Back in-person, but with reduced attendance and health and safety requirements, the PNA invites you "Back To The Beer Taste", at the 34th annual Winter Beer Taste.
image sourced from the PNA (Phinney Neighborhood Association)
Back in person after going virtual, due to the pandemic, the Phinney Neighborhood Association has announced the 2021 breweries and schedule of the Winter Beer Taste. With a modified approach, this year’s festival will not only be in person but also will require proof of vaccination, both for the safety of the volunteers and breweries but also in accordance with King County and Washington state health mandates, which include mask wearing and a proof of vaccination against the Coronavirus.
Breaking it down there are two tiers, General Admission which starts at 7pm and VIP which starts at 6pm and includes slaw and sliders. For more information, review the following prices which include a PNA member rate, a non-PNA member rate, and designated driver rate.
General Admission Tickets – 7 pm
PNA Member $30 (Learn about PNA Membership / Sign up)
Non-Member $35
Designated Driver $10
VIP Tickets – 6 pm early entry ($25 is tax-deductible)
PNA Member $55 (Learn about PNA Membership / Sign up)
Non-Member $60
Designated Driver $25
Announced earlier this week, here are the participating breweries and cideries.
Aslan Brewing Co
Black Raven Brewing Co – featuring Cask of Porter with tart cherries and vanilla – a PNA Beer Taste exclusive, Pilsner
Boundary Bay Brewing Co
Counterbalance Brewing Co
Diamond Knot Brewing Co – featuring Industrial Ho!Ho!, Divided Sky Hazy IPA
Dirty Couch Brewing Co
Figurehead Brewing Co
Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery – featuring Gluhkriek Monastique, Nitro Stout, Kookaburra Collaboration IPA
Ghostfish Brewing Co
Hellbent Brewing Co
Lantern Brewing Co
Lazy Boy Brewing Co
Lucky Envelope Brewing Co
Maritime Pacific Brewing Co featuring Vintage Jolly Roger, Reef Point Marzen Lager
Ravenna Brewing Co
Republic of Cider – featuring Jie Jie (姐姐) The Big Sister: Winter Melon & Lemon, George’s Sodo
Reuben’s Brews – featuring Fruitfizz: Sugar Plum, Roasted Rye IPA, Stay Frosty
Rooftop Brewing Co – featuring Up On The Rooftop Holiday Ale, Chocka Hops Saison
Scuttlebutt Brewing Co
Seapine Brewing Co
Snapshot Brewing Co
Stoup Brewing Co
Twin Sisters Brewing Co
Yonder Cider
Obviously, interested guests have some questions so here are a few that can be answered via the state, county, and local health departments.
Why do I have to show proof of vaccination?
To protect customers and workers, preserve hospital capacity and help prevent business closures, King County will require verification of full vaccination status or a negative test to enter outdoor public events of 500 or more people and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events such as live music, performing arts, gyms, restaurants, and bars. -source, King County
Why do I have to wear a mask?
All businesses, non-profits, restaurants, religious organizations, and other organizations can support a safe re-opening. Follow Washington state guidance to protect your staff and visitors, with proper indoor air ventilation, vaccination efforts, and mask guidelines. All businesses and organizations are required to post signs explaining their mask policy.
All unvaccinated staff and visitors are required to wear masks in indoor public spaces, with reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities, as described in the State Health Order on Face Coverings. Any organization may choose to require all staff and visitors to wear masks.
If a person is required to wear a face covering under Washington state guidance, a business must require the person to wear a mask and prohibit entry if they decline. For more information, visit the Washington State Department of Health website. - Source, King County
The Phinney Neighborhood Association has assured all guests they will institute the following controls, on top of complying with King County and Washington state mandates.
Cost of admission includes only 10 tastes.
Number of admitted guests will be reduced from 2019’s attendance.
They will provide all 24 breweries in attendance plenty of social distancing between the next brewery table.
Recognizing the importance of good ventilation, they will open all windows on each floor to create more air flow.
For those needing a break from the indoors, there will be a “hanging out” area, outside.
Recognizing the ever-changing nature of the social balance, the Phinney Neighborhood Association has stated the following regarding any alterations to this event.
We know things are rapidly changing with COVID-19 and the safety of the community is our top priority. Beer Taste is subject to change, cancellation, or attendance requirements in accordance with current CDC, State, and County guidelines. Please keep an eye on this page and our COVID-19 page for the most up-to-date information.
For more information on this event, including how to support this and future events at the Phinney Neighborhood Association Community Center, can be found at https://www.phinneycenter.org/calendar/winter-beer-taste-21/.
About the PNA (Phinney Neighborhood Association)
PNA’s mission is to build, engage and support our diverse community through programs, services and activities that connect neighbors and foster civic engagement.
