tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685816295522382502024-03-13T11:11:09.837-07:00Northwest Beer Guide presents Session Fest'... celebrating great conversations without the headache.Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-54843847987675545522012-07-26T10:11:00.000-07:002012-07-26T10:11:37.372-07:00Naked City Taproom hosts Session Fest & presented by Northwest Beer Guide<div align="justify">
<img alt="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PkhPtpy0Rjk/ThyRpdb9f6I/AAAAAAAACU8/dJvkQbnjuRM/image%25255B6%25255D.png" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PkhPtpy0Rjk/ThyRpdb9f6I/AAAAAAAACU8/dJvkQbnjuRM/image%25255B6%25255D.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>F</strong></span>inally, Seattle has its Summer weather. What does that mean? Honestly it’s a maelstrom of answers. It’s the opportunity to head outside, mow the lawn, weed the garden, or just sit outside and take in a good book. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>O</strong></span>r, or, you can head down to Naked City on July 27th for Session Fest, while taking in a pint or two before venturing off into the night. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>S</strong></span>o what the heck is Session Fest? Honestly, it’s a rage against all those high gravity beers that populate the landscape, despite the temperature being closer to 70 degrees. It’s a trumpet being sounded to all brewers, that you can only go so high in the alcohol wars, before it’s no longer beer. It’s … well you get the point. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>A</strong></span>nd more to the point, why the hell are you waiting till Wednesday of this week to mention this event? Truth? It’s a festival at a taproom. Which means no admission fee, no tickets to purchase, and above all YOU show up when you want. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>S</strong></span>ession Fest which is happening next weekend from Friday July 27th thru Sunday July 29th will feature over 25 beers and some 15+ breweries. Although this number sounds small compared to conventional beer festivals, it’s almost the entire draught setup for Naked City, tied up for beers under 5.00%. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>I</strong></span>PA lovers don’t fret as the brewery & taproom has committed at least one draught line for your beloved 6.5 or 7.5% beer. Much like running a marathon, this beer will no doubt taste alot stronger than what it really is. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>O</strong></span>k, ok, enough banter here’s the breweries and beers, in no particular order.</div>
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<b>Participating Breweries & Beers (whenever listed)</b></div>
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Big Al Brewing (Rat City American-style Blonde) </div>
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Big Time Brewery & Alehouse (S*M*A*S*H* American-style Single Malt & Single Hop Ale) </div>
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Boundary Bay Brewery & Pub (Irish-style Dry Stout) </div>
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Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen (German-style Kolsch)</div>
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Diamond Knot Brewery & Pub Diamond Knot American-style Blonde) </div>
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Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub (American-style Black Lager) </div>
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Elysian Brewery & Pub</div>
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Emerald City Brewing (Dottie German-style Lager) </div>
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Foggy Noggin (Bit O'Beaver Enlish-style Special Bitter) </div>
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Fremont Brewing Co. (American-style Wheat Ale) </div>
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Georgetown Brewing Co. (American-style Session India Pale Ale) </div>
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Hale's Ales Brewery & Pub (German-style Kolsch) </div>
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Maritime Pacific Brewery & Pub (American-style Oatmeal Pale Ale) </div>
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Northwest Peaks Brewery (Ginger Pale Ale)</div>
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Oakshire Brewing Co. (Chocolate & Orange Porter) </div>
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Odin (Freya's Gold German-style Kolsch) </div>
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Pike Brewery, Pub, & Museum (Naughty Nellie)</div>
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Schooner Exact Brewing (American-style Wheat Ale with Raspberries) </div>
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Silver City (Ziggy Zoggy Lager) </div>
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Sound (Koppern Ketel Belgian-style Pale Ale) </div>
