New Year's Eve / Day Schedule

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: Anacortes Trippel from a Brettanomyces barrel

Great Western Malting Visit

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.