Elliott Bay Brewing Co. Blog

Bye Bye Blog...

2010-07-09T03:31:00.000-07:00

With the launch of our NEW WEB SITE, this blog will be retired as a means of updating folks about what's going on at Elliott Bay Brewing Company.

We'll provide details here soon about how to pull EBBC news into your RSS reader using the new site.

Thanks for tuning in!

New Web Site Launched 07.08.10

2010-07-08T22:55:00.000-07:00

Check out our NEW WEB SITE, designed by Rhizome.

July Food Specials : Burien

2010-07-08T15:16:00.000-07:00

Brunch : Biscuit and Sausage Sandwich $9.95
A house-made buttermilk biscuit stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and a sausage patty. Served with a side of chorizo gravy, fresh fruit and breakfast potatoes. Pairs nicely with Coffee Stout
(Available Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am until 2:00 pm)

Small Plate : Fish Tacos $6.95
Alaskan true cod fried dipped in our Luna Weizen tempura batter and deep fried golden brown then nestled on two white corn tortillas slathered with chipotle aioli and topped with cheddar jack and shredded cabbage. Served with house-made pico de gallo and lime. Pairs nicely with Luna Weizen

Salad : Heart of Romaine $9.95
A crisp whole romaine heart topped with our house-made apple cider vinaigrette, shredded carrot, raisins, slivered almonds, green onions, crumbled blue cheese and dried cranberries. Pairs nicely with Hop Von Boorian

Sandwich : B-town Bacon Pilot Dog $9.95
A quarter pound all beef frank wrapped in thick cut bacon and served open faced topped with a Pilot Light Swiss cheese sauce, diced tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, chopped red onions, pickled jalapenos and srirachi cream sauce. Served with sweet potato fries. Pairs nicely with B-town Brown

Dessert : Fresh Blueberry Cheesecake $5.95
Creamy New York style cheesecake baked fresh blueberries, cinnamon and lemon zest on a graham cracker crust. Pairs nicely with Riot Ale

July Food Specials : West Seattle

2010-07-08T15:07:00.000-07:00

Small Plate : AHI POKE $13.50
Elliott Bay’s version of a Hawaiian classic! 6 oz of sashimi grade tuna marinated with soy ginger dressing, sesame seaweed salad & green onions served with niko calrose rice, carrots & cucumbers. Pairs nicely with Saison De La Chance

Not So Small Plate : MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE TRIO $12.95
Our house made hummus, cucumber sauce & roasted red pepper pesto served with toasted pita for dipping accompanied by roma tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives & pepperoncini Pairs nicely with West Side Brown

Sandwich : SANTA FE CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP $9.95
Tender roast chicken tossed with crisp shredded heart of romaine & a chipotle cilantro spiked Ceaser dressing rolled in a warm flour tortilla along with fresh avacado, julienned radishes & our pico de galllo. Served with a lime wedge & fries. Pairs well with Dry Hopped IPA

Entrée : BBQ BRATWURST $13.95
Two "Uli's Famous" hand formed bratwurst sausages braised in our Alembic Pale Ale & flame broiled with our No Doubt Stout BBQ sauce alongside Demolition bacon baked beans & herbed potato salad. Pairs nicely with Alembic Pale Ale

Dessert : ARROZ CON LECHE $5.95
A traditional Mexican creamy rice pudding served with brandy soaked seasonal stone fruit and a cinnamon cookie. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

Declaration of Beer Independence

2010-06-30T15:50:00.000-07:00

The Unanimous Declaration of Elliott Bay Brewing: We hold these truths to be self-evident:

Fresh, locally brewed beer tastes better.
Locally owned and operated craft breweries and pubs help build the regional economy.
Choosing organically brewed beer helps protect our soil and water for future generations.

Happy 4th, y'all!

CASK Beer in Burien Today

2010-06-09T14:45:00.000-07:00

On the second Wednesday of each month we release a keg of CASK-CONDITIONED beer at our pub in BURIEN that was brewed in West Seattle.

This month's selection is WEST SIDE BROWN ALE brewed with our house Belgian-style yeast and just a pinch of malt smoked over cherry wood. The combination of flavors work wonders together to produce a fine blend of malty sweetness and the faintest hint of hops.

New Logo for Our 13th Anniversary

2010-06-04T08:07:00.000-07:00

Here's a look at a new logo being developed for our 13th Anniversary.

The beer, which we're brewing today together w/ guest brewer Jason Parker, will be called "Saison de la Chance" since it's a 'Saison' style and, as the logo makes clear, we're playing on the various symbols associated with LUCK (= 'chance' in French).

Look for the logo on t-shirts, tattoos, and maybe a few other items that will be available for sale beginning the week of July 5th.

We'll also be posting a few photographs from today's brew showing the boys hard at work in the West Seattle brew house.

Anniversary #13

2010-06-02T10:38:00.000-07:00

This Friday, June 4th we're brewing "Saison de la Chance" to commemorate thirteenth years of brewing in West Seattle.

Each year we collaborate with a different brewer to come up with a unique recipe for our anniversary, celebrated during the week of the West Seattle Street Fair (a.k.a. Summerfest), July 5-11th.

This year's guest brewer is West Seattle-ite, Jason Parker. While he's been "retired" from the local brewing scene for a number of years, Jason was the original brewer at Pike Place Brewing on Western Ave., helped start Fish Brewing in Olympia, worked at Redhook when it was in Fremont and Pyramid when they still made beer on Royal Brougham. Suffice it to say, he earned his chops "back in the day" when craft brewing was in its infancy in Seattle. He's got lots of good stories to tell too!

We're very proud to have this local brewing legend agree to work with us to develop a beer for such a momentous and auspicious occasion. The recipe incorporates some unique ingredients, our Belgian yeast strain, and possibly some different hop varieties that we've not brewed with before. The resulting beer is designed to be a genuine thirst quencher for those sunny summer days that MUST be just around the corner!

Stay tuned for photos from Friday's brew day and a sneak peek at the logo being turned in to t-shirts, tattoos, and maybe event cycling jerseys!

Fare Start Guest Chef Fundraiser

2010-06-01T14:45:00.000-07:00

Join summertime revelers at Bell Harbor's Pier 66 & Elliott Hall celebrating over 70 of the Seattle area’s most talented chefs, breweries, wineries and purveyors of fine food and beverages. (This is a 21 years and over event.)

All Guest Chef on the Waterfront proceeds benefit FareStart culinary job training and job placement programs. This event celebrates our region's finest culinary talents who generously donate Thursday night Guest Chef Night dinners throughout the year.

There are no "Day-of" tickets available for this event. All tickets must be purchased in advance. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR TICKET WITH YOU FOR EVENT ENTRY.

Purchase tickets HERE.

Elliott Bay will be pouring two of our CERTIFIED ORGANIC BEERS at this event. Don't miss out on this wonderful evening!

Barrel-aged Beer for June

2010-06-01T14:08:00.000-07:00

It's that time of the month again when we release another round of barrel-aged beers.

This month we've selected two beers aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels: West Seattle will pour Brewer Dan's Imperial Stout and Burien will serve our Duwamish Dark Lager.

The Stout is HUGE in both flavor and aroma, boasting a strong vanilla and cocoa smoothness from the charred oak.

The Lager spent 14 months on the barrel and comes across much more subtle compared to the Stout, but with a slight sour cherry "twang."