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Sound (German-style Kristalweizen)</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>S</strong></span>till interested? Good! Because as a bonus Naked City will be hosting a “Session Brewers Night” featuring as many breweries as can fit in the taproom, to talk about their beers. As usual there will be raffles, sessionable beers and of course you (hopefully). </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>S</strong></span>o stop reading this! Start planning to waste your Friday at a bar, instead of seeing the latest Batman or Pixar film! Or you can have your cake and eat it too by heading to Naked City next Thursday! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>July 26th, 2012 7:00 PM </strong></span> <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Naked City Taproom & Brewery hosts Session Brewers Night </strong></span>8564 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>July 27th, 2012 ‘OPEN’ to ‘Close’</strong></span> <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Naked City Taproom & Brewery hosts Session Fest </strong></span>8564 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Cheers</strong></span></div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.nakedcitybrewing.com/flash/#about">About Naked City Brewery & Taphouse</a> </strong></div>
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<strong>Once upon a time, there were two dudes named Donald and Don.</strong></div>
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<strong>One as an engineer toiling away on the super computers of a local university, and the other was a supervisor managing the complex operations of a billionaire.</strong></div>
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<strong>Both of them love their jobs, but more than their jobs they loved beer. </strong></div>
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<strong>Each Don had a recurring dream of a magical place without a name, a place where great beers in the world flowed like Salmon le Sac at flood stage, and the fine brewing tradition of the Pacific Northwest stood proudly beside the best concoctions from far-flung breweries across Asia and Across Europe</strong>. .... [<strong><a href="http://www.nakedcitybrewing.com/flash/#about">more</a></strong>] <strong>-source, Naked City Brewery & Taphouse</strong></div>
</blockquote>Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-24369222095431252712011-07-21T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-21T06:00:01.000-07:00Festival Update: Commitments from Georgetown Brewing and Schooner Exact. And more beer from Boneyard Brewing<p>Seattle, WA – <font size="3"><strong>I</strong></font>t’s been a week since our event kicked off and so far this writer / promoter couldn’t have been happier. </p> <p><font size="3"><strong>D</strong></font>uring this week we have seen people speak up about both the festival and what their definitions of a ‘session’ beer is. While some argue that a true session is 3.5 there are others that have indicated that the term could be stretched to 5.00%. </p> <p><font size="3"><strong>H</strong></font>owever you look at it, the intent has been for Session Fest to allow people the opportunity to enjoy a beer or two without the thought of consequence later on. </p> <p>Today I am happy to announce that in the past few days we have received commitments from breweries <strong>Georogetown Brewery</strong>, <strong>Schooner Exact</strong>, and additional beer from <strong>Boneyard Brewing</strong>. Whether currently on draft or ‘on deck’, you can look for the following beers to continue your ‘session’ beer experience.</p> <p><font size="2"><strong>Georgetown Johnny Utah India Pale Ale</strong></font>. 3.99%. Although the name is not complete what the brewery would call it, this light India Pale Ale (an oxymoron to be sure) is currently on draft at the Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. According to the Brewers Association an India Pale Ale (be it American-style or English-style) has to be a minimum 4.50 (Alcohol by Volume) so at 3.99% the term India Pale Ale doesn’t apply. Instead this writer would like to call this a ‘small’ India Pale Ale or at a minimum a hoppy Pale Ale.</p> <p><a title="image of Girl Beer's logo borrowed from Boneyard Brewing's website" href="http://www.boneyardbeer.com/boneyardbeer/BEERS.html" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="image of Girl Beer's logo borrowed from Boneyard Brewing's website" border="0" alt="image of Girl Beer's logo borrowed from Boneyard Brewing's website" align="right" src="http://www.boneyardbeer.com/boneyardbeer/BEERS_files/Girl.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.boneyardbeer.com/boneyardbeer/BEERS.html" target="_blank"><strong><font size="2">Boneyard Girl Beer</font></strong></a>. Dubbed by the brewery as a Beermosa, this 4.30% (4.70% in this year’s batch)  Wheat Ale is quote …</p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><em>“… re-fermented with a blend of dark sweet and tart Oregon cherries. The use of special malts from Germany lends a slight tartness to balance beautifully wiht the cherries. This ale is very smooth with the body. Although this beer was created with the ladies in mind, it is a favorite among many gentlemen as well. Girl Beer is a perfect beer on a hot summer day! Treat yourself to a pink, fizzy & yummy experience. Bottoms Up !!!”