The warm and fuzzy feeling you get when in good company, complimented by a delicious and unique local beer, is what makes the Harmon Brewing Co.'s Twelve Beers of Christmas a worthy holiday merriment. The Tacoma brewing company will, once again, pour a beer a day at its Harmon Tap Room, beginning Dec. 13. Below is a Harmon news release naming the 12 beers, as well as an announcement that they have updated their Pt. Defiance IPA recipe. ...
TACOMA - Harmon Brewing Company announced today that their Pt. Defiance IPA recipe has undergone an exciting change. The new Point Defiance IPA is an updated version of their iconic classic, without straying from the roots.
"Bright, clean, crisp and hoppy, the iconic PT. Defiance IPA is re-born," said Head Brewer Jeff Carlson.
Originally brewed in 1997 to commemorate the opening of the Harmon Brewery, the Point Defiance IPA was crafted to encompass what Tacoma stood for, a no fuss, palate quenching brew.
The improved version uses five different malted barleys to accommodate the boat load of Pacific Northwest hops.
"The combination creates the classic West Coast hop aroma and flavor that we all crave, while maintaining drinkability," added Carlson. "In keeping with tradition we left the hoppy backbone unchanged, but added some Citra to give it that edge. Hop in your Kayak, pour yourself a glass and enjoy."
For the first beer of Christmas, my true love gave to me...
Yes, it's time again for Harmon's annual Twelve Beers of Christmas. The daily festivities, held at the Tap Room, begin on December 13th and end on Christmas Eve. To get people in the spirit of the holidays, the first beer, a delectable Candy Cane Porter, will be served Firkin style, just as beer was quaffed back in the mid-15th century.
The Twelve Beers of Christmas lineup, including everything from barrel aged imperial stouts to blondes and sours, is subject to change. Here is the lineup in no particular order:
- Ivan Russian Imperial Stout - 2013
- Apricot Tart - 2012
- Casper's Revenge Ghost Pepper Peach - 2012
- 11th ST. +1 IPA
- 5-Mile Drive IPA
- Old John Barrel Blend
- One Hop Wonder
- Columbus Candy Cane Porter Firkin
- Honey Blonde
- Dry Fly Barrel Aged New West CDA
- Farmhouse Blonde
- Whiskey Soaked Oak Aged Steep & Deep