Wednesday, May 18, 2011

A Detailed Look at Seattle Beer Week - May 19-29, 2011 - UPDATED (5/18)

 
Seattle Beer Week is now just a few hours away.  I wanted to give you an extremely detailed run-down of all the events, so you can plan out your week to get the most out of it.  There are loads of great events to chose from.  Here we go!

UPDATED!  5/18/2011

Seattle Beer Week starts tomorrow!
Even more great events have been added.  New (or moved) events since our last update are indicated by a red asterisk *. 


Day 1 - Thursday, May 19th:

All Day-Growler Madness: Stone Brewing Co. at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Street SW, Seattle, WA).  Stone will be tapping a cellared keg of Double Bastard and maybe a few others.  10% off all Stone bottled beers. 

11:00AM

-Elliott Bay IPA Feast at Elliott Bay Brewing - West Seattle (4720 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Five Elliott Bay IPAs on one sampler tray.  Come get your IPA on. 

4:30PM

-Boundary Bay Brewery Appreciation at Collins Pub (526 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA).  6 tap handles, showcasing beers from one of Seattle's finest breweries for over 15 years. 

5:00PM *

-*Lazy Boy Brewer's Night at Blaefire (1801 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA).  There will be $10 beer flights and Lazy Boy schwag giveaways. 

5:30PM

-Seattle Beer Week kicks off with the tapping of the official Seattle Beer Week beer, brewed this year by Maritime Pacific Brewing Company (1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA). 

-*Schmaltz & Vine at Malt & Vine (16851 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA).  Taste beers by Coney Island's Schmaltz Brewing, including 'Human Blockhead'- a 10% Imperial American Bock, a 7-vintage vertical tasting of Jewbelation, and see Donny Vomit of Coney Island fame. 

6:00PM

-Seattle Cask-O-Rama at Beveridge Place Pub (6431 California Ave. SW, West Seattle, WA).  Cask beers from all Seattle breweries participating in Seattle Beer Week will be on the bartop!  Come on by and have a cask!

-Pike Brewer's Dinner at Emmer & Rye (1825 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA).  This is a food and beer pairing dinner, featuring the food of chef Seth Caswell and beers from the Pike with Charles and Rose Ann Finkel.  The menu is yet to be announced. 

-Hales Brewer's Dinner at DeLuxe Bar & Grill (625 Broadway Ave E, Seattle, WA).  A beer and food pairing between DeLuxe Executive Chef, Beth Fuller and Hales beers.  A four-course menu has been prepared.  Contact DeLuxe for tickets and info or call them at (206) 324-9697.  The cost is $35 per person (tax and gratuity not included). 

-North End Kick Off at Fred's Rivertown Alehouse (1114 First St, Snohomish, WA).  If you're in the North end and can't make it down to Seattle for the Beer Week kick off, come celebrate it at Fred's.

-Schooner Exact Night at The Beer Junction (4707 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy some Schooner Exact beers at The Beer Junction. 

-Upright Brewing Night at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Upright is a Belgian-inspired brewery using Northwest ingredients.  Come on out and have a few at Old Town Alehouse. 

-*Bayern Brewery Night at 74th Street Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Bayern's owner & head Brewmaster, Jurgen Knoller will be on hand to open an Oak Firkin of his new Cask Summer Bock beer.  He has driven the firken himself from Missoula, MT to be here for this event. 

-*Colorado Invades Ballard at the Barking Dog Alehouse (705 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA).  All Colorado beers will be on tap at the Barking Dog.  There will be taps from New Belgium, Left Hand, Oskar Blues & Boulder Brewing.

7:00PM

-Alaskan Brewery Smokin' Beer Dinner at Julia's on Broadway (300 Broadway E, Seattle, WA).  An enticing menu, paired with beers from Alaskan Brewery.  You can see the full menu HERE

-Seattle Beer Week Kick Off Stop 2 at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N. 35th St, Seattle, WA).  The kick off party rolls on at Brouwer's! 

8:00PM

-Seattle Beer Week Kick Off Stop 3 at Pyramid Alehouse (1201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA).  The party's still rollin' - now at Pyramid Alehouse near Safeco Field. 

-*Carnies & Cronies at the Unicorn (1118 E Pike St, Seattle, WA). Come see Zak from Schmaltz brewing & Donny Vomit of Coney Island fame.  Coney Island Ales & Unicorn corndogs. 

9:00PM

-Seattle Beer Week Kick Off Stop 4 at Naked City Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA).  And the party is still rolling.  Are you still standing?  24 Taps - 12 will be devoted to Naked City Beers and 12 to beers from other Seattle area breweries. 

-Heavy Metal Beer Bash at Highline (210 Broaday Ave E, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy some heavy metal from: Lightning Swords of Death, Saviors and Black Queen.  There will be pint specials on metal-themed beers such as: Back in Black IPA, TNT Doppel Weizenbock and Helmet Pale Ale. 

10:00PM

-Heavy Metal Beer Bash at The Galaway Arms (5257 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy a show with live, local heavy metal bands, along with brews from Left Hand, 21st Amendment, etc. etc. etc.

Day 2 - Friday, May 20th:

All Day

-Cask Growlers Galore at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Street SW, Seattle, WA).  Come fill your growler at Super Deli Mart. 

4:00PM

-Canned Heat at Naked City Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Get $1 off of canned beer for every can of food you bring in for Volunteers of America (limit 5 cans).  They'll try to have some interesting canned beer available - and more and more great beers are showing up in cans all the time! 

-Flying Dog Progression Event at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA). A tasting progression (I assume by this they mean a vertical tasting), of Flying Dog's Snake Dog IPA, Raging Bitch Belgian IPA, and Double Dog Double Pale Ale.  All beers will be presented with the brewer's tasting notes. 

