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Coming Friday in our print edition: A distinct taste of beer produced locally
October 8th, 2009 at Thu, 8th, 2009 at 11:27 am by markklaas
Chris Castillo, general manager, and Joe Valvo, master brewer, are part of the new brewery in Pacfic.
What something new, something different in a beer? Then check out the newest business on the block in south Pacific – Trade Route Brewing Co. & Taphouse in Pacific. A local group decided to transport brewery operations from the Seattle Industrial District. The new spot, off Stewart Road by Valentine Avenue Southeast, is spacious and unique. The taphouse, part of the 4,000 square-foot plant, provides a front-row seat to the mix, stir and ferment operation.
These days the company is busy producing 1,500 gallons of beer each week. They offer some innovative micros, including two flagship beers – the Chieftain Amber Ale and Jet Stream Lager.
“It’s the freshest place where you can get a beer,” said Chris Castillo, general manager and partner. “Here, when we make beer, there’s no automation. It’s hand crafted.”
markklaas Mark Klaas, editor of the Auburn Reporter, is an award-winning journalist who has worked in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years. He previously worked as a reporter and editor in Idaho, Oregon and California before moving to the Puget Sound in 1993. He lives in King County with his wife, Sara, and children, Derek and Elizabeth.
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