17th Annual Olympic Club Brewfest
Whiskey Pass to the World!
- Olympic Club Theater |
- Saturday, April 20, 2013
- 12 noon ’til 11 p.m.; music at 6 p.m. |
- Free admission; $1 and $2 for samples |
- All ages welcome; 21 & over to drink the ales
About 17th Annual Olympic Club Brewfest
How's about some history, a lot of beer, “the world’s best baked beans” and more beer? Sounds good, right? Well it is.
In one of its most popular events of the year, the historic 1908 Olympic Club hosts their annual brewfest every Spring, in which our McMenamins’ Washington brewers along with guest brewers and importers gather together to pour their finest.
In addition to soaking up the atmosphere of one of McMenamins' most legendary establishments – with its history of railway bootlegging, captured train robbers, secret call buttons, subterranean tunnels, rumored hauntings and more – beer enthusiasts can also tour the Olympic Club brewery, relax in the outdoor seating area, play a round or two of pool and enjoy specials from the open-pit barbecue, including bratwurst, tri-tip steak and burgers with those famous baked beans.
Schedule
- Brewfest · 12 noon ‘til 11 p.m. · Punch cards: $10 for 10 punches (1 punch for a taster; 4 for a pint)
- Whiskey Pass · 4 p.m. ‘til 8 p.m. · $2 token per sample
- Jackstraw · 6 p.m. ‘til 8 p.m.
- Sassparilla · 9 p.m. ‘til 11 p.m.
Take the Train!
Take the train and return the same day, or stay late for the music and return the following day. Two-for-one Amtrak vouchers are available at all McMenamins. See the Amtrak Schedule for complete train times.
From Portland to Centralia, take the 8:30 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. train and return on the 7:11 p.m. train, or return the next day on the 9:11 a.m. or 1:06 p.m. train.
From Seattle to Centralia, take the 9:30 a.m. or 11:25 a.m. train and return on the 7:46 p.m. train, or return the next day on the 10:01 a.m. or 1:46 p.m train.
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Overnight Brewfest Package
The Olympic Club is sold out but we've partnered with Holiday Inn Express. Enjoy the Olympic Club's annual Brewfest and leave the driving to them.
- Overnight stay for 2 at the Holiday Inn Express
- Shuttle service to and from the Olympic Club Brewfest
- Full hot breakfast
- Pool and hot tub, free Wi-Fi
Brewfest rates start at $139, based on double occupancy.
Book at hiexpress.com, using Group Code OBF.
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Participating McMenamins Breweries
McMenamins
on the Columbia
Vancouver, Wa.
Brewer:
Matt Freeland
Smoked
Oak Two Fingers Scotch Ale
Hints
of peat and sweet malt caress over your palate, the full flavors of a
smooth scotch in an easy drinking brew. Ordering by the digit
originated in American saloons in the Old West (1830s to 1920), where
you would order whiskey by the width of the barman's finger. The rule
doesn't work with pints, but as a nod to the ways of old, just
order a pint of two fingers and let the light scotch flavors refresh
you. At 6.71%, this will keep you warm from the inside without the
burn of a scotch neat.
Malts:
Golden
Promise, Vienna, Victory, Special Roast, Roasted Rye, Kiln Amber
Hops:
Brewer's Gold, US Golding
OG:
1.067 TG:
1.015 ABV:
6.71% IBU:
17 SRM:
17
McMenamins
Queen Anne
Seattle, Wa.
Brewer:
Brian Lawrence
Solar
Flare
A
unique
golden ale with a twist. This beer starts with a combination of
high-quality Pilsner and Pale malts, which provide body as well as
balance. The use of Tettnanger hops in addition to lemon, lime,
orange, grapefruit and ginger create an interesting yet not
overpowering spicy and citrus flavor.
Malts:
Pilsner, Pale
Hops:
Nugget, Tettnanger
Special
ingredients: Lemon,
lime, orange, grapefruit, ginger
OG:
1.050 TG:
1.008 ABV:
5.42% IBU: 30 SRM:
3
Mill
Creek Brewery
Mill Creek, Wa.
Brewer:
Charlton Fulton
Hop
Flood IIPA
There's
a massive downpour coming. Before a pint of this Imperial IPA touches
the lips there is a whirlwind of citrus and floral aromas that
seductively caresses the nose. But once this hop ambrosia goes down
it releases a torrent of intensely hoppy flavors from every
direction. The finest malted grain and a true cornucopia of hop
flowers are used to make this hefty bronze-colored brew. Take a break
from the regular IPA and taste the Hop Flood!
