Contact:
Eric Radovich
Washington Beer Commission
Phone: (206) 795-5072
Email: eric@washingtonbeer.com
URL: www.washingtonbeer.com
November 20, 2013
For immediate release
The Washington Beer Commission announces
Winter Beer Festival Beer List!
December 6-7, 2013  Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle
The Washington Beer Commission is excited to announce the amazing beer list and descriptions
for the 9th annual Winter Beer Festival tasting event at its new venue, Hangar 30, in Seattle's
Magnuson Park. The event will feature 51 Washington state breweries pouring more than 140
unique Washington beers of the season.
Winter Beer Festival starts on Friday, December 6th, with a 5:00pm - 9:00pm tasting session.
On Saturday, December 7th the first session will run from noon - 4:00pm with the second
session on Saturday running from 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Tickets are selling quickly online for just
$25 and there will be a limited number of tickets available at the door for $30.
The event also features four great local food trucks, chocolate sampling, oysters on the half
shell, and a holiday gift store!
The vital details:
DATES
Friday, December 6th, 2013
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, December 7th, 2013
1st Session: Noon-4pm
2nd Session: 5:3opm-9:3opm
LOCATION
Hangar 30
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
ADMISSION
Advance tickets now available at Brown Paper Tickets.
$25 advance/$30 at the door
Admission includes a tasting glass and six 5oz beer tastes.
Additional tokens are available for $1.50 each.
Designated driver admission is $5 and available at the door only.
This is a 21+ only event.
Here is a look at the mouth-watering beer list:
2013 Winter Beer Festival
Beer List
7 Seas Brewing
Gig Harbor
1) Cascadian Dark Ale
Welcome to the dark side of India Pale Ales. Conceived here in the NW, we're proud to offer
this intensely hoppy, black, yet velvety smooth craft beer. Brewed with de-husked black malt,
caramel malt, and generously hopped with Columbus, Centennial and Amarillo. Our CDA
achieves layers of hop character nicely balanced by a hint of roast and a smooth lingering finish.
65 IBU 7% ABV
2) Rude Parrot IPALoud, sassy, and relentless, the Rude Parrot has an insatiable appetite for hops! Brewed with
Vienna, light Crystal, and a touch of Honey malt, this golden hued IPA is aggressively hopped
with Simcoe and Citra hops. A big juicy, tropical fruit hop nose yields way to an off dry,
pleasantly bitter finish. Drink up while you can, the Rude Parrot is flying circles around you. 75
IBU 5.85% ABV
3) Imperial Oatmeal Raisin Stout
Hearty and warming, this Winter Seasonal is just what you need to keep out the cold. We used
dark malt varieties such as Chocolate Wheat to lend a chocolate roasty-ness, and Rolled Oats
for a nice smooth mouth feel and silky head. We also used more than 1.5 lbs. per BBL of
northwest hops and organic raisins to give this beer a floral comforting nose. At 9% ABV, this
seasonal warms you from the inside out. Think Oatmeal Raisin Cookie in a glass, garnished with
pine and citrus. 65 IBU 9% ABV
Airways Brewing
Kent
1) Final Departure Imperial Stout
Brewed annually for the end of the year. Big Notes of coffee, roasted malt and toffee. 70 IBU
9.3% ABV
2) Snow Pilot Winter Beer
An aggressively hopped “Old Ale” – Ruby in color and rich in flavor – sure to help warm you on
a cold, Winter day. 80 IBU 6.7% ABV
3) Maylani’s Coconut Stout:
Escape to the tropics with this highly drinkable stout, featuring hand-toasted coconut and
artisanal, organic cocoa nibs. 35 IBU 5.4% ABV
American Brewing
Edmonds
1) Fed White & Brew ESB - 2013 GABF Bronze Medal Winner!
Brewed in conjunction with Simon Majumdar from "The Next Iron Chef", this is an English Style
ESB with a coppery gold color and an ivory head. A light hoppy aroma fills the nose, but comes
on malt forward at first sip. Well balanced with a residual sweetness and a clean finish to the
palate, encouraging you to take another taste! 60 IBU 6% ABV
2) Winter Classic
A Strong Ale that is dark chocolate brown to almost black in color. Eight specialty malts
contribute to its full-bodied sweetness. Piney flavors and aroma from the hops are evident but
balanced with a complex malty-caramel-chocolate sweetness. A longer aging process
contributes to the deep richness of this ale. 80 IBU 8.2 % ABV
3) Breakaway IPA
This IPA is a true Northwest style IPA; a big, bold hop aroma with floral and citrus notes greets
you. Its dark honey color is a bit hazy due to dry hopping. There is a medium intense hop
bitterness that doesn't linger and is well balanced with a citrusy, (grapefruit), malty sweetness.
