Today I rise from the grave with news of a limited-edition local beer from Schooner Exact Brewing. According to Schooner Exact’s Minister of Propaganda, Marcus Connery, the Union Ale is “a light golden summer ale, brewed with classic Northwest hops, for a fresh, fruity aroma and flavor.” If light golden summer ale and fresh and fruity aren’t enough of a draw, there’s a story behind the beer:
Union Ale was Schooner Exact brewmaster Matt McClung’s first beer. It was made for a friend’s wedding and he’s since made batches for other friends and family who’ve gotten married. I’m tempted to ask McClung if he’s had to brew a Separation Stout (or even worse, an Annulment Ale) for anyone, but that might be in poor taste. Wait a minute, that’s just my style. Anyway, Matt’s niece is getting hitched this weekend and to mark the occasion, he’s brewed Union on a large system for the first time. The entire batch won’t be needed for the wedding, so there will be a few kegs going out to select bars in the area this week. Look for it at:
Beveridge Place Pub
Brouwer’s Café
Naked City Brewing Company
Duck Island Ale House
Pub at Piper’s Creek
Parkway Tavern – Tacoma
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