-*Uproar Launch Party at Pyramid Alehouse (1201 First Ave S, Seattle, WA).  Pyramid is launching their latest concoction: Uproar Imperial Red Ale from their Ignition Series.  Meet Head Brewer, Vasilios Gletsos. 

5:00PM

-Pub Beer Releases at the Latona Pub (6423 Latona Ave NE, Seattle, WA), Hopvine (507 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA) and the Fiddler's Inn (9125 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA).  These events will feature the video release of The Fine Art of Beer Making and a collaborative beer release. 

-*Treasures from the Deep at Full Throttle Bottles (5909 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA).  This is a Fish Tale Brewing tastinig event, where Fish Tale will be brining you rare and cellared brews.  Some are a secret, but you'll find Poseidon's Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Leviathan Barleywine and some of Fish Tale's 10th anniversary beers. 

6:00PM

-Sliver City Night at Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Brave Horse Tavern is new in town.  Help welcome them with a night of Silvery City beers. 

-Iron Horse Night at The Beer Junction (4707 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  A beer tasting event with Iron Horse Brewery. 

-Can Beer Bonanza at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Craft beer in cans; featuring $3 Oskar Blues and Caldera Breweries cans. 

7:00PM

-Chuckanut Brewer's Night at Shultzy's Sausage (4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Enjoy Chuckanut beers with Schultzy's great food.  (This event was moved from 6:00PM to 7:00PM.)


-Pike & Ice Cream Night at Full Tilt Ice Cream (9629 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Pike flavored ice creams paired with Pike Ales and beer floats. 

9:00PM

-Kulture Freaks at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle, WA).  Donny Vomit of Coney Island Sideshow fame, will be on hand, hammering nails into his head, swallowing swords, etc.  Beers on hand will include Schmaltz and Coney Island who brews a brew inspired by Donny himself - Human Block Head.  Visit Donny online at: http://donnyvomit.blogspot.com/

Day 3 - Saturday, May 21st:

All Day

-#1 Firestone Walker Parabola Release at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th St SW, Seattle, WA).  A Parabola release tasting event hosted by David Walker from Firestone Walker Brewing.  There will be 5 tastings throughout the day. 

-Beers & Brats at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy beers from Alpine Brewing, Chuckanet Brewing and Sliver City Brewing along with local Cascioppo Brothers Sausages.

10:00AM

-Beer & D'oh-Nuts at 99 Bottles bottle shop (35002 Pacific Hwy S, Suite A102, Federal Way, WA).  That's right. Sample three different beers and enjoy them with donuts!  10:00AM to noon. 

11:00AM

-Back In Black Stout Fest at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle, WA).  The best and 'biggest' stouts around.  If you're a stout fan, don't miss it!

-Brewer's Brunch At King's Hardware (5225 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  A 3 course brunch will be served, along with beers from Fremont Brewing and Left Hand Brewing.  Also, there will be a special collaboration blended stout served with the desert course. 

-Keggs & Eggs W/ American Brewing at the Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy brunch at one of Seattle's newest Alehouses along with beers from one of Seattle's newest craft breweries. 

-Tour De Pints III at Pike Brewing Company (1415 1st Ave, Seattle, WA).  Grab your bike and join this annual bike-ride/pub-crawl.  Stops include: Pike Brewing, Market Arms, Brouwer's Cafe, Naked City with: 'Feat of Strength', 'Feat of Weakness', 'The Sobering Climb' to sumbling Monk, etc. etc.  Go HERE for more info: 

12:00PM

-Pig Roast & BBQ at Quinn's (1001 E Pike St. Seattle, WA).  A mouth watering selection of BBQ from the USA's BBQ regions (Kansas City, Tennesee, Texas, etc.) with beers from those regions of the U.S.  There will also be live music.  Breweries included still to be announced. 

-Falconer's Flight at Maritime Pacific Brewing Company (1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA).  Come try 8 beers from 8 breweries, all using 'Falconer's Flight' hops.  Proceeds to benefit the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation. 

-Hair of the Dog With Hair of the Dog at The Dray (708 NW 56th St, Seattle, WA).  A multiple beer tasting event featuring Hair of the Dog beers. Then stick around for the Sounders game. 

-Hop On! Pyramid's Pub/Bus-Crawl at Pyramid Alehouse (1201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA).  Don't drive.  Hop on the bus with head brewer, Vasilios Gletsos.  The bus starts at Pyramid and travels to local bars by bus.  Cost has not been announced yet.  Limited space. 

2:00PM

-World Class Brewers Reunion at The Pike Brewing Company (1415 1st Ave, Seattle, WA).  A reunion of as many former Pike brewers as possible, and info on where they are brewing these days. 

-*Beer Authority Salmon Bake at the Beer Authority (12716 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy a salmon bake at one of the North End's premiere bottle shops.

3:00PM

-Firestone Walker "Lucky 13" at The Last Drop bottle shop (8016 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA).  A series of Firestone Walker tastings hosted by David Walker of Firestone Walker Brewing. 

5:00PM *

-*2nd Annual - Music, Life & Tails II at Hales Brewery (4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle, WA). This is a benefit concert, with proceeds going to benefit OSL and Paws.  Take part in a silent auction and then enjoy music from Dave Ellis & The Hopeless Sinners.  Tickets/donation are $25 for adults.  Kids are free.  You can get tickets here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/168457

-*Twisted Seattle Beer Week Event at Jillian's Billiards (731 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA). Jillian's teams up with Emerald City Brewing for a night of Twister on a huge, inflatable Twister board and Emerald City beers.  There will be beer specials and prizes for the Twister winners.

