Ron Swarner

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by Ron Swarner - Sep 8, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Sour Beer Day On The Fly

Happy National Sour Beer Day! Today celebrates sour beers, a style unlike any…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 7, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Tacoma Beer Lovers Day

Beer has a long and distinct history in our nation, as well as…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 6, 2021

Peaks and Pints Labor Day Monday Cider Flight: Bauman’s Cider

In 1895, on the West Coast, between Salem and Portland, Bauman Farms was…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 5, 2021

Labor Day Weekend Six-Pack Sunday 9.5.21

Labor Day Weekend Six-Pack Sunday 9.5.21 Celebrated the first Monday of every September,…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 5, 2021

Instagram Outsider: Wingman Leave, Full Metal, Fresh Hop Monster

Instagram Outsider: Wingman Leave, Full Metal, Fresh Hop Monster From Wingman Brewery’s closure…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 5, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: New Pales On The Fly

“Why drink pale ale when I can upgrade to IPA?” Have you thought…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 4, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 9.4.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 9.4.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 4, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fresh Hops On The Fly

Pacific Northwest hops are harvested each year from late August through September, which…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 3, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Nelson Sauvin On the Fly

Named after both its founding region in New Zealand and the Sauvignon Blanc…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 2, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 9.2.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 9.2.21 Looking to stock up for…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 2, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Pumpkin Beer On the Fly

Like “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” at Forever 21 and candy corn…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 1, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 9.1.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 9.1.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 1, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Bride of Fresh Hoptoberfest On The Fly

For the fifth consecutive September, Peaks and Pints is throwing a month-long autumn…

by Ron Swarner - Sep 1, 2021

Bride of Fresh Hoptoberfest

Bride of Fresh Hoptoberfest Summary: For the fifth consecutive September, Peaks and Pints…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 31, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.31.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.31.21 Who’s ready for fresh hop…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 31, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Citra and Strata On the Fly

Childhood friends Jim Solberg and Roger Worthington reunited in 2008 to create Indie…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 30, 2021

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Yonder

Founded in August 2020 by CEO Caitlin Braam, Head Cidermaker Tim Larsen and…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 29, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.29.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.29.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 29, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Moonraker On the Fly

In 2016, Dan and Karen Powell, and their head brewer Zack Frasher, opened…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 27, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.27.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.27.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 22, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.22.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.22.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 21, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.21.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.21.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 18, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.18.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 8.18.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 18, 2021

Outcider: Paddling Lake Cushman with Herb

Outcider: Paddling Lake Cushman with Herb Located on the southwest border of Washington's…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 14, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: The DAB Lab On The Fly

Hops give beer its bitterness along with its distinctive floral, herbal, and fruity…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 13, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Culmination Brewing On The Fly

In 1994, Tomas and April Sluiter left their bakery jobs in Grand Rapids,…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 12, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Lumberjack Beer On the Fly

Lumberjack Paul Bunyan worked forests that stretched for a seeming eternity in the…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 11, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Great Notion Barrels On The Fly

In 2016, Great Notion Brewing opened in Northeast Portland and opened the city’s…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 10, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: S’mores On The Fly

Welcome back to another edition of Peaks and Pints Pilot Program, our daily…

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by Ron Swarner - Aug 9, 2021

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Rosé

Get ready for a roséducation. The Greeks and the Romans made rosé. Monks…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 8, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Matt Driscoll In A Crowler

Peaks & Pints celebrates the opening day of Tacoma Beer Week 2021 with…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 7, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 8.7.21

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 8.7.21 Wow, what a haul! Peaks…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 7, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: August Oktoberfest On The Fly

The horror: having to drink good beer a month before we’re supposed to.…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 6, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: International Beer Day

It feels like every week there’s another quirky beer holiday to remember, from…

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by Ron Swarner - Aug 5, 2021

Peaks & Pints hosts Tacoma Beer Week 2021 events

Peaks & Pints hosts Tacoma Beer Week 2021 events People all over the…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 5, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: IPA Day On the Fly

There is something you should know about beer: There is a holiday for…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 4, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fruity Sours On The Fly

One of beer’s most remarkable aspects is its versatility. On top of the…

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by Ron Swarner - Aug 3, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 8.3.21

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 8.3.21 Peaks and Pints New Beer…

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by Ron Swarner - Aug 3, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Fort George On The Fly

Founded by brewers Jack Harris and Chris Nemlowill, the two combined their brewing…

by Ron Swarner - Aug 2, 2021

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Tropical Summer

You will not tough out this year’s South Sound summer all on your…

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by Ron Swarner - Aug 1, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 8.1.21

Peaks and Pints New Beer In Stock 8.1.21 The weekend isn’t over yet!…

Peach Beer Tacoma

by Ron Swarner - Aug 1, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Peach Beer On The Fly

Even if you're not an Allman Brothers fan, this is the time to…

by Ron Swarner - Jul 31, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Raspberry Beer On The Fly

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

by Ron Swarner - Jul 30, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Backyard Dance Party On the Fly

The longest days of the year are upon us, so how will you…