</em></p> </blockquote> <p><font size="3"><strong>W</strong></font>e couldn’t have said it better. </p> <p><font size="3"><strong>L</strong></font>ook for additional commitments from Schooner Exact and many more. </p> <p>Get out to Naked City today to enjoy a nice light, hand-crafted ale, lager, or cider! Session Fest lasts till Sunday July 24th. </p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Session Fest at Naked City <br /></strong></font></p> <p><b><a href="http://nakedcitybrewing.com/">Naked City Brewery & Taphouse</a></b><b></b><b> <br /></b>8564 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA 98103 <a>(206) 838-6299</a><font size="3"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-10235047378587661132011-07-21T01:39:00.001-07:002011-07-21T01:39:41.799-07:00In the News: Stories trending NOW, Session beers<p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>F</strong></font>olks, here is a well written article regarding the emergence of that other ‘extreme’ beer, the ‘session’ beer, from DRAFT magazine. </p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><strong>“Through informal polls, beer-rating Web sites, year-end lists, and—most important—the dollars we spend, we have made our preferences known. We like strong beers. We drink them. We hoard them. We pay extra. Scan the draft list at your local taphouse, and more often than not you’ll find it top-heavy with higher alcohol beers and very little, if anything, below 5%.</strong></p> <p align="justify"><strong>So what on Earth would lead a few brewers and pubs to turn their backs on us and dedicate themselves to weak beer? Have we not proven that we can session anything?”</strong></p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>W</strong></font>ant to know more about the potential for a ‘session’ beer movement? Read the article from DRAFT magazine here. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://draftmag.com/features/selling-the-session/" target="_blank"><font size="3"><strong>Selling the session</strong></font></a></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-46166097416493101052011-07-12T08:00:00.000-07:002011-07-12T11:25:42.159-07:00Festival Preview: Session Fest: Updates. Draft List Part Two<p align="justify"><a title="want to see the full poster? click on the image" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nwbeerguide/5930552279/in/photostream" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="want to see the full poster? click on the image" border="0" alt="want to see the full poster? click on the image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PkhPtpy0Rjk/ThyRpdb9f6I/AAAAAAAACU8/dJvkQbnjuRM/image%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="492" height="166" /></a><font size="3"><strong>T</strong></font>oday I am happy to announce further updates to the upcoming Session Festival, starting on July 14th @ 6PM. As of today Naked City is happy to announce that by the Sunday July 24th over 40 different beers will have been provided to thirsty enthusiasts. With WA leading the pack with 26 breweries participating, this year's festival is shaping up nicely. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>S</strong></font>tarting on July 14th at 6:00 PM, look for breweries <strong>Big Time</strong>, <strong>Elysian</strong>, <strong>Epic Ales</strong>, <strong>Foggy Noggin</strong>, <strong>Maritime Pacific, Odin, Silver City Sound, Two Beers, and Wingman</strong>; to be in attendance to answer questions about their beers featured the first night. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>A</strong></font>s with any festival, this is not a static list and is subject to change and availability. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Session Beers at 5.00% Alcohol by Volume</strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">Cascade Summer Gose German-style Gose</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Chuckanut German-style Alt Bier</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Roslyn Brookside German-style Lager</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Big Al Summer Lager German-style Helles</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Hale's German-style Kolsch</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Dogfish Head Namaste Belgian-style Wit</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Anacortes American-style Pale Ale</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Sound Dunkelweizen</div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Session Beers between 4.50% and 4.99% Alcohol by Volume</strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">4.80% Wingman American-style Pale Ale</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.80% Anacortes Helles Festival-style Lager</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.80% Firestone Walker Pale 31 American-style Pale Ale</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.80% Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Bavarian-style Hefeweizen</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.70% Silver City Gee Whiz Black Koslch-style Ale</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.50% Slip Point Chito American-style Cream Ale</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.50% Fremont Wandering Wheat American-style Wheat Ale</div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Session Beers between 4.00% and 4.49% Alcohol by Volume</strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">4.40% Stone Levitation Ale</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.40% Boulevard ZON Belgian-style Wit</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.30% Widmer Brothers Citra Blonde American-style Blonde Ale</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.20% Fremont Universale American-style Pale Ale</div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Session Beers between 2.00% and 3.99% Alcohol by Volume</strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">3.40% Foggy Noggin Bit O Beaver English-style Bitter Ale</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">3.00% Elysian Slight