6:00PM

-Stone Brewing Company Dinner at Elemental (3309 Wallingford Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Jeff Porter from Stone Brewing will be in attendance.  The menu has yet to be announced. 

-Anderson Valley & The Ram Grill It at the Fiddler's Inn (9125 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA).  A night of BBQ, great beer and live music. 

7:00PM *

-*Classic Beers for Classy Ladies at The Leary Traveler (4354 Leary Way NW, Seattle, WA).  Featuring classic, European beers from Merchant Du Vin Importers, picked foods from TabbyCat Pickling Co and food from The Leary Traveler.  Their partners tonight include ChickChat and Washington Women in Need (http://www.wwin.org/).  The cost is $25 per person.  Get your tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173917

8:00PM

-Beer & Ink at the Pub At Piper's Creek (10527 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  This evening is presented by Left Hand Brewing and Skagit River Brewing.  Enjoy beers from these breweries along with a tattoo contest; or maybe get some new ink yourself.  A tattoo artist will be on hand for those ready to get inked. 

Day 4 - Sunday, May 22nd:

All Day

-Growlers Aplenty: Avery Brewing Co. at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th St SW, Seattle, WA).  Come fill a growler or get 10% off all Avery beers. 

-*Widmer Brothers Beer & Cheese Pairing at The Cheese Cellar (100 4th Ave N #150, Seattle, WA).  Try a flight of  6 beers paired with 6 artisan cheeses.  The cost is $20 per flight and there are only 20 tickets available for each session (1-3PM & 3:30-5:30PM). 

11:00AM

-BBQ With Boulevard Brewing at Wine World Warehouse (400 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA).  Kansas city beers with Kansas city BBQ at the largest wine shop in the Northwest.  Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in Advance at Wine World's website. 

-Keggs & Eggs W/ Diamond Knot at Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Come have brunch along with a Diamond Knot Cask Conditioned Apple Cinnamon ESB.  There will also be live music and menu specials.

12:00PM

-Instrument vs. The Ornithoid at Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA).  Come sample a selection of bourbon barrel aged beers on Draft.  Pitting Firestone Walker Parabola against Black Xantus (Its first time on draft ever in WA state).  Event hosted by David Walker of Firestone Walker. 

-Epic Ales Brewer's Afternoon at 99 Bottles bottle shop (35002 Pacific Hwy S, Suite A102, Federal Way, WA).  Meet brewer, Cody Morris, of Epic Ales and sample 4 Epic Ales beers paired with gourmet cheeses.  Noon to 2:30PM.

1:00PM

-Cider Afternoon at The Beer Junction (4707 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy a Spire Mountain cider tasting with Burc McFarlane. 

-Snowdrift Cider Keg Release Party at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA).  The first kegs ever of Snowdrift Dry Cider will be on tap for you to enjoy. 

3:00PM

-BBQ & Brews at Pike Brewing Company (1415 1st Ave, Seattle, WA).  Linda and Laura from Pike will be on hand, along with Jeff Porter of Stone Brewing for an afternoon of great beers paired with Chef Gabe Spiel's ribs. 

4:00PM

-Fire & Ice at Duck Island Alehouse (7317 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  This is a  beer and chili event.  Local and imported lagers will be available along with various, local, handmade chilis. 

-Seattle Beer Week Brewers 9-Ball Tournament at the Taphouse Grill (1506 6th Ave, Seattle, WA).  A pool tournment with an $800 pot on the line.  Participating breweries include: Ninkasi, Pike, Flyers, Skagit, Iron Horse, Naked City, Fremont, and Fish. 

-HotD Crashes Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA).  Hair of the Dog owner and founder, Alan Sprints will be on hand, pouring something very special.  Don't miss it.

5:00PM

-Iron Brewer Tripple Header at Beveridge Place Pub (6431 California Ave. SW, West Seattle, WA).  A brewer's challenge!  Seattle Beer Week picked the ingredients; the brewers made the beers.  This year's theme includes Japanese-influenced ingredients.  A portion of the proceeds will go to earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. 

6:00PM

-Anderson Valley Brewer's Dinner at The Leary Traveler (4354 Leary Way NW, Seattle, WA).  Anderson Valley's head brewer, Fal Allen (Formerly of Pike Brewing) will be on hand for an evening of Anderson Valley beers with a specially paired dinner menu. 

7:00PM

-Two Beers Brewer Appreciation at Hopvine (507 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA).  Come show your appreciation for one of Seattle's younger/newer breweries. 

Day 5 - Monday, May 23rd:

All Day

-THIS IS WASHINGTON DAMMIT! at Beveridge Place Pub (6431 California Ave. SW, West Seattle, WA).  At this event BPP devotes all 24 of their 25 taps to Washington beers.  There will be 24 Washington beers from 24 different Washington breweries. 

-Bounteous Growlers: Port/Lost Abbey at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th St SW, Seattle, WA).  Come fill a growler or get 10% off all Port/Lost Abbey bottles. 

2:00PM

-Georgetown Brewer's Night at Cooper's Alehouse (8065 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Specials on beers from Georgetown Brewing.  A brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

5:00PM

-Dogfish Head Night at the Roanoke Inn (1825 72nd Ave SE, Seattle, WA (Mercer Island)).  Come enjoy some Dogfish head at the Roanoke.  Featured Dogfish beers include: Black & Blue, Namaste, 90 Minute, Chicory Stout, Burton Baton, Pangea, Jiahu and in the bottle, Bitches Brew. 

-*Guest Brewer Nite: Tomme Arthur at Hopvine (507 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA).  Head Brewer, Tomme Arthur, of Lost Abbey/Port Brewing will be on hand at Hopvine to speak. 

5:30PM

-Cellar Tasting at Gordon Biersch (600 Pine St, Seattle, WA).  Head brewer, Drew Colpitts, will be online for this evening of sausages, gourmet cheeses and Gordon Biersch German lagers right from the tanks.  $10 includes beer a food. 