June Food Specials : Burien

2010-05-28T17:25:00.000-07:00

Brunch : Irish Breakfast $9.95
Two grilled Irish knockers from Uli’s Famous Sausage, two poached eggs, maple baked beans, grilled sliced tomato, grilled sourdough, thick cut bacon and breakfast potatoes. Pairs nicely with Coffee Stout
(Available Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am–2pm and some World Cup Matches)

Salad : Cranberry Chicken Yogurt Salad $10.95
Tender field greens tossed in our raspberry lambic vinaigrette with tender grilled chicken in a cranberry lemon yogurt sauce. Topped with chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, sliced fennel and celery. Pairs nicely with Hop Von Boorian

Sandwich : Roasted Pork Loin $9.95
Coffee roasted pork loin sliced thinly and served on a molasses oatmeal roll with spicy apricot mustard, caramelized onions, sliced tomatoes and crème frâiche. Served with sweet potato fries. Pairs nicely with B-town Brown

Entree : Soy Ginger Baby Back Ribs $13.95
Ginger rubbed baby back ribs slow roasted then grilled and brushed with soy ginger glaze. Served with maple syrup spiked baked beans, coleslaw and sweet potato fries. Pairs nicely with Red Von Boorian

Dessert : Strawberry Rhubarb Brown Betty $5.95
Fresh strawberries and rhubarb tossed with brown sugar and cinnamon then topped with a tender yellow sponge cake then topped with whipped cream and vanilla bean ice cream. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

June Food Specials : West Seattle

2010-05-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

Small Plate : Westside Loco Moco $7.95
Elliott Bay’s version of a Hawaiian classic! Our all natural beef patty flame broiled and served over Niko Calrose rice topped with a rich B-town brown gravy and a fried egg sunny-side up. Served with a side of our house pickles. Pairs nicely with Alembic Pale

Salad : Sesame Prawn Noodles $11.95
Thin angel hair noodles tossed with carrots, red bell peppers, green onions, cilantro and ocean seaweed salad in a sesame ginger dressing served over chopped spinach. Tossed with four grilled prawns and toasted sesame seeds. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Sandwich : Grilled Mahi Tropicana $9.95
Costa Rican mahi grilled and served on a spent grain bun with our lemon herb aioli and Jamaican style slaw topped with grilled pineapple salsa. Served with our seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with Dry Hopped IPA

Entrée : BBQ Jerk Chicken $11.95
A generous portion of chicken thighs marinated in tropical herbs and spices then flame broiled and finished in our house BBQ sauce spiked with jerk seasonings and gold rum. Served with Caribbean style slaw and rice pilaf. Pairs nicely with Hop Von Boorian

Dessert : Coconut Shortbread Ice Cream Sandwich $5.95
Two coconut shortbread cookies served with coconut ice cream and topped with macadamia nuts, warm caramel sauce and candied ginger. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

Brew Fest Bus

2010-05-17T11:09:00.000-07:00

URGENT ALERT: as of June 1 we only have 7 people signed up for the bus. We need to sign up another 20-25 people before this is going to be viable. PLEASE sign up SOON if you are considering this service, otherwise it will be canceled! Contact W. Seattle pub = 206.932.8695

All Aboard!

Elliott Bay Brewing Co. is chartering a bus to shuttle our patrons to the Father's Day Washington Brewers Festival on Saturday, June 19.

The bus leaves our West Seattle pub at 11:00 sharp and departs St. Edward State Park at 5:00.

Tickets are $45.00, which includes the bus fare and a ticket to the festival. Seating is limited to 47 people and payment is due at the time of making the reservation with one of our West Seattle bartenders or servers. Registration DEADLINE = Sat., June 5.

Seattle Beer Week is Here!

2010-05-17T09:24:00.000-07:00

We'll break out some barrel-aged beers in BURIEN on Wed. May 19 from 6:00-9:00 PM. This will be a ticketed event and available to a limited number of participants. Price = $40 and includes a schooner glass of five barrel-aged beers (two bourbon barrel-aged, two sour, and one from a tabasco barrel!) + paired apps.

WEST SEATTLE is featuring a full day of STRONG ALES on Thurs. May 20. The plan is to offer a sampler tray made up of Hoppus Callosum, Pro-Am Barley Wine, Pro-Am Imperial IPA, Belgian Brown Ale, and Imperial Stout. We'll have a limited amount of each beer on hand, so consider getting to the pub early for your best chance of getting in on this unique tasting opportunity.

Happy Cinco de Mayo

2010-05-05T14:13:00.001-07:00

Barrel-aged Beer for MAY

2010-05-05T08:33:00.001-07:00

It's that time of the month again when we release another of our barrel-aged beers.

This month we've selected our Sour Trippel. This beer was brewed by Anacortes Brewing using a our Belgian yeast strain. When the beer was done fermenting, they brought some kegs back to us and we aged them in the Brettanomyces barrels housed in our Burien brewery. A couple of months later, the beer had matured to a point where we liked the taste, and now it's ready to serve.

The beer is definitely sour, but with a faint layer of sweetness left over from the sugar remaining in the base beer. Be prepared for a wee bit of pucker, but that's the yeast talking, so listen up! Enjoy.

One small keg will be tapped at each of our pubs, so hurry in for your taste of this unique concoction.

Brewmaster's Dinner : May 10

2010-05-04T14:40:00.000-07:00

Brewmaster's Dinner @ McCormick & Schmick's : May 10
Featuring Organic Ales from Elliott Bay Brewing Co.

Salad: Grilled Asparagus and Spinach Pazanella w/ Herb Vinaigrette : Paired w/ Organic Hop von Boorian

Soup: Creamy Sweet Pea and Spring Onion : Paired w/ Organic Alembic Pale Ale

Entree: Lemon-Herb Marinated Lamb Chops w/ Creamy Polenta and Sauteed Kale : Paired w/ Organic Highline IPA

Dessert: Vanilla Bean Custard Tart w/ Spring Strawberries and Caramel Sauce : Paired w/ Organic Luna Weizen

Resevations required. Call 206-623-5500 for reservations or drop by in person at 1103 First Ave., Seattle 98101.
Price = $49.95 (all inclusive)

EBBC Rolls Out New Organic Beer Delivery Van

2010-05-04T12:29:00.000-07:00

Okay Seattle...be on the lookout for the Elliott Bay Brewing Company Organic Beer Delivery Vehicle. The van has a brand new paint job and some snazzy graphics all around. Watch for it rolling through a neighborhood near you as we spread the organic beer love around the '206.'

Honk if you love organic ales!

May Food Specials: Burien

2010-05-03T11:43:00.000-07:00

Small Plate: Spicy Southwestern Sliders $8.50
Two all natural beef sliders on tender mini buns with caramelized onions, pepperjack cheese, chipotle aioli, fried jalapenos and shredded lettuce. Served with sweet potato fries and Sonoran ranch for dipping. Pairs nicely with Highline IPA

Salad: Roasted Spring Root Veggies $9.95
Parsnips, turnips, gold beets, red beets, carrots and red potatoes roasted and chilled in a coriander B-town brown marinade. Served over tender baby spinach with bleu cheese crumbles and a raspberry lambic balsamic glaze. Pairs nicely with B-town Brown

Sandwich: Garlic Sausage Roll $10.95
Uli’s Famous heavy garlic chicken sausages grilled, sliced and layered on a toasted baguette with grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, roasted pear tomatoes, havarti and rosemary mint aioli. Served with sweet potato fries. Pairs nicely with Demolition Ale

Entree: Demolition Rosemary Chicken $13.95
Demolition Ale, roasted garlic and rosemary marinated airline chicken breast pan seared until golden brown and topped with roasted cremini demi glace. Served with rosemary spiced home fries and sautéed green beans. Pairs nicely with Red Von Boorian

Dessert: Strawberry Streusel Cake $5.95
Moist tender yellow cake baked with fresh strawberries and crispy streusel topping. Topped with whipped cream and vanilla bean ice cream. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

May Food Specials : West Seattle

2010-05-03T11:33:00.000-07:00

Small Plate: Flank-n-Shells $7.95
Five ounces of all natural flank steak marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and herbs then flame broiled to your specifications. Sliced thin and served over shell pasta sautéed with caramelized onions, mushrooms, spinach, herbs, spices and butter. Pairs nicely with Alembic Pale

Salad: Sesame Miso Spinach $9.50
Crisp spinach tossed in our sesame ginger miso dressing topped with carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, green onions, toasted sesame seeds and wonton crisps. Pairs nicely with Luna Weizen

Sandwich: Blackened Chicken Sandwich $9.95
Blackened chicken on a toasted bocca roll with pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, zesty blackened peppers and onions with chipotle aioli. Served with our seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with Dry Hopped IPA

Entrée: Mahi Mahi Veracruz $13.95
Half a pound of Costa Rican Mahi Mahi seared and simmered in a traditional Veracruz sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers, olives and Mexican spices. Served with rice pilaf, cilantro-lime crema, fresh sliced avocado and chef’s vegetables. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Dessert: Espresso Toffee Phyllo Tart $5.95
A light flaky phyllo shell filled with rich espresso mascarpone cream topped with toffee crumbles and coffee liqueur. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

Please ask your server about the Wild Card and dessert specials.

