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Washington State grows the hops used in 75% of the beer brewed in America. So it is no small wonder that Washington is home to a growing number of craft breweries. 140+ at last count. Grocery store shelves are dominated by the mega-conglomerates of InBev/Budweiser and Miller/Coors and most of us have never sampled beers from these dedicated beer enthusiasts. At Der Hinterhof, we work extra hard to bring these beers, and these breweries to you, our customer.

The Washington breweries listed below are scheduled to be on site to meet with you, to share their beers, and perhaps to toss out some freebies that we all secretly covet!

June 11

Roslyn Brewery, Roslyn: brewing hand-crafted and full-flavored beers in the old world tradition since 1990. The beers are excellent, full-bodied, German-style lagers reminiscent of those brewed by the immigrant miners in the brewers hometown of Roslyn, Washington at the turn of the century.

June 18

Ellersick Brewery, Lynnwood: Family owned brewery since 1997.

June 25

Full Sail / Sessions Brewery, Hood River, Oregon. Sessions beer is a superior value and an award winning lager.

July 2

Snipes Mountain Brewery, Yakima: Snipes Mountain ales are handcrafted in small batches using a blend of traditional and modern brewing methods. Our pure house yeast is clean finishing and flexible enough to produce many styles of ales. Snipes Mountain features many varieties of locally grown Yakima Valley hops balanced with a blend of Northwest and European malts. The use of quality ingredients and a passion for beer results in a fresh, unique, full-flavored beer that I hope you will enjoy.

July 9

back by popular demand, Ellersick Brewery, Lynnwood: Family owned brewery since 1997.

July 16

Ninkansi Brewing, Oregon: Why Ninkasi? The ancient Sumerians worshipped the beer they made, and praised the Goddess Ninkasi for the miracle of fermentation. Beer is a staple of civilization. Worship the Goddess.

July 23

Stone Brewing, Escondido, California. Obviously not a Washington brewery! But with a beer like Arrogant Bastard, they are worth of incuding

July 30

Iron Horse Brewery, Ellensburg. The Irish Death is a locals favorite.

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August 20

Ancient Lakes Brewery, Quincy: they are passionate about making beer and work hard to brew beers that look good, smell good and taste good! Theirs is a very small manufacturing brewery located in Grant County, just north and west of Quincy, Washington. Founded in August, 2010 by three families from the Quincy area, the Ancient Lakes Brewing Company currently has one brewer.

August 27

Harmon Brewing, Tacoma

September 3

Whitstran Brewery, Prosser: one of the first microbreweries int he regions. still producing award winning brews.

September 10

Der Blokken Brewery, Bremerton

September 17

Hales Ales, Seattle. Think globally, drink locally is their motto. Its a world class pint they brew, and they brew it right here for you.

September 24: Autumn Leaf Festival

American Brewing Company, Edmonds: Brewmiester Skip Madsen is new to American Brewing Company not new to brewing award winning beers. His resume includes dozens of GABF awards while plying his trade at Boundary Bay and other craft breweries.

September 30 & October 1

Sound Brewery, Poulsbo: These guys are new to the market, but already featured at many fine watering holes in the Pacific Northwest. We don't get it often, but they will be here in person to meet you during the first weekend of Oktoberfest.

Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop: Along the Cascade Loop drive, this brewery really is in an old schoolhouse. And they have learned to make beer pretty darn well. Old Schoolhouse will be an official host of our first Oktoberfest weekend.

Georgetown Brewing, Seattle: Roger and Manny focus on few beers, and doing them right. Manny's Pale Ale is famous and fabulous. Meet the brewer during the first weekend of Oktoberfest.

October 7 & 8

Lazy Boy Brewing, Everett: It is hard to call them lazy when you see their mounting list of awards. We are thrilled to have them here on site to meet you during the second weekend of Oktoberfest.

Wingman Brewing, Tacoma: These guys are new to the scene. $5 from every keg goes to charity and that alone makes the beer taste better. Meet the brewer here during the second weekend of Oktoberfest.

Golden Hills, Reardon: The 'problem' with many craft beers is how quickly they fill you up. Golden Hills is pursuing the ideal of a great taste with a light after-taste. Meet the brewer here during the second weekend of Oktoberfest.

October 14 & 15

Baron Brewing, Seattle: Since 2003, the Munich Lager has been a very popular local beer. A lager takes almost twice as long to produce as an ale, and the amount of time and effort shows. Baron is one of our official hosts of the third Oktoberfest weekend.

Elysian Brewing, Seattle: Long recognized as a top brew pub, Elysian has been accumulating medals and awards near and far. Join the brewer her during the third weekend of Oktoberfest.

The Breweries listed below are represented on our taps, and we are trying to get them here to meet with you.

Leavenworth Biers, Olympia: An original hometown brewer, and one of the original craft breweries in Washington, these guys made great beer before being acquired by Fish Brewing and relocating to Olympia. They still make great beer and the Whistling Pig Hef is wildly popular.

Iron Horse, Ellensburg: You have to figure a college town would be home to a fine brew. the IPA is boss, and the Quilters Irish Death is a cult favorite.

Alpine Brewing, Oroville: If you are going to brew beer in Oroville, it had better be good! And it is. Brewed in a true German tradition, this is the only Washington Brewer invited to participate annually at the Leavenworth Oktoberfest.

Scuttlebutt Brewery, Everett: When your address is 'Craftsman Way', your beer better be good. And it is.

Boundary Bay, Bellingham: another award winning Washington beer. Especially popular is its Stout.

We highly recommend watching Beer Wars and then choosing, as we did, to support the small craft brewer with our dollars and our taste buds.

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