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by Ron Swarner - Apr 7, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 4.7.17: A Flight of Session
Today is National Beer Day, but it's also Session Beer Day. The annual…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 7, 2017
Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 7
Tournament of Washington IPAs: Round One April 7 Welcome to the Tournament of…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 6, 2017
THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Earthquake and Horton Foote
THURSDAY, APRIL 6 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Tacoma Comedy…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 6, 2017
Diamond Knot new beers, British Columbia Cider Week and Full Sail OPA
MORNING FOAM FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 6 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 6, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 4.6.17: A Flight of Breakside
In 2010 — with his Siebel Institute education, training in Germany and Belgium,…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 5, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 4.5.17: A Flight of Caramel
National Caramel Day is April 5 and Peaks and Pints wants to know…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 4, 2017
Dude, Lagunitas Waldos’ Special Ale is in Tacoma
Good news! Our supply of Lagunitas Brewing Co.'s Waldos’ Special Ale hit our…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 4, 2017
TUESDAY PREFUNK: 1984 and craft beer
TUESDAY, APRIL 4 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 4, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 4.4.17: A Flight of North Coast
Founded in 1988 as a Fort Bragg brewpub, North Coast Brewing Co. predates…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 3, 2017
MONDAY PREFUNK: UPS jazz and Tacoma Sister Cities Film Festival
MONDAY, APRIL 3 2017: Tacoma events paired with craft beer … University of…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 3, 2017
Top Rung Rye Lager, Pay No Attention To This IPA and beer movie labels
MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, APRIL 3 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 3, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 4.3.17: A Flight of Hiking
Spring has officially started in the South Sound, settling into its rightful place…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 2, 2017
Peaks and Pints Instagram Stalker: Cloudburst business, new Ninkasi CEO and Belmont Station 3D
Hello, Peaks and Pints Pals! We made it to April. Did you see…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 2, 2017
SUNDAY PREFUNK: Craft Brewed Ale before Tacoma comedy
SUNDAY , APRIL 2 2017: It’s Sunday, and you need a laugh ...…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 2, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 4.2.2017: A Flight of Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball team has never won it all, but then again, there's…
by Ron Swarner - Apr 1, 2017
SATURDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Donnie Darko and Northwest Sinfonietta
SATURDAY, APRIL 1 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017
Wingman Brewers to serve Birthday Cake IPA at 6th anniversary party
You know the story. In April 2011, Wingman Brewers opened for business with…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017
Fort George Brewery Russian imperial stout brewer resigns
You best get your butt to Peaks and Pints to drink up the…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017
Pre Record Store Day Party with Dogfish Head
Spinning April 22, 2017, the 10th annual Record Store Day will offer an…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017
FRIDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Lila Downs and Nocturnal Habits
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Broadway Center…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 31, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.31.17: A Flight of Berliner Weisse
Berliner Weisse is a rare thing: a sour beer, intensely flavored and the…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 30, 2017
THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Robert McNamara and the Hoyer Brothers
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Grand…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 30, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.30.17: A Flight of Willamette
Developed in 1976 and named after the mighty river valley in Oregon, Willamette…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 29, 2017
WEDNESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before the Creeper and beer history
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … University of…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 29, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.29.17: A Flight of Galaxy
Galaxy hops are known among IPA lovers for their overflowing citrus, peach and…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 28, 2017
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Twin Peaks beer
Guys! The next incarnation of Twin Peaks drops on Showtime this coming May…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 28, 2017
TUESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Jerry Miller and Jaws
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … The Valley…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 28, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.28.17: A Flight by Mitchell Lovett
Editor's note: Today, we’re turning our daily beer flight over to Gig Harbor…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 27, 2017
MONDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Champagne Sunday and Wolf Totem
MONDAY, MARCH 27 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Odd Otter…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 27, 2017
Bear Republic Fastback Racer, Stone Ghost Hammer IPA and upcoming craft beer festivals
MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, MARCH 27 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 27, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.27.17: A Flight of Stone
Since Greg Koch and Steve Wagner founded it in 1996, Stone Brewing Co.…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 26, 2017
Tournament of Beer: Washington State IPAs bracket released
Peaks and Pints has unveiled the official bracket for its Tournament of Beer:…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 26, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.26.17: A Flight of Summit
Super bitter and full of grapefruit and orange zest aroma, Summit is a…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 25, 2017
SATURDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Davina and The Vagabonds and David Lynch
SATURDAY, MARCH 25 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Broadway Center…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 25, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.25.17: A Flight of Ecliptic
John Harris’ background in one steeped in Oregon’s rich craft brewing history. After…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 24, 2017
South Sound female brewers collaborate on Big Boots Brew Day
Craft beer brewers love to gather and collaborate on new beers, discuss equipment…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 24, 2017
FRIDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Bleak Outlook and O’Malley’s
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … Bleak Outlook…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 24, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.24.17: A Flight of Chocolate Covered Raisin
Peaks and Pints is sure we don't have to tell you this, but…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 23, 2017
THURSDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before Jonathan Kite and The Understudy
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 2017: South Sound events paired with craft beer … Tacoma…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 23, 2017
Peddler Brewing and Sumerian Brewing anniversaries, Thick Mint Stout and Perzik Saison
MORNING FOAM FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 23 2017: A seven-taster flight of craft beer…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 23, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.23.17: A Flight of Firestone Walker
Growing up surrounded by vineyards and winemakers, Adam Firestone (of Firestone Vineyard) always…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 22, 2017
Positive Perspectives: Learning the Art of Unconditional Joy release party
Peaks and Pints Pal Kristi Bowman Morgan is a positive person. She speaks…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 22, 2017
WEDNESDAY PREFUNK: Craft beer before cartooning and Thor
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 2017: South Sound events + craft beer … King’s…
by Ron Swarner - Mar 22, 2017
Craft Beer Crosscut 3.22.17: A Rocket Flight
Today is Wednesday, March 22, 2017 the 80th day of the year with…
Hoppy Holiday Food Drive 2021 a success
[caption id="attachment_38893" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Odd Otter Brewing brought in the most food for the Emergency…
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