Earth Day Beer Delivery

2010-04-23T08:42:00.000-07:00

The first leg of the Earth Day Odyssey saw a keg of Organic Demolition Ale arrive in West Seattle on bus 560. The journey was about 8 miles and 30 minutes and powered by bio-diesel. (photo taken by Washington Beer Blog. See their story here.)

Yesterday was Earth Day and Team Elliott Bay loaded up a keg of Organic Demolition Ale and delivered it by pedal power to the Latona Pub in the Green Lake neighborhood. Here's Head Brewer, Doug Hindman, strapping down the keg in re-purposed kiddie trailer for the 13 mile trip across Seattle.

Just before taking off Thursday morning, Team EBBC (Brent Norton, Doug Hindman, and Todd Carden) swung by one of the West Seattle murals for a quick photo op. Yes, those are three horses pulling a trailer. Get it?
(photo by WS Blog. View their story here.)

We stopped off to snap a pic in front of Elliott Bay Park on our way along the Seattle waterfront, just north of downtown.

The crew and the keg arrived safely at their destination -Latona Pub in Green Lake- where they are serving only those kegs delivered w/o the assistance of car, truck or van. Happy Earth Day 2010, y'all!
(photo from WA Beer Blog)

April Food Specials : Burien

2010-04-02T13:42:00.000-07:00

Brunch: Almond Raspberry Pancakes $9.50 Tender buttermilk pancakes en robing chunks of marzipan and sliced toasted almonds. Served with fresh raspberries, whipped orange cinnamon butter, warm maple syrup and a side of whipped cream. Pairs nicely with Coffee Stout [avail. Sat. + Sun. 9:30-2:00]

Salad: Balsamic Baby Spinach $10.95 Tender baby spinach tossed in house-made herb vinaigrette and topped with grilled asparagus, grilled zucchini, grilled red onions, roasted pear tomatoes and roasted red peppers. Finished with balsamic glaze, feta and parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and pesto grilled pita bread. Pairs nicely with Red Von Boorian

Sandwich: Turkey Pancetta Grinder $9.95 Grilled turkey, peppery pancetta, melted havarti, pepperoncini, herbed vinaigrette, shredded green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, parmesan cheese and red wine pesto mayo piled on a smashed toasted baguette. Served with sweet potato fries. Pairs nicely with Hop von Boorian

Entree: Pulled Pork Enchilada Pie $10.95 Grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers, jalapeno Luna Weizen red beans and rice rolled in a large flour tortilla. Served wet style in a zesty tomato chipotle sauce with melted pepperjack cheese. Topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, fresh chopped cilantro and lime. Pairs nicely with Demolition Ale

Dessert: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake $5.95 Creamy New York style cheesecake baked on a tasty graham crust layered with chocolate chips and topped with peanut butter swirls. Served with whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Pairs nicely with B-Town Brown

April Food Specials : West Seattle

2010-04-02T13:37:00.000-07:00

Small Plate: Soy Ginger Skewers $8.95
Half a pound of bistro tender marinated in Asian spices then skewered and flame broiled. Served with a refreshing vegetable slaw and jasmine rice. Finished with a brush of sweet soy ginger glaze and toasted sesame. Pairs nicely with Alembic Pale

Salad: Crispy Buffalo Chicken $11.50
Breaded chicken tenders fried to a golden brown and tossed in our wing sauce. Served over crisp romaine hearts in blue cheese dressing with grape tomatoes and warm pita. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Sandwich: Tuna Swiss Melt $9.95
Tuna salad made with line caught albacore and served on toasted sourdough with melted Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Served with seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with Luna Weizen

Entree: Veggie Burrito Grande $11.95
Grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers, jalapeno Luna Weizen red beans and rice rolled in a large flour tortilla. Served wet style in a zesty tomato chipotle sauce with melted pepperjack cheese. Topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, fresh chopped cilantro and lime. Pairs nicely with Dry Hopped IPA

Dessert: Apple Tumble $5.95
Granny Smith apples spiked with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Served warm over a biscuit topped with vanilla bean ice cream. Pairs nicely with Brown Von Boorian

SEATTLE BEER WEEK Events Announced

2010-04-01T12:29:00.000-07:00

JUST ANNOUNCED! : Elliott Bay Brewing Co. will host TWO events during SEATTLE BEER WEEK

We'll break out some barrel-aged beers in BURIEN on Wed. May 19 from 6:00-9:00 PM. Details are still being worked out, but the general outline includes samples of five different barrel-aged beers, each paired with an appetizer. This will be a ticketed event and available to a limited number of participants. Stay tuned for details on price and appetizer pairings.

WEST SEATTLE plans to feature a full day of STRONG ALES on Thurs. May 20. The plan is to offer a sampler tray made up of Hoppus Callosum, Pro-Am Barley Wine, Demolition Ale, Belgian Brown Ale, and Imperial Stout. We'll have a limited amount of each beer on hand, so consider getting to the pub early for your best chance of getting in on this unique tasting opportunity.

Barrel-aged Beer : April 2010

2010-04-01T12:10:00.000-07:00

It's that time of the month again (the first) when we release another of our barrel-aged beers.

This month we've selected a blend of two versions of our Pro-Am Barley Wine. Originally brewed back in September of 2008, we aged some of the batch in a Syrah barrel from DeLille Cellars in Woodinville and some in a Bourbon barrel from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.

The Syrah version has taken on a bit of cherry tartness while the Bourbon version has maintained all the char and vanilla it had when we first tapped it in late 2009. Together they are divine! Enjoy.

One small keg will be tapped at each of our pubs TODAY, so hurry in for your taste of this unique concoction.

Cask Fest Weekend : Our FINAL FOUR

2010-03-25T10:52:00.001-07:00

Cask Fest is THIS weekend! Two four-hour sessions of superb cask-conditioned beer tasting madness courtesy of many of our state's finest breweries. Our lineup this year includes a couple of fun-loving ales and another couple of BIG IPA's:

1. Tabas-cocoa Stout
2. Oak-soaked Belgian Brown
3. Pro-Am Imperial IPA v3.0
4. Burien Birthday Imperial IPA (pinch hitting for Demolition)

Topping Off Barrels w/ Batch #1000

2010-03-16T17:33:00.001-07:00

Another memorable day in Burien!

Today we filled two wine barrels with what remained of West Seattle Batch #1000. Both oak barrels pictured at left formerly housed Washington red wines, but now they're being re-purposed as aging vessels for our once-in-a-brewer's-lifetime batch 1K.

Eventually beer from four different oak wine barrels will be blended together, but we can't say exactly when. You'll just have to keep reading this blog to find out when you can get a taste!

Brewers Night @ Beveridge Place : 3/25

2010-03-16T15:38:00.000-07:00

BREWERS NIGHT @ the BEV : Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM, we'll be pouring beer and tossing out schwag in the Morgan Junction.

Come on out and taste some interesting beers from both of our pubs, including a cask-conditioned keg of Pro-Am IPA (cask), Burien Birthday Imperial IPA, B-Town Brown Ale, Demolition Ale, and Belgian Black IPA.

You do like hops, right?! If not, we'll be giving away t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, gift certificates, and growlers.

