What’s Hoppin’ This Week: Pumpkin, ‘Sour Patch,’ chocolate and candy beers

Wednesday

Mountain Lakes Brewing (201 W. Riverside Ave.) is celebrating the release of its 2019 edition pumpkin ale from 3-9 p.m. in its taproom.

Thursday

Several local spots will be celebrating Halloween, so throw on a costume and get ready to have some fun.

Bellwether Brewing (2019 N. Monroe St.) is featuring a costume contest, bingo and other festivities from 5:30- 9 p.m. Anyone in costume receives $1 off the first pint. This is a family-friendly event.

Genus Brewing (17018 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley) is releasing its new “Sour Patch” IPA and will be showing Halloween-themed movies all evening. There will be candy for trick-or-treaters young and old. All ages welcome from 6-9 p.m.

Natural 20 Brewing, formerly English Setter Brewing (15310 E. Marietta Ave., Suite 4, Spokane Valley) is featuring from 4-9 p.m. candy- and chocolate-themed beers on tap, a costume contest, plus Halloween trivia starting at 6:30.

Hunga Dunga Brewing (333 N. Jackson, Moscow) is hosting a party with a costume contest and DJ from 9 p.m.-close. Ages 21 and older.

Brandywine Bar & Bottle Shop (2408 W. Northwest Blvd.) is offering drink specials, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating and a raffle from 3-10 p.m.

Nectar Beer and Wine (1331 W. Summit Parkway) in Kendall Yards from 5-9 p.m. will be putting together a tap list of dark and barrel-aged beers. There will be prizes for the best costumes and other fun activities.

Friday

River City Brewing (121 S. Cedar St.) is hosting its monthly First Friday Garage Party featuring local music and beer specials from 6-10 p.m.

Humble Abode Brewing (1620 E. Houston Ave.) is releasing imperial stouts to celebrate the cold weather. Come down to try these small batch beers from 3-9 p.m.

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