Return</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">2.99% Silver City Baby Fat 60 Schilling Scottish-style Ale</div> </li> </ul> <p align="center"><b><u>Venue Location</u></b></p> <p align="justify"><b><a href="http://nakedcitybrewing.com" target="_blank"><font size="3">Naked City Brewery & Taphouse</font></a></b><b></b><b> <br /></b>8564 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA 98103 <a>(206) 838-6299</a></p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Festival Hours (Daily)</u></strong></p> <p align="justify">Open Monday thru Thursday 4:00 PM to 11 PM, Open Friday 4:00 PM thru 1 AM, Open Saturday Noon to 1 AM and Sunday Noon to 11 PM</p> <p align="center"><b><u>Calendar of Events</u></b></p> <b> <p align="justify"> <br /></p> </b> <p align="justify"><b><font size="3">Session Fest Thursday July 14th, 2011 thru Sunday July 24th, 2011</font></b></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>T</strong></font>here is no admission cost and beer pricing will be based on whether a schooner or pint is consumed. 40+ beers featured through the week with only 12 made available any given time. Look for this year to feature ciders as well.</p> <p align="justify"><b><font size="3">Session Fest Brewers Night July 14th, 2011 Approx. 6 PM</font></b></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>L</strong></font>ook for featured the following breweries & brewery rep. to be on hand to discuss their beer featured the first night of the event.</p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Zac Halls from Sound Brewing and featuring their Kristallweizen </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Drew Cluley from Big Time Brewing and featuring his Dry-hopped Pale Ale </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Dick Cantwell from Elysian Brewing and featuring his Slight Return 3%'er </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Geoff Sampson & Corey Blodgett from Maritime Pacific Brewing and featuring his Oatmeal Pale Ale </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Cody Morris from Epic Ales and featuring his Partly Cloudy "Seattle Summer Beer" </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Ken Thoburn from Wingman Brewing and featuring their Session Pale Ale </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Dan Lee from Odin Brewing and featuring their Odin Pearl Belgian-style Wit </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Kurt Larson from Silver City Brewing and featuring their Baby Fat 60 Schilling Scotch-ale </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Mark from Two Beers and featuring their Trailhead India Sessional Ale </strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><strong>Jim Jamieson from Foggy Noggin and featuring his Bit O’ Beaver English-style Bitter Ale</strong></div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>W</strong></font>ith a huge send off (Thursday July 14th) we invite you to choose from 12 different beers all 5.00% Alcohol by Volume or below.  Plus as each brewery contributed beer is depleted another local, Washington beer takes its place. In all this week long event will feature over 26 different Washington breweries. And who knows we might even sneak in a few kegs from Oregon, California, or from across the country.</p> <p align="justify"><strong>For More information contact Paul Orchard (</strong><a href="mailto:northwestbeerguide@gmail.com"><strong>northwestbeerguide@gmail.com</strong></a><strong>), follow the festival on Twitter (@sessionfest) or visit </strong><a href="http://nwsessionfest.blogspot.com/"><strong>http://nwsessionfest.blogspot.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p align="justify"><strong>About Naked City Brewery & Taproom <br /></strong></p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><em>Once upon a time, there were two dudes named Donald and Don.</em></p> <p align="justify"><em>One as an engineer toiling away on the super computers of a local university, and the other was a supervisor managing the complex operations of a billionaire. <br />Both of them love their jobs, but more than their jobs they loved beer.</em></p> <p align="justify"><em>Each Don had a recurring dream of a magical place without a name, a place where great beers in the world flowed like Salmon le Sac at flood stage, and the fine brewing tradition of the Pacific Northwest stood proudly beside the best concoctions from far-flung breweries across Asia and Across Europe.</em> .... [<a href="http://www.nakedcitybrewing.com/flash/#about">more</a>] -source, <strong>Naked City Brewery & Taphouse</strong></p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><strong>About the Northwest Beer Guide <br /></strong></p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><em>What started out as an online journal back in 2006 has evolved into an underground source of craft beer reviews, news, and events. Located in Seattle but with a focus on the beer culture of the Northwest, the Northwest Beer Guide seeks to remind people that should always be loyal to a well produced drink.</em></p> <p align="justify"><em>One only needs to read our tagline to understand our commitment to helping both acolytes and entrants alike appreciate a good beer.</em></p> <p align="justify"><strong>“Educating the Northwest about craft beer one pint at a time.”</strong></p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-87423387540102060462011-07-01T09:14:00.001-07:002011-07-01T09:14:15.492-07:00Festival Preview: Session Fest 2011 Updates. Draft list taking shape.