St. Patrick's Day Menu : Burien

2010-03-16T14:34:00.001-07:00

Check out our food offerings for tomorrow's celebration of Saint Patrick's Day:

Corned Beef Sliders
Tender house cooked corned beef on mini buns topped with caramelized onions, sauerkraut and our Pub Sauce. Served with a Swiss and aged cheddar cheese dipping sauce and seasoned fries. $7.95

Blackened Salmon Spinach Avocado Salad
Tender baby leaves of spinach tossed in our house-made avocado vinaigrette and topped with a blackened fillet of natural salmon, avocado slices, ruby red grapefruit sections and roasted pistachios. $11.95

Shepherd’s Pie
Savory ground beef with sautéed yellow onions, button mushrooms, carrots, peas, corn and tomatoes topped with whipped garlic potatoes. $8.95

St. Patty’s Day Melt
A classic Elliott Bay Special. Our all natural beef patty topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese and our pub sauce on grilled marbled rye. Served with seasoned fries. $9.95

Corned Beef and Cabbage
Our famous fresh ginger soy glazed corned beef and cabbage with carrots and red potatoes. $13.95

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Deep cocoa No Doubt Stout sour cream cupcakes topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting. $1.95

No Doubt Stout or Crater Lake Root Beer Float
Our stout ice cream with No Doubt Stout or root beer. $3.95

St. Patty’s Day Beverages

-Green Pilot Light
-Red Von Boorian
-No Doubt Stout, Omara’s, and Coffee
-Guinness Irish Stout
-Irish Mist for the Kiddies

St. Patty’s Day Blended Beers

-Wolf – No Doubt Stout and Aged Port
-Diesel - No Doubt Stout and Alembic Pale
-Raz-n-Stout - No Doubt Stout and Lindeman’s Frambois
-Black Velvet – No Doubt Stout and Champagne
-BEHI – B-town Brown and Highline IPA

St. Patrick's Day Menu : West Seattle

2010-03-16T13:23:00.000-07:00

Check out our food offerings for tomorrow's celebration of Saint Patrick's Day:

St. Patty’s Day Melt
A classic Elliott Bay Special. Our all natural beef patty topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese and our pub sauce on grilled marbled rye. Served with seasoned fries. $9.95

Shepherd’s Pie
Savory ground beef and pork with green peas, herbs and spices in a rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes. $8.95

Corned Beef and Cabbage
Our famous fresh ginger soy glazed corned beef and cabbage with carrots and red potatoes. $13.95

No Doubt Stout Lamb Stew
Tender chunks of lamb simmered in a rich broth of our No Doubt Stout with carrots, celery, onions and potatoes. $10.95

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Deep cocoa No Doubt Stout sour cream cupcakes topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting. $1.95

Kid’s Irish Pesto Pasta
Tender egg noodles tossed in pesto cream with green peas. Served with toasted bread. $5.95

St. Patty’s Day Beverages
Green Pilot Light and Irish Mist for the Kiddies

Get Your Green Beer Here...

2010-03-16T12:00:00.000-07:00

Yes, limited quantities of green beer will be pouring at both of our pubs tomorrow. You know you love it!

Stay tuned for the food lineup.

Hellmouth IPA Brewed Again

2010-03-16T06:24:00.000-07:00

Hellmouth IPA, another in our series of Imperial or Strong IPA's, was brewed this week in Burien.

The name stems from the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which takes place in Sunnydale) and refers to "a focal point which serves as a portal between earth and Hell. The Hellmouth attracts demons and other supernatural creatures, becoming a "hot spot" for supernatural activity."

We thought that was a pretty good description of what happens when we ferment a 7% ABV beer in Burien (a.k.a. Sunnydale)!

Keep an eye out here for future updates on the release of this seasonal brew.

Half-Price Growlers NOW in West Seattle Too!

2010-03-15T13:40:00.000-07:00

Okay West Seattle...the 1/2 price deal on growler fills is now available to up north too. Starting TODAY and continuing each and every Monday, come get 64 ounces of house-brewed beer for 50% off our normal price. Bring your own container or buy one of ours. Either way, the same great price applies each time you fill a growler on Monday. What a deal!

3rd B-day Pics

2010-03-08T15:13:00.000-08:00

Here are a few shots, courtesy of Erinn, of last Saturday night's Burien 3rd Birthday party:

Brewhouse Crew just hangin' out

We blew this one up!

with Jonathan and Dub Lounge

The dub boyz were in top form, belting it out for B-town.

New Burien Pics

2010-02-25T14:19:00.000-08:00

/Brewer John and his fermenters

/Serving tanks + kegs

/The Bavarian pretzel

/Mezzanine meeting room

/Street view

The Barrel Runneth Over

2010-02-23T15:55:00.000-08:00

Here's a shot of Batch #1000 on day two of fermentation. We pulled out 60 gallons and fermented it in this second-run wine barrel from Woodinville. As you can see, the yeast was quite happy!

Next week we'll bring over the remainder of the batch, which is still fermenting in West Seattle, and split it between three other red wine barrels we've been saving for this project. One barrel will be just the beer and the wood; one will get an infusion of fruit; and the third will undergo a secondary fermentation with a strain of Brettanomyces, in hopes it will pick up some additional sourness. Big fun in B-town!

Batch #1000 Brewed in West Seattle!

2010-02-20T08:31:00.000-08:00

We reached a milestone at our West Seattle pub, where we brewed our 1000th batch on 02.19.10. The recipe, based on our Red von Boorian, will undergo a number of different "treatments" while in our care, including fermentation with three different yeast strains and aging on fruit in red wine barrels.

Pictured here are a few stages along the way during the brew day.

/Harvesting aerated wort from the WS brew house/

/Brewer Dan loading the van for transport to Burien/

/Unloading kegs filled with wort/

/Filling a barrel in Burien with West Seattle wort/

We'll actually ferment in this sixty-gallon barrel, eventually blending-to-taste with beer from three other oak barrels. We're not certain when any of this will be ready for release, but rest assured readers of this blog and folks tuned in to our Twitter and Facebook feeds will be the first to know!

Bob Gives Away His Company

2010-02-19T11:08:00.000-08:00

Read an interesting story in the Oregonian yesterday about the owner of Bob's Red Mill, the supplier of organic flaked oats used in our No Doubt Stout and a few other recipes.

Seems that at the ripe old age of 81, Bob Moore decided to give away his company, founded in 1978 and worth an estimated $80 million, to his 209 employees. This is possible by way of an ESOP, the employee stock ownership plan that is a retirement plan in which the company contributes its stock to the plan to be held in trust for the benefit of its employees. Good old Bob!

The story was also covered on NPR's "Marketplace", where it can also be downloaded.

Cask Third Thursday in West Seattle : 02.18.10

2010-02-17T09:36:00.000-08:00

Plan to swing by our West Seattle pub at 3:00 PM TOMORROW for the tapping of this month's CASK beer : Burien Birthday Beer #3, an Imperial-strength IPA utilizing Bravo, Cascade, Amarillo, Simcoe, and Columbus hop varieties.

This is the FIRST opportunity to taste the 2010 version of of our annual creation. The remainder of the batch will be released on March 1 in anticipation of the party planned for Sat. March 6 in Burien to celebrate our third year in business.

Burien Brewhouse Birthday Bash : Sat. March 6

2010-02-12T12:07:00.000-08:00

In less than a month Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub will celebrate its THIRD birthday!

Be sure to drop by on Saturday, March 6 and raise us glass with us to commemorate this special occasion. We brewed a special beer too, a double dry-hopped IPA style that is sure to satisfy the many hop heads among us.

Dub Lounge will be in the house performing their unique blend of reggae-inspired music. Have a listen.

See ya there!

Elliott Bay Honored by Competitor Magazine

2010-02-12T10:29:00.000-08:00

We just got word that readers of Competitor Magazine voted Elliott Bay Brewery Pub (our West Seattle location) the "Best Brew Pub." Thanks guys!

Other honorees included: Best Bike Store / Cycle Center; Best Running Store / Road Runner Sports; Best Marathon / Portland; Best Triathalon / SeaFair.

BREWING TODAY : Pro-Am Imperial IPA

2010-02-11T16:18:00.001-08:00

Paul Cervenka, award-winning Puget Sound-area home brewer (pictured at left), is in West Seattle today brewing his Pro-Am Imperial IPA together w/ our Lead Brewer, Dan Ashley.

Last time we brewed this back in 2008 we managed to squeeze out about 8% ABV. If all goes as planned, we should get there again this time around.

