Updated on Wednesday, September 1, 2010  (New and Newer updates shown in red)

Stop By for a Pint or Two!
Our tap room is now open 7 days a week. Our hours are subject to change on a daily and hourly basis until we get things dialed, but we are pouring! For now, we can only accept cash in the tap room, and an important friendly reminder, By the Bottle is now 21 and over, including the bottle shop.
 
Thanks, Beerdos…BTB

Tap List

COMING SOON ON DRAFT…SOUTHERN TIER PUMKING! AVAILABLE NOW IN THE BOTTLE SHOP IN 22 OUNCE BOTTLES

Deschutes HOP IN THE DARK CASCADIAN DARK ALE (CDA)-Bend, OR
A brand new beer style, formerly known as a Black IPA, fuses velvet dark roasted malts & an IPA hop snap (replaced Double Mountain The Vaporizer)

NEW! Oskar Blues GUBNA IMPERIAL IPA-Lyons, CO
Friendly, inviting, earthy aromas fool you with a wicked blow to the head with massive hops, malts, and a sticky cannabis flavor (replaced Bear Republic IPA)

Port Brewing PANZER IMPERIAL PILSNER-San Marcos, CA
Caramel ribbons weave through hop vines and wrap around a nice round body with a sexy, boozy, full mouth (replaced Port Hop 15 Double IPA)

NEW! Elysian Brewing Co MEN’S ROOM RED-Seattle, WA
A beautiful amber color adorns this medium bodied Red with a light hop aroma and a toasty malt finish
(replaced Flyers Afterburner IPA)

Dortmunder DAB ORIGINAL LAGER-Germany
A malty sweetness veils a good balance of malt & hops providing a smooth yet crisp refreshing experience (replaced Diamond Knot WHIP)

NEWER! Big Al’s Winter Warmer-Seattle, WA
Toasty, roasty essence with hints of cocoa, coffee, and nutmeg, medium mouth feel with a robust personality (replaced Sothern Tier Creme Brulee)

Allagash DUBBEL BELGIAN-STYLE ALE-Portland, ME
Complex malty dwelling provides shelter for subtle hints of chocolate & nuts, dry lingering finish enhances the mystique (replaced Naked City Giner Peach Wheat)     

Russian River DAMNATION BELGIAN-STYLE STRONG GOLDEN ALE-Santa Rosa, CA
Extraordinary fruit aromas with mouth filling notes of citrus, sweet malt, earthy
hops and a dry finish (replaced Midnight Sun Mayhem)

Tap Room Hours
This is what we are currently trying and
is very much subject to change on a daily/hourly basis:
Monday-Thursday: 3pm to 10pm
Friday & Saturday: NOON to 11pm
Sunday: NOON to 6pm

By the Bottle Bottle Shop Hours will remain the same.  So, the bottle shop will close at the normal business hours and the tap room will still be pouring.

In this town, there’s so many beer entertainment options out there, and new ones still to come…so this is the reason why you would choose By the Bottle for a pint: you will always enjoy beers that you’re pretty much not going to find anywhere else in Southwest Washington, AND, this includes beers that are not distributed and often not available for sale in Oregon.
Thanks, hope to see you soon.

Updated September 1, 2010

SOUTHERN TIER PUMKING IN THE HOUSE!

Updated August 30, 2010

So many new beers to try. Figuratively speaking, of course, I’m gettin a little behind! Couldn’t help but notice a theme to these beers that merge styles…cross-genders?…cross-dressers?…merge/yield to oncoming traffic? Either way, let’s roll, Arlene, thanks Beerdos.

Dogfish Head Miles Davis Bitches Brew-ale brewed with honey and gesho, bold dark beer that fuses two styles: Imperial Stout and honey-beer 

Dogfish Head Theobroma-ale brewed with honey, cocoa nibs, cocoa powder, ancho chiles, and ground annatto. Liquid time capsule based on the earliest chemical and archeological evidence of cacoa in the New World, dating back to before 1100 B.C. Well, ok, not exactly merging styles, but what a merger of flavors, eh, eh?

