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Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for Jan 2025

New Releases:

Valley Brown Ale (ABV 4.5% / IBU 20) This easy drinking, medium-bodied seasonal is brown with an apricot hue and a light, roasty caramel aroma. Perle, Cascade and Mt Hood yield a delicate hop character and velvety finish.

Beers From the Wood Series:
Knucklehead Red Ale (ABV 4.9% / IBU 20) This session beer uses just a touch of caramel malt for color and body and is lightly hopped for balance. Aged 10 months in an applewood whiskey barrel.
Noel Winter Ale (ABV 7.8% / IBU 60) Brewed to celebrate the holiday season, this winter warmer uses various aromatic specialty malts and has a prominent hop character from mild American Noble varieties. Aged one year in a Copperworks American whiskey barrel for extreme drinkability with a balanced whiskey flavor.

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:

1/4 – Silver Tongue Devils 7:30PM

1/8 – Tod Kimbro 6PM

1/11 – Wayne Hayton 7:30PM

1/15 – Don Bird Experiment 6PM

1/18 – John Stephan Band 7:30PM

1/22 – Fidalgo Swing 6PM

1/25 – Randy Weeks 7:30PM

1/29 – Pension King and the Dependents 6PM

 

Preview:

2/1 – Red House 7:30PM

 

Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for Dec 2024

Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for Dec 2024

New Releases:

Kosterbier (ABV 5.8% / 30 IBU)  A smooth, dark lager originally brewed at Anacortes Brewery under the guidance of the visiting brewmaster of the Kalt Loch Brewery. Inspired by a dark lager brewed for the Engelberg Monastery. Delicately hopped with Perle Hops, this beer has become a local favorite.

Experimental Series – Cold IPA (ABV 6.3% / 35 IBU) Brewed with pilsner malt and corn for a lighter body then hopped with Columbus, Idaho 7 and Centennial varieties with the addition of HyperBoost “Crush Hop” oil for bonus aroma. Lagered for 2 weeks to make it extra smooth!

Upcoming Events:

Santa Run Sign Up – 5-7PM 12/5-6 Rockfish Grill beer garden tent

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:

12/4 – Joan Penny Holiday Show 6PM

12/7 – Harp Attack with the Mark Dufresne Band, Special Guests Andy Koch and Ted Hennesy 7:30PM

12/11 – Joe and Kelly 6PM

12/13 – Chris Eger and the Fat James Band: Tribute to Fat James 7:30PM

12/14 – The Dunton Sisters 7:30PM
12/18 – Savanna Woods 6PM

12/21 – North Country Highway 7:30PM

12/25 – Closed

12/28 – Utopian Monk Revival 7:30PM

 

Preview:

1/4 – Silver Tongue Devils 7:30PM

Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for Oct 2024

New Releases:

Halloweizen (ABV 5% / IBU 20) Our 2024 pumpkin wheat ale is brewed with cinnamon and allspice plus local Skagit valley grown pumpkins roasted in a wood fired oven. It’s topped off with sneaky banana and clove aromas from our traditional Bavarian hefeweizen yeast.

Belgian Strong (8.1% ABV / 20 IBU) This collaboration beer with Menace in Bellingham and Beach Cat in Blaine has a golden hue, a bready aroma, subtle alcohol sweetness and low bitterness from Saaz hops.

Belgian Dubbel (6.9% ABV / 25 IBU) This delicious dark ale is a collaboration between Anacortes, Menace and Belgian. This Belgian classic is bursting with soft malt and dark fruit with a light alcohol warmth.