6:00PM

-Firestone Walker 'v' Homebrew Chef at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle, WA).  This is a closed-door beer dinner with Firestone Walker brews and food from the Homebrew Chef (http://www.homebrewchef.com/).  There will be 8 courses and 12 beers to sample.  THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

-Special Edition Washington Brewer's Night at Diamond Knot Brewery (621-A Front St, Mukilteo, WA).  Features Diamond Knot beers and a few new releases from Scuttlebutt Brewing.  There will also be some special events and a raffle. 

-Pike Brewer's Dinner at Crow Restaurant & Bar (823 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA).  This is another beer pairing dinner featuring the food of chef Craig Serbousek and from Pike, Charles and Rose Ann Finkel. 

-Another Cheesy Cider Festival at Quinn's (1001 E Pike St, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy a dozen different styles of cider with artisinal cheeses.  $20 (+ Tax) in advance or $25 (+ Tax) at the door.  Space is limited. 

-Lagunitas Hop Pot at the Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA).  It's a Brave Horse crock pot bonanza; featuring Lagunitas' Czec Pils, Little Sumpin' Sumpin', Maximus, Hop Stoopid and IPA. 

-2nd Annual Beer & Movie Night at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave, Seattle, WA).  Snoqualmie Falls Brewing & Central Cinema present the 2nd annual Beer & Movie night, featuring Smokey and the Bandit.  Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 the day of the show.  Head to http://www.central-cinema.com/ for tickets.  This is a 21 & over only event. 

-Boundary Bay Night at 74th St. Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Buy a pint & keep the glass. Boundary Bay rep. Michael Nichols will be on hand to answer your questions.

-Boundary Bay Night at Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Buy a pint & keep the glass.  Boundary bay owner and founder, Ed Bennett, will be on hand to talk about Boundary Bay Brewing. 

-Odin Brewery at Columbia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave S, Seattle, WA).  Buy a pint & keep the glass.  Odin's Special Belgian Wit and Ruby Ale will be on tap. 

-Old Style Ales Hosted by MdV at The Beer Junction (4707 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA). Come try some old style ales with John Gilroy from Merchant Du Vin. 

-North Sound at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Kurt from North Sound will be on hand with a selction of their best IPAs. 

7:00PM

-Beer Survivor: Your Vote Counts! at Schultzy's Sausage (4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Are you a fan of German beers?  Come by Schultzy's and try Veltins Pils, Maisels Weisses, Bayreuther Helles Bavarian Lager, Bayreuther Landbier Dunkel, Bayreuther Zwick'l Kellerbier, Zunft Kolsch and a special keg for this event: Erzquell Siegtaler Dunkel. (This event was formerly called Shcultzy's Tour of German Beer.)

-Sierra Nevada Brewer Appreciation at the Latona Pub (6423 Latona Ave NE, Seattle, WA). Come to the Latona and appreciate the beers of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.   

Day 6 - Tuesday, May 24th:

All Day

-Growlers Aplenty: Bear Republic at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Revelry Imperial IPA and Racer 5 will be on tap.  10% all Bear Republic bottles. 

-IPA Fest at Big Time Brewery & Alehouse (4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  A mini-IPA Fest, featuring 6 different IPAs including Cask, dry-hopped Decade Ale. 

2:00PM

-2011 Brewer's Mingle at Elysian Tangletown (2106 N 55th St, Seattle, WA).  Come down to Eylsian and welcome some out of state brewers to Seattle Beer Week. 

3:00PM

-New Belguim Sensory Class at Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA).  This is an educational session to help attendees learn common flavor defects in different beers and why you don't want them in your beer. 

-Exploration of Hops at The Beer Junction (4707 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Explore and learn more about hops with Sierra Nevada brewer, Terrence Sullivan. 

4:00PM

-Walking Man Progression Event at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  A tasting progression of three different Walking Man beers.  There'll be a Spring seasonal release, an IPA and a Double IPA. 

-Celebrate Batch 1000 at Elliott Bay Brewing - West Seattle (4720 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Sample 4 barrel aged versions of Elliott Bay's Millenial brew.  Paired with creations by Chef Kerry. 

5:00PM

-Burgers & Beers Bash at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle, WA).  5 Burgers.  5 Brewers.  In the end, there can be only one.  Who will it be?  You'll have to attend to be among the first to find out. 

-Stone Brewing Company Vintage Beer Tasting at The Last Drop (8016 15th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA).  If you're a Stone fan, you won't want to miss this - a tasting event of rare Stone beers featuring: 06/06/06 Stone Vertical Epic Ale, 2007 Double Bastard Ale and 2008 Imperial Russian Stout.  Other Stone beers as well.  Limited to stock on hand. When it's gone it's gone!

-Jolly Vertical Tasting at Maritime Pacific Brewing Company (1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA).  Sample 4 vintages of Jolly Roger: 1997, 2004, 2009 and 2010. 

6:00PM

-Trappist Beer Dinner hosted by Quinn's (1001 E Pike St. Seattle, WA).  This will be a beer dinner, featuring "all trappist beers available in WA" (That's a tall order!) and a multi-coure menu to match.  The menu and pricing have not yet been announced. 

-West Sound Brewer's Night at Naked City Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Come see what's brewing West of the Sound.  Featuring Silver City Brewing, Port Townsend Brewing, Hood Canal Brewing, Der Blokken Brewing, Sound Brewing, Slippery Pig Brewing, Valholl Brewing, Slip Point Brewing and more.  All on draft. 

