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Local OctoBEERfest to Raise Funds for Young and Old, Friday in Edmonds

Thursday, October 27, 2011

On Friday, October 28, the Rotary Clubs of Shoreline (lunch and breakfast) will be hosting a German style beer party and raffle at the American Brewing Company in Edmonds, 180 W. Dayton St. #102, from 5 to 8pm. The proceeds will go to the support local youth activities and the senior center.

The event will feature beer (of course!), brats, pretzels, and music, including live performances. Rotary members will be serving food and beer to their guests attired in Octoberfest aprons. Entry tickets will cost $10 and include one beer and one brat.

Raffle tickets will be picked every few minutes throughout the evening. Raffle winners will select and pop a balloon win prizes donated by local businesses. These prizes range from meals at a variety of local restaurants to a week at a vacation condo.

For more information, email GaryG or any friends you have that are involved in Rotary.


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BrewFest: "The beer was outstanding, the food was great, the band rocked, and the weather was perfect"

Monday, August 15, 2011

Band "Takes All Kinds" rocked the crowd at BrewFest.  Photo by Bob Allen.

By Bob Allen

Lead singer Diva Menke-Thielman (Hillwood) and the "Takes All Kinds" band entertained nearly 500 fun-loving attendees at the 4-Corners BrewFest held Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the Innis Arden Clubhouse in Shoreline.

Nineteen brewers offered samples of their beers and prizes were awarded to brewers based on voting by the those in attendance.

Rick Ellersick and Big E Ales took the top honors in both the number of tastes and crowd favorite (Summer Orange Creamsicle).

Results from the crowd voting:
  • Golden Growler - Summer Orange Creamsicle, Big E Ales
  • 1st Runner Up - Zwarte-Wit, Lantern Brewing
  • 2nd Runner Up - Fat Scotch Ale, Silver City Brewing


Number of Tastes Poured:
  • 1st Place - Big E Ales (Lynnwood)
  • 2nd Place - American Brewing Company (Edmonds)
  • 3rd Place - Lantern Brewing (Seattle)


Hundreds of people enjoyed the BrewFest.  Photo by Bob Allen.

Good food, good beers and a festive atmosphere made the celebration a "smashing success" according to the organizers, brewers and those who sampled on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon. Attendees with a taste for microbrews came from all over the Northwest.

4-Corners.org was incorporated to enhance and strengthen community relationships between and among the 4 Corner neighborhoods of Richmond Beach, Innis Arden, Richmond Highlands and Hillwood. The committee, chaired by Steve Kerr (Richmond Beach), included representatives from each of the communities and met for more than a year to plan the event.
Steve Kerr said "The beer was outstanding, the food was great, the band rocked, and the weather was perfect. Most importantly, people had a lot of fun."



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BrewFest this Saturday, 3-7pm

Tuesday, August 9, 2011




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Taste Test and BrewFest - more about craft breweries participating in BrewFest on August 13

Thursday, July 28, 2011

The 4-Corners BrewFest fundraiser at the Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th Street, on August 13, 2011 from 3-7 pm, is a showcase for the many Puget Sound independent breweries. In all, 20 local craft breweries will be pouring some of their best ales, pilsners, and hefeweizens at the event.

Advance tickets are $30 and can be purchased in person at Beach House Greetings, 626 NW Richmond Beach Road, or online from Brown Paper Tickets

There is also a limited number of tickets available at Big E Ales in Lynnwood, American Brewing in Edmonds, and Naked City Brewing in Greenwood.

Admission includes ten 5 oz. tastes, food, non-alcoholic beverages, and live music by Bellingham blues-rockers ‘Takes All Kinds.’ All proceeds will be donated back to the four neighborhood associations of Richmond Beach, Richmond Highlands, Innis Arden, and Hillwood - the 4 Corners.

Part two: profiles of brewers scheduled for the event:

Big E Ales (Lynnwood, WA)Ellersick Brewing is a family owned and operated brewery that has been producing handcrafted Big E ales and lagers since 2005. Big E Ales always has eleven different beers on tap in their family-friendly taproom, including homemade old-fashioned rootbeer. Ellersick Brewing loves creating quality products but their passion is building relationships and bettering our community.

