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MOSES LAKE TAPROOM – MOSES LAKE, WA

MOSES LAKE TAPROOM – MOSES LAKE, WA

While in Moses Lake, Hoppy was able to make a few visits to the Moses Lake Taproom. They opened in March of this year in the former home of Squirrel Fight Artisan Brewery. While having only 12 taps, they offer a varied selection of craft beers with an emphasis on breweries from the region. The business is locally owned and operated by a family that is knowledgeable on beer styles and breweries and thus able to offer reliable recommendations. They are community oriented and offer friendly, excellent service.

Beers that Hoppy enjoyed during his visits included the following:

Georgetown Brewing Fresh Hop Bodhizafa IPA (Seattle, WA) – described as using their base recipe for Bodhizafa IPA and adding an additional 1,800 lbs. of fresh Mosaic hops from Double R Ranch to give this beer an extra fresh kick that can only come from fresh hop goodness. 6.9% ABV.

Lumberbeard Brewing What Once Was Imperial IPA (Spokane, WA) – described as reminding you of the IPAs that you first fell in love with, but with a fruitier punch and a cleaner mouthfeel. 8.3% ABV.

Bellwether Brewing It’s Pumpkin Saison (Spokane, WA) – 9.4% ABV

Varietal Beer Sup Cuz New England IPA (Sunnyside, WA) – described as a collaboration with Loza Farms. A hazy IPA brewed with Amarillo, Comet and Citra hops. 6.7% ABV

Two Beers Brewing Wonderland Trail IPA (Seattle, WA) – described as complemented by 2-Row Vienna and Munich malts while featuring a seamless blend of Washington-grown Amarillo, Citra, Mosaic and Cascade hops, you’ll notice a slightly sweet aroma of tangerine that is followed by a wave of citrus and passion fruit. 7.1% ABV, 84 IBU.

Monkless Belgian Ales The Trinity Belgian Tripel (Bend, OR) – described as having a soft malt character with a slightly spicy hop influence and moderate bitterness. The finish is peppery due to the clove-like phenols produced by the yeast. Mild esters reminiscent of pineapple and tropical fruit can be detected. 8.1% ABV, 36 IBU.

YaYa Brewing Barrel-Aged Fireside Imperial Stout (Spokane Valley, WA) – described as a chocolate milk stout barrel-aged in triticale barrels for nearly one year. 8.5% ABV, 25 IBU.

Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA (Kihei, HI) – described as an American dry-hopped IPA is bursting with tropical citrus hops. 6.8%, 70 IBU.

Pictures follow:

Exterior
Taps/Tin Tackers
Tin Tackers
Bar with Jon White Performing in Background
Seating
Georgetown Brewing Fresh Hop Bodhizafa
Draft Selection on Visit
Draft Selection on Another Visit
Draft Selection 11/10
Restroom Partition Stickers
Snow Geese Over Moses Lake

Follow Hoppy on his next adventures as he returns “Back Home Again in Indiana!”

WHISTLE PUNK BREWING – SPOKANE, WA

WHISTLE PUNK BREWING – SPOKANE, WA

Next stop? Whistle Punk Brewing in Spokane. What does Whistle Punk mean, you ask? It is an obsolete term for a beginner lumberjack from the early days of North American logging. (See here.)

They were established in 2015 and opened their taproom in 2017. They state that they, “craft traditional ales and lagers inspired by the Pacific Northwest.”

While there Hoppy enjoyed a Whistle Punk Fernhopper IPA – described as a West Coast IPA brewed with LINC Malts and hopped with El Dorado, Mosaic, and Chinook hops. Prominent bitterness, with a juicy finish. Notes of orange peel, pineapple, and pine. 7.2% ABV.

Photos follow:

Exterior
Logo Sign
Bar
2nd Bar Area
Seating Area
Taps Including Cask Conditioned Taps
Draft Board
Fernhopper IPA
Hoppy’s Here!

BOTTLES – MILLWOOD, WA

BOTTLES – MILLWOOD, WA

Hoppy next had a brief stop at Bottles, a beer and wine bottle shop that also has a bar with 22 taps. Because of limited time, he was unable to imbibe while there, but he purchased a bottle to go.

Pictures follow:

Exterior
Bar
Beer Cooler with Tap Handles Above
There’s Hoppy!