-Monks & Abbeys at Art of the Table (1054 N 39th St, Seattle, WA).  Charles Finkel (Pike Brewing) and Tomme Arthur (Port Brewing/Lost Abbey) pair up with chef Dustin Ronspires for an evening of craft beer and local gnoshes.  There will also be some 'stump the brewer' questions asked between courses. 

-Schooner Exact Cask Night at the Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Brave Horse features cask beers by Schooner Exact Brewing Company. 

-Laurelwood Brewery Night at 74th St. Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Includes a special Seattle Beer Week Cask beer from Laurelwood.  Brewery rep, Micah Bell, will be on hand. 

-Hale's Ales at the Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Buy a pint & keep the glass.  Featurig a special Imperial IPA from Hales. 

-Epic Beer Event at Columbia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave S, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy some Epic ales with Epic Brewing's owner and brewer, Cody Morris. 

-*Washington Brewer's Night at Celtic Bayou (7281 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA).  Come have great, authentic Cajun, Irish and American food with award-winning beers from Washington breweries. 

6:30PM

-Chuckanut Beer Dinner at Collins Pub (526 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA).  This dinner will include a 'welcome' beer and a four-course dinner paired with four Chuckanut Brewery beers.  Limited to 40 attendees.  Chuckanut's owner, Mari Kemper, and brewer, Kevin Davey, will be on hand to describe and comment on each beer and paired course.  Contact Collins Pub for tickets. 

-Pyramid Brewery Dinner at Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse (1201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA).  A special Pyramid Brewery dinner featuring: bourbon barrel aged Snow Cap and specialty samplings and a three course dinner.  Cost is $25 per person.  Availability is limited.  Contact Pyramid Alehouse for tickets.

-Oak Aged La Trappe Night at Lot No.3 (460 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA).  Sample 6 unique oak aged beers from La Trappe.  4 of the 6 beers have never been released to the U.S. market and likely never will be.  The cost is $50 per person and space is extremely limited.  Contact 'Event Planning' for tickets: 206-838-3853. 

7:00PM

-Black Raven Brewery Night at Hopvine (507 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA).  BBQ, beer and 'The Crazy Boys' at Hopvine. 

-Mixology Night at the Barking Dog Alehouse (705 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA).  Crispin Cider and Snoqualmie Falls brewing team up for some cider and beer drink concoctions. 

-*Ninkasi Presents: Brewing Up Cocktails at the Shelter Lounge (4910 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA).  Ninkasi Brewmaster, Jamie Floyd, and mixologist, Ezra Johnson-Greenough, of The New School team up to make unique cocktails, using beer as a primary ingredient.

-*Beat the Brewers Beer Trivia Night at Redhook Ale Brewery (14300 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA).  Test your beer trivia skills against the brewers from Big Al, Scuttlebutt and Redhook.  See if you can beat the brewers. 

7:30PM

-*Bayern Brewery Night at Schultzy's Sausage (4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Bayern founder, Jürgen Knöller, and his brewing team will be on hand with a preview firkin of Bayern’s Summer Bock. 

11:00PM

-12-Pack At The Troll (N36th St & Troll Ave).  Come enjoy some New Belgium cans under the bridge by Seattle's Troll. 

Day 7 - Wednesday, May 25th:

All Day

-Growler Hysteria: Dogfish Head at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th St SW, Seattle, WA).  'Surprises' on tap.  10% off all Dogfish Head bottles.

-New Belgium Blending Symposium at The Stumbling Monk (1635 1/2 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA).  This is another educational event from New Belgium.  Learn about the centuries-old practice of blending to produce palatable beverages.  New Belgium's, Eric Salazar will lead a slideshow and discussion or various beers and blending techniques.  Guests will be able to go home from this event with a growler full of the Seattle Beer Week blended beer.  THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

 1:30PM

-Stone / Naked City Brewer's Brunch at Oddfellows Cafe & Bar (1525 10th Ave., Seattle, WA).  Brunch with special guests Mitch Steele (Production Manager & Head Brewer from Stone Brewing Company) and Don Webb (Owner/Brewer from Naked City Brewing).  The menu and price have not yet been announced.

2:00PM
-Hale's Brewer's Night at Cooper's Alehouse (8065 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Specials on beers from Hale's Brewing.  A brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

3:00PM

-Firkin Firkin at Elysian Capitol Hill (1221 E Pike St., Seattle, WA).  A plethora of cask-conditioned beers.  Details yet to be announced. 

4:00PM

-Across the Gorge at Naked City Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Oregon invades Seattle Beer Week!  Oregon vs. Washington (Double Mountain & Full Sail).  Who will come out on top?

5:00PM

-*Celebrate Batch 1000 at Elliott Bay Brewing Company (255 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA).  Sample 4 different vingates of Elliott Bay's Millenial brew - one aged on oak.  Paired with a plate of creations from Elliott Bay's Chef Kerry. 

-Small Plates & Half Pints at Utina Wardroom (509 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  A team-up event with Two Beers Brewery and City Catering Company.  You get four small plates paired with four half pints for $15. 

-Sliver City Cask Night at 74th St. Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  This is a cask event, featuring Silver City's Whoop Pass Double IPA, extra dry-hopped in the cask. 

-HUB vs. Fish at Malt & Vine (16851 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA).  A Hopworks Urban Brewery vs. Fish Brewing throwdown.  Who will come out on top? 

5:30PM *

-*Port Brewing/Lost Abbey at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy some award-winning beers with Port Brewing/Lost Abbey Head Brewer, Tomme Arthur. 

6:00PM

-Ladies of Craft Beer at Full Throttle Bottles (5909 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA).  This is a co-sponsored event between Full Throttle Bottles and Pike Brewing.  Meet some of the local ladies of craft beer.  Laura Stoudt from the Pike will be on hand to answer questions about their Seattle brewery and provide samples of their beers. 

