Event Name
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Holiday Ale Festival
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Site
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Pioneer Courthouse Square
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Dates
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November 29th thru December 2nd, 2007
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Hours
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Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Alcohol service will stop 30 minutes prior to closing each night..
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Admission
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Free admission into the venue!! A one-time purchase 2007 souvenir mug is required for tasting beer and costs $5. At the bar, patrons pay for each mug of beer with Script which are $1 each. A taste of beer is one script and a full mug is four script. 21 and over only. |
Description
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The only beer festival in the Northwest to
be held outdoors in the dark, cold and often wet month of
December, the Holiday Ale Festival is truly distinctive.
Despite chilly temperatures and often-inclement weather outside,
attendees stay warm and dry under a large clear tent that
covers the venue while allowing for views of the city lights.
Gas heaters create a cozy ambience under the boughs of one
of the region's largest decorated Christmas trees.
Thirty six + potent winter ales are featured at the event, all of which are created specifically to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. The beers are rich, robust and full of complex flavors. They range from Imperial IPAs, Belgians and Barley Wines to Winter Warmers, Scotch Ales and Stouts. Many have been seasoned with spices, and enhanced with Barrel aging or Dry hopping.
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Points
of Interest
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Festival highlights include on-site food;
craft vendors: a complimentary
root beer garden for designated drivers; mead
tasting; and seasonal background music. The event is immediately
on the MAX Light Rail Line. Animals are not allowed (except ADA).
Many breweries take great pleasure in assigning clever names to their winter brews: past offerings have included Wreck the Halls from Full Sail; Celebration from Sierra Nevada; Jubelale from Deschutes; Tannen Bomb from Golden Valley; Blitzen from Rock Bottom; Brown Shugga from Lagunitus; Sled Crasher from Collaborator; and Santa's Private Reserve from Rogue.
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Contact
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Website Maintained by:
Juggernaught Productions
Last Update 9/07/2006