Breakfast Stout

  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 [...]

Beer Review #57 — Founders Breakfast Stout2017-01-17T09:39:20-08:00

Here’s what’s in the #snapsontap gift basket

  We're offering you a chance to win a $100 craft beer gift basket from Elizabeth Station, courtesy of Tap Trail. All you need to do is snap a photo, post it to Instagram or Facebook and tag with #snapsontap. Best photo by 12/12 wins. Here's a rundown of what's in [...]

Here’s what’s in the #snapsontap gift basket2017-09-26T15:52:35-07:00

Beer Review No. 54 — Oskar Blues Barrel Aged TenFidy

  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 [...]

Beer Review No. 54 — Oskar Blues Barrel Aged TenFidy2018-10-18T13:21:53-07:00

Beer Review #53 — Fremont Field To Ferment Fresh Hop Pale Ale(s)

Fresh hop season is upon us and I could not be any happier. Fremont has been giving us delicious but limited fresh hop beers from their kick ass Cowiche Canyon hop program, where they partner with hop growers to grow small plots of organic delicious hops. For the first time this [...]

Beer Review #53 — Fremont Field To Ferment Fresh Hop Pale Ale(s)2018-10-18T13:21:57-07:00

Beer Review #50 — Two Beers Fresh Hop IPA (2016)

Welcome again to another Tap Trail review installment. It would appear imminent that Fresh Hop Season is upon us. The hops are being harvested and dumped into brews left and right. However, the first package on the scene this year comes from Two Beers. They are usually the first to the [...]

Beer Review #50 — Two Beers Fresh Hop IPA (2016)2016-08-31T10:26:26-07:00

Wander Brewing adds a coolship to its Barrel Project

Wander Brewing’s new coolship (an anglicized term from the Dutch/Flemish word, koelschip) may not be the sexiest-looking piece of equipment in the brewery, but it’s arguably the most romantic. This large, shallow and open stainless steel vessel will be used to make spontaneously fermented ales, similar to how they’re made by [...]

Wander Brewing adds a coolship to its Barrel Project2018-10-18T13:22:17-07:00

Can Bellingham Breweries Collaborate and Challenge Each Other?

  Bellingham Beer / Credit: Heather Hulbert Bellingham's craft beer scene will always be one of collaboration and teamwork. We're seeing more beer collaborations between our breweries. I often see brewers drinking at other breweries and talking each other up. It's a beautiful thing. Bellingham's brewing community is a wonderful place for community [...]

Can Bellingham Breweries Collaborate and Challenge Each Other?2018-10-18T13:22:23-07:00

Beer Review #43 — Crux [BANISHED] Freakcake 2016

I put little superstition or thought into Friday the 13th, it is just another day. However this most recent one, donned "Freaky Friday" by our beer brothers at Crux Fermentation Project brought us the release of something quite special and unexpected. My ears, and taste-buds always perk up when I see or hear [...]

Beer Review #43 — Crux [BANISHED] Freakcake 20162018-10-18T13:22:40-07:00

Beer Review #42 — Structures I See You Saison

Welcome back all you Tap Trail trekkers, ale admirers, IPA initiates, and Saison scourers. We've got a fun one for you today from the new guys on the block, State Street, that is. Structures has consistently released a nice array of beers since their inception late last year. They have enjoyed [...]

Beer Review #42 — Structures I See You Saison2018-10-18T13:22:41-07:00

Beer Review #41 — Wander Wild Warehouse 2016

Welcome back again for another rendition of Tap Trail Reviews. We've got a fun one this week from Wander, who just celebrated their second anniversary on Saturday in epic fashion. Loads of incredible beer, people, and community made for a great party. Prior to their anniversary, Wander re-released bottles of their Wild [...]

Beer Review #41 — Wander Wild Warehouse 20162018-10-18T13:22:42-07:00

Beer Review #40 — Boundary Bay Imperial IPA 2016

Welcome back masters of malt, guzzlers of Gueuze, sippers of Stout, to another installment of Tap Trail reviews. As much fun as it's been getting down on some spectacular beers from all over the land, we wanted to take another look back at the wonderful homegrown scene we've got here in [...]

