Food Network host, Guy Fieri, brought the “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” crew to this Olympia area favorite for filming in October, selected from a field of over fifty other hot spots in the south Puget Sound, to get down and dirty with this modern version of the English classic. Guy had his work cut out for him deciding which of the popular menu items to choose. While filming, it was apparent to those on set that Fieri would have also liked to try some of the other menu items as well since “he was also sneaking bites of the Fish Tacos and the nachos” confessed Fish Tale Brew Pub Head Chef, Kerin Lewis.

Also featured on the show will be the Brew Pub’s Crab Cannelloni—a mixture of Dungeness crab, shrimp and ricotta in an eggroll wrapper and baked in a roasted red pepper cream sauce and served with side Caesar salad.

“This is such an incredible honor for our entire Fish Tale Brew pub family after over a decade of commitment and hard work. Words cannot describe how thrilled we are to have our story broadcasted to the rest of the country,” Max DeJarnatt, who manages the brewpub, said. “We can barely contain our excitement because we want to share this achievement with the community that has supported us over the years!”

“When the red Camaro pulled up in front of the restaurant at our downtown location in Olympia, it was fun to watch people as they began to realize what was going on,” DeJarnatt recounts the scene on the street. “Everyone had a great time and Guy Fieri was really good about letting the staff and the regulars get their Triple D fill.” After all the hoopla died down and Fieri left the brew pub, DeJarnatt reflected on the experience and said, “Now we know that people really love our food and we’ve accomplished something.

Recently, Fish Tale Brew Pub opened a second location two hours north of Olympia in Everett directly across from the Comcast Arena. Featuring the hand-crafted beers and ciders of its parent brewery, Fish Brewing Company the brewpub’s fare, decor and namesake are inspired by its flagship brewpub in Olympia, Washington.

The show is currently scheduled to air at 10PM ET/PT on February 11, 2013 on the Food Network.

About Fish Brewing Company
From its home in beautiful Olympia, Washington, Fish Brewing Company has been hand-crafting ales of Northwest proportions since 1993. Humbly beginning with a 15-barrel brew house, two 15-barrel fermenters, and one dairy tank, we brewed for our neighbors up and down Puget Sound. Growing steadily since, Fish is now an award-winning craft brewer with distribution throughout the great Pacific Northwest and beyond. For more information visit www.fishbrewing.com.

Purchase your Tickets online or at the Olympia pub
http://fishbrewingoktoberfest.eventbrite.com/

ABOUT US
Washington Wine and Beverage Company (WWBC) is the largest locally and community owned wine group in the Northwest – harvesting, producing and selling over 40,000 cases of wine and 100,000 cases of beer per year. Quality and value are two of the cornerstones that set WWBC apart. Our expectation is that every employee will represent the company to the best of their ability and execute their core job responsibilities with passion & creativity, while driving profitability and brand success. WWBC is an entrepreneurial company where an employee’s job description will change and evolve over time.

POSITION STATEMENT
The position of Regional Beer Sales Representative is responsible for the sales and development of Washington Wine and Beverage Company’s beer products (Fish Tale, Leavenworth, Firestation 5, Spire Mountain Ciders) in the states of WA and OR for on/off premise accounts.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Achievement of annual sales and accounts sold goals
• Execute sales programs across territory
• Execute marketing programs across territory
• Build and maintain close working relationships with the top on and off premise accounts, both chain and independents in designated territory
• Work each market independently and with the top distributor sales representatives, field managers and Key Account Managers
• Provide weekly, monthly reports and accomplishments recap to Director of Sales and Marketing.
• Develop and enhance customer relationships
• Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms
• Consult with customers after sales to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
• Demonstrate competent sales abilities through successful presentation of products and creditable promotion of new and existing portfolio items
• Utilize sample inventories to promote product sales
• Participate in sales meetings, on-site training, and trade events to maintain a high level of product and supplier knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS
• College degree with at least five years of beer industry sales experience (distributor or supplier experience ok)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Well organized, self motivated, with the ability to work independently
• In possession of a high level of integrity, confidence, and the ability to forge strong professional relationships quickly
• Brewery knowledge, from the making of beer to the bottle/keg
• Must be able to travel extensively within the region
• Strong desire to continue to grow professionally
• Must possess a current driver license
•Good written communication skills. Must possess the ability to develop and provide all necessary written reports, business correspondence and presentations necessary to satisfy job requirements.
•Good oral communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Incumbent must articulate in a professional and personable manner in order to be a strong leader and partner to our WWBC Customers and Trade partners

