Washington
Cask Beer Festival returns to the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion
on Saturday, October 14th, 2006. The event is a major highlight
of the Pacific Northwest beer festival scene, featuring many
one-of-a-kind handcrafted cask-conditioned beers from more
than 40 of the region's most innovative microbreweries.
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| Date |
Saturday, October 14th, 2006 |
| Location |
Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Directions
Area
Map
Seattle
Center Map |
| Hours |
Session 1: 12-4pm
Session 2: 6-10pm |
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Separate tickets required for each
session.
Admission gate closes 45 minutes before closing & taps close 30 minutes before
closing of each session. |
| Admission |
$40 at door/$35 advance
Designated driver admission $5 available
at door only Admission includes a commemorative tasting
cup and all beer tastes. Separate tickets required for each
session.
Admission cost breakdown
Advance tickets available now at Ticket
Web and at select
outlets.
Cash and checks only at door.
21+ ONLY. ID’s will be checked at door.
Sign up for WABL and
save $5!
WABL members will receive a $5 discount. Plus new at the Cask Festival is WABL
Beer- a beer that will be brewed by a different WA brewer for each Washington
Brewers Guild festival and will be available EXCLUSIVELY to the WABL members.
The very first WABL Beer will be brewed by the Executive Director of the Guild,
Arlen Harris, formerly of Rogue/Issaquah Brewhouse and La Conner Brewery.
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| Beer |
At the Washington
Cask Beer Festival the brewers stay true to the traditional
brewing and dispensing method of “cask-conditioned beer” while
experimenting with their creativity to come up with the most
innovative, distinctive beer.
Check out the complete beer list
Don’t miss the Herbert’s Cask
Festival Beer, a special beer brewed collectively by the Guild
members in memory of Bert Grant, Northwest beer icon. Herbert’s
will be available only at the Cask Festival and select pubs
during the month of October.
Vote for your favorites! The People's Choice
Awards will be announced at the end of each session.
2006 Best of Show
Session 1
1st place: X Anniversary Ale by Silver City Brewery
2nd place: Fresh Hop IPA by Anacortes Brewery
3rd place: Bi-Polar IPA by Heads Up Brewing Co.
Session 2
1st place: Fresh Hop IPA by Anacortes Brewery
2nd place: Bi-Polar IPA by Heads Up Brewing Co.
3rd place: Scullerís IPA by Skagit River Brewery
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What is
“ cask-conditioned
beer”? |
Cask-conditioned
beer is unfiltered beer brewed in a traditional method that
naturally conditions the beer without introducing artificial
carbonation. At the end of fermentation the beer is transferred
to a cask where live yeast continues conditioning the beer.
This process creates a gentle, natural CO2 carbonation and
allows the flavors to develop, resulting in a richer and smoother
beer.
Traditionally cask-conditioned beer is served
at the cellar temperature (around 55∞F) and dispensed
by gravity or drawn manually with a handpump (or a “beer
engine”). |
| Food |
Seasonal food offerings
by Fredís Rivertown Alehouse available during both sessions.
An array of the finest pub foods to be paired with the delicate
flavors of cask beers. |
| About Washington Brewers Guild |
This event, in
addition to offering aficionados a unique opportunity to taste
local cask-conditioned beers, is a fundraiser for the Washington
Brewers Guild.
The Guild is a non-profit organization representing
over 50 microbreweries in Washington. Its mission is to build
a community of Washington brewers, advance their common interests,
and promote the quality and value of their beers.
Drink Washington Beer and support local breweries!
Check
out the Washington Brewers Guild web site
Download
Washington Better Beer Guide here
Download
Seattle Better Beer Guide by City Bus here |