90 IBU 7.2% ABV
Anacortes Brewery
Anacortes
1) Broadsword Scottish Ale
A strong Scottish ale has robust malty flavors with subtle smokiness and a balanced bitterness
from Perle, Cascade and Mt Hood hops. Broadsword is made with Black Patent, Caramel,
Chocolate, Munich and Peat smoked malts for a dark color and rich flavor. 35 IBU 8.3% ABV
2) Locomotive Breath Imperial Stout and Noel Winter Ale
Extremely robust, dark and full of flavor. Copious amounts of roasted barley, black and
chocolate malts provide intense flavor, color and aroma. 45 IBU 8.5% ABV
3) Noel Winter Ale
Brewed to celebrate the holiday season, this winter warmer uses various aromatic specialty
malts and has a prominent hop character from mild American Noble varieties. 45 IBU 7% ABV
4) Klosterbier
Originally brewed at the Anacortes Brewery under the guidance of the visiting Brewmaster of
Kalt Loch Brewery in Bavaria, this beer is modeled after a dark lager brewed by Kalt Loch for the
Engelberg monastery. 35 IBU 5.3% ABV
Bainbridge Island Brewing
Bainbridge Island
1) Wing Point Winter Ale
Wing Point Winter Ale is our version of a Northwest Winter Warmer. The days are now darker
and the rains have moved in, it’s time for a beer best drunk with friends in the comfort of a
warm pub. Full-bodied with a malt complexity showing caramel, toffee, dried fruit and
chocolate, with a hint of hopiness to remind you of the mist-shrouded fir trees just outside. 40
IBU 6.8 % ABV
2) 2012 Oak Toe Jam Barleywine
There are many theories as to how the island's Toe Jam Hill got its strange name.
(Unsurprisingly, most of those theories involve alcohol.) Old Toe Jam Barleywine has intense
malt and caramel tones with chocolate and enough hops to back it up, with warming alcohol
notes in the background and just a hint of honey. A small portion was then aged in Bainbridge
Organic Distillers wheat whisky barrels. The result: Oak Toe Jam. 80 IBU 9.5% ABV
Bellevue Brewing
Bellevue
1) Extra Red
This will be a Seasonal Series Red Ale at 8.5% ABV
2) Scotch Ale
This is our flagship Scotch Ale at 7.7% ABV
Big Al Brewing
Seattle
1) Winter Warmer
A dark Strong Ale with deep toffee and milk chocolate malt flavors, firm bitterness and a kick
that will put the Happy in your Holidays. 7.5% ABV
2) Nut Warmer*
Two great tastes, that taste great together. A deeply flavored strong ale aged with peanut
butter. Huge dark chocolate roasted malt flavors with a pleasing hint of toasty peanut butter
wrapped up in a rich and warming package. 7.5% ABV
*Nut Allergies? Beer contains real peanuts*
3) Brewer's Holiday Surprise
TBD, come see what our brewer's are so jolly about.
Big Time Brewery
Seattle
1) Brewers Choice
2) Brewers Choice
Black Raven Brewing
Redmond
1) Festivus
An easy to drink strong holiday pale ale with layers of flavors that should wrap you in the
warmth of a snowed in winter hearth. Additions of Buddha’s hand, farm direct Washington
cranberries, galanga root (a piney ginger), orange peel and a mélange of Christmas spices ride
your pallet like a kid who stole Rudolph. 7.3% ABV
2) Nitro Gunpowder Plot Porter
Who asked for X-tra Bourbontastic 2013 Gunpowder? Well, someone did! This is our brown
porter plunked into first use bourbon barrels, aged there with chocolate and coffee, pulled out
and Nitro conditioned; simple and delicious. Screw the milk and cookies! This is what Santa
really wants. 7.8% ABV
Boundary Bay Brewery
Bellingham
1) Cabin Fever Winter Warmer
Specially brewed and bottled for the Pacific Northwest winters, this winter warmer’s deep redbrown color and rich malty flavor will complement any hardy meal. While this beer is
deceptively strong, it tastes smooth thanks to extra long, cool conditioning. It pairs well with
rich, heavier foods and spicy dishes, however, Cabin Fever is also very satisfying on its own.
7.2% ABV
2) Imperial Oatmeal Stout
A “meal in a glass”. Lightly hopped, it is aged for one month to allow the medley of dark malts
and oats to celebrate their union. 9.5% ABV
Brickyard Brewing
Woodinville
1) Kiln Warmer Winter Ale
Brickyard’s Winter Ale is just what the doctor ordered during the cold months to you and yours
happy. It is lightly hopped and judiciously spiced with orange peel, coriander, canilla, aniseed
and a bit of pepper. 6.3% ABV
2) Masonry Oatmeal Stout
Aroma: toasty, nutty, with chocolate like almost similar to Irish cream. Flavor: dark chocolate,
coffee, toasty, slight oatmeal notes and very smooth. Appearance: dark brown to chocolate
milk color, tan lacing. 6.8% ABV
3) Chocolate Porter w/ Pumpkins
A smooth sweet porter with hints of chocolate and toast which comes form the pumpkin seeds.