<p align="justify">Seattle, WA – More incoming news regarding the confusingly themed beer festival in Greenwood. This week we received fresh confirmation of beers for the July 14th event. So far we have the blessings of <strong>American Brewing</strong>, <strong>Two Beers</strong>, <strong>Maritime Pacific</strong>, <strong>Anacortes</strong>, <strong>Emerald City</strong>, <strong>Golden Hills</strong>, <strong>Sound</strong>, <strong>NW Peaks</strong>, <strong>Big Time</strong>, <strong>Silver City</strong>, and <strong>Odin</strong>.</p> <p align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Session Beers at 5.00% Alcohol by Volume</strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Silver City Ziggy Zoggy Lager <br /><em><strong>Ziggy Zoggy is Silver City’s toast to summer and every moment we can cheers in celebration. Ziggy Zoggy is an unfiltered lager that balances a crisp and elegant honey-like malt flavor with assertive herbal hop character. Brewed in the tradition of German style</strong></em></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Naked CIty Ewigelibe Hefeweizen</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Maritime Oatmeal Pale <br /><em><strong>Our new summer seasonal "OATMEAL PALE ALE" is now on tap in the Jolly Roger. No, oatmeal is not just for breakfast any more, or stouts. This small single batch of beer is unique and tasty.  We've blended 15% of natural rolled oats into our two-row barley giving this beer a smoothness and flavor profile uncommon for a light summer ale. Hopped with all Amarillo hop also gives this beer a citrus and floral finish. Available now in our taproom and soon in local alehouses.</strong></em></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Golden Hills Clem's Gold <br /><em><strong>Clem's is brewed with western 2-row barley and noble hops creating a bold flavor with a refreshing crispness.</strong></em></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Sound Belgian Pale <br /><em><strong>…spend some time appreciating the aroma before you take that first sip. Admire the creamy fine head that forms, then indulge yourself in a continental pale ale previously served only this fresh on draft in Belgium.</strong></em></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Sound Wheat</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% NW Peaks Bitter</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% NW Peaks Red</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Big Time Primetime Pale <br /><em><strong>A three time gold medal winner in previous Great American Beer Festivals, Prime Time's delicate malt flavor and gently balanced hoppiness make it approachable to those unfamiliar with microbrewed beers, yet still has a sophistication that pleases seasoned drinkers of real ales. </strong></em></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Odin Belgian w/ mace & cardamom <br /><em><strong>Belgian Style Wheat ale is our newest offering.  Hints of spiced orange and mace make way for a fruity but clean finish on palate.  This beer is unfiltered, so it's full of body even though it's a failrly light style.</strong></em></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% American Brewing Pilsner</div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Session Beers between 4.50% and 4.99% ABV</strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">4.80 % Emerald City Dottie's Lager <br /><em><strong>Dottie pours a clean and clear copper-reddish color with a frothy white head. The beer’s medium body and crisp finish results is a great all-season session beer best known for its balance, complexity and malt forward flavor.</strong></em></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.80 % Emerald City Whiskey Lager</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.80% Two Beers ISA</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.60% Two Beers Panorama Wheat</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.50% Anacortes Cream Ale</div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Session Beers between 4.00% and 4.49% ABV</strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">4.00% Maritime Old Seattle Lager <br /><em>A light, clean, crisp lager. Reminiscent of beers brewed in the early years of Seattle. Flavorful, yet light in alcohol. </em></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.00% Golden Hills Emez ( new release)</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">4.00% Odin Freya’s Gold Kolsch <br /><em><strong>Kolsch Style Ale is our take on the Kolsch ales native to Cologne, Germany. A barely detectable hint of ginger emphasizes the traditional crisp flavor. This is a perfect warm weather beer, full-flavored but light like sunshine for your summertime refreshment.</strong></em></div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>A</strong></font>nd this wouldn’t be a collaboration if there wasn’t some fresh ideas to the table courtesy of April Savage. Look for ciders from Ace, Spire, and Fox to be featured at this event. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>Session Ciders between 4.00% and 5.00% Alcohol by Volume</strong></font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Ace Pear</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Spire Dark N Dry</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">5.00% Fox Barrel Blackberry Pear CIder</div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify"><strong><font size="3">C</font></strong>urrently we have reached out as far east as Pasco and as far south as Vancouver. Look for further updates as more beers are confirmed for this event. </p> <p align="justify"><strong><font size="3">I</font></strong>f you are a brewer and have a beer that is 5.00% or below 5.00% please contact <font size="3"><strong>April</strong></font>, <font size="3"><strong>Don</strong></font>, or <font size="3"><strong>Aurora </strong></font>at Naked City <font size="3"><strong>(206) 838-6299</strong></font></p> <p><font size="2">Thursday July 14th, 2011 thru Sunday July 24th, 2011 <br /></font><font size="3"><strong>the Northwest Beer Guide & Naked City Brewery & Taphouse present Session Fest’ <br /></strong></font><font size="2">8564 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 838-6299</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2"><strong>About Naked City Brewery & Taproom</strong></font></p> <blockquote> <p>Once upon a time, there were two dudes named Donald and Don. </p> <p>One as an engineer toiling away on the super computers of a local university, and the other was a supervisor managing the complex operations of a billionaire. </p> <p>Both of them love their jobs, but more than their jobs they loved beer. </p> <p>Each Don had a recurring dream of a magical place without a name, a place where great beers in the world flowed like Salmon le Sac at flood stage, and the fine brewing tradition of the Pacific Northwest stood proudly beside the best concoctions from far-flung breweries across Asia and Across Europe. .... [<a href="http://www.nakedcitybrewing.com/flash/#about">more</a>] -source, Naked City Brewery & Taphouse</p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><strong><font size="2">About the Northwest Beer Guide</font></strong></p> <blockquote> <p align="justify">What started out as an online journal back in 2006 has evolved into an underground source of craft beer reviews, news, and events. Located in Seattle but with a focus on the beer culture of the Northwest, the Northwest Beer Guide seeks to remind people that should always be loyal to a well produced drink.</p> <p align="justify">One only needs to read our tagline to understand our commitment to helping both acolytes and entrants alike appreciate a good beer.</p> <p align="justify">“Educating the Northwest about craft beer one pint at a time.”</p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-43119318715969065282011-06-14T11:42:00.001-07:002011-06-14T11:42:27.042-07:00Session Fest 2011 Is Coming, July 14th – July 24th<p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>F</strong></font>or most the event of this mid-year is the Washington Brewers Festival, Seattle International Beer Festival, or maybe even the upcoming Cider Festival. And with any alcohol related festival preparation usually consists of hydration, food, and the possible onset of a hangover the next day.</p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>C</strong></font>ome this July rather than invest in a bottle of Gatorade and aspirin can we instead offer a detour? Starting July 14th in the Greenwood neighborhood the Naked City Taphouse & Brewery is proud to host Session Fest. Conceived and sponsored by 'blogger' Paul "Fruit Trees" Orchard of the Northwest Beer Guide, this one of a kind ten day event returns festival goers to beer's ancestral roots. What makes this festival unique is that each beer is 5.00% Alcohol By Volume or below.</p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>S</strong></font>ession Fest isn't just some run of the mill festival where the goer takes the risk of waking up worse for wear the next day. Instead Session Fest focuses on what makes going out fun, conversation shared over several hours of drinking. And what better way to celebrate the day spent than over a pint of Kolsch, Pale, or even an Indian Session Ale?</p> <p align="justify"><strong>W</strong>ith a huge send off (Thursday July 14th) we invite you to choose from 12 different beers all 5.00% Alcohol by Volume or below.  Plus as each brewery contributed beer is depleted another local, Washington beer takes its place. In all this week long event will feature over 24 different Washington breweries. And who knows we might even sneak in a few kegs from across the Oregon / Idaho border.</p> <p align="center">- Venue Location -</p> <p align="left"><b>Naked City Brewery & </b><b>Taphouse</b><b> (<a href="http://nakedcitybrewing.com/">http://nakedcitybrewing.com</a>)</b></p> <p align="left">8564 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA 98103 <a href="tel:%28206%29%20838-6299">(206) 838-6299</a></p> <p align="justify">Open Monday thru Thursday 4:00 PM to 11 PM</p> <p align="justify">Open Friday 4:00 PM thru 1 AM</p> <p align="justify">Open Saturday Noon to 1 AM</p> <p align="justify">and Sunday Noon to 11 PM</p> <p align="justify"><b></b></p> <p align="center">- Calendar of Events - </p> <p align="justify"><b></b></p> <p align="justify"><b>* Session Fest Thursday July 14th, 2011 thru Sunday July 24th, 2011</b></p> <p align="justify">There is no admission cost and you only have to pay for the beer in front of you.</p> <p align="justify">24+ beers featured through the week with only 12 made available any given time.</p> <p align="justify"><strong>Note</strong>, Current Draft List is being created and will be sent out shortly. Currently we have unique offerings from <strong>Elysian Fields</strong>, <strong>Two Beers Brewing</strong>, <strong>Epic Ales </strong>and a few others. Once we have the proposed draft list we will forward you the updated information.