Upcoming Events:

Beer Near the Pier, Fri-Sat Oct 4-5, Anacortes Depot

Great Pumpkin Beer Fest, Fri-Sat Oct 4-5, Seattle Center

Oktobearfest, Sat Oct 5, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle

Rotary at the Ranch Fundraiser, Sat Oct 26, Wisteria Gardens Anacortes

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:

10/2 – Trish Hatley 6PM

10/5 – The Unknowns 7:30PM

10/9 – Jennifer Howard 6PM

10/12 – Silver Tongued Devils 7:30PM

10/16 – Michael Wisniewski 6PM

10/19 – Eric Rice and the Maine Connection 7:30PM

10/23 – Janette West 6PM

10/26 – Fat Fridays 7:30PM

10/30 – Pension King and the Dependents 7:30PM

Preview:

11/2 – Billy Appleton Band 7:30PM

Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for Aug 2024

New Releases:

Sergeant Peppercorn’s Lonely Hearts Club Ale (ABV 5% / IBU 25) Our 30th anniversary beer is a refreshing Belgian farmhouse-style Saison with unique spiciness from 4 varieties of fresh ground peppercorn plus grains of paradise. Saaz hops provide balance throughout. Guaranteed to raise a smile!

Arts Festival Amber (ABV 5.5% / IBU 40) The official beer of the Anacortes Arts Festival, this elegant northwest-style Amber Ale is medium bodied with a slight piney character and a subtle malty twang. Columbus & Cascade hops provide a crisp balance.

Whistle Lake Weizen (ABV 4.7% / IBU 18) Our award-winning Hefeweizen has a cloudy golden color and a full, fruity aroma. Bavarian yeast produces striking banana & clove notes with a mild tartness a dry finish. It’s the perfect thirst quencher!

Upcoming Events:

Anacortes Arts Festival, Beer Garden, 3rd St and Commercial Ave, Fri-Sun 8/2-4

Heart of Anacortes Concert Series, corner of 4th and O St, Anacortes:

Anacortes Brewery 30th Anniversary Celebration with

Whistle Lake Jazz Quartet and Special Guests, Pension King and the Dependents
and The Flaming Pies Beatles Tribute. Food, Beer Garden, Giveaways, All Ages 3-8PM Sat 8/10

Rick Epting Foundation Fund Raiser with the Savage Blues Band 5PM Sat 8/17

The Hip 6PM Sat 8/24

The Atlantics 6PM Sat 8/31

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:

8/3 – Powerhouse 7:30PM

8/7 – Joan Penney 6PM

8/10 – The Problem 7:30PM

8/14 – Christina Atteberry 6PM

8/17 – Joe Cook 7:30PM

8/21 – Wayne Hayton 6PM

8/22 – Too Slim and the Taildraggers 7:30PM

8/24 – Tea Seas Trio 7:30PM

8/28 – Trish Hatley 6PM

8/30 – Howard Levy 7:30PM

8/31 – The Colonel 7:30PM

Preview:

9/14 – Joel Astley 7:30PM

Rockfish Grill and Anacortes Brewery

320 Commercial Ave

Anacortes WA 98221

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Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for July 2024

New Releases:
Whistle Lake Weizen (ABV 4.7% / IBU 18) Our award-winning Hefeweizen has a cloudy golden color and a full, fruity aroma. Bavarian yeast produces striking banana & clove notes with a mild tartness a dry finish. It’s the perfect thirst quencher!

Deception Pass Pale Ale (ABV 4.7% / IBU 45) Named for our most visited state park, this refreshing ale is made with 2 row and Munich malts, Mosaic hop in the boil and dry hopped with Simcoe.

Spotted Ale (ABV 6.3% / IBU 15) This smoked dunkelweizen was brewed in honor of late owner and head brewer, Paul Wasik. It’s a wheat beer made with applewood smoked malt balanced with Perle, Cascade and Crystal hops per Paul’s original 1995 recipe!