New Belian Lips of Faith Series Belgo Belgian IPA, Belgian yeast meets West

Schmalz Brewing Co Rejewvenator, half doppelbock, half Belgian-style Dubbel, brewed with all natural Concord grape juice, sweet and strong, one of Arlene’s Picks

Midnight Sun Hop Dog, double wheat IPA, full-on hop impact merges with a refreshing wheat character, but the wheat yields to the hops in this one

Heather Ale Grozet from Scotland cross breeds a fuit and a wheat ale, special concoction of malts, wild spices, and ripe gooseberries, refreshing, full-flavored, a pleasure to consume 

Updated August 13, 2010

Here’s some new beers to check out:

Left Hand Brewing Co 09 Oak Aged Imperial Stout-Killer flavor from Oak Brandy barrels

Moylan’s Scoth Ale-Haven’t tried this one, but check this out: Winner of a dozen medals, five of which are gold, four of which are from the World Beer Championship. This one’s gotta be holdin’!

Carlow Brewing Company, Ireland Ohara’s Irish Red-full body, quite a bit of hops to chill out the malt and adds to a dry overtones

Heather Ales Grozet, Scotland-gooseberry and wheat ale, crazy concoction of malts, wild spices, and ripe gooseberries, refreshing, mouthful of flavor, complete pleasure to drink.

Ok, then. Gotta run, I’s gots some samplin to do.

Cheerio, beerdos…Arlene

Updated August 8, 2010

Great Divide 16th Anniversary Oak-aged Imperial IPA
Boulevard Brewing HARVEST DANCE WHEAT WINE STYLE ALE-From their impecable Smokestack Series, this ale begins with a large portion of wheat malt, and a generous helping of Hallertau and Citra hops are added. It concludes with an aging process on both French and American oak. The result? A volcanic eruption of a big warming burst of tropical fruit flavors, highlighted by wine-like notes. Rounds off slowly to a long, dry, oaky finish, AN ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE.

Diamond Knot in Mukilteo, Washington, just released WHIP AMERICAN PALE ALE. The recipe was created by Michael Wilton of Queensryche and it’s pretty darn tastey: bright, citrusy hops balanced by an alluring malt presence. 
 
Chok-tee!
By the Bottle
 
Thanks for your support while we were away.

Updated May 6, 2010

Doesn’t a beer sound good right now? Right now, right now? Yeah, right now. Yeah, me too. Stop By the Bottle and pick up a few. Here are some new ones to check out:
ROGUE XS SERIES IMPERIAL RED – Say so long to the commemorative ceramic bottle for the XS Series. Yay for those who just wanted the beer inside those big jugs, boo for bottle collectors. Rogue went to the extreme opposite and put this tasty series in a little 7-ounce bottle. Don’t let the small size fool you; it’s still big, and awfully cute. You can see how it measures up to the 12-oz bottle beside it, second beer from the left.
GOOSE ISLAND PERE JACQUES is a Belgian-style Abby Ale that is wonderfully malty & fruity. The complex flavors stand shoulder to shoulder with the Belgian Dubbels enjoyed in the world’s finest beer bars. At the dining table it’s the perfect alternative to a glass of vintage port. Pere Jacques pairs with a wide variety of foods. The intense flavors complement rich flavors like bittersweet chocolate or wild game and contrast with spicy flavors like curries. This beautiful ale is an excellent companion to some aged gouda, yum. Gold Medal Winner 2009 World Beer Championships, 8% abv
GOOSE ISLAND SOFIE – Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in wine barrels with orange peel, Sofie is a tart, dry, sparkling ale. A subtle, spicy white pepper note, a hint of citrus from the orange peel and a creamy vanilla finish make Sofie an intriguing choice for Champagne drinkers and beer drinkers who are fond of Belgian Saisons. It reminded me of a lighter, more delicate version of a Belgian-style Triple. Sofie’s light and refreshing qualities will complement lighter food flavors like fresh oysters or delicate shrimp, and will provide contrast to rich shellfish like lobster. Indulge Sofie in an exquisite combination with a mild brie, ouch. Gold Medal Winner 2009 World Beer Championships, 6.5% abv
NEW BELGIUM ERIC’S ALE, named for long time New Belgium brewer, Eric Salazar, combines a dry/sour beer, aged up to three years in oak, with a semi-sweet, higher alcohol base beer. The resulting beer is re-fermented with pear juice, creating a smooth ale with subtle peach tones and a warm, spicy finish. Pleasant hints of vanilla and tropical fruit aromas hover over your glass. The wood characteristics are present, but nicely muted.
21st AMENDMENT MONK’S BLOOD – This little beer in a can is bursting at the aluminum with flavor. I love this beer. It’s Belgian-style Dark ale that’s brewed with cinnamon, vanilla, oak chips, and dried figs. Monk’s Blood, killer!
Monk’s Blood is a great intro to 400 POUND MONKEY, a new IPA from Left Hand Brewing, but this isn’t your typical IPA. It’s an English-style IPA. Typically, this style isn’t in your face with the hops or bitterness, so it provides a better balanced brew. With 400 POUNDER, you can actually taste some other interesting things going on like bready malts, earth, and herbs. C’mon hard core hop heads…you don’t want to be in the barrel with the rest of the monkeys. Any monkey can add a gajillion hops to the barrel. You don’t wanna be that guy, do you?