Malts:
Pale Ale Malt, Optic Malt, 20L Crystal Vienna, Oat Malt, Crystal Rye
Hops:
Zeus, Centennial, Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe, Cascade
OG:
1.070 TG:
1.007 ABV:
8.13% IBU:
82 SRM:
7
Six
Arms Brewery
Seattle, Wa.
Brewer:
Kyle Jungck
Decadence
Porter
If
you're in the mood for something sweet slightly heavy and full of
rich flavor, the Decadence Porter is the perfect choice. Loaded with
thick chocolate and caramel notes and topped off with a vanilla bean
in the keg, this desert of a beer couldn't possibly be more
decadent!
Malts:
Pale, 2-Row, Munich, Wheat, C-60, Chocolate
Hops:
U.S. Goldings
OG:
1.052 TG:
1.013 ABV:
5.05% IBU:
31 SRM:
11
East
Vancouver Brewery
Vancouver, Wa.
Brewer:
Tega Chijavadze
Madeleine's
Special Pilsner
A
Bavarian-style lager that is clean, refreshing and crisp. Lagers take
time to ferment and mature, but we think you agree that the wait is
more worth it.
Malts:
Superior Pilsner, CaraMunich 40,
Hops:
Perle, Sterling
OG:
1.047 TG:
1.007 ABV:
5.17% IBU:
13 SRM:
2
Spar
Brewery
Olympia, Wa.
Brewer:
Kyle Jungck
Open
Air IPA
This
new look at an old favorite was made with The Spar Café's famous
artesian water and features a very flavorful new hop - Mosaic. You
can first take in this hop with its tropical fruity aroma as you
bring the beer to your mouth. Next, you can taste it as it follows
this richly malty, light-bodied beer. Finally, the moderately bitter
fruitiness lingers begging you for more.
Malts:
Marris Otter, C-40, Vienna, Malted Wheat
Hops:
Nugget, Mosaic
OG:
1.060 TG:
1.010 ABV:
6.45% IBU:
55 SRM:
3
Old
Church Brewery
Wilsonville, Ore.
Brewer:
Mark Goodwin
Sean
Bomb Irish Red Ale
This
is a malt-forward beer that has a fresh bread and sweet malt aroma, a
red garnet hue with hints of brown and orange hidden within and an
off-white lacey head. On first sip you experience, a balanced roast
and creamy character and it ends with a smooth clean mouth feel.
Malts:
Marris Otter, Caracrystal Wheat, Caramunich 40L, Rolled Oat, Roast
Malt
Hops:
Golding
OG:
1.058 TG:
1.013 ABV: 5.8% IBU:
24 SRM:
14
Olympic
Club Brewery
Centralia, Wa.
Brewer:
Kyle Jungck
Red
Headed Ruby
We
have taken one of our most popular standards and spiced it up with
ginger to create Ruby's red-headed stepchild. This ale is light,
crisp, tangy and refreshingly fruity. Great Western Premium 2-row,
Oregon-grown, processed raspberry purée and fresh ground ginger are
used to craft this unique version of an old favorite. Cheers!
Malt:
Premium
2-row Malt
Hops:
Nugget
Fruit:
Raspberries
Special
ingredient: Fresh
ginger
OG:
1.039
TG: 1.005
ABV: 4.39%
Participating Guest Breweries
Elliott
Bay Brewing Company
Seattle, Wa.
Fauntleroy
Imperial Stout
This
imperial stout has an inky black color, brown lacy foam and a robust
aroma. The beer is characterized by complex malt sweetness with hints
of port and dark fruit-like figs.
Malts:
(all
organic) Pale Malt, Pilsner, Caramel, Chocolate, Roast, Black
Hops:
Chinook,
Glacier, Ahtanum, Cascade
OG:
1.084
TG:
1.015
ABV:
8.90% IBU:
72
Organic
Demolition Ale
This
is our house version of imperial pale ale, a ramped up version
(higher alcohol and hops) of India Pale Ale that has grown in
popularity throughout the country and now has its own category in
major competitions. This beer won a bronze medal for the American
strong ale category in the 2003 Great American Beer Festival.
Malts:
Pale Malt, Pilsner, Wheat, Roast, Black, Caramel
Hops:
Northern
Brewer, Chinook, Magnum, Simcoe, Amarillo, Cascade
OG:
1.068
TG:
1.012
ABV:
7.25% IBU:
90
Loowit
Brewing Company
Vancouver, Wa.
