Bars aren't just for getting drunk anymore. These days, South Sound pubs offer more activities than a cruise ship. Tides Tavern wants to make it crystal clear its 11th annual Tapmaster program isn't about chugging yards of beer then taking a flying leap off the dock into the harbor. Instead, the popular watering hole in Gig Harbor wants you to enjoy its 16 taps through the month of February. Get to know each beer. Ask the beers questions. Ask the bartenders questions. If by happenstance you drink all 16 beers in the 28 days, the Tides will give you a nifty T-shirt and add your name to the wall of fame. No big whoop.

TAPMASTER 2014, Feb. 1-28, Tides Tavern, 2925 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, 253.858.3982

2014 Tapmaster Lineup

Full Sail Session Lager
Mack N Jack
Alaskan Amber
Widmer Hefewiezen
Tides Tavern IPA
Sound Porter
10 Barrel OG IPA
7 Seas CDA
Elysian Split Shot Espresso Milt Stout
American Flying Monkey Pale Ale
Georgetown Manny's Pale Ale
Narrows Golden Ale
Double Mountain IRA
Deschutes Red Chair Nitro
No-Li Spin Cycle Red
Airways Sky Hag IPA