"the mouth of a perfectly contented man is filled with beer."
-egyptian inscription, 2200 b.c.
Whenever we travel, we go to breweries. We see it as a pilgrimage in a way. Beer has been around since the dawn of man. Beer is simple. Barley, Hops, Yeast, Water. It only makes sense why so many of us enjoy it in our day to day lives.
I started this blog to share with you not only what we find along our journeys but also to share knowledge of beer that we learn along the way. The more I seem to drink the more curious i am about the different styles out there other than the basic american flavorless piss beer.
And to Start, I have to start where i really began being able to explore what there is out there...Seattle. More specifically Poulsbo.
Slippery Pig: A short Ferry ride from seattle, we began our search for slippery pig, in poulsbo Wa. Knowing what we were looking for but not too sure where to find it. we eventually found a dirt road. After a minute, thinking we were gonna be shot at for being on a private road, we came across a horse trailer with the logo on it.
We found it.
Located on Dave and Shawna's farm. Literally in their backyard, sat two small sheds. One for brewing. One with the taps. A few picnic table were around. We pulled up on a monday, not knowing that they were only open on the weekends. We saw two fellows in kilts moving about brewing. I walked up and asked if they were pouring. They kindly said that they were there so why not. Dave and Ian poured us some of there strangely unique beers and talked with us for over an hour while the rhubarb IPA was boiling away in the brew shed. While sipping on a Stinging Nettle Pale Ale and the Rhubarb IPA, we learned about the brewery and the two brewers. how in every beer they make at least one ingredient comes from their farm and how they both had full time jobs. That this was kind of a part time passion that will hopefully become full time.
After trying all of there beers they invited us to Sound Brewing, they were headed there to wash some kegs. Another Brewery? yes please. We ended up getting there 5 mins before sound brewing closed. When asked if they were still open, The brewmaster said 'we are open until everyone leaves'. They welcomed us in like we were old friends. When we walked up to the bar, Dave and sounds brewmaster were tasting a malted barley that sound was using for a new beer. We grabbed a pint of the Humulo Nimbus- double IPA and a monks indiscretion. Great people and great beer.
Slippery pig has expanded. They now have a pavilion over their tap shed with heaters for the cold, wet days that often happen in the pnw. They are family friendly and are involved with everything happening in the community. Poulsbopalooza, an all ages outdoor benefit concert and The PBR(poulsbo Beer Run) are just two of the many community events that they are involved in.
Slippery Pig is a very innovative brewery that is going to be doing big things in the future of craft brewing. They believe in the local, sustainable and seasonal. They are kind hearted people making beer for people looking for something special. Something you wont be able to get anywhere else. Keep an eye out for it on tap. They have a few kegs that they are getting out of poulsbo and I hope more will come. Skal!
Slippery Pig: A short Ferry ride from seattle, we began our search for slippery pig, in poulsbo Wa. Knowing what we were looking for but not too sure where to find it. we eventually found a dirt road. After a minute, thinking we were gonna be shot at for being on a private road, we came across a horse trailer with the logo on it.
We found it.
Located on Dave and Shawna's farm. Literally in their backyard, sat two small sheds. One for brewing. One with the taps. A few picnic table were around. We pulled up on a monday, not knowing that they were only open on the weekends. We saw two fellows in kilts moving about brewing. I walked up and asked if they were pouring. They kindly said that they were there so why not. Dave and Ian poured us some of there strangely unique beers and talked with us for over an hour while the rhubarb IPA was boiling away in the brew shed. While sipping on a Stinging Nettle Pale Ale and the Rhubarb IPA, we learned about the brewery and the two brewers. how in every beer they make at least one ingredient comes from their farm and how they both had full time jobs. That this was kind of a part time passion that will hopefully become full time.
After trying all of there beers they invited us to Sound Brewing, they were headed there to wash some kegs. Another Brewery? yes please. We ended up getting there 5 mins before sound brewing closed. When asked if they were still open, The brewmaster said 'we are open until everyone leaves'. They welcomed us in like we were old friends. When we walked up to the bar, Dave and sounds brewmaster were tasting a malted barley that sound was using for a new beer. We grabbed a pint of the Humulo Nimbus- double IPA and a monks indiscretion. Great people and great beer.
Slippery pig has expanded. They now have a pavilion over their tap shed with heaters for the cold, wet days that often happen in the pnw. They are family friendly and are involved with everything happening in the community. Poulsbopalooza, an all ages outdoor benefit concert and The PBR(poulsbo Beer Run) are just two of the many community events that they are involved in.
Slippery Pig is a very innovative brewery that is going to be doing big things in the future of craft brewing. They believe in the local, sustainable and seasonal. They are kind hearted people making beer for people looking for something special. Something you wont be able to get anywhere else. Keep an eye out for it on tap. They have a few kegs that they are getting out of poulsbo and I hope more will come. Skal!