-Stone Brewing Company Small Plate Tasting at Quinn's (1001 E Pike St. Seattle, WA).  Another food/beer pairing event featuring Stone beers.  Mitch Steele (Production Manager and Head Brewer from Stone) will be on hand to answer questions. 

-*Pike Brewer's Dinner at Emmer & Rye (1825 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Chef Seth Caswell joins Charles & Rose Ann Finkel for this evening.  Learn the nuances of pairing great food with great beer.  Menu yet to be announced.  Contact Emmer & Rye for more info. 

-Beer Cocktails at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St, Seattle, WA).  Hopworks Urban Brewery is teaming up with Brewing up Cocktails for this event that explores the art of crafting unique and original cocktails, using craft beer as a main ingredient.  Mixologists from Brewing up Cocktails will present a special menu, highlighting various Hopworks beers and premium spirits. 

-*Epic Beer & Cheese Pairing at The Beer Junction (4707 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  $4 for 4 beers paired with 4 artisan cheeses.  Half of all proceeds go to WSV. 

-*Meet the Von Boorians at the Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA).  5 Belgian beers and a special IPA by Elliott Bay Brewing.  Available in pints or as a taster flight. 

-*Laurelwood Night at the Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Enjoy a special Laurelwood Cask beer, in honor of Seattle Beer Week.  Brewer, Dustin Kellner, will be on hand to tell you all about Laurenwood Brewery. 

-*Georgetown Brewer's Night at Colubia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave S, Seattle, WA).  Casks of Lucile IPA and Chopper Red will be on hand.  Buy a pint & keep the glass. 

-*Two Beers at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Meet the guys from 2 Beers Brewing and try a pint of their EVO IPA or Herbal-Infused Ale. 

-*Hot Dog Eating Contest in the Beer Garden at Pyramid Alehouse (1201 First Ave S, Seattle, WA).  Come test your gastric skills before the Sounders vs. Dallas game.  Prize for the winner. 

-*Stone Brewing Co. Night at Bambino's Pizzeria (401 Cedar St, Seattle, WA).  Join Stone Head Brewer, Mitch Steele, for an evening of award-winning Stone beers served with  a suckling pag and braised rabbit buffet.  Wow. 

-*Brewing Up Cocktails W/ Hopworks at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St, Seattle, WA).  Hopworks & Brewing Up Cocktails team up for an event exploring the art of crafting unique and original cocktails, using beer as a primary ingredient. 

-*Hale's Ales at Coopers Alehouse (8065 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Hale's Brewer's Night, featuring eight different Hale's beers, including Pepper Saison. 

7:00PM

-Anacortes Brewery Does The Fid at the Fiddler's Inn (9219 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA).  This is a pub challenge, which pub can finish off their cask of Anacortest IPA first? 

-*Score on the Skipper at American Brewing Company (180 W Dayton St., Warehouse 102, Edmonds, WA).  Take the challenge from Head Brewer (and hockey goalie), Skip Madsen.  Can you score on Skip?  They'll be tapping a cask of Oatmeal Chocolate Mint Stout - back by popular demand, and having a hot dog buffet with beer-based condiments. 

-*Tossing With the Stars - Washers at the Pub at Piper Creek (10527 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Washoes (or Washers) is to the beer biz, what golf is to the wing tip crowd.  So come to Pipers and talk some business, or talk some smack, while tossing washers in this great beer drinking game.

-*Lagunitas Night at the Barking Dog Alehouse (705 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA).  Lagunitas beers will be featured.  Drink some Lagunitas. 

8:00PM

-All Beer Quiz Night at Beveridge Place Pub (6431 California Ave. SW, West Seattle, WA).  Put your thinking cap on!  All quiz questions will be beer-related, including a few 'taste test' type questions.  There will also be a raffle for some special beer schwag. 

-*Bock Night with Manneken-Brussels at Schultzy's Sausage (4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Manneken-Brussels Imports rep Jay Baum will be bringing some special strong ('bock') beers from Germany's renowned G. Schneider & Sons brewery as well as a few from Lost Coast Brewery in California. 

-*The Tomme at The Dray (708 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA).  Port Brewing/Lost Abbey Head Brewer, Tomme Arthur, will be on hand for a night of rare and limited treats. 

Day 8 - Thursday, May 26th:

All Day

-Growler Insanity: Sierra Nevada at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th St SW, Seattle, WA).  Try some 30th Anniversary Ken & Jack's Ale on tap & get 10% off all Sierra Nevada bottles. 

-Elliott Bay IPA Fest at Elliott Bay Brewing - Burien (255 SW 152nd St, Seattle, WA).  Try five Elliott Bay IPA's on a taster platter. 

-*Redhook Brewery at Lunchbox Laboratory (1253 Thomas St, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy the following menu pairings:

- ESB Mac n Cheese... $5
Pair with Redhook ESB 5oz taster for $2

- Slingin Shrooms ( Redhook Mudslinger battered mushrooms).... $6.99
Pair with Redhook Mudslinger 5oz taster for $2

- I Ruv Beef Rong Time (Kobe beef, sesame-soy bacon, Monterey-jack cheese, Redhook Wit-ginger onions, wasabi mayo)... $13.99
Pair with Redhook Wit 5oz taster for $2

-Flight of 3 beers for $6
Jackpot ( Mini portion of Slinging Shrooms, I Ruv Beef, with ESB Mac as your side) ... $19.99
Vegas Jackpot ( Jackpot + 1 of each Redhook taster) ...$24.99
11:00AM

-Sour Beer Fest at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle, WA).  This is a well known annual event at Brouwer's.  Like sour beers?  Then do NOT miss this! 

