Day 3 : Celebration of the Hop in West Seattle

TODAY/Wednesday will feature two Belgian-style IPAs:

1) Imperial von Boorian is 7.1% ABV and 100 IBUs and is dry-hopped w/ Chinook, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops.

2) Hop von Boorian is 5.8% ABV and 70 IBUs. Think Trippel w/ a load of hops.


Both have distinctive Belgian yeast strain characteristics and a moderately high level of fruity esters owing to the warmer fermentation temperatures.

Day 2 : Hop Celebration in West Seattle

TODAY/Tuesday we will feature two brews from our Burien location:

1) Hellmouth Imperial IPA is a 7.1% ABV and 100 IBU brew, dry hopped with Chinook, Amarillo and Simcoe hops.

2) Highline IPA is the house IPA of the Burien pub, and comes in at 5.8% ABV and 80 IBUs.

Tuesday, we will also be having a "Meet the Brewers" Night from 8:00 till 9:30pm. All three brewers from our two pubs, Doug, John, and Dan, will be on hand to chat with and answer questions.

We will also be serving a special gravity fed cask of our Riot Strong Pale Ale dry hopped with fresh hops from Head Brewer Doug's recent trip to the Gamache farms in Yakima.

Don't forget, Tuesday is also "Top it off Tuesday" at the pub, where pitchers can be had for only $9.00 from 3:00 PM to close.

DAY 1 : Hop Celebration in W. Seattle

Today/Monday, we will feature two of the Elliott Bay stalwarts:

1) our GABF medal-winning Demolition Imperial Pale Ale weighs in at 7.25% ABV and 103 IBUs, and is dry hopped with Cascade and Chinook hops.

2) Riot Strong Pale Ale has an ABV of 7.6%, 71 IBUs, and is dry hopped with Saphir, Cascade, and Chinook hops.

Customers will be able to order a sample tray of five 5 oz. samples of hoppy brews made at our two breweries for $7.50. Three of the samples will always be our Elliott Bay IPA, Dry-Hopped IPA and a cask-conditioned hoppy treat that will rotate as the casks empty. The remaining two samples will be of the daily featured beers.

In addition to the beer, our Executive Chef, Kerry White, has put together a small plate of various treats to pair with the hoppy brews, for $6.95. The plate includes: trout pate, smoked scallops, aged white cheddar, house made pickles, crackers and summer sausage.

Check back tomorrow for the next set of featured hoppy beers.

Mashing Pumpkin Release Date: 10/03/09

Our Organic Mashing Pumpkin Ale will be released in both pubs next Sat. 10/3. The date coincides w/ the Oktoberfest in West Seattle.

Elysian Brewing on Capitol Hill hosts its annual Pumpkin Beer Fest the following Sat. and Sun. 10/10-11. Look for a bourbon + oak cask version and another w/ rum + oak chips at this two-day event.

We'll pour two specials version of Mashing Pumpkin @ Elysian: one infused w/ Bourbon and another w/Rum-soaked oak chips. Don't miss it and the many other delicious versions that will be on hand.

'Celebration of the Hops' Menu Items

Here it is...hot off the press...the small plate menu that will be available next week in West Seattle for the duration of Celebration of the Hops.


-Smoked Scallops
-Trout Pate
-House Made Pickled Veggies
-Aged White Cheddar
-Dan’s Summer Sausage
-La Panzanella Crackers

GABF Preparations

We're readying the EBay crew to board a plane to Denver and take in one of the biggest beer events in North America: the Great American Beer Festival, where over 2,000 beers pour for three days.

The event runs September 24-26. But don't even think about getting last minute tickets: the party has been sold out for over a month!

If you can't be there in person, fret not. The Brewing Network will be hosting a webcast of the medal ceremony beginning at 1:00 Mountain time (12:00 noon in Seattle). Check out their site and take part in the festivities and cheer on the home team!

We entered beers in categories #6, 15, 17, 18, 48, 62, 78, 79.

If you do make it to Denver, find us among the other NW breweries at booth #F35 .

Hop Celebration in West Seattle Pub

The coming of fall brings the annual hop harvest in Eastern Washington and across the world. The hoppy minds at Elliott Bay Brewery and Pub in West Seattle decided to dedicate the week of September 28th- October 2nd to celebrate hops in our pub.

Each day, customers will be able to order a sample tray of five 5 oz. samples ($7.50) of different hoppy brews made at our two breweries. Three of the samples will always be our Elliott Bay IPA, Dry Hopped IPA and a cask-conditioned hoppy treat that will rotate as the casks empty. The other two samples will rotate each day to give customers a chance to try ten additional hoppy selections made by our brewers.

The general lineup looks like this:

Mon.: Demolition + Riot
Tues.: Hellmouth + Highline IPA
Wed.: Hop von Boorian + Imperial von Boorian
Thurs.: RyePA + Hoppus Callosum
Fri.: Hop Harvest + Fresh Hop EBay IPA

In addition to the beer, our executive chef, Kerry White, has put together a small plate of various treats to pair with the hoppy brews ($6.95). The plate includes: trout pate, smoked scallops, aged white cheddar, house made pickles, crackers and summer sausage.

Check back here for details of each day's featured IPA selections.

Burien Oktoberfest Menu: 09.26.09

German Beer and Cheese Soup
Served with Marble Rye toast points.

No Doubt Stout Braised Bratwurst Sandwich / $9.95
German beer bratwurst simmered in No Doubt Stout with sauerkraut and caramelized onions served on our own spent grain roll with Swiss cheese sauce and served with seasoned fries.

Elliott Bay Bavarian Melt / $10.50
Our all natural burger patty grilled and topped with No Doubt Stout braised onions and sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and our house-made stone ground honey ale mustard sauce. Served on grilled marble rye bread with seasoned fries.