Thanks to Paul for taking part in this project (brew #3). We look forward to pouring this beer in both of our pubs and maybe in March at Cask Fest too!

Viva the home brewers!

Cask 2nd Wednesday in Burien : 02.10.10

2010-02-09T16:29:00.000-08:00

Join us at tomorrow at 3:00 PM in Burien for the tapping of this month's special cask-conditioned release.

The keg of Hoppus Callosum, brewed in West Seattle, was dry-hopped w/ Chinook and Simcoe pellets.

New Mug Club Member

2010-02-09T16:09:00.001-08:00

Happy? Yes. Why, you ask? She's a freshly minted Burien Mug Club Member: #426 (a.k.a. "Verde").

Several lucky folks received the call yesterday that their number had come up. Now they all receive Mug Club discounts every Monday = 20 fluid ounces of Elliott Bay goodness for just $3.00.

If you want to get on the waiting list, sign up at the bar next time you're in.

TC a.k.a. Mr. Double Double

2010-02-09T16:00:00.001-08:00

Here's a shot of our owner, Todd Carden, with one of his versions of the famous "Double Double" burger. These were being served during the Super Bowl and cooked by the man himself.

If you missed him this year, come back next year and you may catch him in action again.

Cask Fest Tickets are NOW ON SALE

2010-02-09T09:53:00.001-08:00

WA CASK BEER FESTIVAL tickets are NOW on sale!

Are you a WABL member? Get a $5.00 discount when ordering on line. Not a WABL member? Just do it.

We also have a limited number of tickets available at each of our pubs at the standard pre-purchase discount. ($5 WABL disc. does NOT apply).

Keep your browser tuned to this blog station for announcements of which of our beers we'll be pouring at the 2010 Cask Fest.

Hoppus Callosum : NOW ON TAP

2010-02-08T16:42:00.000-08:00

Yep...here it comes again...our HOPPY and STRONG Double IPA

Brewed in West Seattle with Columbus, Chinook, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops, Hoppus is no wallflower. Rather, its in-your-face goodness reaches up to grab you then slaps you about the face with a big helping of 7.6% alcohol-by-volume. This is your brain on hops!

NOW pouring at both pubs. Cask-conditioned version on tap in Burien @ 3:00 PM Wed. 2/10/10.

Chocolate Imperial Porter : NOW ON TAP

2010-02-08T14:45:00.001-08:00

We lauched a new seasonal this week, an Imperial Porter in which we steeped organic cacao nibs from local chocolatier, Theo Chocolates.

The beer was brewed in West Seattle but kegs will debut in both locations during the week leading up to Valentine's Day.

The nibs help round out the the beer with a touch of added sweetness and a mild amount of bitterness that complements the dark roasted malts.

BREWED THIS WEEK : Pinetop Red Ale

2010-02-04T21:06:00.000-08:00

Brewer Dan at the West Seattle pub brewed Pinetop Red Ale YESTERDAY.

It aims to infuse the fairly malt-forward beer with a robust blend of both piney and citrus hoppiness using the Chinook and Ahtanum hop varieties.

Look for it on tap in just a few weeks in both our locations. We'll have a cask-conditioned version on tap in Burien on Wed. 2/10.

Super Bowl Specials : 02.07.10

2010-02-04T20:42:00.000-08:00

Burien

-$3.00 pints + $3.00 apps during the game

West Seattle

-24 wings = $12.95

-Foot long Cuban or Club = $11.00

-Double Double Burgers = $3.00

-Banana Splits = $4.00

-$9.00 pitchers

*The Super Bowl kick off time is ~3:00 PM

February Food Specials : Burien

2010-02-04T13:09:00.000-08:00

- Brunch : BREWHOUSE QUICHE $9.95
Black Forest ham, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese baked in a fresh thyme egg custard over our tender house-made crust. Served with spicy breakfast potatoes and fresh berries. Pairs nicely with Organic Coffee Stout

- Small Plate : BLUE CHEESE SLIDERS $7.95
Two all natural beef sliders on tender baby buns with caramelized onions, crumbled blue cheese, Pub Sauce and shredded lettuce served with seasoned fries and chipotle aioli for dipping. Pairs nicely with Organic Riot Ale

- Salad : BLACKENED CHICKEN and ARTICHOKE SALAD $12.95
Tender blackened chicken breast served over romaine lettuce tossed in avocado vinaigrette with artichoke hearts, sweet cornbread croutons, sliced avocado, feta cheese and toasted pecan pieces. Pairs nicely with Belgian Black IPA

- Sandwich : MUFFALETTA GRINDER $9.95
Genoa salami, Black Forest ham and provolone cheese layered on a grilled baguette with house made olive salad and herbed vinaigrette. Served with sweet potato fries. Pairs nicely with Organic Hop von Boorian

- Entree : JAMBALAYA $15.95
Elliott Bay’s version of a Cajun classic! Andouille, chicken breast, white Gulf prawns, clams, peppers and onions simmered in a rich spicy broth with rice and finished with a shot of our house IPA. Pairs nicely with Elliott Bay Dry-hopped IPA

- Dessert : PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE $5.95
Moist tender yellow cake baked with pineapple and cherries with a gooey brown sugar topping. Served with our stout ice cream. Pairs nicely with Organic B-Town Brown

February Food Specials : West Seattle

2010-02-04T13:04:00.000-08:00

- Small Plate : SALMON GINGER CAKES $8.95
Fresh salmon combined with fine diced ginger, red onion and celery along with just enough egg and breadcrumbs for binding. Griddled until golden brown and served with Asian style vegetable slaw and our cilantro-lime aioli. Pairs nicely with Organic Pilot Light

- Salad : WILTED SPINACH $9.95
Fresh spinach tossed with our herbed vinaigrette, red onions and mushrooms. Topped with roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese and hard boiled egg. Served with warm pita. Pairs nicely with Organic No Doubt Stout

- Sandwich : GRILLED ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE $10.95
Two Cascioppio Brothers andouille sausage links braised in our Alembic Pale Ale then flame broiled and served on a toasted baguette with grilled peppers, onions and our chipotle aioli. Served with our seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with Organic Alembic Pale Ale

- Entree : JAMBALAYA $15.95
Elliott Bay’s version of a Cajun classic! Andouille, chicken breast, white Gulf prawns, clams, peppers and onions simmered in a rich spicy broth with rice and finished with a shot of our house IPA. Pairs nicely with Elliott Bay Dry-hopped IPA

- Dessert : CARAMEL APPLE BOURBON BREAD PUDDING $5.95
Our diced sourdough bread baked in a rich custard along with Granny Smith apples. Served over a soft whipped bourbon cream and topped with warm caramel sauce and candied walnuts. Pairs nicely with Imperial Stout

Barrel-aged Beer Release : February 2010

2010-02-01T15:05:00.000-08:00

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: Brandy Barrel Brown from a Heaven Hill barrel
W. Seattle: Syrah Porter + Chocolate Porter Blend

WORD CLOUDS by Wordle

2010-01-31T10:53:00.000-08:00

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You can generate your own clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends.

Elliott Bay in PDX!

2010-01-31T10:12:00.000-08:00

Here's a screenshot from Belmont Station's web site advertising their beer current beer line up. Look closely and you'll notice that Hop von Boorian (outlined in green) is now pouring at one of Portland's premier beer destinations.

We're not poised to launch full-scale distribution way down south yet, but it's still kind of fun to find our Belgian-inspired IPA being appreciated by our Oregonian "brethren and sistren."

Cheers to ya!

BELGIANFEST Beers

2010-01-22T10:13:00.000-08:00

All tickets for this weekend's BELGIANFEST are SOLD OUT. If you're lucky enough to have tickets, this is what you can expect to find pouring at our booth:

1) Blended Brett Beer (Blonde + Red von Boorian from oak barrels)
2) Hop von Boorian (Belgian-inspired ORGANIC IPA)
3) Red von Boorian (cask version made with ORGANIC ingredients)
4) Gulden von Boorian (new recipe w/ coriander)
5) Belgian Black IPA (emerging hoppy style w/ Belgian yeast twist)

The list of beers from other WA breweries is available on the festival site.