These pumpkins were hand picked by the brewer at Bob's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in
Snohomish Washington. 5.5.% ABV
Chuckanut Brewery
Bellingham
1) Porter
Dark brown, chocolaty, full flavored, smooth. 22 IBU 4.2% ABV
2) Vienna Lager
Light bronze, sweetish, malty, toasty, toffeeish, light bitterness, crisp finish. 20 IBU 4.8% ABV
Der Blokken Brewery
Bremerton
1) Autumn Scotch
A deep brown scotch ale, made with peated malt for smokiness. A big malty sweetness, full
bodied, and rich with a clean finish. 7.5 ABV
2) Mexican Hot Cocoa
A dark sweet chocolate porter, with cinnamon, vanilla, and chili for something a little different.
A great winter warmer. 7.5% ABV
3) Spiced Apple Cider Cask Aged Beer
Dark and sweet, we aged our autumn scotch ale with a blend of apple, cranberry, and orange
then added some holiday spice! 7.5% ABV
Diamond Knot Craft Brewing
Mukilteo
1) 2013 Ho! Ho! Winter Ale
A robust ‘winter warmer’ ale, ruby brown in color with a slightly sweet, fruity nose. Very hoppy,
yet balanced with a sturdy malt foundation. 60 IBU 8.5% ABV
2) 2010 Ho! Ho! Winter Ale
2010 vintage of our Winter Ale. Try side by side with this year’s. Approximately 60 IBU 8.5%
ABV
3) Ho! Ho! Winter Ale on Randall
Our 2013 Winter Ale poured through a Randall of dried cranberries. 60 IBU 8.5% ABV
4) Storm Surge Winter Ale
A brand new beer; malty yet light-bodied and ‘stained’ with Midnight Wheat Malt for color but
very little of the dark, roasty flavors. Chinook, Cascade and Simcoe hops provide substantial yet
subtle bitterness. 30 IBU 5.9% ABV
Dick's Brewing
Centralia
1) Double Diamond Winter Ale
Our Northwest style winter seasonal is bold enough to get you through the cold weather. We
fill the mash tun with Northwest premium 2-row malted barley and plenty of rich Munich malt.
In addition, we use sweet caramel malt, malted white wheat and a touch of highly roasted black
barley for complexity. Our winter ale has a balanced bitterness, lots of hop flavor and finally
that warming alcohol characteristic of the style. We don’t call it Double Diamond, for nothing!
2) Dick's Double Danger
This beer is the one the whole Dick’s crew is most proud of. Brewed in honor of our mentor,
and friend Dick Young, we hope you knock a few back in his honor and memory. Dick loved his
Danger Ale, so we thought it fitting that we use his original recipe and make it a bit more
dangerous. With an alcohol of 8.5%, but with a smooth flavor and easy drinkability we are
pretty sure you won’t notice. This beer doesn’t fit any category, won’t fit into some set
criteria... and we like it that way.
Duvall Springs Brewing
Duvall
1) Oatmeal Stout
Our Oatmeal Stout, or what we affectionately call, “The breakfast of champions,” is a wellblended ode to all things stout. Combining Northwest ingredients, a touch of chocolate malt,
oats, and a dash of brown sugar, it’s everything you’d expect in well-balanced breakfast.
2) Burn Ban Porter
A throwback to the ways Porter used to be made. The grain is smoked over a special blend of
fruit woods to give the beer a unique taste not found in other Porters. Enjoy this with a thick
New York Strip and you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven.
3) Red Door Raspberry Hefeweizen
Using raspberries and raspberry honey from our local farms, we've crafted a beer perfect for
reminiscing about the summer in these cold winter months. Balancing the tartness of the
berries and the sweetness of the honey, we've found the middle of the road making an
extremely drinkable brew.
4) Sasquatch's Winter Fur Ale
In the winter, Bigfoot's fur is shed as the temperature drops. Legend has it that the cold brings
on a sweet nutty smell to their new shiny coat. We've captured the essence of the Sasquatch
fur with our winter ale and the added nutmeg that gives it a unique kick. Keep warm and be
safe knowing that the Sasquatch will not attack you when sipping this ale.