Vandalia
Summer Ale
Crisp
and golden, this refreshing beer is made with 42 pounds of raspberry.
Not too sweet, not too tart, Vandalia Summer Ale features a light and
pleasant berry flavor that captures the essence of summertime
year-round.
ABV: 4.2% IBU: 25 SRM: 4.3
Shadow
Ninja IPA
Swift
and silent, full of flavor, this skilled, shadowy master of IPAs will
take you by surprise yet honorably leave your palate intact.
Aggressive late hop additions tempered with stealthy, fleeting
bitterness make Shadow Ninja IPA a formidable and respectable beer.
ABV: 6.8% IBU: 49 SRM: 8
Diamond
Knott Brewing Company
Mukilteo, Wa.
Slane's
Irish Style Red
Ah,
the Slane's! Our Irish-style spring seasonal! Seriously, we don't
need to risk upsetting anyone of Irish decent to tell you that this
beer is a delicious treat. Named in honor of our founder's
grandfather, this ale has a sweetish, caramelly aroma with a very
tiny hint of roasty smokiness imparted by the chocolate malt. Loads
of caramel malt gives this beer a beautiful red hue. Munich malt and
flaked barley make for a big, malty, full-bodied middle which drops
of into a dry, crisp finish.
Malts:
2-Row
Pale, Munich, Caramel, Chocolate, Flaked Barley
Hops:
Galena,
Willamette
OG:
1.054
TG:
1.011
ABV:
5.4% IBU:
30
India
Pale Ale
Are
you looking for a palate busting, tongue numbing,
melt-the-enamel-off-your-teeth super, super hoppy Northwest IPA? Well
then, this probably ain't your beer...move along, move along.
Instead, we have been working since 1994 to make our flagship IPA a
perfectly balanced blend of significant hoppiness with a sturdy malt
backbone. Our IPA is very hop-forward with aromas of grapefruit and
cedar as well as resinous bitterness imparted by several additions of
Galena and Columbus hops. A simple but expertly designed grain bill
compliments the hops by imparting subtle caramel and malt characters.
Malts:
2-Row
Pale, Munich, Carapils, Caramel
Hops:
Galena,
Columbus
OG:
1.054
TG:
1.006
ABV:
6.2%
IBU:
40
Mt.
Tabor Brewing Company
Vancouver, Wa.
P5
Pale Ale
Named
for Mileage Post 5 or P5 stone marker erected in 1854 that's
located in Mount Tabor, our flagship pale ale is on the slightly
hoppier side then most but that's what make it true to its NW roots.
ABV: 5.4% IBU: 49
Longest
Day Stout
Some
days just don't go the way you planned, but good things come from it
none the less. Darker and roastier than our normal stout, this beer
has a slightly hoppy finish.
ABV: 6.2% IBU: 71
Scuttlebutt
Brewing Company
Everett, Wa.
Scuttlebutt's
Tripel 7 Belgian Style Ale
Very
light in body but heavy in strength of alcohol, Scuttlebutt's
Tripel 7 is an honest model of deception in the finest Belgian
tradition. Delicate clove and white pear flavors are evident when the
beer is young. If you're able to try one with a year or two of age,
complex apricot flavors emerge. Only here for a short time of
the year, so it's not to be missed.
ABV: 9% IBU: 10
Scuttlebutt's
Earthy Blonde
This
empowered Blonde believes in a healthy lifestyle. This beer is
infused with Rooibos Tea, a product that claims significant health
benefits. Not being your average tea drinkers, Scuttlebutt's
brew crew infused a house favorite with the tea to explore the health
benefits in a more desirable media.... The health claims published
all over the web advertise Rooibus as an anti-inflammatory, filled
with anti-oxidants, assisting in prevention of heart disease, cancer
and diabetes, beneficial in the delay of age-related brain
deterioration, contributing to healthy teeth and bones, aiding those
struck with asthma, potentially helps fight HIV, stimulates hair
growth, and heroically helps the liver to regenerate. Scuttlebutt
Brewing Company doesn't endorse these claims but we are fond of the
flavor from this little red bush. This light ale is svelte in body,
allowing for some kind of healthy activity
post-consumption. Herbaceous, earthy flavors complement the
Wheat and Vienna malts used in the Blonde. The Tettenager
finishing hops complete the experience, lending a bold citrus note in
the finish.
ABV: 4.5% IBU: 17
Fishtail
Brewing Company
Olympia, Wa.
Organic
Amber
Medium
bodied with an appealing amber hue. Its organic pale, Munich and
crystal malts create a gentle sweet character. This beer has a
zesty aroma and flavor with a great balance.