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Travel required
•Must be able to meet a minimum requirement travel schedule for assigned territories
•Current valid driver’s license
•Good time-management skills
•No DWI offenses
•No drug use
•Residency in Seattle/Bellevue/Mill Creek area preferred
•Must use for business a clean, recent model, presentable and fully operational 4 door vehicle that reflects professionalism (company auto allowance provided)
* Must own laptop and cell phone

REPORTING STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
* Reports to Director of Sales and Marketing
* Direct Reports Include:
o None
* Interacts with sales, marketing and brewery teams.

In an amazing feat, Fish Brewing brought home two medals in one category:

Gold Medal
Category 2: American Style Wheat Beer with Yeast
Leavenworth Boulder Bend Dunkelweizen, Fish Brewing Co., Olympia

Bronze Medal
Category 2: American Style Wheat Beer with Yeast
Leavenworth Whistling Pig Hefeweizen, Fish Brewing Co., Olympia

Congratulations to our brewers and to the entire Fish Brewing team!

“Craft beer is meant to be shared and enjoyed with good company,” said Jeff Wells, Director of Marketing for Fish Brewing Company. “The local and organic entrees, vibrant atmosphere and attentive service at the Fish Tale Brewpub will allow our guests to enjoy our highly- acclaimed ales with a light snack or an entire meal.” The Brewpub will feature the award-winning beers and ciders of Fish Brewing Company: Fish Tale Ales, Leavenworth Biers, Spire Mountain Ciders and it’s newest brand Reel Ales.

The 175-seat Everett brewpub is family friendly and features a variety of seating options, including high-top tables, high-back chairs and bar seating. The menu is the fruit of years of hard work and dedication from the flagship brewpub’s staff, brewers, cooks and servers.
Samples of the menu include:

- Fish Tacos – Arctic Cod, jack cheese, spicy jalapeno-cilantro sauce, pico de gallo and cabbage
- Pub Sausage – in-house stuffed Bratwurst, Jagerwurst or Kielbasa with kraut and caramelized onion

- New Zealand Lamb Burger – with organic mixed greens, roasted red peppers & tzatziki dressing
- Fried Wild Salmon & Chips – lightly breaded in our own Fish Tale Ale batter

“Fish Tale Brewpub is the perfect pre-game and post-game destination for our visitors and residents,” said Nick Bernard, General Manager of The Fish Tale Brewpub. “Our convenient location across from Comcast Arena makes us a natural stop on game and event nights.”

Everett’s Economic Development Director Lanie McMullin hailed the announcement as part of the city’s effort to grow downtown’s appeal.  “The development of downtown Everett is important to my administration,” McMullin said.  “We recognize that maintaining a critical mass of retail is needed for existing and future downtown residents, as well as building an attractive visitor and tourist market. Fish Brewing Co. will be a welcome addition to the existing mix of eclectic and one-of-a-kind restaurants and shops already there.”

The Fish Tale Brew Pub is located at 2019 Hewitt (at Broadway). The restaurant and the lounge are open Monday – Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices range from $4.95 – $17.95 a dish. For more information, please visit www.fishtalebrewpub.com, or call (425) 789-1510.