Beer Review #40 — Boundary Bay Imperial IPA 20162018-10-18T13:22:48-07:00

Homebrewer Crafts Bellingham’s First Pro-Am Beer

UPDATE: Jenn Tadder is the canning lead at Kulshan Brewing as of March, 2016.   When Jenn Tadder started homebrewing, she never imagined it could be anything more than a hobby. A year and half later, Jenn is now a medaled homebrewer, collaborating with owner and head brewer of Aslan Brewing [...]

Homebrewer Crafts Bellingham’s First Pro-Am Beer2018-10-18T13:22:49-07:00

The Bellingham Craft Beer Guide to Girl Scout Cookies

It's Girl Scout cookie season, y'all. That wonderful time of the year where we silently (or not so silently) gawk at the incredibly rising price per box, give some adorable little scout all our money, and inhale a sleeve of cookies per night, completely ignoring that joke of a "two cookies [...]

The Bellingham Craft Beer Guide to Girl Scout Cookies2018-10-18T13:22:50-07:00

A Love Letter to the Bellingham Craft Beer Community

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 [...]

A Love Letter to the Bellingham Craft Beer Community2018-10-18T13:23:02-07:00

Bellingham Breweries Tell Us What’s in their Dream 6 Pack

  Beer says a lot about a person. Or so we'd like to think. Maybe beer is kind of like Bellingham's own astrological sign. "Oh, she's a stout person, uh?" "Your favorite beer is a Belgian wheat?!...hmmm..." Favorite beers represent not just one's palate, but their experiences and personality. Beers remind [...]

Bellingham Breweries Tell Us What’s in their Dream 6 Pack2018-10-18T13:23:05-07:00

Beer Review #32 — Off Color Dinos’mores Imperial Stout

Welcome all dark beer lovers to another installment of Tap Trail reviews. I have been waiting quite some time for this little guy to be released. Off Color has been consistently climbing the ranks in my own personal favorites. They have killer, unique artwork, and brew consistently well made inconsistent and [...]

Beer Review #32 — Off Color Dinos’mores Imperial Stout2018-10-18T13:23:06-07:00

Beer Review #31 — pFriem Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout

Welcome back for another week of reviews, there have been some remarkable releases lately, most notably Cognac Abyss, as much as I'd love to post a review for that beer, it won't be today. Perhaps we can revisit it at the six month mark or so when it really hits its stride, as [...]

Beer Review #31 — pFriem Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout2018-10-18T13:23:09-07:00

Beer Review #30 — Oskar Blues Death By Coconut

Hoppy New Year all your beer nuts! Last year was a great year in beer, with unprecedented growth in many segments, many new breweries in construction, and even more in planning, this promises to be yet another great year for craft beer. To be forward, I wanted to review this beer last [...]

Beer Review #30 — Oskar Blues Death By Coconut2018-10-18T13:23:12-07:00

Beer Review #24 — Anderson Valley Pinchy Jeek Barl Bourbon Barrel Pumpkin Ale

Fall is nearly my favorite beer season, it is a very close second to the Winter beer season. Fall absolutely has some superior beer selections compared to Summer and Spring. There have already been some heavy hitters released thus far, Sierra Nevada's Celebration & Narwhal, Hopworks Abominable, Fremont Kentucky Dark Star, I could go [...]

Beer Review #24 — Anderson Valley Pinchy Jeek Barl Bourbon Barrel Pumpkin Ale2018-10-18T13:24:16-07:00

The Face Behind the Beer: Chuckanut Brewery

  Click to read past articles on Aslan Brewing, Kulshan Brewing, and Boundary Bay Brewery. Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to another installment of "The Face Behind the Beer." While all their beers are worthy of praise, Chuckanut Brewery has absolutely perfected the art of German style brewing. In fact, Chuckanut [...]

The Face Behind the Beer: Chuckanut Brewery2018-10-18T13:24:25-07:00

Beer Review #23 — Deschutes Chasin’ Freshies Fresh Hop IPA

Fresh hop season has been upon us for quite some time now, there have been many delicious renditions, and a few duds of suds so far. Everything from "Fresh Hop" to "Wet Hop" and everything in between, it is certainly harvest time for hops, and most definitely time to reap the [...]