Elliott Bay Brewing
Burien/Seattle
1) Organic Noäle Holiday Ale
Dunkel Weizen Bock brewed at the Burien Brewery. 7.7% ABV
2)Fauntleroy Imperial Stout
Imperial Stout brewed at the West Seattle Brewery. 9.2% ABV
3) Trippel In Still Water
Belgian-style Trippel brewed at Lake City Brewery. 9.8% ABV
Elysian Brewing
Seattle
1) Bifrost Winter Ale
Bold winter pale ale with notes of citrus, earthy hops and smooth malt character. 7.6% ABV
2) Bye-Bye Frost
An extremely strong pale ale made with huge amounts of two row pale and small amounts of
Munich and Cara-hell. Bittered with Magnum, Amarillo and Styrian Goldings; finished with
Amarillo and Styrian Goldings hops. Additionally dry-hopped with Amarillo. 10.6% ABV
3) Bourbon Barrel Aged Dragonstooth Stout
Rich, velvety Barrel-aged Stout-combining flavors of chocolate, oats and citrus. 36 IBU 7.5% ABV
4) The Griswold Family Secret
A cream ale blended with eggnog served on Nitro to give you that perfect holiday feeling.
Fish Brewing
Olympia
1) Starfish Imperial Red Ale
This West Coast Style Imperial Red Ale is a hearty celebration of the brewing art. Almost
welcoming you, four hops impart floral, citrus and sprucy Northwest notes to open the
festivities. Then, seven malts and flaked barley dance happily across your palate. In the finish
Starfish waves a crisply fond farewell. Convivially forthright without cloying agendas, Starfish is
like time well spent with your future best friend. 63 IBU 7.5% ABV
2) Icebreaker Winterfish Double IPA
Pale and honey malts provide an abundantly deep foundation. Then, for bittering, flavor, and
aroma, we use 100% Yakima Chinook hops in the kettle. For additional flavor and aroma, it’s
more Yakima Chinooks in the hop-back. Perfect for festive feast, this is the hoppiest winter ale
we know of! Savor a pint and you’ll know why Northwesterners agree: An ice cold Winter never
sounded better! 70 IBU 7.5% ABV
3) Spire Mountain Dark and Dry Apple Cider
Savor this refreshing glass of complexity. Dark & Dry's assertive tartness is pleasingly balanced
by a hint of molasses and brown sugar. More rounded and intricate than its sister ciders, this
potion will appeal to beer aficionados, wine devotees, and cider enthusiasts alike. 5% ABV
Foggy Noggin
Bothell
1) Wee Wee (Scotch Wee Heavy)
After looking at what Santa left, you have an incredible urge to Wee-Wee! A wonderful
delicious toffee sweetness matched with the perfect hoppy finish makes this a holiday
tradition. 68 IBU 9.8% ABV
2) Christmas Duck (Porter)
This should be on your Christmas must list for beers. A mouthful of sweetened roasty flavors
that linger long as a roasty dryness. Satisfying in every respect and a pint of the holiday spirit
each time. Everyone deserves to celebrate Christmas year-round. Jingle Beers! Jingle Beers! 36
IBU 5.6% ABV
3) Cranberry Frost (Strong Golden Ale)
This beer reflects the seasons first frost with a crisp, bright refreshing burst of holiday cheer. A
wonderful balance of cranberry bliss and perfectly balanced sweetness, makes this everyone's
favorite holiday beer. 72 IBU 7.3% ABV
Fremont Brewing
Seattle
1) 2013 Bourbon Abominable Winter Ale
This bourbon barrel-aged edition of our winter ale has a warming spicy aroma and rich carmelly
notes of bourbon, wood and vanilla added to dark roasty chocolatey malt flavors and subtle
hopping. 11% ABV
2) Bonfire Ale
Bonfire Ale steals from the winter fires its gift of dark barley and gentle hops to provide you,
beer drinker, with this delightful winter treat. 40 IBU 6% ABV
3) Abominable Winter Ale
Dark, roasty, chocolatey malt flavors balanced by Noble hop aroma and subtle hoppy spice.
