Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Full List Of Seattle Beer Week 2012 Events


LAST UPDATED - 5/8/2012

Seattle Beer Week kicks off this Thursday!  Below is the most up-to-date list of all Seattle Beer Week events (including a few not listed on seattlebeerweek.com!)  '

Just like last year, this year's SBW has become so crowded with events, it's literall impossible to hit every single one.  Watch soon for a new post on my event pics and where I'll be for each day of Seattle Beer Week 2012.  Cheers!

Recently added or updated events (since the last update) are marked with a red asterisk.  *

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Day 1 - Thursday, May 10th:
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All Day - Stone Tap Takeover at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). Stone takes over the taps at Super Deli.  You never know what Min might have stashed away for this one.  Bring your growler and check it out. 

Kill The Lineup at Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Help Brave Horse kill their kegs in preparation for Seattle Beer Week events.

4:00PM

'Angry' Tasting at Whole Foods Market - Westlake (2210 Westlake Ave., Seattle, WA).  Com try ciders from Angry Orchard, one of the newest ciders in the country.  Tasting is free. 

5:00PM

 Seattle Beer Week Kickoff Part 1 at Elysian Brewing Company on Capitol Hill (1221 E Pike St., Seattle, WA).  Join everyone at Elysian for the tappling of the Official Seattle Beer Week Beer, Split Shot, which will be tapped at 6:00PM.  Let the festivities begin! 

*Funky Beers at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Come try three 'funky' beers from Browar Polska Distributing: Stillwater’s Cellar Door, a white sage Saison with Sterling and Citra hops. Jalapeno Lager from Mt. Shasta, and for the hop-heads, Leafer Madness from Beer Valley.

6:00PM

 Cask-O-Rama Part 1 at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  There will be 12 different cask beers from 12 different Seattle area breweries across the bartop.  If you're a cask beer fan, come on down. 

Boundary Bay Brewery Night at 74th Street Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Boundary Bay beers will be featured including a brewer's special draft, a special cask beer and it's glassware night.  Buy a pint and keep th class (while supplies last).  A Boundary Bay Brewery rep will also be on hand to answer your questions. 

A Day At The Races With Sierra Nevada at Cooper's Alehouse (8065 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Bet on the horse races while enjoying one of 6 Sierra Nevada beers on tap - including something special from Sierra Nevada's cellar. 

Drink Your 'Fn' Beer at Elliott Bay Brewing Company (255 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA).  It's Foggy Noggin Brewer's Night at Elliott Bay.  There will be rare kegs, a prize raffle and live music.  Jim Jameson will also be on hand. 

7:00PM

Seattle Beer Week Kickoff Part 2 at Pyramid Breweries' Seattle Alehouse (1201 First Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Stop 2 on the opening night pub-crawl festivities for Seattle Beer Week 2012.

8:30PM

Seattle Beer Week Kickoff Part 3 at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Stop 3 on the opening night pub-crawl festivities for Seattle Beer Week 2012. Come rub elbows with some of the stars of the brewing works.

9:30PM

Seattle Beer Week Kickoff Part 4 at The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave., Seattle, WA).  "Come put a nail in yer coffin" at the final stop of the opening night pub-crawl festivities for Seattle Beer Week 2012. 

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Day 2 - Friday, May 11th:
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All Day - 'Back In Black' Stout Fest at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle WA). This event has been billed as "A night of the biggest of the big, and the blackest of the black Stouts from around the way." 

The Four Seasons at Duck Island Alehouse (7317 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Revisiting some of the best beers from the past year by season.
Spring: Stillwater Of Love & Regret Saison and Snoqualmie Spring Fever Grand Cru.
Summer: Anderson Valley Summer Solstice and Unibroue Raftman (Peat-Smoked Whiskey Malt Belgian-Style Pale).
Autumn: Kostritzer Oktoberfest and Southern Tier Pumking
Winter: Deschutes Abyss Imperial Stout and Delirium Noel Belgian Dark Ale. 

Dogfish Head Tap Takeover at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). All taps will be taken over by Dogfish Head beers from Delaware.  There will be pint, schooner and growler specials on Dogfish Head beers.   

Beer Club Kickoff Party at Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  The kickoff party for Brave Horse Beer Club Members.  This is a club members only event. 

*$3.00 Canned Beer Night at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  $3.00 Canned beer.  What more do you need to know? 

3:00PM

Maple Leaf Art Walk at Cooper's Alehouse (8065 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  See (and buy!) artwork from local artists while enjoying some great beers.   

4:00PM

Avery, Boneyard & Fromage at Urban Family Public House (5329 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  Avery and Boneyard take over the taps and Washington cheese takes over the kitchen. 

Double Mountain vs. Terminal Gravity at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  A Double Mountain vs. Terminal Gravity tap takeover.  Full tap list to be announced. 

Palate Rehabilitation Clinic at Beer Authority (12716 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  "Hopped out? Palate obliterated by double digit ABV's saturated in whiskey barrels? The Beer Authority will host a "Palate Rehabilitation Clinic" to set your taste buds right."

New Belguim at Whole Foods Market - Remond (17991 NE Redmond Way, Redmond, WA).  Come sample beers from New Belguim Brewing at Whole Foods.  Tasting is free. 

5:00PM

*Diamond Knot Dueling Casks For Charity at Elliott Bay Pizza & Pub (800 164th St SE, Suite L, Seattle, WA).  "Join Pat Ringe from Diamond Knot Brewing as we raise money for The Boys and Girls Club of Mukilteo. Two casks: Apple Cinnamon ESB (this year's 1st place winner from the second session of Cask Fest) and Industrial IPA, dry hopped with Nugget and Columbus hops. Your vote decides a winner!"

*Decompression Strong Ale Release Party at Maritime Pacific Brewing Company (1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA).  It's the 2012 release of Maritime's Decompression.  They'll have casks of 2011 & 2012 as well as a bourbon barrel aged 2011. 

6:00PM


Cask-O-Rama Part 2 at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  Day 2 of Beveridge Place's Cask-O-Rama. 

Phinney Artwalk Featuring Rawi Nanakul at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  This is a Phinneywood Art Walk Gallery Opening featuring black-and-white metal prints from renowned brewery photographer, Rawi Nanakul.  The artist will be on hand to share the stories behind the photos and to sell the prints.  Grab one while they last. 

Inking & Drinking at Pub at Piper's Creek (10527 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Come get some free new ink at Pipers!  Fancy a brewery logo tattoo?  This is your event! 