Beer Review #23 — Deschutes Chasin’ Freshies Fresh Hop IPA2018-10-18T13:24:28-07:00

The Face Behind the Beer: Boundary Bay Brewery

In this series, we introduce you to all the fantastic head brewers behind all the delicious beer in our town. Catch up with past articles on Kulshan Brewing and Aslan Brewing. Boundary Bay is the founding father of the Bellingham craft beer world. They were the first brewery to open up in Bellingham [...]

The Face Behind the Beer: Boundary Bay Brewery2018-10-18T13:24:34-07:00

Beer Review #18 — Cascade Brewing: Blackcap Raspberry (2015)

Welcome back fellow beer lovers! Firstly, I wanted to have this up earlier in the week, as it was fresh in my mind, but I came down with a bit of a head cold, which may or may not have been directly attributed to numerous beer week shenanigans...the verdict is still out [...]

Beer Review #18 — Cascade Brewing: Blackcap Raspberry (2015)2018-10-18T13:24:57-07:00

Beer Review #17 — Reuben’s Brews Robust Porter

Happy beer week to everyone! It has been a blast thus far, with great events all over town. Chuckanut had a wonderful Oktoberfest on Saturday, and there has been ridiculously great beers flowing all over town. I wanted to share a review from a brewery that will be featured tonight @ Elizabeth [...]

Beer Review #17 — Reuben’s Brews Robust Porter2018-10-18T13:27:30-07:00

Bellingham Makes USA Today’s Top 10 West Coast Beer Destination List

We're snobby. We're discerning. We have amazing beer culture. Now we're considered one of the best in the West. Kendall Jones, who runs Washington Beer Blog, Bellingham wrote the list for USA Today. The list included such venerated beer meccas as Portland, Seattle, Bend, Santa Rosa and San Diego. What amazing company [...]

Bellingham Makes USA Today’s Top 10 West Coast Beer Destination List2018-10-18T13:27:33-07:00

Building a Brew Deck

Katie Johnson, creator of Bellingham Brew Deck. The first thing I noticed when I sat down with a bottle of Ale Apothecary's Sahalie and Breakside's Passion Fruit Sour Ale, is that Katie Johnson's beer palate is more attuned than mine. My palate isn't much to speak of, so the gap [...]

Building a Brew Deck2018-10-18T13:27:35-07:00

Elizabeth Station SourFest Preview!

Bellingham Beer Week is fast approaching, celebrated here from September 11th through the 20th, it is chock full of fantastic events (we'll highlight some of these in the upcoming days), but the main attraction, the culminating event, the capstone course, is Elizabeth Station's SourFest. It will cap off beer week, hosted [...]

Elizabeth Station SourFest Preview!2018-10-18T13:27:35-07:00

Beer Review #14 — Omnipollo Barrel Aged Agamemnon

Hello again beer aficionados, judges, aspirants, brewers, miscreants and lovers. We've got a truly special bottle this week, it has been peeking out on shelves for a couple of weeks now, but it is finally time to give this one a proper review. We have before us a treasure from Omnipollo — [...]

Beer Review #14 — Omnipollo Barrel Aged Agamemnon2018-10-18T13:27:36-07:00

Vote for The Best Beer Bar in Washington State

The Tap Trail is full of not only an incredibly diverse selection of breweries, it also is home to some top notch craft beer bars. Elizabeth Station, The Local Public House, McKay's Taphouse, Uisce, Hops and Headz, Archer Ale House, Green Frog and Schweinhaus all bring a unique element to Bellingham's craft [...]

Vote for The Best Beer Bar in Washington State2015-08-24T12:59:34-07:00

Bellingham Tap Trail’s #1 Food Truck Announced

Two of Bellingham's top food trucks were embroiled in a closely contested competition in our "Favorite Tap Trail Food Truck" poll for over a week. It was neck and neck for days. Each truck taking the lead at various points. Bellingham was on the edge of its collective seat. And, after a total [...]

Bellingham Tap Trail’s #1 Food Truck Announced2015-08-17T09:40:32-07:00
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