NOW ON TAP : Gulden von Boorian

2010-01-09T08:31:00.000-08:00

A brand new recipe in our Von Boorian line of Belgian-inspired ales is now pouring at both of our pubs: Gulden von Boorian

ABV: 7.3%

IBU: 30.6

Special ingredients: Golden Promise malt, coriander seeds, turbinado sugar

Look for casks to pour on 1/13 in Burien and 1/21 at Beveridge Place. We'll also be serving this beer alongside Hop von Boorian, Red von Boorian, and a blended sour ale at BELGIANFEST on 1/23.

NOW ON TAP : Imperial Stout

2010-01-04T14:10:00.000-08:00

Both pubs are now pouring Imperial Stout !

Brewed in West Seattle by our Lead Brewer, Dan Ashley, this hearty ale is mightily robust, exceptionally smooth, and dangerously drinkable. Watch out for the strength!

ABV : 9%

IBU : 72 [ Simcoe, Cascade, Centennial ]

Serving size : 8 ounces

New Year's Eve / Day Schedule

2009-12-30T10:01:00.000-08:00

Our schedule for NEW YEAR'S EVE & DAY:

EVE :

Burien : last call + kitchen closes ~ 9:00 PM

W. Seattle : last call + kitchen closes ~ 11:00 PM

DAY : both pubs open regular hours

Half-Price Growler Fills !

2009-12-22T09:33:00.000-08:00

Since both of our pubs will be closed on Friday 12/25 in observance of Christmas Day, we thought we'd offer all our patrons the opportunity to stock up on Elliott Bay house beers before the "long dry spell."

Today, Tuesday 12/22, we'll be selling growler fills for 50% off in Burien.

On Thursday, 12/24 folks in West Seattle get the same deal.

Bring a jug from home or buy a new one as a gift and deliver local, organic holiday cheer to your next gathering.

PS: discounts do not apply to guest beer or to the glass container.

Cask 3rd Thursday in West Seattle : 12.17.09

2009-12-17T10:15:00.001-08:00

Join us TODAY, Thursday, December 17th at our West Seattle pub for the monthly tapping of a cask-conditioned beer produced at our sister pub in Burien.

This month we'll pour a keg of dry-hopped Organic RIOT X Ale.

The naturally carbonated keg will be pouring from the bar top starting at 3:00 PM.

Tickets Now on Sale for BELGIANFEST

2009-12-16T09:47:00.001-08:00

The Washington Beer Commission is launching a new beer festival in early 2010. BELGIANFEST will feature up to 25 breweries from across the state, many making one-off beers especially for this event.

Tickets for this Jan. 23 event are now available at both Elliott Bay pubs and on line via Brown Paper Ticket. The admission cost is $30 / per session (12-4:00 or 6-10:00) and includes a glass and tickets for ten 4 oz. tastes.

We'll be pouring four different beers: Hop von Boorian (Belgian-style IPA), Gulden von Boorian (new recipe for 2010), Blended Brett Beer, cask Red von Boorian.

NOW ON TAP : Hop Scotch

2009-12-10T13:07:00.001-08:00

Our dark amber Hop Scotch Ale is now pouring at our Burien pub.

Hops: Simcoe, Amarillo, Cascade
Dry-hops: Amarillo, Cascade, Chinook

ABV: 7.35%
IBU: 40

Printable Menus NOW AVAILABLE

2009-12-10T12:36:00.000-08:00

You can now PRINT OUT the complete menu from BOTH our pubs:

- Burien Menu
- West Seattle Menu

We also have a NEW platter menu ready to print.

TAPLISTER : Tweet Beers from your iPhone

2009-12-10T08:25:00.000-08:00

Use Beer Signal, a free iPhone app, to TWEET via Taplister, a beer-centeric web site, when and where you find beers on tap at your favorite Seattle pub or brewery.

Taplister is a service that started in Portland, OR that recently launched in Seattle.

Details about how the service works can be found HERE.

Cask 2nd Wednesday in Burien : 12.09.09

2009-12-09T10:13:00.000-08:00

Today at 3:00 PM in Burien we'll be tapping a cask-conditioned and dry-hopped version of Organic Riot X, a WTO tenth-anniversary ale.

Don't miss this opportunity to taste the last cask of this commemorative ale to be poured in Burien.

December SEASONAL BEER

2009-12-03T11:53:00.000-08:00

Batch #200 - Imperial Red Ale = 8.4% ABV / 70 IBUs
ORGANIC Coffee Stout - Available every Saturday and Sunday in Burien
ORGANIC Demolition Ale - Our bronze-medal-winning Strong Pale Ale
Hop Scotch - Dry-hopped Scotch Ale = 7.4% ABV / 40 IBUs
Hoppus Callosum - Double IPA = 7.6% ABV / 71 IBUs

Imperial Stout - Thick and rich and chocolate...no you can't drink it slow!
Imperial von Boorian - A dry-hopped strong-ish Belgian-style Pale Ale
ORGANIC Noäle Holiday Ale - Rich "dunkelweizenbock-inspired" ale
ORGANIC Riot Ale - WTO 10th Anniversary Edition Strong Pale Ale
West Side Brown - Think "session ale" with a special "je ne sais quoi" finish
XMAS ALES - During Nov. & Dec. we'll feature winter beers from WA, OR, CA, CO, etc.

December Food Specials : Burien

2009-12-03T11:28:00.000-08:00

Appetizer : Brie en Croute $7.95
A petite wheel of Danish brie wrapped in puff pastry stuffed with apricot preserves and spiced walnuts. Baked until golden brown and gooey in the middle. Pairs nicely with B-town Brown

Salad : Mediterranean Falafel Salad $12.95
Romaine hearts tossed in red vinegar dill vinaigrette and topped with house-made golden falafel, kalamata olives, red peppers, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, green onions with cucumber dill dipping sauce and warm pita bread. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Sandwich : Chicken Picatta Grinder $9.95
Golden fried natural chicken breast on baguette with lemon caper aioli, arugula, melted dill havarti cheese, sliced tomatoes and fried capers. Pairs nicely with Hop Von Boorian

Entrée : Marsala Pork Loin with Mushrooms $13.95
Tender pork loin pan seared and finished in a rich Marsala local mushroom cream sauce. Served with chili spiced home fries, fried red onions and sautéed green beans. Pairs nicely with Noäle Holiday Ale

Dessert : Chocolate Starlight Roulade $5.95
Rich chocolate cake rolled with a butter-cream peppermint center. Served with our No Doubt Stout ice cream. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

December Food Specials : West Seattle

2009-12-03T11:17:00.000-08:00

Small Plate : Four Cheese Lasagna $10.95
A personal sized portion baked to order. Filled with goat, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses along with fresh spinach, sautéed mushrooms and our house-made marinara sauce. Pairs nicely with Westside Brown

Sandwich : Lox on Rye $12.95
Four ounces of Nova style lox served on toasted marble rye with sliced avocado, mascarpone cheese, tomato, red onion and light capers. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, a dash of parsley and seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with Luna Weizen

Surf : Curry Prawns 12.95
Eight white gulf prawns grilled and served over a rich pumpkin curry sauce with jasmine rice and Chef’s vegetables. Pairs nicely with Dry Hopped IPA

Turf : Flank Steak $12.95
A half pound of all natural flank marinated in balsamic vinegar, olive oil and herbs then flame broiled to your specifications. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, buttered caramelized onions and seasonal vegetables. Pairs nicely with Noäle Holiday Ale

Dessert : Pear Ginger Phyllo Tart $5.95
Ginger poached pear served in a light phyllo shell with amaretto pumpkin cream, warm caramel sauce and candied ginger. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

December Barrel-aged Beer Release

2009-11-30T16:15:00.000-08:00

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

For December, however, we're releasing the same barrel-aged beer in both pubs:

Tabasco barrel aged Pilot Light. Yep, tabasco...like Louisiana hot sauce tabasco. It's kinda hot, but not too over-the-top. Pairs well with hot wings! See ya Tues. (tomorrow) Dec. 1 for a pint to remember.