Rick Ellersick, Owner and Brewmaster.
Local accounts: Jerseys, Cinebarre, Pub at Piper’s Creek, etc.
Tasting Room: 5030 208th Street SW, Suite A, Lynnwood, WA
Hours: Tues-Sat 11a-10p

Beers Big E Ales will be pouring at 4-Corners BrewFest:
  • Copper Ale – ABV 6.2%,  A unique, full-flavored amber ale.  2-Pint IPA – 9.5%, IBU 100,  A big imperial IPA balanced with maltiness. At 9.5% and an IBU of 100, this is a no-nonsense IPA so two pints is all you get.
  • Blackberry Ale – ABV 7.2%.  Dark and very smooth with subtle hints of blackberry. A seasonal favorite.
  • Handmade, Old-Fashioned Rootbeer – ABV 0%.  True old-fashioned rootbeer made with 22 different herbs, roots, and, and real vanilla.


Two Beers Brewing (Seattle, WA)Two Beers Brewing Company began operations in a small Seattle basement in 2007. Today, Two Beers Brewing produces eleven beers including five year-round, six seasonal and a host of intricate infusions. With a strong belief in supporting the local economy, Two Beers Brewing takes pride in using Washington ingredients to create all of its handcrafted beers. In June 2011, Two Beers became the first Washington craft brewery to introduce 12 oz. cans.

Joel VandenBrink, Founder and Brewmaster
Local accounts: The Cabin, Jerseys, Darrell’s Tavern, other various bars and restaurants.
Tasting Room: 4700 Ohio Ave. S. (Unit A), Seattle, WA.
Hours: Wed-Fri 3p-8p, Sat 12p-4p

Beers Two Beers Brewing will be pouring at 4-Corners BrewFest:
  • Trailhead ISA – ABV 4.8%, IBU 48.  A Northwest India-style Session Ale (ISA) aggressively dry-hopped with Columbus and Cascade hops and brewed with light crystal and honey malts. A hoppy crisp beer perfect for the sunny days of summer. 
  • Panorama Wheat – ABV 4.6%, IBU 12.  A bright, crisp crystal wheat beer with a natural citrus flavor. Panorama Wheat is best served with a slice of lemon.

Georgetown Brewing (Seattle, WA) – Founded in 2002, Georgetown Brewing Company is a draft-only production brewery located in Seattle’s historic Georgetown neighborhood. After starting with a flagship beer – Manny’s – Georgetown Brewing now produces nine different styles. Drink local beer!

Manny Chao and Roger Bialous, Owners.  Manny Chao, Brewmaster
Local accounts: The Cabin, Darrell’s Tavern, and most area pubs and restaurants.
Tasting Room: 5200 Denver Avenue S., Seattle, WA
Hours: Mon-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-4p

Beers that Georgetown Brewing will be pouring at 4-Corners BrewFest:
  • Manny’s Pale Ale – ABV 5.2%, IBU 38.  Yakima-grown hops, local premium barley, and our unique yeast give this ale a rich and complex malty middle with a snappy hop finish. Crisp, clean, and smooth.
  • Lucille IPA – ABV 6.8%, IBU 85.  Floral, citrusy, and awesome. Anything so innocent and built like that just gotta be named Lucille.


Elysian Brewing Co. (Seattle, WA)Elysian Brewing Co. has three distinct neighborhood pubs in Seattle: Elysian Capitol Hill, Elysian Fields next to Centurylink Field, and Elysian Tangletown in Wallingford/Green Lake. Elysian Brewing also operates a production brewery in Georgetown, Elysian Airport Way.

Joe Biscacca, Owner
Dick Cantwell, Brewmaster
Local accounts: Darrell’s Tavern, Shoreline Central Market, Mill Creek Central Market, all Fred Meyers, QFCs, and Safeways.
Tasting Rooms: Capitol Hill Elysian, 1221 E. Pike Street, Seattle; Elysian Fields, 542 1st Ave S., Seattle; Tangletown, 2106 N. 55th Street, Seattle. See website for hours.

