Ron Swarner

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by Ron Swarner - Feb 25, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: The Martin Denny

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: The Martin Denny FRIDAY, FEB. 25 2022:…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 25, 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: February 25-27 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: February 25-27 2022 After a few days spent…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 25, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fast Fashion On the Fly

Stillwater Artisanal Ales is a brewery distinguished by its avant-garde, Belgian-inspired ales —…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 24, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Escape To Stout Mountain

It snowed! And although the totals in Tacoma, at least, weren't much, the…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 23, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.23.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.23.22 What are you drinking this…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 23, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Chicken Bacon Caesar Wit

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Chicken Bacon Caesar Wit WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 23, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Warming Beers On The Fly

It’s freakin’ freezing outside. You have bundled up kids in thermal wear, ski…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 22, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Turkey Of The Sea

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Turkey Of The Sea TUESDAY, FEB. 22…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 22, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Trappist Tuesday Dubbels

Abbey beers are that family of beers originally brewed by monks dating back…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 21, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.21.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.21.22 Peaks & Pints celebrates this…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 21, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Sriracha Joost

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Sriracha Joost MONDAY, FEB. 21 2022: The…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 21, 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: Feb. 21-22 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: Feb. 21-22 2022 In this hellstorm wide-open eat-you-alive…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 21, 2022

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Chai

Chai, the Hindi word for tea, is the focus of this week’s Peaks…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 19, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Tropical Slamwich

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Tropical Slamwich SATURDAY, FEB. 19 2022: The…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 18, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Teriyaki Chicken Rascal

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Teriyaki Chicken Rascal FRIDAY, FEB. 18 2022:…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 18, 2022

Between Peaks: Heybrook Mountain

Between Peaks: Heybrook Mountain Hey! You could climb the Stadium Bowl stairs in…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 17, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.17.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.17.22 Peaks and Pints New Beer…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 16, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Banana Beer On The Fly

The Bruery’s Bakery: Banana Nut Muffin arrived at Peaks & Pints this week.…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 15, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer and Cider in Stock 2.15.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer and Cider in Stock 2.15.22 “Hey Peaks &…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 15, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Hawaiian Crush

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Hawaiian Crush TUESDAY, FEB. 15 2022: Peaks…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 14, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: When Ham Met Brie

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: When Ham Met Brie MONDAY, FEB. 14…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 14, 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: February 14-15 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: February 14-15 2022 Buy those giant red balloons…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 14, 2022

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: 2 Towns Cosmic Crisp

Cosmic Crisp apple is the work of 20 years of study and research…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 13, 2022

Between Peaks: Hiking with Old Schoolhouse Beer

Between Peaks: Hiking with Old Schoolhouse Beer Hiking is one of the simplest,…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 13, 2022

Instagram Outsider: Shotski, Pink Boots, Red Overalls Prize

Instagram Outsider: Shotski, Pink Boots, Red Overalls Prize From Pink Boots brew day…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 13, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Super Bowl LVI Flags On the Fly

Washingtonians who knew Facebook existed on Feb. 5, 2006 introduced F-bombs to the…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 12, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Brieoncé

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Brieoncé SATURDAY, FEB. 12 2022: “I want…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 12, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fat Orange Cat On the Fly

Mike Klucznik and his wife, Sheila Mullen, opened farm brewery Fat Orange Cat…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 11, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.11.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.11.22 Peaks and Pints New Beer…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 11, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: iBurgerwich

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: iBurgerwich FRIDAY, FEB. 11 2022: With one…

Tacoma events February 11-13 2022

by Ron Swarner - Feb 11, 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: Feb. 11-13 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: Feb. 11-13 2022 Work hard and the world…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 11, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Triple India Pale Ales On the Fly

The triple IPA is a palate-smashing beast of an ale designed for those…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 10, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Kyle Larsen On the Fly

Like many brewers, Kyle Larsen got his start at Full Sail Brewing. Then,…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 9, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.9.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.9.22 Helllooooo Tacoma! The forecast is…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 9, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Russian Stacking Sandwich

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Russian Stacking Sandwich WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9 2022:…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 9, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Rye On the Fly

Rye has been a part of the brewer’s tool kit since at least…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 8, 2022

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.8.22

Peaks and Pints New Beer in Stock 2.8.22 Peaks & Pints is swimming…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 8, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Trappist Tuesday Tripels

Though strong Belgian pale ales have existed for centuries, the “tripel” name wasn’t…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 7, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Knuckle Buster

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Knuckle Buster MONDAY, FEB. 7 2022: The…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 7, 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: Feb. 7-8 2022

6-Pack of Things To Do: Feb. 7-8 2022 Is your life a vacuous,…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 7, 2022

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Blueberries

Blueberries. Who doesn’t love them? When we can keep the birds from eating…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 6, 2022

Instagram Outsider: Beer Olympics, Red Day, Shower with A Friend Day

Instagram Outsider: Beer Olympics, Red Day, Shower with A Friend Day From Punxsutawney…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 6, 2022

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Kulshan On the Fly

Founded in 2012 by Bellingham native David Vitt, Kulshan Brewing is one of…

by Ron Swarner - Feb 5, 2022

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Turkey Cristo

Tacoma Sandwich Special of the Day: Turkey Cristo SATURDAY, FEB. 5 2022: The…