About- Hannah Carlson
Lucky Envelope Brewing | ENIAC Mosaic IPA
July 29, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonWhen I think about my favorite places in all of Seattle, my mind doesn’t immediately wander to the the stereotypical Space Needle, the majestic Kerry Park, the cozy Volunteer Park Cafe, or the bustling Trader Joes in the University District (though I do frequent that quite regularly). No – even though these places, and countless others, are near and dear to my heart in the Emerald City, some of my fondest memories, instead, take place on the busy Leary Way strip.
Event Recap | Capitol Hill Block Party 2016
July 28, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonCover photo courtesy of Capitol Hill Block Party
I wasn’t shy about being excited for the 20th Anniversary of Capitol Hill Block Party. It had been marked in my calendar … Read More
The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar Opens in Buena Vista
July 15, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonThe wait is over for Buena Vista residents: The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar has opened in Buena Vista. The craft beer bar officially opened its doors yesterday. The … Read More
Brewery Showcase | The Pike Brewing Co.
July 1, 2016 | Hannah Carlson 1Walking into The Pike Brewing Company isn’t like walking into a brew pub. It’s like walking into a beer museum.
The walls of Pike are lined – floor to ceiling, … Read More
5 Reasons You Need to Buy Capitol Hill Block Party Tickets
June 23, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonIf you’re at all familiar with Seattle, you know that Capitol Hill is one neighborhood within its borders that captures the true flavor, eccentricity, complexity and energy of the dynamic and evolving Emerald City. Capitol Hill – or just ‘the hill’ – is the beating heart of Seattle’s experimental dining, vibrant nightlife, and overall pride. Needless to say, if one was to have a music festival somewhere within the city’s borders – and in the middle of Seattle’s summertime bliss – the hill is the obvious choice. Queue Capitol Hill Block Party – a three day music festival that, like the neighborhood that houses it, effortlessly captures its city’s exuberance.
If you can’t tell already, we have unharnessed excitement for this year’s fest, our calendars already marked for July 22 – 24. And it’s not too late for you to join us in the celebration. Single day and three day tickets are available now. If you’re not already convinced, we’re giving you five reasons to pull our your credit card now to pull the trigger. We’ll see you there – beer in hand.
BREAKING: Rainier Brewing Company Releases Pale Mountain Ale
June 15, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonSomething new is brewing here in the Pacific Northwest. In an exciting announcement made on Wednesday morning, Rainier Brewing Company, a 137-year-old Pacific Northwest establishment, introduced a new beer to their … Read More
Silver City Brewery | Copper Mountain Maibock
June 10, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonI’m not one to hide it. I am a huge, huge fan of Silver City Brewery.
Event Recap | Pike Brewing Company’s Women in Beer
May 19, 2016 | Hannah Carlson 1For me, a perfect evening includes a few, key things. Good company is, of course, a top priority. This is followed by great food – preferably cheese, though I am … Read More
Reuben’s Brews | Daily Pale
May 10, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonIt’s an exciting time to be in Seattle. The cold, grey weather is shedding itself – transforming into long, euphoric days of sunshine. The Bumbershoot lineup has been announced, and is looking absolutely superb. The light rail has finally — finally! — expanded to Capital Hill and the University of Washington, giving us all a new opportunity to escape blood boiling traffic. But the best news of all, at least for Emerald City beer lovers, is that Seattle Beer Week is kicking off on May 12 for ten sweet days of celebration, experimentation and collaboration.
Though we have to wait a few more days until Seattle Beer Week is officially underway, Reuben’s Brews has given us a taste of what we can expect from the festival. Literally. And we must say, it’s damn near perfection. Read More
Brewery Showcase | Silver City Brewery (Bremerton, WA)
May 5, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonSteve and Scott Houmes were bored.
The brothers were in the thick of their family restaurant business — a burger and fry joint. Despite their success, Steve and Scott … Read More
Event Preview | Women in Beer
April 27, 2016 | Hannah Carlson 1The countdown is on. Seattle Beer Week is almost here.
This year’s celebration will take place from May 12th to May 22nd of this year, and Seattleites have quite a … Read More
Geaux Brewing Announces Auburn, WA Expansion
April 20, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonWhen we were lucky enough to speak with Jeremy Hubbell, owner and brewer at Geaux Brewing, a few months back, he had hinted something big in the works. As we are big fans of Geaux – snatching up their beer at every chance that we can, and basking in their Louisiana themed taproom at every opportunity that comes our way – it’s safe to say that we were anxiously awaiting the news. And now that news has come.
Ultimate 6er | Parks & Recreation
April 6, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonOK, I admit it. I’m a little late getting on the Parks & Recreation train – but thanks to an obsessed roommate, recent downtime, and my Netflix account, I can now confidently say that I am a fan. A big fan. In fact, one of my most recent life goals is to be more like Leslie Knope.
When brainstorming for this week’s Ultimate 6er, I couldn’t help but pair some of my favorite brews with the lovable, relatable, hysterical Pawnee Parks crew. Let’s take some of our original favorites from the NBC hit comedy and give them some deserving beer, shall we? We hope that these will be a good fit for a picnic in the park sometime soon. Read More
TODAY | Fremont Brewing Company Summer Ale Release Party
March 31, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonWe don’t try and hide it. We are really, really big fans of Fremont Brewing Company. The people are great, and the beer is better. Or is the beer great, … Read More
The Pike Brewing Company | Monk’s Uncle Tripel Ale
March 31, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonIf you live in Seattle — or have ever stepped foot within Seattle — you have realized that Pike Place Market is an institution.
Every day, hundreds of local … Read More
The Jailhouse, Colorado Craft Beer Bar To Open This Summer 2016
March 23, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonWatch out, Buena Vista. You are about to get your first-ever craft beer bar. Get excited.
Opening this summer, The Jailhouse will be located in the picturesque Colorado mountain town on East Main Street. Sarah Haughey, a native Coloradan, spearheads the project.
Brewery Showcase | Geaux Brewing (Bellevue, WA)
March 21, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonThe history of Geaux Brewing starts, innocently enough, with a pizza party and a Whole Foods run.
The year was 2011, and Jeremy Hubbell was planning his weekly Friday pizza party in a business park in Bellevue, Washington. Every Friday, Hubbell would order a few pizzas and pair them with a selection of solid beers purchased from the local Whole Foods down the road for his coworkers. Read More
Brewery Showcase | Peddler Brewing Company (Seattle, WA)
March 9, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonHaley Keller, co-founder of Peddler Brewing Company, wasn’t always a biker. Come to think of it, she didn’t always like beer, either.
“I would say that both of those were … Read More
Breakside Brewery | Salted Caramel Stout
March 8, 2016 | Hannah CarlsonPhoto Courtesy of Breakside Brewery
There are few things that I love more than a good bowl (or perhaps two) of Salt & Straw ice cream. Every time I’m anywhere in the vicinity of Portland, Oregon, where the chain is based, I immediately find myself in line waiting anxiously for a few scoops.
Brewery Showcase | The Pelican Pub & Brewery (Pacific City, OR)
February 22, 2016 | Hannah Carlson 1
Photo Courtesy of Paul Erlandson
Pacific City is picturesque.
Located two hours west of Portland, Pacific City is one of the quaintest towns that you’ll find in Oregon coast. … Read More
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