ASQ Section 614 - Columbia Basin

Serving Central and Southeastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon

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Beer's the Thing

Click here to download the pdf flyer.

Site Visit to Ice Harbor Brewery & Pub, Downtown Kennewick

Special Date Saturday, May 17

The Ice Harbor Brewing Company was founded in 1996 when Mike Hall and Bill Jaquish quit their jobs at the Hanford site to pursue their dream — to start a local brewery.

Mike and Bill had both homebrewed for 10 years and had learned that great beer can only be brewed by people with a deep understanding of brewing and a driving passion for beer. Their dream was to create a place where local beer lovers could stop by to talk about beer, sample the brews and fill their refillable bottles with draft beer like in the days of old. They dreamed of being the best brewery around, with their beers proudly served throughout the Tri-Cities.

From this vision the Ice Harbor Brewing Company was born. Located in downtown Kennewick, the 7,000 square foot Brewery & Pub houses the brewing area, homebrew supply shop, offices, cold storage area, warehouse space, and a pub.

In 2007, Ice Harbor Brewing Company at the Marina opened for a unique dining experience on the water. Both locations provide a great dining experience, each with their own unique atmosphere.

Ice Harbor Brewing Company produces a variety of award-winning beers: Runaway Red Ale, Sternwheeler Stout, Harvest Pale Ale, Columbia Kölsch, Hefeweizen, Lighthouse Lager, Tangerine ExBEERience, Barley Wine Style Ale and Nut Brown Ale. Some are available seasonally or only on tap at the brewery.

Join us on Saturday, May 17, for a tour of Ice Harbor Brewery & Pub. You'll have an opportunity to sample some of the beers and to learn about the company's quality processes, products and philosophies, including:

• Fresh is Best
• Small is Beautiful
• Customer Service & Satisfaction are Key to Success

Following the tour, talk and tasting (optional; there is a $5 fee, which will be waived if you also purchase beer), you are invited to join us for (no-host) lunch at the brewery.

Logistics

LOCATION:
Ice Harbor Brewing Co., 206 N. Benton Street, Kennewick, WA, 509-582-5340
10:00 a.m. - Check in/Networking
10:15 a.m. - Tour begins
Tasting follows the tour ($5 fee), No-host lunch after tasting

LUNCH IDEAS:
Check out the online menu, offering a variety of appetizers and lunch items. Choices include pulled pork sandwiches, spicy buffalo chicken wraps, BBQ burgers and much more. Beer and wine will be available for purchase by the glass.

There is no age restriction for the tour, talk, or lunch. Sign up to bring your friends and family members as guests! The only restriction is for alcoholic beverages.

For Ice Harbor planning, reservations must be received by May 12. E-mail Alvin with your name, phone number, company affiliation, and your desire to participate in the tasting and/or lunch. You may also call him at (509) 371-2221.