Firefighter Benefit Featuring Ninkasi at McCoy's Firehouse (173 S Washington St., Seattle, WA).  This is a benefit for families of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.  All proceeds made from sales of Ninkasi Commonwealth Multigrain Ale will be donated. 

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Day 3 - Saturday, May 12th:
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All Day - Peanuts and Beer at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). Try beers from Oakshire Brewing and get free samples of Unlcle Bud's Deep Fried Peanuts - eat 'em shell and all!  (http://unclebudspeanuts.com/)

East Coast Tap Takeover at
The Burgundian (2253 N 56th St, Seattle, WA).  All 22 taps at The Burgundian (formerly 'The Publican'), will be taken over by beers from the East Coast, all day long. 

Beer Bus Crawl at
Beer Authority (12716 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  "Beer Bus from The Beer Authority to 7 Seas Brewing in Gig Harbor, Silver City Brewery in Bremerton and Sound Brewery in Poulsbo then back across from Kingston to Edmonds. At each brewery or tasting room will include 3 or 4 tasters of beer, this is a chartered bus with a bathroom and you will be able to drink beer on the bus too."


10:00AM

HOP IPA Brunch at Elysian Tangletown (2106 N 55th St., Seattle, WA).  Weekend brunch at Elysian with 10 IPAs on tap with suggested breakfast pairings. 

Kegs N' Eggs With Elysian Brewing Company
at Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Brave Horse will be pairing the official beer of Seattle Beer Week 20120 - Split Shot Espresso Milk Stout from Elysian Brewing, with a special of house-made doughnuts with bourbon caramel and chocolate dips.  Reps. from Elysian Brewing will also be on hand. 

11:00AM

3rd Annual Pig Roast & Homebrew Competition
at
Quinn's (1001 E Pike St., Seattle, WA).  This year they'll be doubling the amount of pork served at the first two annual pig roasts.  There'll be live music and various activities.  One ticket gets you beer and all the pig you can eat!  And now a homebrew competition has been added to this event.  More details will be forthcoming.  For reservations/details, please contact Quinn's at 206-325-7711.

The Dray 4th Anniversary Celebration at
The Dray (708 NW 56th St., Seattle, WA).  Opening early for the 131st FIFA Cup Final - then Sounders vs. RSL at 7:00PM - c'mon out, enjoy some soccer and help The Dray celebrate their 4th Anniversary. 

Tour De Pints #4 at
Pike Brewing Company (1415 1st Ave, Seattle, WA).  This will be a cycling pub crawl around the city.  Follow Tour de Pints HERE on Facebook for details on this event, which is sponsored by Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery

1:00PM

Beer & Cheese With Widmer
at The Cheese Cellar (100 4th Ave. N, #150, Seattle, WA). A cheese and Widmer Brothers beer pairing - 5 cheeses - 5 beers.  There will be two sessioins: 1-3 and 3-5.  Tickets are $20, available for sale at The Cheese Cellar. 

3:00PM

Pine Box Can Derby
at
The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave., Seattle, WA).  Build the ultimate can racer at home or you can build one on the spot.  The race is on!  Prizes will be awarded.  This event is hosted by New Belgium Brewing. 

3:30PM

3rd Annual Brewer's 9 Ball Tournament
at
Taphouse Grill Seattle (1506 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA).  "Pair up with 1 of 8 breweries in teams of 5 and go head to head in a winning team takes all ($800 in brewery/Taphouse gift certificates) championship! Featuring team captains from these awesome breweries: Skagit River, Flyers, Ninkasi, American, Fremont, Iron Horse, and Naked City. Beers from all breweries on tap. Free entry. Please call 206-816-3314 to make your reservation."

4:00PM

Dogfish Head vs. Cascade
at
The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  It's Beer/Wine Hybrid Night!  The Vine & Sang Royal from Cascade vs. Noble Rot & Red and White from Dogfish Head.  Which beer/wine hybrid will come out on top?  I'll be going into this one with a bit of a bias.  I just love Noble Rot! 

An Evening With Lagunitas at
Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA).  There will be an 'old school' Bottleworks style tasting of Lagunitas' current bottle offerings, a special Lagunitas beer on tap and perhaps "a little sumpin' sumpin'" from the cellar. 

6:00PM

Colorado Brewer's Night
at
Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA). A celebration of some of the best beers of of Colorado.  More details will be coming soon. 

*Northsound Brewing Night at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Northsound beers will be on tap and Northsound owner/founder Kurt Ahrens will be on hand to pass out some swag.  Featured beer: Hop Chops IPA dry hopped with Falconer's Flight hops. 

*Sip And Slurp at Wine World Warehouse (400 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA).  This is a beer and oyster pairing competition.  Taylor Shellfish will be shucking oysters for only $1 each and you get to decide which is the “right” beer pairing for you! Visit Wine World's website for more information.  Dog & Pony Alehouse (351 Park Ave. N, Renton, WA).  Seven different Stone beers will be on tap at the Dog & Pony, including: Imperial Russian Stout, Double Dry Hopped Ruination, and Double Bastard 2011.  Weather permitting, the sun deck will be open. 
6:30PM

Stone Brewing Company
 at Dog & Pony Alehouse (351 Park Ave. N, Renton, WA).  "Weather permitting our sun/dog deck will also be open. There will be seven Stone beers on tap including Stone Imperial Russian Stout, Stone Double Dry Hopped Ruination IPA, and Double Bastard Ale 2011. Todd Walton, Northwest Regional Brewery Rep for Stone Brewing Co. will be there to help host the event."

7:00PM

Laurelwood Brewer's Dinner
at
The Burgundian (2253 N 56th St, Seattle, WA).  Enjoy a five-course gourmet meal, paired with Laurelwood beers.  The cost is $65 per person and seating is very limited.  Advance ticket purchase required.  Contact The Burgundian for tickets: 206-420-8943.  You can see the full menu for this dinner HERE
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Day 4- Sunday, May 13th:
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All Day - Mai-Bock Your MOM's Bock at Prost Phinney (7311 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA). Prost Phinney is one of Seattle's few Bavarian-styled taverns.  "A colorful mural of the Oktoberfest girl watches over the scene as thirty-something Greenwoodians decide between Dinkel Acker Dunkel or Spaten Optimator. Haven't a clue? Owner Chris Navarra can fill you in on German beer facts."  More details on this event to come.  Prost!