</p> <p align="justify"><b>* Session Fest Brewers Night July 14th, 2011 Approx. 6 PM</b></p> <p align="justify">Look for brewers who have contributed to this year's festival to be in attendance. Details are still being completed but the hope will be to feature prizes and maybe even a few surprises.</p> <p align="justify">For More information contact / visit the <a href="http://nwbeerguide.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><strong>Northwest Beer Guide</strong></a>(<a href="mailto:northwestbeerguide@gmail.com"><strong>northwestbeerguide@gmail.com</strong></a>), follow the festival on Twitter (@<strong><a href="http://twitter.com/sessionfest" target="_blank">sessionfest</a> / <a href="http://twitter.com/nwbeerguide" target="_blank">@nwbeerguide</a></strong>) or revisit this website.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-27379935532277582372011-04-14T11:33:00.001-07:002011-04-14T11:33:45.626-07:00Festival Update: 2011, A new year and a new date.<p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>W</strong></font>elcome back to those who are returning from two years ago. And welcome to those who are visiting for the first time to what is the start of another year of Session Fest’. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>S</strong></font>ession Fest’ was first conceived as a festival for those that weren’t obsessed with high alcohol, complex ales and lagers. Instead this was a festival for people who wanted to share a conversation over a couple of pints or pitchers, without worrying too much about the side affects.</p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>S</strong></font>ession Fest’ however is not a rubber stamp to do away with your inhibitions. Instead we ask that you ponder the possibilities of a evenly lubricated conversation, courtesy of your local brewery.</p> <p align="justify"><strong><font size="3">W</font></strong>atch this site for updates related to this year’s Session Fest’ hosted by Naked City featuring many familiar breweries that you probably didn’t know were making ‘light’ beers. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-76341360144734464202009-09-04T13:29:00.001-07:002009-09-04T13:29:51.002-07:00Update, Session Offerings, Beveridge Place Pub<p>     <font size="3"><strong>P</strong></font>ublican Gary sent us the list of beers that will be featured on draft during this event. </p> <ul> <li>Hales Cream Stout</li> <li>Maritime Skull Creek Lager</li> <li>Baron Pils</li> <li>Pike Naughty Nellie</li> <li>Chuckanut Dunkel</li> <li>Rogers Pilsner</li> <li>Fish organic Blonde</li> <li>Big Al's Papa Charlies Pale</li> <li>Iron Horse Rodeo Pale</li> <li>Schooner Exact Gallant Maiden Hefeweizen</li> <li>New Belgium Skinny Dip</li> <li>Kostritzer Lager</li> <li>Czechvar</li> </ul> <p><font size="3"><strong>     A</strong></font>s always there will be other beers at this event throughout the week. </p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-91805869677568874652009-09-04T13:27:00.001-07:002009-09-04T13:27:26.399-07:00Update: Session Offerings, Dog & Pony<p align="justify">     <font size="3"><strong>P</strong></font>ublican and occasional bartender Jay from Dog & Pony Alehouse was kind enough to speak to us regarding the beers that he anticipates being on draft for Session Fest’. </p> <p align="left"><strong>Maritime Old Seattle</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Two Beers Blonde</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Elysian Haleakela</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Rosyln Brookside</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Chuckanut Helles</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Alpine Pilsner</strong></p> <ul> <p align="justify">     <font size="3"><strong>A</strong></font>s always there will be other beers throughout the week for you to try out. </p> <p align="justify"><strong>Cheers</strong></p> </ul> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-88943903854074276862009-09-04T08:48:00.001-07:002009-09-04T08:48:05.734-07:00Update: Session Offerings, Naked City<p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>     I</strong></font>f you are a subscriber of their <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/NakedCityBrewingUpcomingTaps">RSS feed</a> then you no doubt might have spotted their recent 'upcoming' beers listings. Just posted on their feed is one beer that is ‘session’able. </p> <p align="justify"><strong>Anacortes Hefeweizen - Hefeweizen (4.5%)</strong></p> <blockquote> <p align="justify">"Anacortes Hefeweizen is relatively dry, mildly hopped with Perle and Mt Hood varieties with a traditional Bavarian aroma and flavor." </p> <p align="justify">OG 1.050     4.6% ABV     18 IBU </p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><strong><font size="3">Cheers</font></strong></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-54023573999365909562009-09-03T15:50:00.001-07:002009-09-03T15:50:04.431-07:00Update: Session Offerings, Red Hot<p>     I just received word from the owner at Red Hot that these are the beers that they are featuring in the beginning of the week.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Stone Levitation</strong></li> <li><strong>Baron Pils</strong></li> <li><strong>Maritime Pacific Clipper Gold Hefeweizen</strong></li> </ul> <p>     And then as each keg blows these will follow up.