Ron Swarner

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by Ron Swarner - Jun 26, 2021

Peaks and Pints Tap List: Bale Breaker Moxee Made IPA

Peaks and Pints Tap List: Bale Breaker Moxee Made IPA Peaks and Pints…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 26, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Saison To The Rescue

If you’re seeking a beer to take the edge off our scorching hot…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 25, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers in Stock 6.25.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers in Stock 6.25.21 The sun is shining, and…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 25, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Pineapple Beer On The Fly

Simmer down now, people. It’s summer, and Mother Nature lets us know it…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 24, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Tropical IPAs On The Fly

Remember when you knew how to relax? It was probably before you had…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 23, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Wednesday June 23 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Wednesday June 23 2021 While we wait for…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 23, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Terpenes On The Fly

Terpenes are naturally occurring hydrocarbon chains found in all organisms. These hydrocarbons are…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 22, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday June 22 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday June 22 2021 Peaks & Pints is…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 22, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Sabro Hops On the Fly

Formed in 2003, the Hop Breeding Company, or HBC, is a joint venture…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 21, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Summer Ciders On The Fly

Summertime. For some, that means time to slow down, fire up the grill,…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 20, 2021

Instagram Outsider: Sig Is On A Boat, pFriem pFalls, Father’s Day Beers

Instagram Outsider: Sig Is On A Boat, pFriem pFalls, Father’s Day Beers From…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 20, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Beers Before You Were Dad

In 1982, you were 19 years old. A lot happened that year. Aspartame’s…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 19, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Multiplayer Guild Collab On The Fly

It usually takes two to tango for collaboration, but 47 Washington state breweries…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 19, 2021

Perry of Peaks and Pints’ eye

Perry of Peaks and Pints' eye Poor pears. They’re never quite number one…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 18, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.18.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers In Stock 6.18.21 Happy Friday! Peaks and Pints…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 18, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Tacoma Dad Events and Beer

Your mother? She’s easy. She likes spending time with you. She likes brunch.…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 17, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Cherry Beer On The Fly

Rejoice, o cherry tart lovers of the South Sound! Today, June 17, is…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 15, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers in Stock: 6.15.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers in Stock: 6.15.21 Peaks and Pints New Beers…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 15, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Tripel On the Fly

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

by Ron Swarner - Jun 14, 2021

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Finnriver

In addition to growing a certified-organic heirloom-variety apple orchard on their historic 50-acre…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 13, 2021

Instagram Outsider: Can Face Plant, Hellbent Band, Pride Beer

Instagram Outsider: Can Face Plant, Hellbent Band, Pride Beer From the joy of…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 13, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Washington Class of 2014 On the Fly

Fifteen minutes of fame used to sound too short. But in 2014 —…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 12, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Class of 2015 On The Fly

Back to the Future Part II may have predicted tablets, flat screen televisions…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 11, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Friday June 11 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Friday June 11 2021 You’re gonna “crush” it,…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 11, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: German Chocolate On The Fly

It's chocolate and it's cake. But German chocolate cake is a pure American…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 10, 2021

Peaks and Pints New Beers in Stock: 6.10.21

Peaks and Pints New Beers in Stock: 6.10.21 When the thirst takes hold…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 10, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Happiness On The Fly

Have you ever let go of your demand on the present moment? What…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 9, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Song Beers On The Fly

You know what would go great with your craft beer? Some music. Few…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 8, 2021

Peaks and Pints Tap List: De Molen Mout and Mocca

Peaks and Pints Tap List: De Molen Mout and Mocca Peaks and Pints…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 8, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Candy Beer On the Fly

With sweets, decorations and costumes lining store shelves in preparation for Halloween, fall…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 7, 2021

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: French Cider

We received our second vaccination shot buzzed on French cider. We forgot our…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 6, 2021

Fancy Pants Sunday: Gulden Draak Calvados Barrel Aged

Fancy Pants Sunday: Gulden Draak Calvados Barrel Aged Van Steenberge is a Belgian…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 6, 2021

Tacoma Breakfast Sandwich: Florentine

Tacoma Breakfast Sandwich: Florentine Just a reminder Peaks & Pints serves breakfast sandwiches…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 6, 2021

Instagram Outsider: Space Cowboy, Foggy Bottom Boys, Montucky Man

Instagram Outsider: Space Cowboy, Foggy Bottom Boys, Montucky Man From Memorial Day messages…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 6, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Ocean Fest On the Fly

There might not be azure crests and tepid tides, no bathing beauties reclining…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 5, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Pairing Gingerbread On The Fly

You might have eaten your gingerbread house months ago, but if you have…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 4, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Friday June 4 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Friday June 4 2021 Go outside. OK, ready?…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 4, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Tournament of Beer Winners On the Fly

For the last five years Peaks & Pints has hosted the Tournament of…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 3, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Equilibrium Brewery On The Fly

In 2016, MIT graduates and friends Peter Oates and Ricardo Petroni opened Equilibrium…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 2, 2021

Peaks and Pints Pilot Program: Trappist Ale Virtual Tour

On your marks. Get set. Drink beer. At 5 p.m. tonight, June 2,…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 1, 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday June 1 2021

6-Pack of Things To Do: Tuesday June 1 2021 Count backward from 100…

by Ron Swarner - Jun 1, 2021

Morning Foam: Hazelnut Beer Flight, The Beer Hour, Coolship at Smith Rock

Morning Foam: Hazelnut Beer Flight, The Beer Hour, Coolship at Smith Rock Tuesday,…

by Ron Swarner - May 31, 2021

Peaks and Pints Monday Cider Flight: Liberty Ciderworks

In 2013, Rick Hastings and Austin Dickey opened the first cidery in downtown…

by Ron Swarner - May 30, 2021

Instagram Outsider: Party Train, Justin of El Dorado, Sexism

Instagram Outsider: Party Train, Justin of El Dorado, Sexism From mountain top tropics…