All That And A Fat Sack Of Chips at Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). Avery Brewing takes over the taps at Super Deli. Come on in for some and get a free bag of Tim's Cascade chips!  They'll have White Rascal, Ellie's Brown, Avery IPA and a few others.  

*21st Amentment Day at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  21st Amendment takes over the taps - featuring Monk's Blood on draft. 


10:00AM

HOP IPA Brunch
at Elysian Tangletown (2106 N 55th St., Seattle, WA).  Weekend brunch at Elysian with 10 IPAs on tap with suggested breakfast pairings.

Kegs N' Eggs With Elysian Brewing Company at Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Brave Horse will be pairing the official beer of Seattle Beer Week 20120 - Split Shot Espresso Milk Stout from Elysian Brewing, with a special of house-made doughnuts with bourbon caramel and chocolate dips.  Reps. from Elysian Brewing will also be on hand.


11:00AM

Mother's Day Brrrunch! With Widmer
at The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA).  A special brunch featuring Widmer Brother's beers (Half off for Mom during brunch!), including:
-Barrel Aged Brrrbon '11
-Nelson Imperial IPA
-Marionberry Hibiscus Gose
-Kill Devil Brown Ale
-Rasberry Russian Imperial Stout



1:00PM

Mother's Day Featuring Winesap Estate Cider
at The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  Give Mom a break with Seasonal Peach Cider and Cherry Cider from Winesap Estate Cider. 

Bottleworks & Jacob's Creamery at Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA).  Come in for a beer and cheese tasting/pairing with Jacob's Creamery from Chehalis.  Each cheese offering will be paired with a 6oz beer of Bottleworks' choosing.  Jacob's Creamery cheeses will also be available for sale.  This is a tickted event.  Contact or head by Bottleworks for tickets. 

Mother's Day Fruit Beer Tasting at The Beer Junction (4511 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  "What better way to say “thanks Mom” than to introduce here to some of the most unique and delicious ales known? We’ll be tasting fruit-seasoned Belgian Lambics from the Lindemans Farm Brewery (est 1811) and Samuel Smith’s amazing Organic Fruit Ales from the north of England. Special gifts for moms and offspring to boot!"


3:30PM

Mother's Day Cheese & Cider Festival
at Quinn's (1001 E Pike St., Seattle, WA).  Bring Mom down for some gourmet cheese and ciders.  Pairings and take-home purchases will be available.

4:00PM

*Brewer's Mini Golf Blowout (Aka: Hoppy Drinks On Tiny Links) at Interbay Golf Center (2501 15th Ave. W, Seattle, WA).  "Team up with 6 breweries to compete for the coveted trophy's (and other rad prizes) in this 1st Annual Mini Golf Scramble /Costume Contest. You can be sure there will be drinks on these links. (breweries TBA very soon) Follow us after the club induced mayhem to Leary Traveler for the 19th hole and trophy ceremony starting at 6:30."

5:00PM

Iron Brewer Tripple Header
at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  According to Beveridge Place Pub: WE choose the secret ingredient, THEY brew the beer, YOU decide the winner!
Black Raven vs Odin – blackberry & lavender
Seven Seas vs Port Townsend – coconut & lemongrass
Silver City vs Airways – apricot & almond

Mother's Day Brewer's Dinner at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattl, WA).  A special night featuring Naked City Head Brewer, Don Webb and food from Naked City Head Chef, Tessa Roberts.  This is a ticketed event with 30 seats available.  There will be seven courses of beer and food.  Details and full menu coming soon.


6:00PM

Hale's Ales Brewery Night
at 74th Street Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Hale's Ales will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Hales Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

Odin Brewery Night at Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Odin's beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. An Odin Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions.

Boundary Bay Brewery Night at Columbia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Boundary Bay beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Boundary Bay rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

Newbies Night at Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA). Celebrating some of Washington's newest breweries, including: Twelve Bar Brews, North Sound Brewing, Slippery Pig, Dirty Bucket and Brick Yard.  


8:00PM

Classic Movie DJ Session #1
at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattl, WA).  Some enjoy a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's classic, Psycho, accompanied by a live, synchronized soundtrack by DJ Nicfit.  "Naked City's Screening Room seats about 70 people and features full table service for dining and drinking. DJ Nicfit's live film soundtrack performances have drawn crowds and acclaim at the Seattle International Film Festival's Uptown Theatre, at Bauhaus Coffee, and at Naked City's own Screening Room on the last Sunday of every month. Free & open to the public!"
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Day 5 - Monday, May 14th:
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All Day - Mai-Bock Your Bock (Aka: Maibock-A-Licious) at Prost West Seattle (3407 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  More Bock from owner Chris Navarra at Prost's West Seattle location.  More details to come. 

Big Beer Challenge With Great Divide at
Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  Great Divide beers will be on tap including: Hercules, Yete, Titan, Anniversary and a few others.  Growler specials. 

This is Washington, Dammit at
Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  24 beers from 24 different Washington breweries and $3 pints all day. 

11:00AM

Stone Brewing Company
at
Ballard Pizza Company (5107 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  Presented by The Noble Fir.  Join Rick & Ellen at Ballard Pizza Co. from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.  Stone beers will be on tap, including: Vanilla Bean Porter, Stone IPA and Levitation Dry Hopped Amber, all paired with Pizza from Ethan Stowell. 

2:00PM

Big Time First Ever Barrel Release
at
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse (4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Big Time's first ever bourbon barrel aged stout, "Heavenly Bourbon" will be released.  This is a 9% stout aged for 8 months in a Heavenly Hills bourbon barrel.  This beer will only be available at Big Time and a very limited number of growlers will be filled. 

3:00PM

Can You Handle My Randall?
at
The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA).  Over 11 different beers will be pouring through the Randall with whatever twisted combo's The Pine Box can come up with.  List of breweries/beers will be announced. 

4:00PM

Meet The Brewers: Pike, ScuttleButt & Alpine
at
Emmer & Rye (1825 Queen Anne Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Rub elbows with some of Seattle's great brewers paired with bites from Emmer & Rye's Chef Seth.  Drop by or call Emmer & Rye for reservations: 206-282-0680. 

Get Lucky With Lagunitas at
Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Lagunitas takes over the taps at Brave Horse - 4:00PM - 7:00PM.  Do you fee lucky? 

Pritty Boys Pizza's Pub Night & NW IPA Tasting at
Pritty Boys Family Pizzeria (1430 34th Ave., Seattle, WA).  A night of IPA tastings with $3 pints all night, pizza, burgers and brats. 