Warm up to it. Don't be scared to be Abominable. 47 IBU 8% ABV¬
4) Interurban IPA:
Interurban India Pale Ale offers the adventurous beer lover a warm embrace of roasted pale
malt swirled with a hand-selected blend of flavor malts and filled with the rich spice of Chinook,
Centennial and Amarillo hops. 80 IBU 6.2% ABV
Georgetown Brewing
Seattle
1) Georgetown Russian Imperial Stout
Russian Imperial Stout has been the style of choice since the 18th Century for those who
appreciate rich, complex dark ales. Our version was brewed to be true to the style, warming the
frigid holidays and boosting your confidence. A very drinkable seasonal pleaser, loaded with
caramel, chocolate and roasted coffee flavors, its bold aggressiveness quickly finishes smooth,
dry, and crisp. 56 IBU 8.3% ABV
2) Lovely Reida Imperial IPA
Malts – 2 Row, Munich, Crystal 120 Malt, White Wheat. Hops – Centennial, Columbus, Cascade
and Citra. English Ale Yeast. 100 IBU 10.0% ABV
Hale's Ales
Seattle
1) 30th Anniversary Barley Wine
A very special version of our Rare barley wine- a portion aged in Jim Beam barrels for a year,
blended with fresh barley wine and then cellared for 6 months. 55 IBU 10% ABV
2) Red Medicine
Imperial Red Ale brewed with rye and then aged for 9 months in Rye Whiskey barrels. 75 IBU
9% ABV
3) Wee Heavy
Our winter seasonal, brewed with caramel, 2 different kinds of wheat, aromatic, and a brewers
handful of cherry-wood smoked malt. East Kent Golding hops. 7.5% ABV
Harmon Brewing
Tacoma
1) Steep & Deep Winter Ale
5 different malted barleys combined with 4 different hop varieties to create this winter warmer
ale. Flavors and aromas of bitter chocolate and hops come through to create a smooth and
satisfying medium to full bodied Winter ale. Steep and deep finishes crisp, clean, and dry just
like the Cool mountain air. 70 IBU 7.2% ABV
2) Stryker Stout
5 different malted barleys combined with some chocolate wheat, rolled oats and star anise give
Stryker Stout a little sweetness up front and flavors of chocolate, coffee and licorice. These
flavors are rounded out with a dry but balanced hop note. 30 IBU 7.3% ABV
3) Pt. Defiance IPA
Pt. Defiance IPA is brewed with 4 different malted barleys. Centennial, Columbus and zythos
hops provide the big hoppy flavor. Dry hopping with Falconers flight & amarillo hops provides
this beer’s hop aroma. 70 IBU 6.1% ABV
Hi-Fi Brewing
Redmond
1) Autumn Lager
Our example of the traditional German fest bier is full bodied and has a soft, rich malty flavor.
With an aroma reminiscent bread crust and a beautiful deep gold color courtesy of Vienna and
Munich malts, this beer is a treat for all your senses. 28 IBU 6.3% ABV
2) Little Czar
We like to call the Little Czar a Russian “seshperial” stout. Like a traditional Russian Imperial
Stout, it’s a little bit licorice and a little bit chocolate and a lot of flavor. Unlike the traditional
style, it won’t knock your block off with alcohol. 50 IBU 6.4% ABV
Iron Horse Brewery
Ellensburg
1) Mocha Death
A dark beer with huge espresso nose so big you can taste it. Pure cocoa and all the complexity
of our Irish Death rolled together with the aforementioned coffee notes to dole out a highly
enjoyable slap in the face. espresso+cocoa+irish death. 7% ABV
2) Iron Horse IPA
This ideal vehicle for hop delivery has been carefully prepared by our brewers by combing a
couple of tasty-ass malts. Then they loaded the kettle, later on in the process, with hops to put
the focus on hop flavor and aroma. They closed the deal, like they usually do, by dumping a fat
load of hops into the fermenter. AKA dry-hopped the ish out of it. 6% ABV
Issaquah Brewhouse
Issaquah
1) Frosty Frog 2012
A strong but well-balanced winter warmer, this ale has extreme complexity made for a holiday
feast. The addition of Raisins and Molasses in the brewing process produces unusual spiced rum
like flavors to go along with the well-balanced malt and hops. 69 IBU 8% ABV
2) Frosty Frog Barrel Aged
Our Frosty Frog 2012 aged in whiskey barrels for 6 months. 69 IBU 8% ABV
Kulshan Brewing
Bellingham
1) Kitten Mittons
Kitten Mittons Winter Warmer: Hops: Apollo, Palasade. AROMA: Chocolate, Date, Fig, light hop
fruit. BODY: Extra Medium MOUTHFEEL: Rich malt flavors finish with chocolate and roast malts,
balanced hop bitterness and Light hop finish FLAVOR: Dates, Fig, Chocolate, Roast VISUAL: Dark
Mahogany. 39 IBU 7.5% ABV
2) Double Brother
Double Brother Double IPA: The rich golden-colored ale has a resiney, citrusy hop aroma with
toasted malt accents. Double Brother’s flavor is a balance between the complex malt blend and
assertive Northwest hop bitterness and flavor. It finishes dry. 90 IBU 8.1% ABV
Laht Neppur Brewing
Waitsburg
1) Waitsburg Winter Warmer
Strong Holiday Ale spiced with Cinnamon, Cloves, All Spice, Sweet Orange Peel and Honey. 40
