Ron Swarner

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by Ron Swarner - Aug 9, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: August Oktoberfest Beer Flight

As the dog days of summer crest upon the beer world, a familiar…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 8, 2022

Tacoma Beer Week Flight: Beauty And The Beer

Peaks & Pints will host Beauty and the Beer, a fundraiser for Hunt…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 5, 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do Aug. 5-7 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do Aug. 5-7 2022 The weekend is here again,…

Structures Brewing Peach Fuzz Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Aug 4, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 8.4.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 8.4.22 It’s going to be a…

National IPA in Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Aug 4, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pop-Up: IPA Day 2022

Peaks and Pints Pop-Up: IPA Day 2022 There is something you should know…

Structures Peach Fuzz in Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Aug 3, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Structures Brewing On the Fly

James Alexander and Ryan Miller took time away from their East Coast brewery…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 2, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 8.2.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 8.2.22 Dead Balls, Crosby Cuts, Magnetic…

Peaks and Pints Tacoma Ber week 2022

by Ron Swarner - Aug 2, 2022

Peaks & Pints announces Tacoma Beer Week 2022 events

Peaks & Pints announces Tacoma Beer Week 2022 events Remember Tacoma Beer Week?…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 1, 2022

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Prickly Pear

Prickly pear is a member of a cactus family that is native to…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 31, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Raspberry Beer Flight

Did you know today is National Raspberry Cake Day? No? You're not alone.…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 30, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Radiant Beer Flight

It’s the ol’ three friends who leave The Bruery to open a new…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 29, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Heat Relief Beer Flight

One thing any visitor or new resident to the South Sound should know:…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 28, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 7.28.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 7.28.22 Thirsty Thursday is here, and…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 28, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Brew Five Three Beer Flight

Like most beer festivals, Brew Five Three: Tacoma’s Beer & Music Festival will…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 27, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Moonraker Beer Flight

In 2016, Dan and Karen Powell opened Moonaker Brewing Co. in the same…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 22, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Pure Project Beer Flight

Jesse Pine grabbed his backpack, locked his Costa Rican door, picked up his…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 21, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Belgian National Day Beer Flight

Today isn't just Thursday; it's Belgian National Day — a celebration that dates…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 20, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Citra LupoMax Beer Flight

Two years ago this week, John I. Haas, Inc., a hops supplier and…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 19, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 7.19.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 7.19.22 Tuesday is a great new…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 19, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Abomination Beer Flight

Consider Abomination. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “a·bom·i·na·tion, /əˌbäməˈnāSH(ə)n/, noun,” means, “a…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 18, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 7.18.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 7.18.22 Have a case of the…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 18, 2022

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Stovepipes

Consider the stovepipe. First, the sales of craft beer and cider stovepipes, or…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 17, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 7.17.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 7.17.22 Keep the weekend drive alive…

Fantome saisons in Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 17, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fantôme Beer Flight

Brewmaster Dany Prignon creates unique farmhouse ales with herbs, fruits, and spices. Since…

Ruse Brewing Anniversary beers

by Ron Swarner - Jul 16, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Ruse Beer Flight

In July 2018, founders and brewing partners Devin Benware, 31, and Shaun Kalis,…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 15, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Drekker Beer Flight

In September 2014, after seven years of homebrewing, writing business plans, watching Viking…

Summer wines Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 14, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Summer Wine Flight

Rosé has taken over the summer wine season. And why not? It’s refreshing,…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 13, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Craft in Stock 7.13.22

Peaks and Pints New Craft in Stock 7.13.22 Wassup Wednesday! Peaks and Pints…

Tacoma beer podcast Grit and Grain

by Ron Swarner - Jul 13, 2022

Tacoma beer gurus launch Grit and Grain podcast

Tacoma beer gurus launch Grit and Grain podcast Three Tacoma craft beer gurus…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 12, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Cascade Cans Beer Flight

Art Larrance was no stranger to the Oregon craft beer scene when he…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 11, 2022

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Blackberries

Amid the excess of high-summer produce, nothing screams “GET AT IT” louder than…

Peaks and Pints climbs Bandera Mountain

by Ron Swarner - Jul 9, 2022

Between Peaks: Bandera Mountain

Between Peaks: Bandera Mountain The sound of a heavy rockfall echoes off Bandera…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 8, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Reuben’s Brews Flight

Englishman Adam Robbings’ beer recipes killed at homebrew competitions, including winning the silver…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 7, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 7.7.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 7.7.22 Need an excuse to start…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 7, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fruitheads Beer Flight

Normally condemned to rot in a mediocre ceramic bowl, the fruit cup has…

de Garde beer flight Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 6, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: de Garde Beer Flight

Tillamook, Oregon, is a sleepy, remote, and often damp coastal town 74 miles…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 5, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Curing Cherries Beer Flight

Like oil and water, Elizabeth Taylor and marriage, and Iggy Pop and body…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 4, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fourth of July Beer Flight

Summer is a perfect time for any light, crisp refreshing beer. Still, doesn't…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 4, 2022

Tacoma Fourth of July Growler Power Hours

Tacoma Fourth of July Growler Power Hours It’s time to celebrate the anniversary…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 2, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 7.2.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 7.2.22 We’re deep into the long…

summer bangers Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jul 2, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Summer Bangers Beer Flight

Summer is upon us. Congratulations for making it this far, everyone. Among the…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 1, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fun Sour Beer Flight

Smoothie sours are a thing. These beers are often with so much fruit…

The Brewing Projekt in Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 30, 2022

Peaks and Pints welcomes The Brewing Projekt

Peaks and Pints welcomes The Brewing Projekt In May 2013, brewer Will Glass…

Final Hair of the Dog beer flight in Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Jun 30, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Final Hair of the Dog Beer Flight

Alan Sprints closed his Hair of the Dog Brewing Sunday. It wasn’t a…