Beers that Elysian Brewing will be pouring at 4-Corners BrewFest:
  • Men’s Room Red – ABV 5.6%, IBU 33.  Men’s Room Red is amber in color with light hop aroma and toasty malt finish.
  • Immortal I.P.A. – ABV 6.3%, IBU 65.  The Immortal I.P.A. is a Northwest take on a classic English style, golden copper in color and loaded with New World hop flavor and aroma.


Hood Canal Brewery (Kingston, WA) - Since opening its doors in Septmber 1996 in an 800 sq. ft. pole building at the home of Don Wyatt, Hood Canal Brewery has since expanded to a much larger facility, complete with tasting room and retail sales, just outside of Kingston, WA. You can find their beer on tap and in bottles at bars, pubs and grocery stores on the Kitsap peninsula and in the greater Seattle area.

Don Wyatt, Owner
Erick Young, Brewmaster
Local accounts: check website
Tasting Room: 26499 Bond Road NE, Kingston, WA
Hours: Mon-Sun 12p-8p

Beers that Hood Canal Brewery will be pouring at 4-Corners BrewFest:
  • Bywater Bay ESB – ABV 4.5%, IBU 43.  A pleasant session al win an inviting dark straw color, the toasted grain flavor goes very well with a light hop finish. The ESB has a drier mouth feel than a pale ale, but not as bitter as an IPA.
  • Agate Pass Amber – ABV 5.5%, IBU 35.  A nice hoppy amber ale with a dark honey color. The aroma includes nuts and honey, with a pear sweetness. Then you get some toast and honey, followed by steadily increasing hop flavors.
  • Big Beef Oatmeal Stout – ABV 5.0%.  Big Beef Oatmeal Stout has a wonderful flavor of roasted barley grains that have been blended with rolled oats to give this stout a unique mouth feel that has a dry finish. Just enough Northern Brewer hops have been added to give this creamy headed ale a fine balance.

For more information about 4-Corners.Org, please see their website.



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BrewFest: not your Daddy's lager

Monday, July 11, 2011

On August 13, 2011 4-Corners.Org will be hosting its first annual 4-Corners BrewFest at the Innis Arden Clubhouse at 1430 NW 188th Street from 3-7 pm. 

Tickets can be purchased at Beach House Greetings at 626 Richmond Beach Road or online from Brown Paper Tickets. Admission includes ten 5 oz. tastes, food, and live music by the Bellingham blues-rock ‘Takes All Kinds’. 

With 20 local craft brewers on hand pouring award winning lagers, stouts, pilsners, and ales, some may be ones that you already know well – established favorites like Hale’s Ales, Mack and Jack’s, Maritime Pacific, or Georgetown Brewing. Others you may not be as familiar with yet – a situation you’ll definitely want to correct after tasting what they have to offer. To get you geared up, here is the first of a series of sneak peeks at some of the brewers and beers that will be on tap.

Diamond Knot Brewing of Mukilteo, WA - Diamond Knot has been handcrafting NW ales since 1994, and is Snohomish County’s oldest continuously operating brewery. Diamond Knot operates several full service establishments in Mukilteo and Camano Island that offer a unique interactive dining experience: the Diamond Knot Brewery and Alehouse at 621 Front Street (Mukilteo); the family friendly Diamond Knot Lincoln Ave at 403 Lincoln Ave (Mukilteo); the Diamond Knot B2 Taproom at the brewery, located at 4602 Chennault Beach Road, Mukilteo; and the Diamond Knot Camano Lodge at 170 Cross Island Road (Camano Island). 

Diamond Knot will be pouring the following beers:

  • India Pale Ale – ABV 6.2%, IBU 40.  Copper-colored with a malty character upfront. Intensely bitter with hints of grapefruit and cedar imparted by heavy-handed additions of Galena and Columbus hops.
  • Blonde Ale – ABV 4.2%, IBU 13.  Based on a pre-prohibition lager recipe, this is a perfect summer session beer. Very light, yet surprisingly complex, due to the diverse grain bill. Vanguard hops lend a slightly spicy herbal finish.