About Fish Brewing Company
From its home in beautiful Olympia, Washington, Fish Brewing Company has been hand-crafting ales of Northwest proportions since 1993. Founded by Crayne and Mary Horton and 300 local investors, Fish began operations humbly. With a 15-barrel brew house, two 15-barrel fermenters, and one dairy tank, we brewed for our neighbors up and down Puget Sound. Growing steadily since, Fish is now an award-winning craft brewer with distribution throughout the great Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Fish Brewing Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 25, 4-9pm
Fish Brewing Company • 515 Jefferson St.• Downtown Olympia

Here at Fish Brewing, we believe that fresh beer and cider, fine food, and enduring friendships are what life in the Great Pacific Northwest is all about. We invite you to join us for our biggest event of the year as we host our 12th Annual Oktoberfest.

Feast on a variety of savory culinary delights from the Fish Tale Brewpub, including traditional Oktoberfest fare as well as some more contemporary options with Bavarian flair. Even a Puget Sound raw oyster bar will be featured. (Oh, and did we mention beer?) You’ll enjoy our finest, awarding-winning Fish Tale Organic Ales, Leavenworth Biers and Spire Mountain Ciders.

Live entertainment will be provided by the New Blues Brothers as they present a dynamite stage show consisting of all the hits and humor that made the Blues Brothers so permanently engrained in American culture.

A live auction consisting of various choice items will be held as well as a raffle for the ultimate beer-lover’s dream: a free pint a day for a year from the Fish Tale Brewpub. Profits from this event will benefit will benefit the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the waters of Puget Sound.

Tickets are $27 in advance ($35 at the door) and include a meal of your choice and several drink tickets to enjoy a variety of ales and ciders. This event is 21 and over only.

Click here for Oktoberfest Details

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Fish Tale Organic Ales

A 440-page compendium of innovative products designed “with future generations in mind,” the volume’s Fish Tale pages come in the book’s sixth chapter, “Retail Products”. Other chapters focus on electronics, energy, furniture, home & appliances, lighting, sports & apparel, and miscellanea.

“Of course, we’re elated,” said Fish Brewing’s Director for Arts & Crafts, Scott Miller. “Mr. Reis contacted us nearly a year ago explaining the book and inviting us to submit materials for consideration. Naturally, we sent the kitchen sink, hoping we’d be lucky enough to land a logo or a photo of the brewery. Two entire pages—that was a bit beyond our wildest imaginings.”

Typical of Taschen publications, the book is graphics-rich. On Fish Tale’s pages, both the hoped-for Fish Tale Organic Ales brand logo and the brewery shot appear, as well as Fish Tale Organic Ales style logos and product shots.

Also featured in side-by-side English, German, and French translations are two paragraphs of Fish Tale’s philosophy on clean water. In addition, the pages include Fish Tale’s web address, organic certifier, and awards, plus the names of the Mighty Fish Brewers.

Famed for its multi-lingual volumes on art, design, and culture, Taschen lists Product Design in the Sustainable Era at $39.99.

This time, judges from the World Beer Championships weighed in. Their verdict: Gold Medal ranking for Boulder Bend Dunkelweizen, and Bronze for Whistling Pig Hefeweizen. The WBC results mirrored those from the LA International Commercial Beer Competition, where judges also awarded Gold to Boulder Bend and Bronze to Whistling Pig.

“For Leavenworth Biers, this has surely been a compelling month of vindication and redemption,” observed Fish Brewing Company’s Chief Operating Officer, Al Triplett. “Sixteen years since the brand’s last medal, now this: five medals in four week’s time. Already, there is talk of optioning this story for the Guy Network’s Afternoon Movie of the Week.”

Founded in 1994, the World Beer Championships claims the title of America’s oldest international beer competition. In format, it is unique among beer competitions.

Rather than judging multiple styles at a single event, WBC juries convene every other month to judge beers in style groupings. Judges review these groupings on a rotating calendar.

The WBC’s June/July panels judged Wheat Beers in categories including Dunkelweizen, Bavarian-style Hefeweizen, Kristall Weizen, Weizen Bock, Berliner Weisse, Filtered & Unfiltered Wheat Ale, White/Wit Beer, and Flavored Wheat Beer.

Results from the Wheat Beer judging will appear the August issue of Tastings, a publication of the Beverage Testing Institute. Based in Chicago, the BTI organizes the World Beer Championship.