IBU 8% ABV
2) Piper Canyon Scotch Ale
Rich malt flavor, slightly sweet, with very little hop presence. 18 IBU 8.4% ABV
3) Spiced Peaches 'N' Cream Ale
Peach Hefeweizen spiced with Cinnamon and Nutmeg then slightly sweetened with Milk Sugar
and Honey. 16 IBU 4.9% ABV
4) Neddy's Brown Nut
Medium toasted malt ale with a lingering nut-like finish. 25 IBU 5.1% ABV
Machine House Brewery
Seattle
1) Oatmeal Stout
2) Machine House Winter Ale
3) Machine House Bitter
Maritime Pacific Brewing
Seattle
1) Vintage 2010 Rum Aged Cask Jolly Roger
This 3 year old cellar aged cask condition ale combines the malty complexity of our Christmas
Ale with the rich sweetness of dark spiced rum and the soft earth notes of American and French
Oak. 9.2% ABV
2) Jolly Roger Christmas Ale
This year’s version of our Christmas Ale which combines rich malt character with fresh
Northwest hops. An English Strong Ale in style, Jolly Roger is flavorful yet smooth. 9% ABV
McMenamin's
Seattle
1) Kris Kringle
A hearty and robust ale with a big and bold malt complexity as well as an intense and flavorful
hop profile. This “winter warmer” highlights the rich, toasty, aromatic and chocolaty malt
flavors as its very sturdy foundation. Generous amounts of four different hop varieties were
added in five different additions, which delivers a magnificent and massive hop assault. 6.85%
ABV
2) Cairgorms Courage Strong Scotch Ale
With deep reddish hues and a hint of smokiness this strong scotch ale has the warmth of a
hearth fire. It is lightly hopped and has a slightly sweet and silky smooth finish. 8.5% ABV
Naked City Brewery
Seattle
1) Bing
English Style Old Ale aged on a combination of Bing Cherries, Tart Montmorency Cherries and
Spices. 9.5% ABV
2) The Big Lebrewski
A "White Russian" Imperial Stout. Big Lebrewski is our award winning Imperial Cream Stout
aged on Kahlua soaked French Oak. 9% ABV
New Belgium Brewing
Seattle
1) Accumulation White IPA
Accumulation White IPA was inspired by the white beauty that falls each winter from our
Colorado sky. Flurries of Mosaic and Amarillo hops bring soft fruit and citrus flavor, followed by
a layer of bitter. Piled high in IBUs, Accumulation will make your winter brighter. 6.2% ABV
2) Brewer’s Choice
No-Li Brewhouse
Spokane
1) Blueberry Oatmeal Milk Stout
A traditional milk stout brewed with flaked oats to provide a creamy body and think, foamy
head. Blueberries are added during fermentation to add flavor without adding too much
sweetness. The yeast go crazy for the sugar in the berries, increasing the beer's crispness and
drinkability. 40 IBU 6% ABV
2) Whiskey Barrel Aged Wrecking Ball Imperial Stout
The vanilla and coconut flavors of the barrel combine with the coffee and chocolate flavors of
dark roasted malts to make for a dark and complex flavor and aroma. The warmth of the
whiskey comes through to balance the sweetness of this big stout. 100 IBU 9.5% ABV
3) Winter Warmer
Copious amounts of crystal malt give this winter treat a sweet character reminiscent of caramel
and toffee. This beer is hopped like an IPA, however, providing plenty of minty/grassy/piney
flavor and aroma to balance the sweetness. This beer is dry-hopped with Northern Brewer and
Chinook to provide additional piney aroma. 72 IBU 7.5% ABV
Odin Brewing
Seattle
1) Odin Thor's Equinox
A Dark Belgian-Style Strong Ale weighing in at 9% ABV. Hints of rum, dates and figs are
complimented by licorice phenolic. Locally made dark candy syrup helps keep a light body in big
a beer worthy of rumination.
2) Odin Barrel Aged Stout
A bourbon barrel aged stout using Oola barrels from Capitol hill. Originally a dry stout that has
turned sweet with the character of the bourbon. Very well balanced with coffee, chocolate, and
the booziness of a fine bourbon. 8% ABV
Old Schoolhouse Brewery
Winthrop
1) Old Schoolhouse Imperial Stout
Deep, dark and complex with layers of caramel, chocolate and robust malt. Very rich with
generous alcohol and plenty of hops. Organic cocoa nibs from Theo Chocolate add complexity
to the aroma and flavor. 9.9% ABV
2) Ruud Awakening IPA
Expect your taste buds to be rudely awakened by the plethora of Warrior, Simcoe, Citra and
Amarillo hops. The pleasant but brutal beginning is followed by a bold, citrusy finish. 7% ABV
Paradise Creek Brewery
Pullman
1) Stocking Stuffer Winter Warmer
This year’s winter warmer started as a deep rich imperial stout to which we added just a hint of
cherry and chocolate and enough hops to balance this this high octane brew. 70 IBU 9.2% ABV
2) Brandy Barrel Scottish
Our Scottish 80 shilling sat for 6 months in a freshly emptied brandy barrel. The beer was totally
transformed into an amazingly complex slightly acidic beverage with notes of oak, vanilla and of
course brandy. This extremely limited production beer sits at 6.8% ABV.
