Icicle Brewing Company voted BEST BREWER AWARD!
By a wide margin, newcomer to our Brewfest Icicle Brewing Company out of neighboring Leavenworth, WA walked away with the most 2011 Rails to Ales Brewfest People’s Choice votes for their … drumroll please … “Bootjack IPA”!
They describe the brew as, “Intense hop flavors and aroma are smoothly balanced in this medium bodied amber ale. With citrusy floral hop notes and a sweet-malty undertone, this American IPA is an amber beer dominated by rich Yakima grown hops. You will smell the hops, taste the hops, and feel the hops. Served in an American crafted traditional 16oz. pint glass. ABV: 6.5% • IBU: 60 OG: 15.7°P • FG: 3.8°P.”
Learn more about Icicle Brewing Company at their website, www.iciclebrewing.com
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DUNK TANK!!
New for 2011 – Maverick’s Steakhouse & Casino is hosting a dunk tank at this year’s Brewfest. Proceeds will be split between the local Upper Kittitas County Youth Activities Program and Cascade Rail Foundation. So dunk-a-hunk (or hunkette) for a good cause!
There will also be a Beer Bottle Ring Toss game at the NKC Tribune sponsored Brewfest Information & Best Brewer Ballot Collection Booth, with prizes – including t-shirts and more!
Scrip (“Beer Tickets”) can be used at either game.
Brewer updates
Due to the nature of some of our smaller, family owned and operated microbreweries, there may be some adjustments to the brewer/beer list. The last minute addition of Harmon Brewing Co. from Tacoma helps to offset a couple of cancellations that came in today (Friday, July 8). Golden Hills Brewing from Reardan, WA had a family emergency and will not be able to make it to our Brewfest. Also, 192 Brewing Company from Kenmore has cancelled due to an overbooking error. There will be 18 breweries, 2 hard cider makers and a winery representing their brands with an average of 2-3 kinds of product each, so plenty of variety to choose from! See all of our beverage producers and their scheduled products at our Brewery Page.
Food Vendor Menus Posted
Visit our Food Page for full menu listings for the 5 Food Vendors who will be serving up the eats at this year’s Brewfest. Remember, your scrip (“beer tickets” – you get 7 with your admission) can be used at any of the food booths or the souvenir booth, at an exchange rate of $1.00 per scrip!
This year’s food vendors are: Glondo’s Sausages, 2 R Bar & Bistro, BBQ Schact, Rustic Root Catering and Suncadia.
FREE Shuttle running – parking lots & Lodging Partners
Once again, the Rails to Ales Brewfest will be offering a FREE SHUTTLE, running a continuous route between area parking lots and our Lodging Partner sites in Cle Elum and Roslyn. New this year is a stop at the Whispering Pines RV Park. Also, there is once again a connecting stop with the Airporter Shuttle (which offers rides to and from Ellensburg for only $5.00 each way – need to book in advance at their website – click for link).
Download a map showing the shuttle route and stops here:
Parking/Lodging Partner SHUTTLE MAP - Map showing the stops for our FREE Event Shuttle running routes between area parking lots and Lodging Partner stops. No cost to ride the shuttle in town.
20 Breweries Confirmed for 2011 Brewfest!
With the late addition of Harmon Brewing Co. from Tacoma, the total brewery count rounds out nicely at twenty. In addition, Gard Vintners of Ellensburg will be bringing two wines, and the two hard cider makers will once again be bringing their unique beverages for sampling. The entire line-up can be previewed at our Brewery Page.
Order 2011 T-Shirts!
The 2011 souvenir t-shirt for the 4th Annual Rails to Ales Brewfest are available for purchase online. Examples will be available for viewing at the event, and mail orders taken, or you can order directly NOW by clicking this link!
