May 24, 2012

For Immediate Release

2012 WASHINGTON BREWERS FESTIVAL

Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17 Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA

64 Participating Breweries Announced

The 7th Annual Washington Brewers Festival is less than a month away and below is the list of 61 Washington craft breweries (and three from outside the state) that will be on hand at King County's Marymoor Park in Redmond the weekend of June 15-17. Washington breweries will occupy 61 of the 64 available pouring stations this year, the highest number ever! (there were 50 Washington breweries last year, the previous high). The Festival kicks off on Friday, June 15 at 4pm, with more than 40 of these breweries on hand. All 64 breweries will be on site pouring more than 200 unique craft beers on Saturday and Sunday. Approximately 14,000 attendees are expected for this Father's Day weekend celebration at the new Marymoor Park venue.

The 64 Breweries pouring at this year’s Washington Brewers Festival:

192 Brewing Kenmore 7 Seas Brewing Gig Harbor Airways Brewing Kent Alpine Brewing Oroville American Brewing Edmonds Anacortes Brewery Anacortes Barhop Brewing Port Angeles Big Al Brewing Seattle Big Time Brewery Seattle Black Raven Brewing Redmond Boundary Bay Brewery Bellingham Brickyard Brewing Woodinville Chuckanut Brewery Bellingham Diamond Knot Brewing Mukilteo Dick’s Brewing Centralia Dirty Bucket Brewing Woodinville E9 Brewery Tacoma Elliott Bay Brewing Seattle/Burien Elysian Brewing Seattle Emerald City Beer Seattle

Contact: Eric Radovich

Washington Beer Commission Phone: (206) 795-5072 Email: eric@washingtonbeer.com URL: www.washingtonbeer.com

Fish Brewing Olympia Flyers Brewery Oak Harbor Foggy Noggin Brewing Bothell Fremont Brewing Seattle Gallaghers Where U Brew Edmonds Georgetown Brewing Seattle Golden Hills Brewing Airway Heights Hale’s Ales Brewery Seattle Harmon Brewing Tacoma Hilliard’s Beer Seattle Hood Canal Brewery Kingston Ice Harbor Brewing Kennewick Iron Horse Brewery Ellensburg Kona Brewing Kailua Kona, HI Kulshan Brewing Bellingham Lantern Brewing Seattle Mac & Jack’s Brewing Redmond McMenamins Breweries Seattle Naked City Brewery Seattle New Belgium Brewing Fort Collins, CO North Sound Brewing Mount Vernon NW Peaks Brewery Seattle Odin Brewing Seattle Old Schoolhouse Winthrop Paradise Creek Brewery Pullman Pike Brewing Seattle Port Townsend Brewing Port Townsend Ram Brewery Seattle Redhook Brewery Woodinville Riverport Brewing Clarkston Roslyn Brewing Roslyn Schooner Exact Brewing Seattle Scuttlebutt Brewing Everett Silver City Brewery Bremerton Skookum Brewery Arlington Snipes Mountain Brewery Sunnyside Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Snoqualmie Sound Brewery Poulsbo Trade Route Brewing Pacific Twelve Bar Brews Woodinville Twelve String Brewing Spokane Valley Two Beers Brewing Seattle Widmer Brothers Brewing Portland, OR Wingman Brewers Tacoma

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The Washington Beer Commission Presents

2012 Washington Brewers Festival DATES Friday, June 15, 4 - 9pm- 21-and-over only Saturday, June 16, 11am - 9pm- All ages Sunday, June 17, 11am - 6pm- All ages LOCATION King County's Marymoor Park 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA

There is a $5 on-site parking fee (just $1 on Friday). Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Metro Bus service is available from Seattle to within a mile of the venue.

ADMISSION Friday $15 advance tickets/at the door. (Friday advance tickets available online only) Friday admission includes a tasting cup and 4 tasting tokens 21+ only Saturday & Sunday $20 advance tickets ($25 online after May 31) or $25 at the door Admission includes a tasting cup and 6 tasting tokens Advance tickets are available online and at local outlets. All Ages. Those under 21 admitted free (must be accompanied by a parent) Designated Drivers Designated driver admission is $5 and available at the gate only. It includes

complimentary water, root beer and the entertainment.

BEERS The Festival is a celebration of world class beer brewed here in Washington, offering a great variety of craft beer including many NW style hoppy beers, refreshing summer seasonal brews and hard-to-find rarities. Friday is a Washington Beer-exclusive event and select Washington breweries will be open (40+ breweries) with many offering Friday-exclusive beers. Saturday and Sunday will feature a 64 brewery lineup with more than 200 beers on tap.

Back this year is the Buzz Cart, a unique beer bar that will tap a special premium kegs at

different times each day of the festival. KIDS In addition to the spectacular beer selection for dads the Festival offers many activities

for the young ones including bouncy toys and a kids’ craft tent where they can make Fathers Day gifts. In addition Washington Beer’s own root beer garden will serve up premium craft root beer brewed by local breweries.

CIDER/WINE This year’s expanded Cider & Wine Tasting Tent will feature four Washington cider

makers and a nice selection of wine from Vessel Wine Company. LIVE MUSIC From funk, alt-country rock to blues, just like the beer selection the Festival’s music

lineup also features an eclectic blend of the Northwest musical talents. Friday night features Geoffrey Castle and Saturday night features Nigel Mustafa.

FOOD Fantastic offerings including locally renowned Skillet and making delicious food pairings

with Washington beer!

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