4:00PM

-The Noble Fir's 1st Anniversary at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  The Noble Fir is a year old.  Drop by and help them celebrate!  All drafts $3 all night.

-Sausage Fest at The Dude Island at Duck Island Alehouse (7317 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  This event features Belgian style Quadruples paired with local, handcrafted, fire-grilled sausages.  Each pairing comes with a special dipping sauce, prepared with the paired beer.  Full menu not yet announced. 

-*Cellar Night at Fremont Brewing (3409 Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Come on down to Fremont, where they'll be pulling out rare, strange and 'straggler' beers for you to enjoy.  Also on hand will be Dark Star, Fremont's collaboration with Left Hand Brewing. 

5:00PM

-New Brewer's Night at the Park Pub (6114 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA).  This is the 3rd annual celebration of WA's best new brewers.  Brewmasters from Emerald City Beer, North Sound Brewing and American Brewing Company will be there, pouring their fines brews and giving away T-Shirts, pint glasses, etc. 

-Aftermath Release Party at Hale's Brewery (4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle, WA).  Come celebrate the release of Aftermath.  10oz Aftermath w/ a brat for $5, and discounts on 22oz bottles and cases ($5.50 per bottle or $66.00 per case while supplies last). 

5:30PM

-Epic Ales & Cheese at Malt & Vine (16851 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA).  Epic Ales and gourmet beer pairings.  $2 for 4 beer tastes and 4 cheeses.  (This event was moved from 5:00 to 5:30.)

6:00PM

-Chuckanut Brewer's Dinner at the Palace Kitchen (2030 5th Ave, Seattle, WA).  A beer and food pairing dinner at the Palace Kitchen.  Menu & price are yet to be announced. 

-HUB Beer & Cheese Event at The Great Nabob (819 5th Ave. N, Seattle, WA). This event features beers from Hopworks Urban Brewery paired with various exotic cheeses.  Menu and price have not yet been announced. 

-The Annual Cask Fortress at the Latona Pub (6423 Latona Ave NE, Seattle, WA).  The bar at the Latona will be covered with local favorite Cask beers. 

-Ninksi Night at 74th St. Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA). Buy a pint & keep the glass.  A special Ninkasi beer will be tapped for Seattle Beer Week and reps from Ninkasi will be on hand. 

-Mac & Jack's at the Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Buy a pint & keep the glass.  Mack & Jacks & brewery reps will be on hand. 

-Big Al at Columbia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave S, Seattle, WA).  Big Al's Summer Ale and IPA will be tapped for Seattle Beer Week.  Al will be on hand to talk about brewing at Big Al's in White Center (AKA Rat City). 

-Fish & Leavenworth Night at The Beer Junction (4707 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  A Fish Brewing & Leavenworth Brewing tasting event with Burc McFarlane. 

-Two Beers at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Meet the guys from Two Beers Brewing and try a pint of EVO IPA or Herbal-Infused Ale. 

-*Reel Ales Brewer's Night at Balefire (1801 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA) A brewer's night featuring Reel Ales. 

7:00PM

-Stone Brewing Company Dinner at Volunteer Park Cafe (1501 17th Ave. E, Seattle, WA).  Yet another Stone event with Mitch Steele (Production Manger and Head Brewer at Stone) and chef Ericka Burke.  Menu and price have not yet been announced.  Very limited space.  Contact Volunteer Park Cafe for more info.

-Silver City Brewer's Night at Buckley's on Queen Anne (232 1st Ave. W, Seattle, WA).  This Silver City event features Gold Medal winning beer: Ridgetop Red Ale as well as Fat Woody Scotch Ale, Whoop Pass Double IPA on cask and a limited release Copper Mountain Bock (buy a pint - keep the glass).  There will also be prizes awarded. 

-Full Sail Bourbon Brews at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Meet Full Sail master brewer, John Harris, and try 5 vintage Full Sail brews aged in bourbon barrels. 

-*Mixology Night in Bellingham at McKay's Taphouse (1118 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA).  Crispin Cider and Snoqualme Falls Brewing team up for this mixology night at McKay's. 

8:00PM

-The Return of Metal Night at Eastlake Zoo Tavern (2301 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA).  It's the Eastlake Zoo Tavern's 1st anniversary.  Beer specials from Left Hand Brewing and 21st Ammendment Brewing.  There will be live music from 8-11PM with no cover (bands yet to be announced). 

-HUB Pint Night at Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Join Hopworks Urban Brewery for a night at one of Seattle's newest taverns. 

Day 9 - Friday, May 27th:

All Day

-BODACIOUS BEVERAGES! at Beveridge Place Pub (6431 California Ave. SW, West Seattle, WA).  For this event BPP will fill their taps with as many 'unusual' beers as they can get their hands on from around the corner and around the World.  Sour, fruit, barrel-aged, spiced, super-hoppy, rare stuff, odd stuff, whatever!  Find something unusual and wonderful. 

-Plentious Growlers: New Belgium at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th St SW, Seattle, WA).  Beers from the 'Lips of Faith' collection: Ooh La La!, La Folie and Le Terroir will be availalbe.  10% off all New Belgium bottles. 

-Best IPAs in the Northwest (WA vs. OR) at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Double Mountain (OR) vs. Boundary Bay (WA).  May the best beer win!

4:00PM

-Naked City Drink Naked Night at Naked City Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  A big beer release night at Naked City.  Look for a special prize for the winning brew team, and a possible people's choice award.   

-Stone Progression Event at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  Yet another Stone event (We sure like them around here!)  13oz Pours of 3 differnt Stone beers in a tasting progression. 

-*Firkins on the Bar at Maritime Pacific Brewing Company (1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA).  6 Casks of Maritime beers including: Tropicale Island (citrus infused Islander Pale,) The Bends (Bourbon Barrel Aged Decompression,) Coconut Rum infused Bosun's Porter, Jolly Gator Old Ale, Dry Hopped Imperial, and Dry Hopped Jane's Bitter. 

