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Reviews
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Amy White Barry
Great selection- get what you want in the size you want! - 12/29/2018
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Bobbi Calcaterra
The host was amazing mr Logan was very nice and nice looking - 8/20/2019
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Kathleen Buckner Morris
Friendly staff, inexpensive way to try a bunch of beers/ales/ciders/wine, comfortable un-bar like atmosphere... - 9/01/2018
- Mark Russell
This one is a winner! Fun atmosphere and attentive staff. Once we learned the procedure for using the taps, we had great fun trying many of the different offerings. Then we called our dinner order to Coconut Kenny’s nearby and they delivered it right to our table. We will be back with more friends next time! - 7/13/2018
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Luke Brandon
Awesome place! So unique and presents a new way of enjoying a Friday night beer with friends. - 7/18/2019
- Thomas Stoneham-Judge
The atmosphere is awesome, the staff is fun, and the drink selection is vast. There's a bit of a learning curve, but it's well worth the experience. - 7/11/2018
- Anthony Neer
Great hangout spot everyone is super friendly and a chill beer,wine, cider place will be going back again and again - 7/10/2018
- Shari Gitts
Really enjoyable experience, so many tabs to taste, fun place to hang out and relax. You can bring food in from Coconut Kenny’s and the Asian restaurant just a few doors down.
I love the chair swings on the large outdoor patio. Complementary table games while you relax and enjoy your family and friends with favorite beverage� - 7/12/2018 -
Sandy Edin
Staff was super friendly, helpful and social. The ambiance was great. Selection of beverages was good. Definitely will be back! - 8/06/2018
- Marina Sanchez
We came to check it out Saturday and loved the experience. We will be making it there often. - 7/10/2018
- Tracey Baker
Comfortable setting,awesome beverage! Can’t wait to go again! - 7/09/2018
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Brittany Fernandez
Great place to hang out. The owner is wonderful. Place is super clean. I would highly recommend it. - 8/05/2018
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Kris Countryman
what a great time! tasting and finding the perfect beer was a blast! pizza delivered from coconut Kenny's was delicious and our games of connect 4 and rummy were a ton of fun! We'll be back soon! - 11/25/2018
- Irene Turner
Nice selection of beer, very nice staff, great ambiance, good prices and fun self-pouring. Absolutely will go back and recommend for my friends and everyone else. - 7/11/2018
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Jonathan Jackson
Really awesome place! Love going here after work to try new beers! Really fun and unique experience! - 11/13/2019
- John Barton
Loved it, so comfortable. The choice of beers, cider and wines. They even have mead! Food is available next door from Coconut Kenny’s. You couldn’t ask for something better. Did I say you are able to pour your own brews? - 7/12/2018
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Justin Maulkeet
Ferndale has many places available if you just want to grab a drink and a bite to eat. Few of them have an inviting atmosphere, with a great selection of beer, clean environment, and good food available. DownTime Taps does have this, and with the support they seem to have from the community, should be here to stay. I am glad to have them join our community. - 7/29/2018
- Lisa Robinson
Great new spot in Ferndale to meet with friends and try out some new drinks!! Highly recommend the wine slushees! Great music and atmosphere! We will defiantly be back! - 7/10/2018
- Sam McGrady
What an awesome place. Exactly what ferndale needed. Great atmosphere, definitely not trying to be to fancy for ferndale. We will definitely be going back!!! - 7/14/2018
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Cassandra Gere
Such a fun place. You can try just a taste or get a full glass. Highly recommend Downtime Taps for your liquid libation cravings. - 8/19/2018
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Adela Pena
Great place to come have a great brew n food places that deliver near by - 8/28/2018
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Jan Huisman Martin
I love Downtime.. Fun times and great atmosphere.. the food is great and of course the ciders are delicious..💜💜💜 - 8/12/2020
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Jennifer Hunt
Great rotating taps, beautiful interior, games you can play with your friends, and food delivered! Great place to hang out and relax - 8/28/2018
- Swede Elliot Ewing
Interesting concept, good selection of beers/wines/ciders. Very laid back with exceptionally attentive & helpful staff. I'll go back. - 7/09/2018
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Erika Graybill
Awesome place to grab a drink without the whole bar feel! Self serve is easy to navigate and makes it so you don’t ever have to wait to get a drink. Staff is super friendly and the place has an overall chill vibe. Definitely a new favorite! - 7/23/2018
