TACOMA PREFUNK THURSDAY, AUG. 24 2017: Schneider Weisse Tap X Aventinus Cuvée Barrique and the Black Ferns
PREFUNK: In 2010, Han-Peter Drexler, brewmaster of the Bavarian brewery G. Schneider & Sohn, tinkered around with his finest beers in wine barrels. The result is Schneider Weisse Tap X Aventinus Cuvée Barrique (9.5%), one of the world’s best weizenbocks, aged in four different oak barrels. French Oak Chardonnay barrels provide dry fruity and fresh aromas supported by fine tannins. Then, the beer rests in American oak, which once housed German Pinot Noir, for powerful aromas of dark berries, paired with elegant roasty notes, toffee and a nutty character. Next, American oak of Cabernet Franc provides balance of dry berries and smoky hints. Finally, this beer sees German new oak, giving robust tannins that bring forth fresh fruity aromas and add wonderful smoky notes. Aventinus Cuvée Barrique is now on tap at Peaks and Pints.
6 P.M. WINGMAN LIME GOSE RELEASE: Wingman Brewers officially release their annual Lime Gose. Expect it on tap with cans for sale and Gosaritas in the slushie machine. North End Social Club, Tacoma
8:30 P.M. FOUR BANDS: Seattle’s alternative rock trio Black Ferns will fill The Valley with a haunting presence of cosmic psychedelia, riff-oriented guitars and moody lyrics. Gabi, Bitter Ex Lover and C U Next Tuesday joins the fun. The Valley, Tacoma