5:00PM

Ayinger Brewery Night
at
Berliner Pub (221 Main Ave. S, Renton, WA).  Explore the Bavarian style offerings from Ayinger Brewing - operating since 1878.  Enjoy Brau-Weisse Hefeweizen, Celebrator Doppelbock, Altbairisch Dunkel, Jahrhundertbier Lager and Weizen-Bock. 
 
6:00PM

West Sound and East of the Mountains
at
Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  A discovery of different breweries from around Washington state.  More details to come. 

Big Sky Bull Riding at
Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle, WA).  A mechanical bull inside of Brouwer's Cafe?  That's right!  Oh the madness!  More details to come!

Beer Bingo at
Pyramid Breweries' Seattle Alehouse (1201 First Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Play for free with great prizes and drink specials all night. 

Maritime Pacific Brewery Night at
74th Street Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Maritime Pacific beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Maritime Pacific rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

Ninkasi Brewery Night at
Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Ninkasi Brewing beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Ninkasi Brewing rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

Big Al's Brewery Night at
Columbia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Big Al beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Big Al Brewing rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

Hale's Bingo Night at
Cooper's Alehouse (8065 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Come play some bingo & enjoy Hale's Ales on tap. 

Legends Night With Chuckanut Brewing at
Schutzy's Sausage (4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Come taste beers from GABF Brewery of the Yeary, Chuckanut, and meet the legend himself, Will Kemper. 


*Spaghetti Feed & Diamond Knot Casks at Jabu's Pub (174 Roy St., Seattle, WA).  A spaghetti dinner and a 9oz pour of Diamond Knot Cask IPA or Apple Cinnamon ESB for $10.  All proceeds to benefit The Melissa Erickson Foundation.  

West Meets East Cider Tasting at
Beer Authority (12716 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Ciders from Alpenfire and Snowdrift will be on tap - featuring Snowdrift Orchard Select. 

7:00PM

Collabeeration: Beer Makes Friends
at
The Burgundian (2253 N 56th St, Seattle, WA).  Collaboration over Litigation keeps everything copacetic! 

8:00PM

Anniversary Series With Anacortes Brewing
at
The Latona Pub (6423 Latona Ave. NE, Seattle, WA).  Taste the brew made for Seattle Beer Week at the Latona's 25th Anniversary.  There will also be a great selection of other beers on tap for the celebration. 

9:00PM

Classic Movie DJ Session #2
at
Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  The classic film for this event will be the original vampire movie, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu, accompanied by a live, synchronized soundtrack by DJ Nicfit.  "Naked City's Screening Room seats about 70 people and features full table service for dining and drinking. DJ Nicfit's live film soundtrack performances have drawn crowds and acclaim at the Seattle International Film Festival's Uptown Theatre, at Bauhaus Coffee, and at Naked City's own Screening Room on the last Sunday of every month. Free & open to the public!"



6:30PM

Widmer Brothers Brewer's Dinner
at McCormick & Schmick's (1103 First Ave., Seattle, WA).  Enjoy a four course dinner where each course is paired with a different Widmer Brothers beer.  This is a ticketed event, costing $59.95 per person.  Tickets available at McCormic & Schmick's. 
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Day 6 - Tuesday, May 15th:
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All Day - Mai-Bock Your Bock at
Feierabend (422 Yale Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Another German beer themed event at Feierabend. "Feierabend prides itself on having the largest selection of imported German biers on the West Coast."  More details to come. 

Extreme Growler Smack Down at
Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  Great growler deals on organic beers from Hopworks Urban Brewery.  1 Growler fill = $10. 2 Growler fills = $9 each.  3 Growler fills = $8 each. and so on!  Grab those growlers and come on down. 

4:00PM

Battle of Eugene
at
Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Ninkasi vs. Oakshire.  Both will be bringing some special beers.  There will beer flights to choose from - and you judge!

Odin at
Whole Foods Market - Westlake (2210 Westlake Ave., Seattle, WA).  Come taste beers from Odin Brewing at Whole Foods.  Tasting is free. 

Fremont at
Whole Foods Market - Interbay (2001 15th Ave. W, Seattle, WA).  Come taste beers from Fremont Brewing at Whole Foods.  Three beers for $2. 


5:00PM

4th Annual New Brewer's Night at The Park Pub (6114 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Join The Park Pub in celebrating beers from Churchkey Can Co., Hilliard's Beer, Northwest Peaks Brewery and Twelve Bar Brews for beer, giveaways and a chance to meet the brewers. 

Beer & Burger Battle at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle, WA).  5 World Class breweries and 5 World Class Beers battle to the death!  "In the end, there can be only one!"  Let the battle begin. 

Bottleworks Cellar Tasting at
Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA).  For the first time ever, Bottleworks opens it's cellar for a tasting.  Six 6oz pours of different beers including: Barleywines, Stouts, Sours and more.  This is a ticketed event and tickets are limited.  Contact or drop by Bottleworks for tickets.  THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT AS OF 4/30!

*Jolly Roger Vertical Event at Maritime Pacific Brewing Company (1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA).  Get your Jolly Roger on!  Years available: 1997, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2011.  There will also be special apetizers to compliment your Jolly Roger.   

*Beer And Ice Cream Pairing at Chuck's 85th Street Market (656 NW 85th St., Seattle, WA).  Widmer Brother's beers paired with Fultilt Ice Cream at Chuck's Hop Shop.  Feierabend (422 Yale Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Featured Bocks include: Hacker Pschorr Maibock, Einbecker Mai-Bock (The original Mai-Bock), Hofbrau Maibock and more.  Special food items also.  There is very limited seating for this ticketed event.  Call Feierabend for reservations at 206-340-2528. 

Northwest Women In Beer at
Pike Brewing Co. (1415 1st Ave., Seattle, WA).  Get your minds out of the gutter!  This ain't no beer wet T-Shirt contest!  This is an event to celebrate women in the Northwest who are involved in the Craft Beer industry.  More details to come. 

Ninkasi Brewery Night at
74th Street Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Ninkasi Brewing beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Ninkasi Brewing rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

Mac & Jack's Brewery Night at
Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Mac & Jack's beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Mac & Jack's Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions.

Georgetown Night at
Columbia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Georgetown beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Georgetown Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions.