Hops:
Organic Millennium, Organic Bravo
OG:
1.055
TG: 1.016
ABV:
5% IBU:
22
Monkfish
Belgian Style Triple
Brewed
using Pale malt, Honey malt, aromatic malt, Belgian candy sugar and
Styrian Golding hops and Belgian Abbey yeast. Monkfish has a
sweet malty flavor and a subtle hop aroma, while providing fruity and
spicy esters, imparting an excellent complexity to this medium-bodied
beer.
ABV: 9% IBU: 32
Dick's
Brewing Company
Centralia, Wa.
Dick
Danger Ale
Our
flagship beer. A large percentage of black malt gives this
distinctive ale its dark brown/black color and that slightly roasted
flavor. Magnum hops provide a backbone of bitterness and large
additions of Mt. Hood hops later in the boil come right through in
the finish. The result is a highly drinkable, non-intrusive dark ale
that defies style guidelines and leaves you wanting more. Available
in 12 oz. and 22 oz. bottles.
OG: 1.053 TG: 1.010 ABV: 5.2%
Dick's
Silk Lady
This
is a light and refreshing Belgian-style ale. The mash consists of a
small quantity of Munich and caramel malts for a delicate body and
pale color. A fair amount of top-quality wheat malt gives this beer
its crispness and drinkability. It is hopped sparingly for minimal
bitterness and mellow hop flavor and aroma. We ferment with a classic
Belgian yeast strain, which gives the beer unique fruity esters. Available
in 12 oz. bottles.
OG: 1.048 TG: 1.008 ABV: 5%
Burnside
Brewing Company
Portland, Ore.
Burnside
Oatmeal Pale
Burnside
Oatmeal Pale is brewed using copious amounts of Crystal, Galena and
Fuggle hop varietals. This is a clean dry pale ale with low
bitterness and lots of hop flavor. We have chosen to add 75 pounds of
Bob's Red Mill rolled oats to increase body and give our Pale a
sweet creamy finish. Burnside Oatmeal Pale, along with all Burnside
beer, is unfiltered. This requires an increased time commitment, but
pays dividends in the depth, character and flavor profile of our
offerings.
ABV 5.6% IBU 44
Spring
Rye Beer
A
bright and refreshing Roggenbier brewed with 60% rye and 40% pale
malt, coriander and Bullion hops. This ale is a perfect transition
from the hop and malt heavy beers of winter to the light and more
crisp of summer. Spring rye is viscous and bold from the large amount
of rye malt but drinks bright and refreshing from the combination of
the Bullion hop variety and the clean spiciness of the coriander
seed.
ABV 5.5% IBU 21.5
Double
Mountain Brewing Company
Hood River, Ore.
The
VAPORIZER Dry-Hopped Pale Ale
Featuring
Challenger hops from the Yakima Valley and our house Pilsner malt
from British Columbia, The Vaporizer is light-colored, alluringly
hoppy and supremely tasty. The dry-hopping makes this one sing.
ABV: 6% IBU: 50
DIRTY
DEEDS Anniversary Alt
Co-owner
Charlie Devereux created this brew to celebrate another year of
Double Mountain doings, as is his tradition. It's a unique, dark
copper-colored ale, full of spicy hops and just a touch of
smoky/toasty character from 100 lbs. of barley that was smoked at
Podnah's Pit in Portland, using cherry wood from brew master Matt
Swihart's orchard.
ABV: 6.5% IBU: 55
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About Whiskey Pass to the World!
If you prefer spirits to beer, you'll enjoy the Whiskey Pass to the World! - sample from a huge variety of whiskeys from all over the globe.
$2 token per sample · 21 and over
Bourbon/American Whiskey
Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
Four Roses Single Barrel
Bulleit 10 Year
Sam Houston American Straight
Knob Creek Single Barrel
Edgefield
Hogshead
White Dog
White Owl
Monkey Puzzle
Scotch
Johnnie Walker Gold
Highland Park 15 Year
Ardbeg 10 Year
Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak
Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask
Tennessee
Jack Daniels Single Barrel
George Dickel No. 12
Canadian Whiskey
Crown Royal Maple Finished
Royal Canadian
Pendleton 1910
Irish
Greenore 8 Year Single Grain
Slane Castle
Slieve Foy Single Malt
Connamara Peated Single Malt
Rye
Bulleit Rye
Whistlepig Rye
Rittenhouse Rye
Templeton Rye
Japanese
Yamazaki 12 Year
Hibiki 12 year