Upcoming Events:
Rock The Dock, 4PM 7/4, Seafarers Park, Anacortes
Concert on the Green 5PM 7/4, LaConner Marina
Sip and Sea, 4PM 7/6, Seafarers Park, Anacortes

Heart of Anacortes Concert Series, corner of 4th and O St, Anacortes:
Pension King and the Dependents 6PM 7/6
Billy Appleton Band 6PM 7/13
Mama Dirty Skirt 6PM 7/20
Friends for the Ghost 6PM 7/27

Anacortes Arts Festival, Fri-Sun 8/2-4, Main Stage Beer Garden
Anacortes Brewery 30th Anniversary Celebration, 3-8PM 8/10, Heart of Anacortes

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:
7/3 – Trish Hatley 6PM
7/6 – The Silver Tongue Devils 7:30PM
7/10 – Eric Stoneman 6PM
7/13 – The Naughty Blokes 7:30PM
7/17 – Dr Sweets and Ireland Woods 6PM
7/20 – Invisible Cowboys 7:30PM
7/24 – Fidalgo Swing 6PM
7/27 – Norris and Nicely 7:30PM
7/31 – Pension King and the Dependents 6PM
Preview:
8/15 – Too Slim and the Taildraggers 7:30PM
8/30 – The Howard Levy Four 7:30

Rockfish Grill and Anacortes Brewery
320 Commercial Ave
Anacortes WA 98221
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Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for April 2024

Upcoming Events:

April Brews Day, Sat 4/27, Bellingham Waterfront
Earth Day Celebration, Sat 4/20, Anacortes Downtown
Collaboration Brew Day, Fri 4/19, Kulshan Brewery, Bellingham

Manieri Swing Dance, Sat 4/13, Anacortes Depot

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:

4/3 – Joan Penney 6PM

4/6 – Sheri Greimes and JoMomma 7:30PM

4/10 – Mike Faast 6PM

4/13 – John Stephan Band 7:30PM

4/17 – Zach Michaud 6PM

4/20 – Eric Rice and the Maine Connection 7:30PM

4/24 – Janette West 6PM

4/27 – Utopian Monk Revival 7:30PM

Preview: 5/4 – Cozmic Sauce 7:30PM

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Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for Feb 2024

Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for Feb 2024

New Beer Releases:

Experimental Series: Wheezin the Juice (7.1 ABV, 45 IBU) – This juicy IPA is made with Sabro, Centennial and Ekuanot hop varieties with a bit of caramel malt for color and balance.

Hop Mob IPA (65 IBU) – Anacortes joins with several breweries across the state to release our Hop Mob IPA. Our version features prominent hop character from Sabro, Centennial and Ekuanot varieties. Look for other Hop Mob beers statewide starting in February.

Upcoming Events:

Dine Out to End Homelessness benefit for the Anacortes Family Center Thurs Feb 8, Rockfish Grill
Valentine’s Day Wed Feb 14th, Rockfish
Palentine’s Day Thurs Feb 15th, Rockfish

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:

2/3 – North Country Highway 7:30PM
2/7 – Joan Penney 6PM
2/10 – Cardova 7:30PM
2/14 – Dana Osborn 6PM
2/17 – Children of the Blues 7:30PM
2/21 – Wayne Hayton 6PM
2/24 – Jim Basnight Band 7:30PM
2/28 – Janette West 6PM

Preview: 3/2 – Randy Weeks and the Silent Treatment 7:30PM

September Anacortes Brewery Releases and Rockfish Grill Events

New Beer Releases:
Fresh Hop IPA (6% ABV / IBU 80) – This highly anticipated seasonal features major hop flavor and aroma from copious amounts of fresh hops collected from Carpenter Ranches in Granger WA.

Oktoberfest (ABV 5.4% / IBU 30) – Malty and full bodied, this savory beer celebrates the traditional Bavarian festival. Delicately hopped and lagered for 6 weeks in our authentic cold storage cellar.

Cold IPA (ABV 3.7% / IBU 50) – This hybrid IPA uses lager yeast fermented at an ale yeast temperature. Amarillo, citra and cascade hops are used in the boil followed by dry hopping with sabro and cascade. It’s then cold conditioned for super smooth flavor.