6:00PM

Bock Dinner With Mr. Schumacher
 at Feierabend (422 Yale Ave. N, Seattle).  Come have dinner with Fred Schumacher, President of HB America.  Featured beers include: Hacker Pschorr Maibock-
Einbecker Mai-Bock- The original Mai-Bock, Hofbrau Maibock, Schlossbrauerei Au-Hallertau Auer Maibock.

*Boulevard Brewing Showcase at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  "Featuring Rye on Rye-a rye ale aged in rye whiskey barrels-and their famous Double Wide IPA. There will also be a selection of some Boulevard seasonals in bottles while supplies last."

7:00PM

3rd Annual Trappist Dinner at Quinn's (1001 E Pike St., Seattle, WA).  Chef Jeremy Ravetz is putting together this 3rd annual event, where you'll enjoy Six Courses and beers from Six Trappist houses.  For tickets to this event, please contact Quinn's at 206-325-7711.

Black Raven Brewing and BBQ at Hopvine (507 15th Ave. E, Seattle, WA).  Back Raven beers will be featured - with a cask on the bar and brats on the grill.  "The crazy raven returns." 

Firestone & Fran's Beer & Chocolate at The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave., Seattle, WA).  A night of great beers and great chocolates.  David Walker of Firestone Walker and  Andrina Bigelow of Fran's Chocolates will be on hand for this 10 course pairing, featuring a photography exhibit by Rawi Nanakul of Bokeh Box Media.  This is a limited seating, tickted event.  Email Ian at The Pine Box for reservations: ian@pineboxbar.com

Beer & Whiskey at 9 Million in Unmarked Bills (3507 Fremont Pl. N, Seattle, WA).  Four Widmer Brothers beers paired with four different whiskeys.  Light apetizers and grab bag included in ticket price.  Beer selection: Kill Devil Brown Ale – aged in rum barrels, Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout, Brrrbon 2010, & Brrrbon 2011 – both aged on bourbon barrels. Whiskey selection: Balvenie Carribean Cask, WL Weller Special Reserve, Tullamore Dew, Elijah Craig. Tickets are $25 - availalble at 9 Mil. 

Exotic Meats & Local Lagers at
8oz Burger Bar (1401 Broadway, Seattle, WA).  Enjoy Veal, Lamb and Board sliders accompanied by beers from Emerald City Beer: Dottie Seattle Lager, Betty Black Lager and Ivana Pale Lager. 

7:30PM

Trivia Night
at
Redhook Ale Brewery (14300 NE 145th St., Woodinville, WA).  Beer trivia at the Forecaster's Pub.  $5 per team with up to 6 people per team.  Good luck!

8:45PM

Trivia Tuesday With Snoqualmie Falls
at
Cooper's Alehouse (8065 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Tuesday is trivia night at Cooper's, but tonight's trivia night is special.  Sponsored by Snoqualime Falls Brewing, there will be a special guest round of questions and Snoqualmie beers on tap.  There will be special prizes from the brewery and pint specials as well. 

11:00PM

12 Pack At The Troll
at The Troll (N36th St. & Troll Ave. - Under the bridge!)  Flash mob at the Troll!  Bring some cans.  Tell you friends! 


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Day 7 - Wednesday, May 16th:
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All Day - Mai-Bock Your Bock at
die Bierstube (6106 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Another German style themed event at Chris Navarra's second German style tavern in Seattle.  More details to come. 

A Midday Beer With Tomme at
Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). Port/Lost Abbey takes over the taps at Super Deli.  They'll have Angel's Share, Mongo, Hop 15 and more.  Time it right and you could be sharing your beer with Tomme Arthur from Port/Lost Abbey. 

11:30AM

Big Time IPA Cask Fest
at
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse (4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Come out to Big Time for five cask-conditioned quarter-barrels of five different IPAs including: Scarlet Fire, Bhagwan's Best, Homerown, Solo and Icculus.  All casks will be tapped at opening (11:30AM). 


12:00PM

Tap Your Lunch With Pike Brewing
at Elliott Bay Pizza & Pub (800 164th St. SE, Suite L, Seattle, WA).  Laura Stoudt will be on hand with Pike owners, Rose Ann and Charles Finkel for a luncheon at Elliott Bay Pizza & Pub. 

1:00PM

New Belgium Sour Symposium
at
The Stumbling Monk (1635 1/2 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA).  This is a sour symposium  led by New Belgium's master blenders Lauren Woods and Eric Salazar.  There will be two ticked sessions and space is limited.  More details on this event will be coming. 

3:00PM

4th Annual Firkin-Firkin
at
Elysian Brewing Company on Capitol Hill (1221 E Pike St., Seattle, WA).  This year it's Seattle vs. San Diego.  8 breweries from each city will compete to see who has the best cask beer.  If you're a cask fan, this one's for you.  Taste a few and cast your vote. 

IPA Fest Championships at
Cooper's Alehouse (8065 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Cooper's 10th Annual IPA Fest concluded this past Thursday (4/26) at Cooper's.  Now, the winners of the four Double IPA blind tastings will go head-to-head to find out which one comes out on top.  This will be a semi-blind tasting, as you'll already know the four beers competing - even if you won't know which is which while you're judging.  

4:00PM

Snipes Mountain Sour Night
at 
The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  5 Snipes taps will be pouring including: Sour Coyote (Dark English Mild), Darkstrong (Port Barrel Aged Version), Twangzister #3 (Bourbon Barrel), Dali's Garage (Spontaneously fermented unhopped heather and mugwort blonde - bordeaux barrel aged), Quinceanera (A blend of the other 4 barrels just listed).  Wow! 

Evin Twin Night at
Urban Family Public House (5329 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  Evil Twin from Denmark takes over, with 6 Evil Twin taps available (beers yet to be announced). 

Tapping Of Redhook's Do Svidaniya at
Redhook Ale Brewery (14300 NE 145th St., Woodinville, WA).  Tapping of the first keg.  "This specialty brew recently debuted at the Washington Brewer’s Guild Cask Festival and won two 2nd place People’s Choice awards. This beer is a cask conditioned Russian Imperial Stout aged in Woodinville Whiskey Co. Rye whiskey barrels."

Hilliard's at
Whole Foods Market - Westlake (2210 Westlake Ave., Seattle, WA).  Come taste beers from Hilliard's Brewing at Whole Foods.  Tasting is free.

5:00PM

Legends Night With Pike Brewing Company
at
Schultzy's Sausage (4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  The legendary Charles & Rose Ann Finkel of Pike Brewing will be on hand to answer your questions about their history in the craft beer industry.  Pike beers will be featured on tap. 

