What's Hoppin' this Week? 1/16

Hey everyone. Things are finally starting to pick back up in the beer scene around town now that we are fully into 2019 and the holidays are well behind us. Plenty of stuff to cover so let's get right to it. Cheers!

Thursday, January 17th

- Community Pint is going back into their cellar and putting together a special flight of 5 special barrel aged beers from the Northwest and beyond. Pouring from noon to 8 pm. Facebook.

- Bellwether is releasing it's newest ProAm collaboration with Jake Huss, the winner of a recent homebrew competition sponsored by (and using grains from) Joseph's Grainery. The saison they brewed will be available from 3 to 9 pm, but stop in between 5 and 8 if you want to meet the folks behind the beer. Facebook.

- The Riverbank Taphouse - the newest edition to Northern Quest Resort and Casino - is hosting a party to celebrate the release of several new beers from Post Falls Brewing from 5 to 7 pm. Reps from Post Falls will be on hand and there will be pint specials and giveaways throughout the evening. I got a chance to check the place out tonight, and I was impressed. NorthernQuest.com

- The Lantern's annual winter beer fest kicks off on Thursday at 4 pm and runs till Saturday. Each day has different options, but they will be featuring 28 winter beers from 24 different breweries. Tasting packages start at $15 and include a commemorative tasting glass. Check out Facebook for full details of each day.

Friday, January 18th

- Iron Goat is hosting a special pint night to benefit local Spokane non-profit, Global Neighborhood. From 5 to 9 pm, $1 from each pint sold will be donated and there will be live music. Facebook.

- Day 2 of the winter brew fest runs from 4 to 10 pm. Facebook.

Saturday, January 19th

- Daft Badger Brewing in CD'A is turning 4 years old and celebrating with a party from noon to 8 pm in their taproom. Food specials, live music and a new SMaSH IPA will be released to commemorate the event. Congrats on 4 Years!!! Facebook.

- Quartzite Brewing in Chewelah is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with events all weekend culminating in their big party from 2 to 9 pm. Beer specials, a food truck and commemorative pints will be available. Facebook. 

- Wallace Brewing is continuing their month-long celebration of their 10 year anniversary with their official anniversary party featuring live music, food, fun and games. 5 to 9 pm. Facebook.

- The final day of the Lantern's winter brew fest kicks off at 4 pm. Facebook.

Sunday, January 20th

- Iron Goat is staging their first in-house beer dinner, pairing five courses and five beers starting at 6:15 pm. Tickets are $60 and extremely limited so stop by or call to reserve your spot ASAP. The full menu and more details are available on Facebook.

Monday, January 21st

- North Spokane favorite, Waddell's Brewpub and Grille is also celebrating their 5th anniversary with a party from 6 to 8 pm. They will be releasing 4 specialty beers and giving away prizes all night. Facebook.

Tuesday, January 22nd

- Iron Goat is starting an educational series about the beer-making process and the first one is all about how different yeast varieties can change beer. $16 gets you a flight of the specially brewed beer that they exposed to six different yeast strains so you can taste how each strain changes the character of the beer. There will also be a yeast expert on hand to explain the process and answer questions. There are 3 separate sessions (4:30 pm, 6 pm and 7:30 pm) each with space for only 12 people, so buying tickets in advance is encouraged. Facebook.

Wednesday, January 23rd

- The Idaho Pour Authority, a beer bar in Sandpoint, is hosting a fundraiser for the Kaniksu Land Trust. There will be a silent auction, raffles, live music and beer from 12 String Brewing. Facebook.