About 99 Bottles Tasting Events
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Special Guest Events
99 Bottles features special brewery or industry guest events
two to three times a month, where you can try several beers from
a specific brewery. These events typically fall on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
The Weekly Pick
Try the weekly pick every Wednesday for $1. Swing by between 6:00 and 8:00 and request a pour.
The weekly pick is announced every Sunday in theWeekly Brews
and is also posted at the store on the announcement board.
Monthly Style
Sample six beers for $5* the second Tuesday of the month.
Swing by between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and discover a new style
of beer, or get more familiar with an old favorite. For this monthly
event we select a unique variety to demonstrate the diversity of
each style of beer. January is Ambers; February is Barleywines;
March is Stouts; April is Witbiers; May is Bocks; June is India Pale Ales (IPAs);
July is Lagers ("lawnmower beers"); August is Hefeweizens; September is Sours/Flanders Red;
October is Fruit/Vegie/Herb Beers; November is Winter Warmers; and December is Belgian Dark Ales.
(*Club members pay just $2.50)
Tasting Calendar
Every Wednesday ~ 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.*
theWeekly Pick
Sample 99 Bottles's weekly pick every Wednesday for $1 with ID.
Tuesday, September 12th ~ 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.*
PUCKERFEST NIGHT!
If you haven't yet tried a sour beer, get ready to pucker! These beers range in flavor from lemon, to sweet vinegar, to funky brett! If you have a "sour tooth" you may just discover a new favorite beer at 99 Bottles's Puckerfest night.
Sample 6 beers for $5 (club members $2.50) on Tuesday, September 12th, 5:30-7:30PM. It's just $5* to sample 6 beers that are sure to make you pucker.
Featured styles include: Wild Ale, Saison, Gueuze, Flanders Red, and Flanders Oud Bruin.
More Beer Events
September 13th & 14th
Oktoberfest
at Pyramid Alehouse in Seattle, Wash. Buy advance tickets and get TWO extra tokens! Advance ticket purchase redeemable for Advance tickets a mug and 8 tokens.
Tickets available now at 99 Bottles: $25 cash or checks payable to "Washington Beer Commission"; add $1 service fee per ticket if paying by debit or credit card.
Sunday, November 9th ~ THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT
Belgian Beer Me! beer appreciation class
Stu Stuart's BBM! class · 2:00 p.m. at WineStyles Federal Way, next to 99 Bottles beer store.
Ther are just 14 spots available; tickets are available now at 99 Bottles. $55 per person, includes Belgian beers, snacks, course materials, and a Belgian beer glass! Tickets are nonrefundable. Add $1 service fee per ticket if paying by debit or credit card.
Learn more about Belgian Beer Me!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the tastings held?
Tasting events advertised by 99 Bottles are held at 99 Bottles beer store in Federal Way, Wash. unless otherwise noted.
Who can attend?
Tastings are open to ages 21 years and older with valid ID.
What does it cost...and when are the events?
To sample the weekly staff pick it costs $1 per person. The weekly pick is featured on Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tasting events, which typically feature 3 to 6 beers, range from $1 to $5 per person, depending on the beers featured at the event (see the event details for cost).
Tasting events generally fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday—keep on the lookout for one that you can make! Our goal is to cover the event costs while letting you try new beers/styles.
How much do I get to drink?
Wednesday night samples are 2 ounces and feature one label. Tasting events are up to a total of 8 ounces, up to 2 ounces per label, and typically feature 3 to 6 different beers.
What happens at a tasting event?
Events will typically feature a special guest from a brewery, where we feature 3 to 6 labels. Upon arriving at 99 Bottles, come to the counter to present your ID and pay the event fee; we'll loan you a glass and give you a sheet with descriptions of the beers you'll be trying. The sheet lists the beers in the order that they'll be poured, and we'll stamp your sheet after each pour to track your progress. Feel free to ask the host any questions about the brews, brewery, and brewing process during the event...or browse the coolers and shelves and shop for beer and cider...or visit with others and share tasting notes. Return the glass for cleaning after your last sample before leaving.
Can I taste the beers in a different order?
Yes. However, we've taken care to arrange the beers in an order that will best suit the palate. Like wines and cheeses, beer should be tasted in order of flavor—starting from the lightest in flavor and saving the heaviest, strongest, hoppiest, most bitter beer for last.
Are there any guidelines for tasting beer?
For a great overview of tasting beer, read "How To Taste Beer" on BeerAdvocate.com.
Can I pay again to try the line-up...even if I pay again?
No. Per rules of the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) we're limited to serving up to 8 ounces total, up to a 2-ounce single serving from each label, with no revisits to a label.
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