6:00PM

Score on Skip
at
American Brewing Company (180 W Dayton St., Warehouse 102, Edmonds, WA).  Are you a hockey fan?  Well Skip Madsen is. He'll be suiting up in his goalie uniform and for a fee you can take three shots for prizes.  Can you score on Skip? 


Now For Something Completely Different - Sean Paxton & Firestone Dinner at Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle WA).  This will be a 8-course, 12-beer dinner from renowned 'Homebrew Chef' Sean Paxton with beers from Firestone Walker Brewing Company (one of my favorites).  Tickets for this event are nearly sold out!  For a look at last year's amazing Paxton Firestone dinner, click HERE
Silver City Brewery Night at
74th Street Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Silver City beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Silver City Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions.

Georgetown Brewery Night at
Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Georgetown beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Georgetown Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions.
Diamond Knot Brewery Night at
Columbia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Diamond Knot beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Diamond Knot Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions.

Oregon Brewer's Night at
Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  "Naked City's current brewhouse had a former life as the original brew system at Oakshire Brewing, and the Oakshire boys are mashing in to their old brew kettle once again for a collaboration IPA with Naked City's Don Webb, featuring ingredients from both the Yakima Valley and the Williamette Valley. Join Ninkasi founder Jamie Floyd, Mark Marzano from Deschutes Brewing, Brian Maheux from Full Sail, and more Oregon brewers from Double Mountain and Boneyard for a night celebrating the fantastic ales from the state to the south."

Washington Brewer's Night With Skagit River at
Diamond Knot Brewery (621-A Front St., Mukilteo, WA).  Diamond Knot hosts Skagit River Brewing.  Three Skagit River beers will be pouring (to be announced soon).  Come on out and win some Skagit Brewing swag. 

6:30PM

Cascadia Beer Dinner(Aka: West Coast Brewer's Dinner)
 at
Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  This event will feature beers from Anderson Valley Brewing, Hopworks Urban Brewery and Chuckanut Brewing - all paired with creations by Brave Horse's chef, Brian Walczyk.  Fal Allen (Anderson Valley head brewer), Jamie Rodrigues (brewer at Hopworks) and Mari Kemper (Founder and owner of Chuckanut Fmaily Brewery) will all be on hand as well.  Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at www.tomdouglas.com.  Menu and beer list to be announced. 

7:00PM

The SoDo Brothers
at
Fiddler's Inn (9219 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA).  Come celebrate with the brewers of the SoDo district: Schooner Exact, Two Beers & Epic Ales.  Expect some beer surprises and special food options. 

7:30PM

Pub Trivia
 at
Pyramid Breweries' Seattle Alehouse (1201 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Compete in a trivia night for some free Pyramid swag and bragging rights. 

8:00PM
All Beer Quiz Night at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  Come on down for some all beer-related triva at Beveridge Place.  Do you know your beers? 

9:00PM

Classic Movie DJ Session #3
at
Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  The classic film for this event will be classic silent movie, Sunrise: A Tale of Two Humans, accompanied by a live, synchronized soundtrack by DJ Nicfit.  "Naked City's Screening Room seats about 70 people and features full table service for dining and drinking. DJ Nicfit's live film soundtrack performances have drawn crowds and acclaim at the Seattle International Film Festival's Uptown Theatre, at Bauhaus Coffee, and at Naked City's own Screening Room on the last Sunday of every month. Free & open to the public!"

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Day 8 - Thursday, May 17th:
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All Day - Sour Fest at
Brouwer's Cafe (400 N 35th St., Seattle, WA).  Brouwer's Cafe's annual Sour Beer Festival.  If you're a fan of sour beers, don't miss this one! 

Thirsty Thursday With Fremont Brewing at
Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). Come in and fill yoru growler(s) with beers from Fremont Brewing. 

4:00PM

Sausage Fest At The Dude Island
at Duck Island Alehouse (7317 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  "Sausage flights will include four different kinds of meat, each accompanied with a sauce. Enjoy samplers of our featured strong beers: Samichlaus Doppelbock (14%), Double Mountain Goliathon Belgian-Style Dark Ale (11%), Boneyard Hop Venom IPA (10%), Gulden Draak Belgian Quad (11.3%). Come prepared with cab fare!"

Alpha Acid Overload at
Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA). "A Mouthful of Bud- with Double Mountain, Schooner Exact, and Everybody’s Brewing."

Beer & Oysters at
Taylor Shellfish Farms (1521 Melrose Ave., Seattle, WA).  This event features Widmer Hefeweizen and Specialty Oyster Stout paired with a variety of fresh, local oysters from Taylor Shellfish.  Oyster & Beer flight pre-sale tickets available at Taylor Shellfish (about a block from The Pine Box). 

Hilliard's at
Whole Foods Market - Interbay (2001 15th Ave. W, Seattle, WA).  Come enjoy beers from Hilliard's Brewing at Whole Foods.  3 Tastes for $2. 

Scuttlebutt at
Whole Foods Market - Lynnwood (2800 SW 196th St, Lynnwood, WA).  Come taste beers from Scuttlebutt Brewing.  Tasting is free. 

5:00PM

Ft. George Brewer's Night
at
Barking Dog Alehouse (705 NW 70th St., Seattle, WA).  Come and enjoy beers from Ft. George Brewing and stick around for a raffle and prizes. 

Rare Dogfish Head Night at
The Beer Junction (4511 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  The beers scheduled to appear include: Red and White, Sahtea, Noble Rot, Namaste, Saison du Buff (DFH, Victory, Stone collaboration batch 2 brewed at DFH), and a few other surprises. 

The Art Of Arrogance at
The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave., Seattle, WA).  "
Come for the Capitol Hill Artwalk, Stay for the specials on Stone Brewing Co. Beers.  Featured beers will include:
Old Guardian 2011
Imperial Russian Stout 2012
Oaked Arrogant Bastard
Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
Levitation Ale
Ruination IPA

6:00PM

The Wall Of Casks
at
Latona Pub (6423 Latona Ave. NE, Seattle, WA).  "We will showcase some of your favorite beers on cask. The brewers will be attending and the freshest beer will be tapped. Join the fun."

American Brewery Night at
74th Street Alehouse (7401 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  American Brewing beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A American Brewing rep will be on hand to answer your questions.

Hale's Ales Brewery Night at
Hilltop Alehouse (2129 Queen Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Hale's beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Hale's Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions.