Brats and Mashed Potatoes / $10.95
No Doubt Stout braised Bratwurst grilled and served with our house-made stone ground honey ale mustard sauce, No Doubt Stout braised onions, sauerkraut and mashed new potatoes.

Half Roasted Rosemary Chicken / $12.95
Half a chicken oven roasted with rosemary garlic pepper and then finished on the flat grill.

NOW ON TAP: West Side Brown

NOW ON TAP: We just tapped the latest release from our West Seattle Pub, West Side Brown Ale. But right now it's pouring only in Burien.

We've had such a good reception for Brown Ales poured in WS that we thought it was time to brew one there.

This recipe is a bit lighter in color than our B-Town Brown and includes a small dose of Briess malt smoked with cherry wood. Check it out and let us know what you think.

AHA Rally This Weekend

Drop by Elysian Brewing on Capitol Hill this Saturday, September 12 between 3-7:00 PM for tastes of 16 Pro-Am beers brewed by Washington brewers for the 2009 Great American Beer Festival. Elliott Bay will be pouring a Barleywine-style ale aged in a bourbon barrel.

This event is free to current American Homebrew Assoc. Non-members can Join Now, or sign up at a discounted rate at the door.

Being Brewed: Organic Pumpkin Beer

We're brewing Organic Mashing Pumpkin Ale at both pubs this week!

The recipe is similar to those we've used the past couple of years. Each uses organic pumpkin meat mixed into the mash and spices in the kettle.

Look for this year's batch at the Pumpkin Fest held at Elysian Brewing on Capitol Hill on October 10-11.

We'll also be releasing some booze/wood-aged versions along the way at our own pubs...think rum and/or bourbon + oak and pumpkin.

Being Brewed: Hop Harvest Ale

Today in Burien we're brewing our Hop Harvest Ale.

This year's version uses some FRESH AMARILLO HOPS collected earlier in the week from our buddy Darren's hop ranch in Wapato, WA.

The cones will be added during the whirlpool to heighten the hop aroma of this 6% ABV beer.

Look for it on tap in both our pubs in about three weeks.

Happy hop harvest!

September Food Specials: Burien

Brunch: Chorizo and Sharp Cheddar Strata $8.95
Chorizo picante, caramelized onions, fresh thyme and aged sharp white cheddar baked in a cappuccino cup with a creamy egg custard and cracked wheat sourdough. Served with a side of chorizo gravy, home fries and seasonal fruit. Pairs nicely with Coffee Stout (available Saturday and Sunday 9:30am – 2:00pm)

Appetizer: Picante Steamed Clams and Mussels $11.95
Local manila clams and mussels simmered in a garlic tomato broth with chorizo picante, diced roma tomatoes, yellow onions and roasted Serrano chilis. Topped with queso fresco, fresh lime and cilantro. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Salad: Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese $10.95
Red and yellow roasted beets chilled in raspberry lime lambic vinaigrette served on a bed of baby spinach with goat cheese, blue cheese, fresh blueberries and red pepper spiced pecans. Pairs nicely with Hop Von Boorian

Sandwich: No Doubt Stout Braised Bratwurst Sandwich $9.95
German beer bratwurst simmered in No Doubt Stout with sauerkraut and caramelized onions served on our own spent grain roll with Swiss cheese sauce. Served with seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout.

Dessert: Ginger Molasses S'mores $5.95
House made ginger molasses cookies served with toasted marshmallows, dark chocolate sauce,a scoop of our No Doubt Stout ice cream and caramelized ginger. Pairs nicely with B-Town Brown.

September Food Specials: W. Seattle

Small Plate: Flank Steak Asado $7.50
Five ounces of all natural flank marinated in Mexican herbs and spices then flame broiled to your specification. Served with our fire roasted salsa asado and crispy red potatoes. Garnished with pico de gallo, sour cream, green onion and lime. Pairs nicely with Alembic Pale

Salad: Orange Sesame Chicken Salad $11.95
Braised chicken breast, nappa cabbage, spinach, carrots, red bell peppers and fresh cilantro tossed in zesty Asian style citrus dressing. Topped with crispy wonton strips, toasted sesame seeds and sliced cucumbers. Pairs nicely with Luna Weizen

Sandwich: Veggie Gyro $8.95
Roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce, red onions, feta cheese, cucumbers, hummus and roasted red pepper kalamata olive pesto all wrapped in toasted pita. Served with our seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Entree: Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Pesto $13.95
Six ounces of all natural salmon served over angel hair pasta and cilantro pesto along with chef’s choice daily vegetables. Pairs nicely with Dry Hopped IPA

Dessert: Mixed Berry Shortcake $5.95
Our house-made shortbread topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries tossed with gran marnier and topped with whipped cream. Pairs nicely with the No Doubt Stout

September Barrel-aged Beers

On the first of each month we release a keg of our barrel-aged beer. Each pub has a different variety, giving barrel beer fans an opportunity to try both!

This month's barrel-aged beer selections are:

Burien: Syrah Pro-Am Barleywine from a DeLille Cellars barrel
W. Seattle: Brandy Imperial Brown from a Heaven Hill barrel

Hop Trip 2009

Yesterday we made a run over to Hop Country, WA to pick up some fresh hops. We were fortunate enough to show up when the coveted Amarillo variety was ready.

So we stuffed some bags and boxes full of plump cones and headed back over the hill to ready the hops for their ultimate destination...Hop Harvest Ale in Burien and a guest appearance in a batch of Riot Ale in West Seattle.

Many thanks to our gracious host, Darren Gamache, for hauling us around and giving us such great access to some of our favorite ingredients.

Check out the pics: http://bit.ly/L502m