CASK RELEASE : 11.30.09 : Organic Riot X

2009-11-24T20:50:00.000-08:00

Two kegs of Organic Riot X will be cask-conditioned this week then tapped at each of our pubs on Monday, Nov. 30 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the WTO protests in Seattle.

Riot X was hopped at ten different points during the brewing and aging process, yielding a deliciously potent mixture of malty goodness and sublime bitterness.

Stop by for a pint. However, if you miss this special release, fear not. We'll be aging the beer another couple of weeks then foisting it upon the natives who never asked for it in the first place...kind of like the WTO!

NEW RELEASE : Noäle Holiday Ale

2009-11-24T09:15:00.000-08:00

Hurry down to either or both of our pubs to get a taste of the 2009 Noäle Holiday Ale.

The beer, based loosely on the "Dunkel Weizenbock" style of hearty dark wheat ale, was released yesterday, just in time for a wee nip before Turkey Day arrives.

It will also be pouring Dec. 4 and 5 at the Winter Beer Festival @ Hale's in Fremont.

Happy Holidays!

Both Pubs Closed Nov. 26

2009-11-23T10:17:00.000-08:00

Both Elliott Bay Pubs will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26th.

Best wishes to all our patrons.

We look forward to seeing you all again on Friday 11/27.

Elliott Bay Wins Brewery Bowling Challenge

2009-11-22T09:39:00.000-08:00

Last night at the Beer Church Turkey Bowl fundraiser for the West Seattle Food Bank, Elliott Bay Brewery won the Brewery Challenge, beating out a number of other teams of bowlers from local breweries. Check out the YOU TUBE video of owner Todd Carden receiving the winner's trophy.

More info about the fundraiser was reported on HERE by the West Seattle Blog.

Being Brewed : Organic Riot X Ale

2009-11-20T13:15:00.000-08:00

Today in Burien we brewed a special batch of our perennial favorite ORGANIC RIOT ALE in time to release it on 11.30.09 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the WTO riots in Seattle.

We adjusted the hops a bit this time around, making 10 additions throughout the brewing process, including one infusion of hop pellets in the fermenter for an aromatic boost.

Varieties include: Magnum, Chinook, Cascade, Simcoe, and Amarillo and ABV should wind up about 7.25%.

Being Brewed : Hoppus Callosum

2009-11-20T09:59:00.000-08:00

Yep...here it comes again...our HOPPY and STRONG Double IPA

Brewed in West Seattle with Columbus, Chinook, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops, Hoppus is no wallflower. Rather, its in-your-face goodness reaches up to grab you then slaps you about the face with a big helping of 7.6% alcohol-by-volume. This is your brain on hops!

Sound enticing? Release date = Nov. 24 in W. Seattle

Who said nothing ever happens around here but rain in the winter?

Cask Third Thursday in West Seattle

2009-11-18T14:46:00.000-08:00

Join us Thursday, November 19 (tomorrow!) at our West Seattle pub for our monthly tapping of a cask-conditioned beer produced at our sister pub in Burien.

This month we'll pour a keg of dry-hopped HOP SCOTCH.

The naturally carbonated keg will be pouring from the bar top starting at 3:00 PM.

Winter Beer Fest Coming Up Soon: Dec. 4 & 5

2009-11-17T10:35:00.000-08:00

Tickets are going fast for the 2009 Winter Beer Festival. Get yours NOW.

The event takes place in Fremont @ Hale's Palladium on Friday, Dec. 4 (5:00-10:00) and Sat. Dec. 5. (1:00-10:00). If you're a WABL member, doors open an hour early each day, but remember your passport!

We'll be bringing a special dry-hopped version of our Noäle Holiday Ale and Demolition, a Strong Pale Ale.

Holiday Ales @ Elliott Bay

2009-11-17T10:25:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again when we throw open the doors of both our pubs to some of the wonderful and hearty beers of the season.

Normally we serve only guest beers from our fellow Washington brewers, but during November and December we'll be casting our net a bit wider to include some of our favorite holiday creations from Oregon, California, Colorado, and beyond.

These taps will change frequently throughout these last two months of the year, so check in often to see what's currently on tap.

Our own Noäle Holiday Ale will be released the week of Thanksgiving and will (hopefully) last until the end of the year.

Being Brewed: Hop Scotch

2009-11-12T06:56:00.001-08:00

HOP SCOTCH, our strong dark amber ale, has been brewed in Burien.

The batch is now aging for a while in a conditioning tank, preparing for its release. This year's batch was dry-hopped with Cascade, Amarillo, and Chinook to help boost the hop aroma of a beer that is already rich in hop flavor.

Get the first taste of HOP SCOTCH this Thursday in West Seattle, when we tap a cask-conditioned keg on the bar top @ 3:00 PM.

November Food Specials: West Seattle

2009-11-10T12:57:00.000-08:00

Small Plate: Prawns Pescatore with Orzo $7.95
Four white Gulf prawns sautéed with garlic, butter, white wine, lemon and fresh herbs served over orzo pasta. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Salad: Greek Chicken Salad $11.95
Spinach tossed with tender braised chicken breast, roasted red pepper, marinated red onion and fresh herbs dressed with olive oil, lemon and balsamic vinegar. Topped with cucumbers, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta cheese. Served with warm pita. Pairs nicely with Luna Weizen

Sandwich: Sirloin Mushroom Melt $8.95
Thin sliced all natural flat iron steak served open faced on toasted sourdough smothered with savory mushroom gravy and Swiss cheese. Served with seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with Alembic Pale

Entree: Elliott Bay Cioppino $17.95
A generous portion of Gulf prawns, clams, mussels and cod simmered in a rich shellfish broth with tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic and herbs. Finished with lemon and a shot of Luna Weizen. Served with garlic toast. Pairs nicely with Dry Hopped IPA

Dessert: Amaretto Pumpkin Tiramisu $5.95
Lady fingers soaked in amaretto and topped with mascarpone cream, pumpkin and dark chocolate shavings. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

November Food Specials: Burien Brewhouse

2009-11-10T12:53:00.000-08:00

Appetizer: Butternut Squash Tacos $6.95
Spicy achiote roasted butternut squash served in warm corn tortillas with roasted pablanos, red onion, queso fresco and black beans. Served with house-made crema, lime, pumpkin seeds, cocoa salsa asado and house guacamole. Pairs nicely with Alembic Pale

Salad: Chili Grilled Salmon and Spinach $12.95
Chili rubbed grilled salmon tops a bed of baby spinach with roasted butternut squash, zucchini, beets, and blue cheese in glazed balsamic herbed vinaigrette. Pairs nicely with B-town Brown

Sandwich: Open Face Grilled Turkey Burger with Cranberry Aioli $9.95
A grilled ground turkey burger served open faced on a wedge of sourdough sage stuffing with cranberry aioli, turkey gravy, tomatoes, mixed field greens and sweet potato fries. Pairs nicely with Demolition Ale

Entree: Buttermilk Chorizo Chicken $13.95
Buttermilk marinated airline chicken breast pan seared until golden brown and topped with chorizo gravy. Served with chili spiced home fries, fried red onions and sautéed green beans. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Dessert: Great Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake $5.95
House-made creamy pumpkin cheesecake studded with chocolate chips and baked in a rich graham cracker crust. Pairs nicely with B-town Brown

Cask 2nd Wednesday in Burien : 10.11.09

2009-11-10T12:41:00.001-08:00

Tomorrow at 3:00 PM we'll be tapping a cask-conditioned and dry-hopped version of Elliott Bay IPA.

Brewed in our "original" location in West Seattle, the 7.75 gallon keg will pour from one of the beer engine taps in Burien.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to taste the IPA that launched a thousand kegs.