Naked City Brewing of Seattle, WA – Naked City Brewing is a 4 barrel direct fire brewhouse with four 3 barrel and two 8 barrel fermenters. Naked City currently pours the majority of its beer in its taproom alongside a rotating selection of other craft beers. Naked City also features a full restaurant. The Naked City Brewery and Taphouse is located at 8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle. 

Head brewer Don Webb will be bringing the following beers to 4-Corners BrewFest:

  • Hoptrocity Rye IPA – 7.4% ABV, IBU 95.  15% rye malt lends a spiciness that accentuates the intense Centennial, Simcoe, and Amarillo hop profile. Tasty.
  • Pastime Pale Ale – ABV 6.3%, IBU 47. Brewed with Surachi Ale and Falconer’s Flight hops, Pastime is clean and refreshing with the perfect level of malt sweetness. Not to be missed.


Silver City Brewing of Bremerton, WA – Silver City was started in 1996 by co-owners Steve and Scott Houmes as a brewpub/restaurant in Silverdale, WA and it remains a locally owned and operated family establishment. In May 2010, Silver City opened their new production facility in Bremerton, WA. Silver City’s selection of artisan beers have resulted in more than 50 local, national and international awards including numerous Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, and the North American Beer Awards. Their tasting room is located at the Silver City Restaurant, 2799 NW Myhre Road in Silverdale. 

In addition to their old fashioned root beer, Silver City Brewing will also be featuring the following beers:

  • Ridgetop Red Ale – ABV 6.0%, IBU 15.  This Red Ale Rocks! Full-bodied and smooth with a sweet caramel flavor balanced with Northwest Liberty hops for a refreshing finish. Gold Medal, 2009 Great American Beer Festival – Irish Red Ale Category
  • Whoop Pass Double IPA – 8.5%, IBU 85.  Without a doubt, the boldest and hoppiest mother of a brew Silver City has ever created. More than 50 lbs. of Washington State Cascade and Columbus hops are added to a single 15 barrel batch!


Gallagher’s Where-U-Brew of Edmonds, WA – Since 1995, Gallagher’s Where-U-Brew has been a brew-on-premises that specializes in helping its clients make and bottle their own beer, wine, cider, and rootbeer. Gallagher’s also has a rotating selection of their own beers on tap. Their taproom is located at 180 W. Dayton Street #105 in Edmonds. 

Along with some of their rootbeer, Gallagher’s will be featuring the beers:

  • Galley Mac Amber – ABV 5.3%, IBU 50.  An Amber Ale with little bite and a dry finish. Always a crowd favorite.
  • Cut Your Grass Blonde – ABV 5%, IBU 10.  A Light Blonde Ale with a slight maltiness to it. The another great summertime beer.
  • Faceplant Winter Ale – ABV 6.5%, IBU 30.  A full bodied Winter Ale with caramel notes and a smooth finish.


4-Corners BrewFest is a fundraiser for 4-Corners.Org, a 501(c)(3), a nonprofit comprised of and supporting the neighborhood associations of Richmond Beach, Richmond Highlands, Innis Arden, and Hillwood – all of whom share a common intersection at Richmond Beach Road and 8th Avenue NW (hence, the “four corners”). 

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Adult Fun in The City - Brewfest

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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Adult Fun in The City, Saturday, August 13, 2011

Update from the BrewFest committee

The secret is getting out! Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 3-7 pm is the time for a little adult fun in The City of Shoreline and the 4-Corners MicroBrewFest is a fine place for it.

This MicroBrewFest supports four neighborhood associations (Richmond Beach, Richmond Highlands, Innis Arden and Hillwood Community Network.) It also supports local businesses including the 20 local microbreweries within our midst! 

When entertainment with the band Takes All Kinds and the eclectic-style lead singer Diva Menke-Thielman (Shoreline H.S. graduate) gets added to the mix we have a good-times, grass-roots party. This is going to be good!

How often do you get an invitation like this in our city? Sample 10 different beers, enjoy a summer August afternoon together with your friends, listen to good music, sample some scrumptious food from our local food establishment Full Moon Thai, laugh, and maybe dance a little too?