Odin Brewery Night at
Columbia City Alehouse (4914 Ranier Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Odin beers will be on tap, including a brewer's special draft and a special cask.  It's also glass night.  Buy a pint and keep the glass. A Odin Brewery rep will be on hand to answer your questions. 

Pike/Carmelita Intimate Dinner at
Carmelita (7314 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  This will be a 5 course beer pairing dinner with food from Carmelita Vegatarian Restaurant and beers from Pike Brewing.  This is a limited seating event (25 people).  Tickets are $65  per person and can be purchased at www.Carmelita.net


*Celebrate Syttende Mai at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Celebrate Syttendi Mai (Norwegian Independence Day) with Hilliard's Beer: ESB, Pilsner and Hilliard's Tall-boy Cans. 

6:30PM

Epic Dinner With Beer West Magazine at Epic Ales Brewing Company (3201 First Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Enjoy a 5 course dinner prepared by Chef Travis Kukull.  Each course will be paired with a different Epic Ales selection.  The cost for this event is $30 per person.  Email epicales@gmail.com to RSVP. 

7:00PM

Ninkasi Brewer's Dinner With Jaime Floyd
at
Etta's Seafood Kitchen (2020 Western Ave., Seattle, WA).  The full details and menu for this event are yet to be announced. 

Barleywine Brewer's Dinner at
Pyramid Breweries' Seattle Alehouse (1201 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  This will be a four-course beer-pairing dinner featuring Pyramid's special Seattle Beer Week Cask Barleywine.  Included is a brewery tour and a take-home growler.  The cost is $45 per person -all-inclusive.  Advanced ticket purchase required.  Get your tickets here: http://www.pyramidseattle.eventbrite.com/

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Day 9 - Friday, May  18th:
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All Day - Bodacious Beverages Brewfest at
Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WA).  Per BPP: "As many unusual beers as we can come up with. Barrel-aged, hoppy, sour, spicy, etc. Taster trays encouraged!"

Liquid Sunshine In A Can at
Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). Beers from 21st Amendment Brewing will be featured, and save 20% of all canned beers from California.  Come fill a few growlers and stock up on cans. 

3:00PM

Whiskey N' Beer Boilermakers
at
Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Get your boilermakers on at Brave Horse: 
-Woodinville Whiskey Company with Maritime Maybock
-Fremont Mischief with Snoqualmie Pre-Prohibition Pilsner
-Dry Fly Distilling with Iron Horse Irish Death aged in oak barrels that previously held whiskey

4:00PM

Boulevard Brewing Night
at 
The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  On tap will be: Rye on Rye, Chocolate Ale and a third, yet to be determined, keg. 

Barrel Night at
Fremont Brewing Company (3409 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  "A special night of tastings from Fremont Brewing's Barrel Room
including B-Bomb, Kentucky Dark Star, The Lamb (Brett Saison),
Flanders Red and Lambic. Try these beers before they are ready for commercial release and learn how they mature and change over time."

5:00PM

Palin' Around With Fal Allen
at
The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave., Seattle, WA).  Meet Anderson Valley Head Brewer and legend, Fal Allen.  Some special reserve items from Anderson Valley's cellar will be on tap. 

Drink Eric's Ale With Eric Salazar at
Elliott Bay Pizza & Pub (800 164th St SE, Suite L, Seattle, WA).  Come drink some Eric's Ale with it's namesake, Eric Salazar.  He'll also have some other special brews from New Belguim to bring along. 


*Firkin Friday at Maritime Pacific Brewing Company (1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA).  Come to the Jolly Roger taproom for 6 cask conditioned 'Real Ales'.  "The Devils Islander (Islander aged with Fresno Chiles and Lime Zest,) Coconut-Rum aged Bosun’s Black, Bourbon Barrel Aged Salmon Bay Bitter, Empirical Imperial (a mammoth-ly dry hopped Imperial,) and XPA Harvest Ale as well as a special cask treat."

5:30PM

HUB Invasion and Crawfish Boil at The Burgundian (2253 N 56th St, Seattle, WA).  Hopworks Urban Brewery is up from Portland to take over The Burgundian for the night and 60lbs of crawfish has been ordered.  Hurry down before Matt Bonney eats it all! 

6:00PM

Beer, Food & Behind The Scenes
at
Pyramid Breweries' Seattle Alehouse (1201 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA).  Enjoy 5 different Pyramid beers (6oz pours), meet Pyramid Brewmaster, Kim Bruscoe, get an exclusive tour of the brewery, the brewing process & Pyramid's latest specialty beer.  Apetizers are included and a Pyramid Logo growler is included - along with $5 fills the day/evening of the event.  The cost for this event is $80 - but you can get a 51% discount now at: http://www.mandeals.com/?affiliateID=777 ($39!)

7:00PM

Sound Brewing Night
at
Hopvine (507 15th Ave. E, Seattle, WA).  A night of beer, food and music.  Sound Brewing beers will be featured along with live music and something special from the kitchen. 

Beer Flights at
Historic Flight Foundation (10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo, WA).  Sponsored by Pike Brewing - enjoy several differernt flights of craft beers in a celebration of flight and Spring.  Proceeds benefit the Historic Flight Foundation's education fund.  For more info & tickets, please visit http://beerflights.org/  Features include:
-1940's Period Music by Elizabeth Hott and The Sugar Daddies
-Authors, Reenactors
-A Special Ale - Delivered By A Special Plane

8:00PM

Brewing Up Cocktails With Ninkasi And Oola
at
Liberty (517 15th Ave. E, Seattle, WA).  Beer cocktails with a special menu for the night and the movie "Cocktail" playing in the back room (red-eye anyone?). 

Sierra Nevada Takeover & Rock Show at
El Corazon (109 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, WA).  $3 Pints of Sierra with the brewers.  Featuring: The Real McKenzies, Civet, 13 Scars (CD Release), Sledgeback Plus guests.  Tickets are $5 in advance or $12 at the door.  Contact El Corazon for tickets. 

10:00PM

Beer & Beats
at
Beer Authority (12716 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  "Two DJ's and over 450 beers to enjoy while you listen to Dj "dp" and Dan from c 89.5. Music starts at 10 PM"

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Day 10 - Saturday, May 19th:
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All Day - Pretzels And Beers at
Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). Beers from Anderson Valley Brewing will be pouring on the taps and the first 50 customers to fill growlers on this day will get a custom, edible pretzel necklace. 

