the pike press

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from the pike press:


"September marks the release of our new Sensational Seasonal, Pike Auld Acquaintance Hoppy Hoiday Ale. An old friend, Pike has brewed this seasonal elixir since 1990. Please check our calendar for several pre-release tastings this month!
 
Pike's fermentation tanks are full and our suitcases are packed.  Please join us for food and friends at the great beer festivals listed on the calendar below. Tickets are going fast for the Pike/Spinnaker's Collaboration Beer Dinner September 9 in charming Victoria to kick off the Great Canadian Beer Festival. The GCBF is September 10 & 11.  Pike Brewer: Dean Mochizuki, as well as Charles and I, will be attending the GABF (Great American Beer Festival) in Denver September 16-18. A highlight will be the Pints for Prostates Rare Beer Tasting on Friday, September 17. Some of America's greatest breweries have been asked to contriubte.  We are excited to be pouring the last 5 gallons of our 20th Anniversary, Pike Tripel Kriek. As of yesterday there were only 30 spaces left. Hope to see you there!
 
SAVE THE DATE!  Pike Place Market Artisan Food Festival
The last quarter of the 20th Century has seen a craft food renaissance world wide.  The U.S., the country that invented the supermarket, now boasts almost 5,000 farmers' markets. At the heart of it all is the famous Pike Place Market.  September 25 and 26th Pike will help sponsor the first annual artisan food festival to support the Pike Place Market Foundation, providiing housing, health care and other services for people in need. Fun, educational, and delicious. No food lover should miss this!
 
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE! 
We need you help! We are pleased to have been nominated for King 5 Evening News' Best Brewpub. Please help make us the #1 Brewpub! Click on the link above and "Cast Vote." Voting ends Tuesday, October 12th.
 
Northwest Brewing News has kicked off the voting for their Readers' Choice Awards. Please vote for your favorite Pike beers and the Pike Pub by clicking on the link above.
 
Our "crown caps" are popping at the recent press we've received. We have included links to a few articles and videos we think you will enjoy.
 
Cheers,
Rose Ann and Charles"
 
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