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Lisa Brewer
Loved the atmosphere, very helpful employee, great beer. just loved, loved, loved. Ferndale needed this! Thank you! - 10/11/2018
- Rachel Davison
What a great experience!! Awesome selection of beer, outside swings are a perfect spot to relax and fun atmosphere to socialize with drinks and friends. - 7/15/2018
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Shelby Rodelas-Kent
Love the set up, amazing service and a really fun way to experience a tap house. I recommend this establishment to anyone that wants to have a good time. Such a great time! - 8/06/2018
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Kim Brunelle Kuehnel
I loved that I could serve myself small amounts of various brews. It was a fun and low key place to hang out in with friends. Perfect addition to Ferndale! - 7/19/2018
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Manongjay Nrobniw
Had a great time celebrating with our graduate, good selection of beverages 🤙🏽 - 6/22/2019
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Debbie Munzanreder
Played Cards against Humanity and I won. Lots of fun and a warm friendly environment. A huge variety of beers ciders and wine. - 11/11/2018
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Chad Schmitt
The place has an awesome feel and very friendly. Lots of different beers,ciders and wine to choose from. - 12/15/2018
- Kulia Vasconcellos
A nice change for Ferndale. Good beer, nice layout and great atmosphere. � - 7/11/2018
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Keely Pedigo
Awesome atmosphere, super friendly and helpful staff, and FANTASTIC options for beer, wine and cider all on tap. You have to try it! - 9/05/2018
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Jennifer Mooney Michels
Great place! Super friendly staff, ample beer and cider selection, fair prices, fun atmosphere, and easy food delivery from CC! Can't wait to return. - 7/15/2018
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Midnightblue Auld
Our favorite spot for a drink. We love being able to try lots of different things and pour the amount of each we want. Plus everyone is super friendly! - 6/19/2020
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Afton Rader Douglas Rader
went with some friends had a lot of fun playing cards and other games that they have on hand. wish they had more of a selection of wine. comfortable place they don't have food but you can have stuff delivered from restaurant - 8/26/2018
Beer, Wine & Cider
See What's On Tap
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Pour-it-Yourself Rotating Taps
with a wide array of beers in all styles, select ciders & featured wines.
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Pineapple Cider
Ace
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Cider
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5%
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0
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Balanced, crisp, natural offering made with fresh pineapple and no added sugars. It contains fewer calories than some of the industry's leading cider brands with zero artificial ingredients. Fruity, tropical & refreshing! Enjoy
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Scotch
Black Raven Brewing Co.
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Scotch
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7.2%
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36
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Ravens in the Scottish Highlands were once thought to possess the gift of second sight, the ability to see future events before they occur. Second Sight is built around malted barley with hops playing a balancing role. this beer is ruby in color with large malt aromatics, delicious malt flavors and a full bodied finish.
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RPM
Boneyard Beer Co.
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American IPA
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6.5%
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50
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Brewed using 6 different NW varieties of hops at over 2.5 pounds per barrel, RPM IPA focuses on extreme hoppiness rather than bitterness. It’s golden to copper in color with a complex malt profile that will not overshadow the hops. Our flagship, RPM IPA, will satisfy any opinionated hop forward IPA consumer.
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Geuze Boon Selection
Brouwerij Boon
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Lambic
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6.3%
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0
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To create Geuze on draft, Brewery Boon had to take the innovative steps to alter the formula creating a new lambic blend. This solution provides a way to keep keg pressure down and still produce a “keg conditioned” Geuze with a full-bodied taste and signature Geuze Boon sour fruitiness.