3) Lupular Fallout Black IPA
Our rebranded Hopocalypse Black IPA is dark as night, inky black and intensely hopped. It starts
thick on the palate with rich dark malt and floral hop notes but quickly evolves to warm and
hoppy back palate experience with a nice lingering bitterness. Truly a flavor bomb at 101 IBU
8.4% ABV
Pike Brewing
Seattle
1) Pike Kilt Lifter
Layers of rich, sweet powerful earthy malt, with subtle underlying smokiness from peated
Scotch whisky malt. 6.5% ABV
2) Pike Auld Acquaintance
A winter treat infused with orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg and coriander. Festive and flavorful
with subtle spices. 5.0% ABV
3) Pike Entire 2013:
Imperial Stout aged in Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey barrels for seven months and then back blended
40/60 with Pike 5X Stout. 80 IBU 8% ABV
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
Seattle
1) S'no Angel
Our winter weizenbock features a rich malt body complementing subtle notes of fruit and spice
2) DawgSled
A malty winter warmer balanced with plenty of hops
3) Ol' Mallwalker
A festive strong Ale
Redhook Brewery
Woodinville
1) Winterhook 29
This is Redhook’s 29th consecutive release of Winterhook, with a new recipe every year. A little
nip in the air is no match for the bold malt flavors from Rye Malt, Aromatic Malt, and Dark
Chocolate Malts that provide a perfect roasty winter brew to warm you up. Healthy additions of
Nugget, Centennial and Cascade hops make this dark and rich beer slightly naughty and very
nice. 45 IBU 6.0% ABV
2) Cask-Conditioned Winterhook 29 (Firkin)
This take on our 29th winter seasonal is cask-conditioned and poured by gravity from a
traditional Firkin. 45 IBU 6.0% ABV
3) Bourbon Barrel Blackhook Porter
Blackhook Porter debuted in 1983 as Redhook’s second recipe ever. Enjoy a local legacy like
never before. Five months in Kentucky Bourbon barrels gives this porter smooth bourbon flavor
with hints of oak and vanilla. 40 IBU 8.6% ABV
4) Naughty Reindeer Spiced Brown Ale
Rudolph would do anything for this English style brown ale and its festive flavors of winter,
featuring ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. 20 IBU 5.6% ABV
Reuben's Brews
Seattle
1) Imperial Oatmeal Stout
A rich, full and smooth stout. A creamy full body, leading with coffee and chocolate. 8.4% ABV.
2) Imperial Rye IPA
Intense citrus and floral aroma followed by a smooth medium full mouth feel. Citrus leads the
flavor profile, with rye spice and bitterness coming through in the finish. 8.4% ABV 80+ IBUs.
3) Brewers Choice
Schooner EXACT
Seattle
1) Hoppy Holidays Winter Ale
2) Hoppy The Woodsman
3) Barrel Aged Imperial Porter Cask
Silver City Brewery
Bremerton
1) Nutcracker Special Belgian Brown Ale
A festive beer, Nutcracker rings in the Holiday Season with a medley of dark roasted malt, fruit
and spice. Some hints of fruit (plum, cherry, peach) come from a wonderful and distinctive
Belgian yeast strain. Additionally, ginger, orange and tangerine peel was added to spice things
up. We hope you will toast the New Year with this seasonal creation from those “nutty”
brewers at Silver City. 8.6 % ABV
2) Winter Bock
A blend of five different German and domestic malts lend a deep, rich color and mild roast
character to this classic lager. Silver City stores Winter Bock for five weeks at near freezing
temperature, allowing it to mellow and become more refined with each passing day. 22 IBU 7%
ABV
3) Old Scrooge Christmas Ale
Silver City Brewery is proud to present this limited batch of our British style barley wine ale. Old
Scrooge is a rich and malty ale with all the character of a fine wine. Intriguing notes of apple,
cherry and apricot occur naturally as a result of its unique fermentation and extended aging. 60
IBU 8.5% ABV
4) Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Scrooge Christmas Ale (limited)
This rich, amber strong ale was aged for several months in a Heaven Hills Kentucky Bourbon
barrel. The beer was transferred from fermenter to a used bourbon barrel and allowed to
undergo a secondary fermentation. During this extended contact with the charred oak interior
of the barrel, the beer took on a very distinct and pleasingly warm bourbon character. A vanillalike oak note adds a mellow richness as well. These flavors combine for a very unique and
wonderful drinking experience. 8.5% ABV
Snipes Mountain Brewing
Sunnyside
1) Terror in the Rye
17 different malts of 5 grains (and a dash of potato for flair), with Summit, Palisade and
Hersbrucker hops then fermented with French Saison yeast. Finishing additions of molasses,
pears and blueberries round out this French Provincial Stout. Rich, fruity, and unique. 75% aged
in Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey Barrels
2) No-Bake Stout
Obnoxious amounts of oats and chocolate come together to make a rich, smooth stout. Oven
not required. 25 IBU 6 % ABV
3) Bandolero Rye Baltic Porter
Driven by Phil Bonney’s intense desire for rye, we struggled and slaved to fit 40% rye into our
mash tun, split between five different types of rye malts: Three different straight rye malts, the
rich spice of chocolate rye, devious caramel rye, smooth roasted rye, and the snappy body of
flaked rye. Perhaps the most rye you will ever have in a beverage. Did we mention rye? 25 IBU
7.9% ABV
Sound Brewery
Poulsbo
1) Ursus Spelaeus Belgian Imperial Stout
Named for a long extinct Russian Cave Bear, Ursus Spelaeus is as deep and dark as the caves its
namesake inhabited. Spelaeus has thick, rich maltiness with notes of chocolate, coffee, toffee,
and subtle licorice in the nose and on the tongue with just enough hops to keep it balanced.