We had a bit of local sponsorship as well. Whidbey Island Bank and CleanScapes each tipped in some cash (a wonderful investment in our community) plus in-kind donation of waste collection and disposal for the event.

Tickets are convenient to purchase in person or online and priced well at $30.
Located right on the 4-Corners intersection (8th Ave NW and Richmond Beach Road), our local business, Beach House Greetings offers you the convenience of cash ticket purchases. If purchasing tickets online is more your style please go to our website 4-Corners.org and click the Brown Paper Tickets link.

The City of Shoreline has a lot of family activities, but rarely adult-only fun. If you are 21 years or older, here is your invitation. Join us in some adult community fun!


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Spread the word for BrewFest on August 13

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

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4-Corners Brewfest coming to Shoreline August 13

Monday, May 23, 2011

By Steve Kerr
4-Corners Brew Fest Co-chairperson

After nearly two years of planning, 4-Corners.Org is will be hosting its first annual 4-Corners BrewFest fundraiser for those 21 and older at the Innis Arden Clubhouse at 1430 NW 188th on Saturday, August 13 from 3 - 7 pm. 

Whether you prefer hoppy I.P.A.s, crisp pilsners, smooth stouts, or good old fashioned root beer, you’re sure to find something to your liking. 

Lynnwood
An all-star lineup of local craft breweries will be on hand, including: 192 Brewing Company, American Brewing Company, Big E Ales, Diamond Knot Brewing, Elysian Brewing, Emerald City Beer Company, Fremont Brewing, Gallagher’s Where-U-Brew, Georgetown Brewing, Hale’s Ales, Hood Canal Brewing, Lantern Brewing, Mac & Jack Brewery, Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, Naked City Brewing, Silver City Brewing, Snoqualmie Falls Brewing, Sound Brewing, Two Beers Brewing, and Wingman Brewers. 

Kenmore
Tickets are $30 in advance and can be purchased at Beach House Greetings at 626 NW Richmond Beach Road. Admission includes ten 5 oz tastes of some of the best craft beers this area has to offer, great food, non-alcoholic beverages, live music, and plenty of fun. Space is limited so be sure to get your tickets early.

Be sure to bring your dancing shoes as the Bellingham-based blues-rock band ‘Takes All Kinds’ will be dishing up some funky blues to compliment the outstanding brews. A second band may also be added to round out the bill. BrewFest programs will double as ballots with ‘The Golden Growler’ and other fan favorites being awarded at the end of the event. 

Edmonds
4-Corners.Org is also encouraging local watering holes throughout Shoreline and south Snohomish County to set aside a tap or two (or a spot in the beer cooler) in the weeks after the event to feature some of the crowd favorites.

4-Corners.Org, which takes its name from the intersection of Richmond Beach Road and 8th Avenue NW, is a nonprofit created to benefit the individual neighborhood associations of Richmond Highlands, Richmond Beach, Innis Arden, and Hillwood. The mission of 4-Corners.Org is to enhance and strengthen relationships between and among the 4-Corner neighborhoods, build community, and encourage sharing and collaboration to “make the circle bigger”. 

Renton
It also hopes that an annual event like 4-Corners BrewFest will provide an anchor event that helps the Hillwood and Richmond Highland Neighborhood Associations grow and thrive. To that end, all proceeds from 4-Corners BrewFest will be split evenly between each of the four neighborhood associations. 4-Corners.Org is registered with the Washington State Charities Program and is awaiting designation from the IRS as a 501(c)(3).

Edmonds
Another component of 4-Corners.Org’s mission is to encourage support of local businesses. 4-Corners BrewFest has already received generous support from several area businesses and professionals, including Whidbey Island Bank, Cleanscapes, Beach House Greetings, and Full Moon Thai. 

Jeremy Reding of Boxwood Graphic Design  created a unique 4-Corners logo and Frances Nickell of Maitre’d POS Software has also generously donated design work for posters and other promotional materials.

For more information about how you can be a part of 4-Corners BrewFest, please go to 4-corners.org.  We’ll see you in August.


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