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Anchor Steam</strong></li> <li><strong>Pike Naughty Nellie</strong></li> <li><strong>Hales Cream Ale</strong></li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>“We're going to price these at $3.50 for the week” –source, Red Hot’s owner</p> </blockquote> <p>     More taps will change so get out there and drain those kegs!</p> <p><strong>Cheers</strong></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-90038449525702984742009-09-03T13:20:00.001-07:002009-09-03T13:53:45.110-07:00Update: Session Offerings, Naked City<p align="justify">     <font size="3"><strong>I</strong></font> had a word with General Manager Raachal regarding their current lineup of beers. Besides the Haleakala (100% brettanomyces with hibiscus) they will be featuring the Skagit River del Rio Lager, and Big Al Cream Ale as well as some other ‘session’ beers. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>     L</strong></font>ook for a specially marked menu and pricing ($4.00) featuring these beers alongside some of their stronger cousins.</p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-33405757894207013352009-09-01T08:37:00.001-07:002009-09-01T08:37:49.070-07:00Update: Session Offerings, Park Pub<p>     <font size="3"><strong>I</strong></font> had a conversation with Alec the manager of the Park Pub regarding what plans they had for those that are willing to give up their love of strong beers. Here is the current lineup with some of these already on draft. </p> <ul> <li>Two Beers 20:20 Blonde Ale</li> <li>Big Time Sunbreak Blonde </li> <li>Chuckanut Pilsner</li> <li>Olympia Lager</li> <li>Maritime Pacific Flagship Red Alt Ale</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-17843672193336872232009-08-30T11:05:00.001-07:002009-09-01T08:33:37.889-07:00Update: Session Specials, Shultzy’s<p><font size="3"><strong>     I</strong></font> had a chance to speak with Bruce the manager at Shultzy’s (Sausage) regarding their plans for the Fest’ and he indicated that there will be daily drink specials starting on Tuesday with Veltins German Pilsner.5 Liters for $3.99 all day. </p> <p><font size="3"><strong>A</strong></font>dditional details include *note these are for all day during that day … </p> <ul> <li><strong>Wednesday, Hoegaarden Wit $3.99 .5 Liter</strong> </li> <li><strong>Thursday , Köstritzer Black Lager $3.99/0.5 Liter</strong> </li> <li><strong>Friday, Left Hand Sawtooth ESB $14/pitcher</strong> </li> <li><strong>Saturday, Left Hand Sawtooth ESB $14/pitcher</strong> </li> </ul> <p><font size="3"><strong>     M</strong></font>ore updates to are still coming in from them and will be posted on here shortly. As always there will be additional light session beers on draft and in bottles / cans should you elect to try some variety.</p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-16767981147257482832009-08-30T10:49:00.001-07:002009-08-30T10:49:58.324-07:00Update: Draft List, Elysian<p align="justify"><strong><font size="3">     R</font></strong>eceived word from Laura at Elysian Brewing that a keg of Haleakala was requested for the festival by both Dog & Pony and Naked City Taphouse (and Brewery). Here is what she had to say regarding this beer.</p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><strong>HALEAKALA <br /></strong>”Cheers to Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood! Brewed with organic pale, Crystal, Munich and wheat malts. Fermented with 100% Brettanomyces, bittered with Palisade and finished with Glacier hops. Hibiscus added in the boil. Starting gravity 13.4°P (1.054), alcohol 3.9% by weight, 5% by volume.”</p> </blockquote> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>W</strong></font>atch either Naked City’s Draft List for changes when this beer goes on or call up Dog & Pony during Session Fest’. </p> <p align="justify"><font size="3"><strong>Cheers</strong></font></p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268581629552238250.post-55388750995582585782009-08-23T11:19:00.001-07:002009-08-23T11:22:55.439-07:00What is a Session Beer?<p align="justify">     <font size="3"><strong>T</strong></font>hroughout the history of craft beer the term has been subjective based on the personal impressions of its host. In the United Kingdom for example the term generally applies to a beer that is less than or equal to 4.00% Alcohol by Volume where in the Northwest the term has been applied to a beer that is no more than 5.50%. </p> <p align="justify">     <font size="3"><strong>I</strong></font>t is no small secret that the Northwest loves its India Pale Ales with most of that love influenced by the green ocean of hop fields that litter the valleys. Often our minds wander to a beer that orange like the sunset or black like asphalt, so long as its more than 5.50%. It is now as we prepare ourselves for darker colored stronger beers that we pay one final visit to those beers we have dubbed weak, the session beer. </p> <p align="justify">     <font size="3"><strong>U</strong></font>nderstandably as you read this already thoughts drift to catchy commercials filled with attractive people, comedic situations, and great taglines, all in the name of a beer devoid of complex flavor. I invite you this week (September 6th through the 12th) to revisit those "small" beers that we often dismiss as unworthy for our taste buds for fear of paying for something watered down. I invite you to have a seat with a stranger, a friend, a loved one, or even man's best friend, for the oldest of craft beer traditions; consuming session beers over a great conversation. </p> <p align="justify">Cheers,</p> Paul Orch.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05837363685248138547noreply@blogger.com2