Celebrating Matt Bonney, Brouwer's Cafe and Bottleworks release the super limited Rolling Bones from Firestone Walker Brewing Company.
Not yet into the waning days of November, and already Brouwer's Cafe is planning for the final days of November by releasing an aperitif for what Brouwer's Cafe and Bottleworks have cooked up in the coming months. It begins with the limited distribution of Firestone Walker's Rolling Bones and continues with two unique beers from the Publican National Committee. But first, more on Rolling Bones from the mind of Jim Crooks, Masterblender at Firestone Walker Brewing's Barrelworks
Kindred brothers from another mother sit down together to blend and stutter. Mindful of much to do about nothing they paint with their palates; ideas get them buzzing. For years they held court beguiling like jesters, imbibing and jiving the ether of ancestors. They bring to the table a blend for the ages, the tricks of their trade they weave in like sages. From field to vat to barrel to bottle, bound flavors of feral to be read like a novel. The sounds of the bones that dance on the barrel head, relative memories for spirits not gone dead. Currants and plums and grape skins and Cuvee, Liefmans, Agrestic and Flander all in play. The game is a foot when the blend strikes a chord, still each in the group asks, "Is it me, Lord?" Found harmony though barrel and in friends past and present, the gift of this blend to bring joy, peace and presence. Sante!
-Jim Crooks, Masterblender at Firestone Walker Barrelworks.
image sourced from Firestone Walker Brewing company
image sourced from Firestone Walker Brewing company
Brewed and released at their taproom in Paso Robles, Firestone Walker is sending a limited number of cases and kegs throughout the country for enjoyment. For those who might view this as your run of the mill Brouwer's Cafe - Bottleworks tapping, this beer is so much more.
Back in March of this year (2019), the brewing industry lost someone special in Matt Bonney. Owner of the Seattle-chapter Toronado, as well as former Operations Manager at Brouwer's Cafe and Manager at Bottleworks, Matt Bonney, lived his life being generous to those who sought work, friendship, or just a pint. Soon after passing, friends and family gathered at his beloved Toronado before toasting him throughout the country in bars and exhibitions where his footsteps once fell. Even sadder, Matt along with other publicans, had planned to travel to Firestone Walker to brew what would have been the latest PNC (or the Publican National Committee) beer.
Years ago, while the PNC was still very active, they all got together to brew a handful of beers. They brewed a stout with Firestone Walker, and it was appropriately named PNC. A sour was brewed by Allagash and was named PNC #2 Broken Elevator. Wanting to honor these amazing beers, the former members of the PNC descended upon Paso Robles and had a conference at the Walker Farm. Together they crafted two beers that will hopefully be a lasting tribute.
It's worth noting that neither of these beers are ready. This, of course, hasn't impeded Brouwer's Cafe and Bottleworks from honoring both the living the dead this Thanksgiving with little help from Firestone Walker. On Wednesday the 27th, as you run your Thanksgiving Day errands, Brouwer's Cafe asks you to stop in and raise a pint to Matt Bonney, raise a pint to a publican that is forever missed.
Brouwer’s Cafe is located at 400 North 35th Street in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. For more information, including food and events, visit https://www.brouwerscafe.com/
About Brouwer’s Cafe
We have 64 craft beers on draft, a selection of over 400 bottles from both the U.S. and abroad, an exceptional selection of Scotch and American Whisk(e)ys and a full service bar, and Belgian-inspired cuisine.
Our Belgian-inspired cuisine includes our versions of Belgian classics such as pommes frites (true Belgian fried potatoes), stoofvlees (a thick Belgian stew served on Frites), and the Belgian staple of moules-frites. We also serve a variety of sandwiches, such as our very popular lamb burger, which is ground in house. We also have a selection of salads, desserts, and a rotating specials menu.
We serve Seattle's Fremont neighborhood seven days a week, opening at 11 am. Our "Power Hour" is from 3 pm to 6 pm everyday and boasts a delicious selection of small plates and $1 off all draft beers and well cocktails.