TEN PIN BREWING – MOSES LAKE, WA

TEN PIN BREWING – MOSES LAKE, WA

Hoppy’s next brewery visit was at Ten Pin Brewing in Moses Lake. Their grand opening was in July 2013, they doubled their production capacity to six barrels in November of that year and expanded to a new production facility in March of 2016. Where else can you find a tap house that includes a brewery, restaurant, bowling center, arcade and a casino? On the same property is located the production brewery, Ten Pin Inn & Suites, a miniature golf course, and Ten Pin Territory Park, a relaxing green area for outdoor events.

Hoppy enjoyed the following brews during his visit:

Ten Pin Head Pin IPA – Described as a strong, pleasantly bitter American IPA showcasing the mango and earthy pine flavors of Mosaic hops blended with the citrus flavors of Centennial and Citra hops. 6.25% ABV, 55 IBU.

Bale Breaker Fresh Hop Frenz IPA Collaboration with Russian River Brewing – Described as a fresh hop West Coast IPA releasing captivating aromas of grapefruit, peach, mango and resin and featuring freshly picked Simcoe, Citra cryo and HBC 586 hops. Made with their Frenz for you to drink with yours. 6.9% ABV, 65 IBU.

Pictures follow:

Exterior
Taproom Bar and Seating
Draft Board
Draft List Page 1
Draft List Page 2
Taps
Taps
Ten Pin Head Pin IPA
Taproom Brewery
2nd Bar
Seating
Bowling Center
Casino Area
Arcade
Brewing Process Signage Above Bar
Brewing Process Signage Above Bar
Brewing Process Signage Above Bar
Something to Enjoy!!!

PROJEKT BAYERN OKTOBERFEST – WENATCHEE, WA

PROJEKT BAYERN OKTOBERFEST – WENATCHEE, WA

The day following his visit to the Leavenworth Oktoberfest, Hoppy attended the Projekt Bayern Oktoberfest in Wenatchee. Projekt Bayern founded the original Leavenworth Oktoberfest in 1998 and operated it until 2019, making it one of the best and most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations in the entire country. Projekt Bayern’s traditional Oktoberfest celebration is now located in the beautiful city of Wenatchee at the Town Toyota Center.

While at this Oktoberfest Hoppy enjoyed imbibing Hofbrau Oktoberfestbier. It is brewed by Staatliches Hofbrauhaus Munchen, in Munich, Bayern Germany. It is described as a rich, full-bodied beer which goes down ideally with traditional Bavarian cuisine. With its deliciously bitter taste and clean, crisp edge, it is a vital part of the Oktoberfest experience. It is 6.3% ABV, 23 IBU.

Pictures from the Oktoberfest follow:

Taken From Entrance
Daily Opening Procession
Continuation of Procession
End of Procession
Draft List
Entertainment by Juggler on Stilts and Musikkapelle Leavenworth
Signage
Wenatchee Welcome Sign

LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST – LEAVENWORTH, WA

LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST – LEAVENWORTH, WA

The next stop was, of course, the Leavenworth Oktoberfest. It is held over the first three weekends in October and began in 1998.

Between raising his glass and yelling prost, Hoppy drank the following beers:

Weihenstephaner Dunkel – A dark wheat beer from Freising, Bavaria, Germany. It is described as effervescent and full-bodied with a pleasantly light caramel note in the flavor imparting a velvety mouthfeel. It is chestnut in color. 5.3% ABV, 14 IBU. (Weihenstephaner is the world’s oldest continuing operating brewery and has been located at a monastery site since at least 1040.)

Icicle Brewing Alpenhaze Hazy IPA – Described as a bright, tropical and juicy IPA with Mosaic, Citra, El Dorado and Simcoe hops, giving it notes of mango, pineapple, tangerine and apricot that excite the nose and palate. The malt profile provides a body that ends each sip with a light and pillowy mouthfeel.  6.3% ABV, 30IBU.

Photos from the Fest follow:

Leavenworth Festhalle
Welcome Wagon
Smilin’ Scandinavians Performing in The Festhalle
Draft List
Manuela Horn Performing in The Festhalle
Manuela Horn
Manuela Horn
Phot Op With Manuela
Festhalle Decor
Attendees in Bierzelt Tent
From 2015 Leavenworth Oktoberfest
From 2015 Leavenworth Oktoberfest
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