10:00AM

Kegs N' Eggs Featuring Pike
at
Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  A kegs n eggs brunch pairing featuring Pike Brewing Company.

11:00AM

1st Annual Sudsy Shuffle With Beer West
at
Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Compete in the 1st Annual Sudsy Shuffle shuffleboard tournament. 

11:30AM

Cascadia Cup vs. Cascadia Cup
at
The Yard Cafe (8313 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Soccer meets beer.  Come watch the Sounders vs. Vancouver at 2:00PM and help pick 'The Best of the Brunch' from a selection of sour beers from Cascadia Brewing (Champion's League Final also starts at 11:45AM). 

1:00PM


*Jolly Roger Parking Lot Party at Maritime Pacific Brewing Company (1111 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA).  Trying to recapture some of the magic of the kickoff of Settle Beer Week 2011 - when Maritime hosted - they'll be having a big parking lot party with food, beers and live music.

Beer Sensory Panel With Jamie Floyd
at
Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA).  Details of this event will be forthcoming. 

2:00PM

Pizza & Pints With Mr. Fal Allen at Beer Authority (12716 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA).  Anderson Valley Brewing presents this event with their Head Brewer, Fal Allen.  From 2-4PM, enjoy pizza and beers on the patio with Mr. Fal Allen.  Some special beers from Anderson Valley's cellar will be on hand as well as some AVBC favorites.

3:00PM

Schultzy's German Bier Extravaganza
at
Schultzy's Sausage (4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA).  "Stop in Saturday during the University Street Fair and sample all of
Northwest Beverage Group German Import portfolio. We will be tasting some classics and preview some biers that have never been to the U.S. Take a tour through Germany and preview the up coming Auer Hopfengold. A fresh hop helles from the Au-in-der-Hallertau. There may even be a side sampling of rare Bavarian Schnapps from the Penninger Distillery! Mike Baker from Northwest Beverage Group and Seattle Beer Week will be your tour guide."

4:00PM

Hawaiian Night
at 
The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  Maui Brewing beers take over the taps at The Noble Fir - beers to be announced. 

Fire And Ice at Duck Island Alehouse (7317 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  Homemade chili and cold beer!  Come try some great lagers including: Dogfish Head My Antonia Imperial Pilsner, Anchor Bock, Kostritzer Marzen or Samichlaus Dopplebock (14%). Or sit back with some old favorites, Radeberger German Pilsner or Belgium’s Bavik Lager in a can.  There will also be three different kinds of chili, cornbread and all the fixins. 

Hilliard's at
Whole Foods Market - Remond (17991 NE Redmond Way, Redmond, WA).  Come taste beers from Hilliard's Brewing at Whole Foods.  Tasting is free. 

6:00PM

Elysian/New Belgium Collaboration BBQ
at
Fiddler's Inn (9219 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA).  This event will highlight some of the best Elysian/New Belgium collaborations and pair them up with some awesome BBQ and live music. 

7:00PM

Jet City Roller Girl Fundraiser With Ninkasi
at
Elliott Bay Pizza & Pub (800 164th St. SE, Suite L, Seattle, WA).  Ninkasi Founding Brewer, Jamie Floyd, will be on hand with the girls from Jet City for this event with live music and Ninkasi beers on tap.  Proceeds for the night to directly to Jet City Roller Girls. 

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Day 11 - Sunday May 20th:
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All Day - Super Deli 3rd Anniversary And Customer Appreciation BBQ at
Super Deli Mart (9051 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA). Super Deli's 3rd Anniversary blowout!  Lots of special beers form New Belguim will be pouring, along with good food and good people to hang with.  Don't miss it. 

Beer/Brats/Cheese at
Whole Foods Market - Bellevue (888 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA).  Featuring Beer, brats and beer washed cheese. 

Barrel Aged Nectar of Cascade at Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  "The barrel aged nectar of Cascade Brewing from Portland, Oregon will be tapped. A special sour and oak aged Imperial Stout will be featured."

9:00AM

Haul Ash Tour de Brew at Redhook Ale Brewery (14300 NE 145th St., Woodinville, WA).  Kick off the cycling season with the 17th Annual Tour de Brew!  This event commemorates the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helen's.  "Ride roundtrip from Redhook Brewery in Woodinville to Seattle's Fremont Neighborhood - the birthplace of Redhook - along the scenic Burke Gilman Trail. Once in Fremont, head to LTD Bar & Grill to quench your thirst, or hold onto your drink tickets for the Haul Ash After Party."  Visit Redhooks website for more info. 

10:00AM

Kegs N' Eggs Featuring Pike
at
Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  A kegs n eggs brunch pairing featuring Pike Brewing Company.

12:00PM

2nd Annual Free BBQ SBW Afterparty
at
Fremont Brewing Company (3409 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle, WA).  You've survived Seattle Beer Week 2012.  Now celebrate with free BBQ between noon at 3PM.

1:00PM

Ellen's 40th Birthday
at 
The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA).  For her 40th, Ellen is getting a tattoo of the Walking Bear logo.  Two Beers Brewing will be on hand to celebrate with Ellen and Rick by releasing a one-off special batch of Walking Bear Imperial IPA. 
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Everyday Events:
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Beer 'O-Clock at
Quinn's (1001 E Pike St., Seattle, WA).  Quinn's entire beer list will be half price during Seattle Beer Week!  Click HERE for more details. 

Bottleworks Window Takeover at
Bottleworks (1710 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA).  A design battle for Bottleworks' new window display.  "Bring by your idea by Thursday, May 10, drawn out or a scale model for folks to vote on all beer week long. The winner's design/art will get to take over our window display for an entire month. Must be beer related/themed. Stop by beforehand for dimensions/electrical restrictions. Votes will be totaled and the winner decided on Mon-21st."

Squirreled Away at
The Dray (708 NW 65th St., Seattle, WA).  All week long, The Dray will be featuring rare, off-season and cellared beers fom their 'secret stash'.  You'll have to drop by to find out what's pouring. 

Four Roses Boilermakers at
The Pine Box (1600 Melrose Ave., Seattle, WA).  Specials all week long on boilermakers with Four Roses Bourbon.  Also, grab a Elysian Split Shot (The official Seattle Beer Week 2012 beer) through a Randall stuffed with Four Roses Bourbon soaked oak chips. 

Keep checking back here for more events and more details as they are added and the kickoff of Seattle Beer Week 2012 on May 10th grows ever closer! 

Drink responsibly and stay safe out there.

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