“Welcome to the Jungle”

Arlene & Guns & Roses

Updated April 8, 2010

Unibroue Quelque Chose- A deep ruby red ale with an intense sweet and sour cherry flavor umbrella. Underneath are drops of cinnamon & honey with a glisten of vanilla and clove. With very little carbonation, enjoy over the rocks as a cocktail. Either way, come on in from the rain and enjoy this versatile and beguiling ale.

Firestone Solace- This beer has no style, seriously! It’s a triage of a West Coast Heff, with a German Heff cousin meets Belgian Saison. How ’bout a Hefeson?…or a Weizen-Saison? That’s a good one. With this unfiltered ale, you’re gonna get a blend of three things, but keep in mind, very subtlety: the West Coast Hop thing,  the German banana and clove thing, and the sweet/spicy and tangy mouth and finish of the Saison thing. No style? I don’t think so! Excellent Spring into Summer beer. Firestone nailed it. Sometimes these hybrids of sorts cancel out the best of what each style offers. Not Solace, Firestone managed to retain the best of each style.

One of my all-time favorites is back in stock after way too long of a vacation, Avery Collaboration not Litigation, a collaborative effort of Avery and Russian River, enough said.

Widmer Brothers’ Reserve Prickly Pear Braggot-This is the 2nd release of the Brothers’ Reserve Series, and if its even half as good as their first effort, I’m in. This is a strong ale brewed with a blend of honey and red prickly pear juice which not only adds flavor intrigue, but also provides a rather unique hue to the beer. That’s it…I’m gonna go grab one…

Cya, Arlene

Updated March 8, 2010

Boulevard Dark Truth Stout-exotic, inky concoction of roasted fig, creme brule and espresso flavors, a Belgian yeast adds plummy fruitiness to the velvety mouth feel that smoothly leads to a dry, smoky finish, WO!

Boulevard Rye-on-Rye-37% ale, 67% ale aged in Templeton Rye Whiskey barrels, rich flavors of spicy sweetness transcend to hints of carmelized wood while citrusy hops round out this amazing ale

Boulevard & Orval Collaboration No.1 Imperial Pilsner-a very special combined effort from Boulevard’s highly regarded, and very limited Smokestack Series, and the world-wide re-known Trappist brewery, Orval.
Russian River Supplication-A brown ale aged in Pinot Noir barrels that takes over a year to make. During barrel aging, sour cherries and various yeasts are added to impart a complex cherry flavor and sourness.
Green Flash Hop Head Red Ale-Brewer’s notes: “Resinous hop characteristics emerge from a 45 IBU hopping to balance the rich caramel malt base. To add savory hop flavors and enticingly floral hop aromas, we dry hopped the brew with bucket loads of Amarillo hops. Is this a Red IPA? That’s your call.”

Little thirsty? Work kinda draggin’ today? BUCK-it! Take a brake and stop By the Bottle for BUCK-it! Tuesdays. We plug in the electronic ice BUCKet and sample a beer for a BUCK. This is a cool and economic way to try a brand or style you’ve been eying. Why experiment with the whole bottle when you can BUCK-it!?

Where: By the Bottle, 104 W. Evergreen Blvd, downtown Vancouver, 360-696-0012

When: Every Tuesday

Time: Noon til 7pm ish

Cost: One dollar, cash only, please

Parking: coin operated metered street parking til 6pm, ok to park in the lot across the street after 5pm

BUCK-it beers are subject to change and are poured while supplies last. Bring valid photo ID, must be 21.