5:00PM

-Beer and Brats in the Outfield at Safeco Field (1250 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  This is the Seattle Mariner's 2011 home opener against the New York Yankees.  There are 200 seats available for this private function in the Safeco Field Beer Garden.  Your ticket includes a reserved seat for the game, a bratwurst buffet and six different craft beers on tap with an East Coast vs. West Coast theme. 

From the West they'll have: Laurelwood Brewing Company (Oregon), Fremont Brewing Company (WA) and 21st Amendment Brewery (CA).  From the East they'll have: Southern Tier Brewing Company (NY - VERY unerrated and one of my favorites from the East Coast), Flying Dog Brewery (MD) and Victory Brewing Company (PA).  Tickets for this event will go fast, get yours at http://www.mariners.com/

-Trappist Beer Night at Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA).  Come and try beers from 5 of the World's 7 most renowned Trappist Breweries.  There will be reps on hand from Chimay, La Trappe, Orval, Westmalle and Rochefort to answer your questions.  A Belgian beer Lover's dream. 

-Pike Tasting Event With Charles Finkel at The Beer Junction (4707 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA).  Come taste some great Pike beers with Charles Finkel, one of the most well known and respected people in the craft beer business. 

6:00PM

-Seattle Beer Week Pike Tasting at Malt & Vine (16851 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA).  A special Cask beer and the Pike lineup at Malt & Vine, along with a Salumi curet meats & cheeses apetizer platter. 

-*Pike Beer Adventures at Malt & Vine (16851 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA).  A special Cask beer and the Pike lineup to sample.  Salumi and cheese apetizer platter. 

-*Hopworks Beer Dinner at Trellis (220 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA).  Features 'Tails & Trotters' Artisan Meats.  See HERE for the full menu for this event.  The price is $65 per person.  Please call Trellis for reservations. 

7:00PM

-Night of the Living Nanos at the Fiddler's Inn (9219 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA).  Come try beers from three of Washington's smallest breweries. 

Day 10 - Saturday, May 28th:

All Day

-Growler Cornucopia: WA & OR at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th St SW, Seattle, WA).  Come try beers from Laurelwood Brewing & Chuckanut Brewing.  10% off all Lauralwood bottles and Chuckanut growler specials. 

-Can Beer Bonanza at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  A reprise of the same event from May 20th. 

11:00AM

-Keggs & Eggs W/ Ninkasi at the Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Featuring Ninkasi beers, live music and menu specials. 

12:00PM

-Beer Tacos! at Epic Ales Brewing Company (3201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA).  Beer inspired tacos with Cody & his friends from upstairs.  Get excited about cooking with beer. 

-Brett Brunch Beer Breakfast at Hudson Public House (8014 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA).  The perfect hangover cure?  Brunch starts at noon and goes until 3:00. 

3:00PM

-CAN-Tathalon Beer Olympics at the Pub at Piper's Creek (10527 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA).  There will be 6 teams (of up to 12 people per team) competing in the following events:

CAN-Struction - what can you build?
CAN-You Shotgun?  Do I really need to explain?
CAN-You Bullseye?  Darts anyone?
CAN-Putt
CAN-You Barstool Stack?  I forsee some possible falling stool injuries here!
CAN-Toss
CAN-You Can-Can? 

If you want to sign up a team to compete, contact Carlo or Michael at the Pub at Piper's Creek: 206-417-5734.  Sponsored by: 7 Seas Brewing, Maui Brewing Company, New Belguim Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewing, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, 21st Amendment Brewing and Big Sky Brewing Company. 

5:00PM

-Hopworks Firkin Night at Elephant & Castle (1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA). The brewers from Hopworks Urban Brewery will be on hand to tap firkins from the cellar. 

6:00PM

-Eve of the Apple II at Duck Island Alehouse (7317 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  A break from the brews.  Come by Duck Island and sample a fine selection of fruit ciders paired with gourmet cheeses.  The menu has not yet been announced. 

-Night of the Funk at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St, Seattle, WA).  Come listen to funky music and drink some funky beers at Brouwer's with Ben Love (HUB) and Jamie Mastin (New Belgium). 

7:00PM

-Elysian / New Belgium Tandem at Hopvine (507 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA).  Beer week finale.  The 'ultimate collaborators' come to Hopvine. 

-*Sound Brewing Coursed Dinner at Collins Pub (526 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA).  Featuring new beers from Sound Brewing and great food from the Collins Pub Kitchen. 

Day 11 - Sunday, May 29th:

All Day

-Growler Grand Finale at Spuer Deli Mart (9051 35th St SW, Seattle, WA).  Come and get what you might have missed.  Beers from Seattle Beer Week will be on tap. 

-Yard Grand Opening / SBW Closing at The Yard Cafe (8313 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA).  The grand opening of The Yard Cafe and the closing of Seattle Beer Week.  Beer, tacos, sunshine? 

12:00PM

-Pliny Who? at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Tapped at noon.  Come get some before it's gone! 

-*BBQ & Free Liver Testing at Fremont Brewing Company (3409 Woodlalnd Park Ave N, Seattle, WA).  Head down to Fremont for some free BBQ and 'Oh Sweet Baby Jesus, What Have I Done To My Liver' testing. 

6:00PM

-Pike Brewer's Dinner at the Waterfront Seafood Grill (2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA).  Charles Finkel hosts a food and beer pairing dinner at one of Seattle's most respected restaurants.  Menu and price are yet to be announced. 

-Collapse!  You've made it through Seattle Beer Week 2011!  Congratulations.

Drink responsibly and stay safe out there.

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