The Belgian yeast strain adds touches of fruit, herbs, and spices. 10% ABV
2) Entendez Noel Belgian Quadrupel
Like most big Belgian holiday beers, Noel is bursting with subtly complex flavors and fits no
particular beer style. Its explosion of sensations comes from just Belgian Pilsner malt, cane
sugar, Motueka hops, Trappist yeast, water, and fermentation. Drink warm or cold in various
glassware shapes and sizes to discover all its nuances. Entendez should age extremely well for
years to come. 50 IBU 10.6% ABV
3) Old Scoundrel Barleywine
[ˈskaʊndrəl]n "One who derives pleasure from doing evil"
Old Scoundrel is a delicious malt balanced barley wine with enough Cascade hops to make it a
great marriage of the Old and New Worlds. 40 IBU 10.4% ABV
Stoup Brewing
Seattle
1) Robust Porter
Rich in color and character, our robust porter conjures up decadent chocolate treats dipped in
coffee. Hints of dark chocolate, roasted coffee and light malty sweetness are the result of a
complex malt profile including chocolate malt, roasted barley, roasted wheat and roasted rye.
45 IBU 6.5% ABV
2) Winter Warmer
A full-bodied winter treat in the English tradition. This well-balanced beer is loaded with rich
layers of malt that are first evident in the aromas and follow through on the palate. Savory,
toffee-carmel flavors are complemented by just the right amount of bitterness. A full pint of
gratitude to Big Time Brewery for letting us use their very unique yeast. 30 IBU 7% ABV
3) IPA
This beer greets you with floral and citrus aromas, the result of aggressive Cascade dry-hopping.
The addition of Chinook hops leave you with a lingering pineyness reminiscent of a hike in the
mountains. A light malt sweetness provides balance while maintaining the hop forward
character. 60 IBU 7.5% ABV
Strong Arm Brewing
Renton
1) Imperial Cherry Chocolate Porter
Brewed just for the Winter Beer Festival! A robust imperial porter with a deep, full dark malt
and roast profile. Infused with over 1/2 a pound of real coco nips and 5 1/4 pounds of cherries
from Oregon PER KEG! to bring out subtle and intricate flavors that work well together to
create an unforgettable taste experience. 8.5% ABV
2) Cincinnatus Imperial Brown Ale
Deep balanced flavor. High gravity English style beer with a malt forward profile. The dark
grains are present with very little bitterness so the subtle sweetness really comes out. Certainly
not traditional but definitely delicious. 8.4% ABV
Two Beers Brewing
Seattle
1) Jive Espresso Stout
Using locally roasted direct-trade espresso and oatmeal malt, the deep chocolate and
toastiness of this espresso milk stout’s malt profile is kept open and clean on the palate by the
mellow acidity of Brazilian and Ethiopian espresso. 45 IBU 7.5% ABV
2) Forester Double IPA - infused
A full-bodied double IPA, Forester is an expansion of our ever-popular Evo IPA. Its Simcoe,
Centennial and Super Galena hop profile brings soft floral aroma while citrus plays on the
tongue. Finishing with a fresh bitterness, it leaves you wanting another sip…and another.
Infused with dried mango, dried apple, orange peel, and dried marigold petals. 92 IBU 7.8% ABV
3) Heart of Darkness CDA - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Deeply complex and impeccably balanced, this imperial Black IPA carries notes of bittersweet
chocolate, date, plum, and bitter orange peel carried on a dark and toasty malt profile whose
crispness belies its high ABV. Bourbon barrel aged. 67 IBU 6.8% ABV
Urban Family Brewing
Seattle
1) Revel Yell
Belgian Dubbel brewed with Italian plums and Belgian candi sugar. 8.5% ABV
2) Saison Maiden
Brewed with barley, oats, wheat, & rye. Dry with a full mouth feel. Grassy, herbal hops with a
fruit character leaning towards citrus. Finishes bitter with a subtle spice. 5.8% ABV
3) Low Hangin' Fruit IPA
A dry, light bodied IPA. Fruity, grassy hops with notes of grapefruit, passion fruit, & mango. Mild
bitterness & malt sweetness. 7.4% ABV
Valholl Brewing
Poulsbo
1) Brewers Choice
2) Brewers Choice
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