November SEASONAL BEERS

2009-11-10T12:26:00.000-08:00

California Ave. IPA - Brewer Dan's dry-hopped IPA...Cali-style...
ORGANIC Coffee Stout - Available every Saturday and Sunday in Burien
ORGANIC Demolition Ale - Our bronze-medal-winning Strong Pale Ale
Imperial von Boorian - A dry-hopped strong-ish Belgian-style Pale Ale

ORGANIC Mashing Pumpkin - 8% ABV spiced ale in the "Harvest" tradition
Noäle Holiday Ale- Rich "dunkelweizenbock-inspired" ale. Avail. late Nov.-Dec.
Red von Boorian - Ruby-colored and slightly tart Belgian ale (made w/ ORGANIC ingredients)
RyePA - New recipe from Brewer Dan in W. Seattle w/ flaked and malted rye

West Side Brown - Think "session ale" with a special "je ne sais quoi" finish
XMAS ALES: During Nov. & Dec. we'll feature winter beers from WA, OR, CA, CO, etc.

November Barrel-aged Beer Release

2009-11-06T13:10:00.001-08:00

Great Western Malting Visit

2009-10-29T16:36:00.000-07:00

Rob Liedl, head maltster at Great Western Malting Co., was kind enough to host a tour yesterday of their malting facility in Vancouver, WA.

Great Western provides much of the organic base malt that constitutes up to 80% of our year-round and seasonal beers. We also had the privilege of tasting their first batch of organic wheat!

On a side note: Anyone interested in "old school" malting techniques should visit this web site.

Cask Third Thursday in W. Seattle : 10.14.09

2009-10-15T18:08:00.000-07:00

We're pouring a cask of Dry-hopped Demolition IPA today in West Seattle.

The keg will be tapped at 3:00 PM

Cask 2nd Wednesday in Burien : 10.13.09

2009-10-14T14:49:00.000-07:00

We're pouring a cask of Dry-hopped California Ave. IPA today in Burien.

The keg will be tapped at 3:00 PM

Pumpkin Fest This Weekend !

2009-10-08T12:23:00.000-07:00

Elysian Brewing Co. is hosting its annual Great Pumpkin Festival this weekend, starting at 12:00 noon, Saturday October 10 and ending at 6:00 PM, Sunday, October 11.

Elliott Bay's contributions this year will include both a CASK-conditioned version of our Organic Mashing Pumpkin Ale, aged with bourbon-soaked oak chips, and another keg aged with rum-soaked oak chips. Both are quite subtle, despite weighing in at over 7.5% ABV!

Burien Beer Dinner Announced : 11/11/09

2009-10-08T12:17:00.001-07:00

We'll be hosting our next Burien Beer Dinner on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

The food offerings and beer pairings are still being worked out, but we've sold these out in the past, so be sure to get your reservations early.

Call 206.246.4211 or come by and visit us to get the latest word on this upcoming event that is sure to be full of culinary and fermented delights.

West Seattle Oktoberfest : 10.03.09

2009-10-02T16:14:00.001-07:00

TOMORROW we celebrate the arrival of autumn by hosting an OKTOBERFEST in our West Seattle pub. Bonnie Birch's Bavarian Band will perform from 2:00-4:00 and 5:00-10:00 PM.

Festive food items include:

-Traditional Bavarian Pretzel
-German Beer and Cheese Soup
-Elliott Bay Bavarian Melt
-Brats and Kraut
-Pork Schnitzel

DAY 5 : West Seattle Hop Celebration

2009-10-02T11:48:00.001-07:00

TODAY: Friday is the final day of our week-long Celebration-o-Hops in West Seattle. To close the week out we will be pouring two beers featuring the use of fresh hops from Gamache Ranch near Yakima:

1) Hop Harvest Ale: brewed in Burien using fresh Amarillo hops in the brew kettle and dry-hopped in the fermenter with Amarillo, Columbus, and Centennial pellets.

2) Fresh Hopped Elliott Bay IPA: we stuffed as much fresh Amarillo hops into the keg as was feasible, then filled the keg with our house Elliott Bay IPA. Tasting next to the regular and dry-hopped versions will make for an interesting comparison opportunity.

October Seasonal Beers

2009-10-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

Batch 200 - Strong, Hoppy, and Red. Need we say more?
ORGANIC Demolition Ale - Our bronze-medal-winning Strong Pale Ale
ORGANIC Coffee Stout - Available every Saturday and Sunday in Burien
Hop Harvest - Annual fresh hop ale w/ hops from Yakima
Imperial von Boorian - A dry-hopped strong-ish Belgian-style Pale Ale

ORGANIC Mashing Pumpkin - 8% ABV spiced ale in the "Harvest" tradition
Red von Boorian - Ruby-colored and slightly tart Belgian ale (made w/ ORGANIC ingredients)
Riot Ale - Hoppy golden Dbl. / Imperial IPA / Strong Pale Ale
RyePA - New recipe from Brewer Dan in W. Seattle w/ flaked and malted rye

West Side Brown - Think "session ale" with a special "je ne sais quoi" finish
Wit von Boorian - Refreshing wheat ale brewed with coriander, chamomile, and orange

October Food Specials: Burien Brewhouse

2009-10-01T14:52:00.000-07:00

Appetizer: Red Ginger Pumpkin Clams and Mussels $12.95
Manila clams and mussels simmered in a house-made red curry and roasted pumpkin broth. Topped with crème fraiche and toasted pumpkin seeds. Pairs nicely with Red Von Boorian

Salad: Chipotle Steak and Spinach Salad $12.95
Tender baby spinach tossed in avocado lime vinaigrette and topped with avocado, pumpkin seeds, sliced radishes, queso fresco and chipotle marinated grilled steak skewers. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Sandwich: Grilled Black Forest Ham $9.95
Tender brioche grilled golden brown and topped with Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, horseradish aioli and sliced tomatoes. Pairs nicely with Hop Von Boorian

Entree: Brewhouse Lasagna $9.95
Our own house-made lasagna. We are going to make several different varieties this month. Please ask your server for today’s selection. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Dessert: Great Pumpkin Cheesecake $5.95
House-made creamy pumpkin cheesecake with a rich graham cracker crust. Pairs nicely with B-town Brown

October Food Specials: West Seattle

2009-10-01T14:38:00.000-07:00

Small Plate: Grilled Prawns with Grit Cakes $7.50
Four white Gulf prawns served on crispy chipotle cheddar grit cakes with grilled peppers and onions. Pairs nicely with Dry Hopped IPA

Salad: Grilled Shrimp Louis $13.95
Crisp chopped romaine hearts tossed in our thousand island dressing and topped with grilled prawns, fresh avocado, grape tomatoes, hard boiled eggs and lemon. Served with warm pita bread. Pairs nicely with Pilot Light

Sandwich: Brats and Kraut Sandwich $8.95
Two bratwurst braised in our Alembic Pale ale then flame broiled and served on a toasted baguette piled high with grilled No Doubt Stout sauerkraut and onions. Served with our seasoned fries. Pairs nicely with Alembic Pale

Entree: Linguini with Clams, Bacon and Beer $11.95
Manila clams sautéed with bacon in a rich rustic tomato broth along with lemon, fresh herbs, and linguini. Finished with garlic butter and a shot of Luna Weizen. Pairs nicely with Luna Weizen

Dessert: Amaretto Pumpkin Tiramisu $5.95
Lady fingers soaked in amaretto and topped with mascarpone cream, pumpkin and dark chocolate shavings. Pairs nicely with No Doubt Stout

October Barrel-aged Beer Release

2009-10-01T12:58:00.001-07:00

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: Bourbon Pro-Am Barleywine from a Heaven Hill barrel
W. Seattle: Syrah Baltic Porter from a DeLille Cellars barrel

DAY 4 : Hop Celebration @ West Seattle Pub

2009-10-01T10:23:00.000-07:00

TODAY/Thursday will feature two recipes from Brewer Dan of the West Seattle brewery:

1) RyePA is an IPA with 5.0% ABV and around 70 IBUs, but also 20% of the grain bill is Rye. Rye adds a spicy and grainy quality to the brew to balance out the hoppy bitterness.

2) Hoppus Callosum is a heavyweight, weighing in over 8% ABV with 71 IBUs. Focusing the hopping on late additions and a substantial dry hopping makes this a very aromatic example of the power of hops.

Day 3 : Celebration of the Hop in West Seattle

2009-09-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-29T12:45:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

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.