Oyster Run Ale (ABV 4.3% / IBU 15) – The first official beer of the Oyster Run, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the largest motorcycle rally in the Pacific Northwest. This beer is straw-colored, hopped for balance and lighter in alcohol. Designed for motorcycle riding beer drinkers beers!
Upcoming Anacortes Brewery Events:
Great Pumpkin Beer Festival, Seattle Center Fri-Sat 9/29-30

Farm to Pint Fest, La Conner Marina Sat 9/30

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:
9/2 – Odd Mood Jam Band (7:30PM)
9/6 – Whistle Lake Jazz Quartet (6PM)
9/9 – Powerhouse (7:30PM)
9/13 – The Colonel (6PM)
9/16 – Whitewing (7:30PM)
9/20 – Zach Michaud (6PM)
9/23 – North Country Highway (7:30PM)
9/27 – Fidalgo Swing (7:30PM)
9/29 – Dimitri Metheny (7:30PM)
9/30 – The Atlantics (6PM)

Preview: 10/14 – Cozmic Sauce (7:30PM)

Anacortes Brewery Releases | Rockfish Grill Events for April 2023

Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for April 2023

New Beer Releases:

  • Whistle Lake Weizen (ABV 5.3% / IBU 18) It’s back! Our award-winning Hefeweizen has a cloudy golden color and a full, fruity aroma while Bavarian yeast produces striking banana & clove aromas. It’s the perfect thirst quencher!
  • OG IPA (ABV 6% / IBU 80)   Our classic northwest style IPA has a building hop character balanced with a sturdy backbone to support it. Columbus, Cascade & Simcoe are dry-hopped in the fermenter  producing a moderate citrus and stone fruit aroma that yields to a bold, prolonged hop flavor and bitterness.

Upcoming Anacortes Brewery Events:

April Brews Day, April 29, Max Higbee Center, Bellingham

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:

4/1 – CC Adams Band with Mary Ellen Likens (7:30PM)

4/5 – Joan Penney (6PM)

4/8 – Children of the Blues (7:30PM)
4/12 – Aloha Danny (6PM)

4/15 – Badd Dog Blues Society (7:30PM)

4/19 – Norris and Nicely (6PM)

4/22 – Queen’s Bluegrass (7:30PM)

4/26 – Janette West (6PM)

4/29 – Chris Eger Band (7:30PM)

 

Preview:

5/6 – Joel Astley (7:30PM)

5/10 – Newton’s Law (6PM)

 

Rockfish Grill and Anacortes Brewery

320 Commercial Ave

Anacortes WA 98221

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Anacortes Brewery Releases / Rockfish Grill Events for January 2023

New Beer Releases:
Czech Pilsner (ABV 5% / IBU 35) Bohemian style lager with light golden color from pale & Munich malts, distinct hop character from Saaz hops and lagered for several weeks providing smoothness and subtle malt flavor.

Noel Winter Ale (ABV 8.3% / IBU 45) Brewed to celebrate the holiday season, this winter warmer uses various aromatic specialty malts and has a prominent hop character from Cascade, Mt Hood and Sabro varieties.
Upcoming Anacortes Brewery Events:
Anacortes Music Project Rockin’ Yule Bizarre, 6PM Sat 12/17, Buxton’s, Anacortes

Rockfish Grill Entertainment Calendar:
12/3 – Harp Attack with the Mark Dufresne Band plus special guests Sean Devine and Steve Bailey (7:30PM)
12/7 – Joan Penney (6PM)
12/10 – The Unknowns (7:30PM)
12/14 – Dr Sweets and Ireland Woods (6PM)
12/17 – Sheri Roberts Greimes and Jo Momma (7:30PM)
12/21 – Doug Schmude (6PM)
12/28 – Janette West (6PM)
12/31 – Savage Blues Band (7:30PM)

Preview: 1/7 – Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method (7:30PM)