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Duchesse Chocolate Cherry
Brouwerij Verhaeghe
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Sour
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6.8%
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0
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Traditional Duchesse de Bourgogne with Belgian cherries and chocolate essence added during the maturation process in oak casks (foeders). 20 kg of whole Belgian cherries are used in the production of each 100 liters of Chocolate Duchesse Cherry.
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Almond Oat Sour
Deschutes Brewery
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Sour
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4.3%
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10
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Almond Oat Sour has aromas of Biscotti and while it may sound sweet, it's actually very tart and light.
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NITRO Luna Jo
Deschutes Brewery
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Dark Lager
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5%
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25
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Cold Brew Coffee Lager. Rise above the cold, dark shadows of convention to revel in the unexpected beauty of a bright, starry night with a dark lager full of rich, nutty aromas and a surprisingly smooth and light finish.
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Baked Apple
D's Wicked Cider Co.
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Cider
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6.9%
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D's Wicked Baked Apple is a premium, artisanal, hand crafted cider made with natural flavors and the freshest Washington State grown apples. Off-dry with a hint of spice, Baked Apple hosts the flavors of Red Delicious and Honey Crisp apples, finishing with a perfect touch of allspice and cinnamon. Just like the apple pie Grandma made, only WICKED!
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Capella
Ecliptic Brewing
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Porter
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5.2%
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39
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Twinkling in the autumn night sky is Capella, a pair of binary stars. Capella Porter marks the end of the harvest season (Samhain), as we transition into the darker half of the year. A collection of American hops (Nugget, Chinook, Centennial and Cascade) brighten this lively porter. A chocolate nose is followed by caramel notes and a smooth finish.
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Organic Amber Ale
Eel River Brewing
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Amber
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4.8%
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13
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A certified organic amber ale, rich copper in color with a caramel-like sweetness and balanced with the finest hops. Eel River Brewery's first-born organic beer is medium-bodied with a hoppy bouquet and a distinctive rich taste.
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Imperial Biscotti Break
Evil Twin Brewing
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Imperial Stout
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11.5%
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0
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The Roman Empire had a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ - festive food culture, extravagant architecture and spectacular live entertainment. Some might argue the Emperors were brutal, mad and hungry for power, and the people vain when taking baths and working out all day. Listen - that’s still all part of the secret Imperial ingredient - keep it cool, clean, confident, arrogant and flamboyant. Forza Imperiale.
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Orange Whip
Fortside Brewing Co.
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Hazy IPA
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5.9%
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60
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“Who wants an Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Three Orange Whips!” No fruit was harmed in the making of this “Juicy” IPA. In fact, there is no “juice” in this IPA. Rather, it is a real IPA that benefits from heaps of El Dorado and Mosaic Hops which give it it’s succulent aromas and flavors of orange, tangerine and grapefruit. We think this IPA predicates Juiciness! Uh, and if you don’t know, now you know.
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Golden Pilsner
Fremont Brewing
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Czech Pilsner
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4.5%
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20
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Bohemian Pilsner Malt, White Wheat, and Acidulated Malt with Czech Saaz hops make up the classic Czech-style lager Golden Pilsner.
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Root Beer of the Gods
Heathen Brewing
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NON ALCOHOL
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JAM'N Sangria
JAM'N Sangria
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Sangria
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12%
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0
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Simply delicious and refreshing drink with a great tradition, this ruby red sangria is filled with aromas of fresh berry and citrus fruits. A luscious entry leads to a fruity medium body of strawberry, apple, and orange flavors with a crisp, invigorating finish. A flashy sangria that is sure to light up any occasion!
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Original Dry Cider
Locust Cider
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Cider
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6%
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0
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Our very first cider that started it all. Made with Washington apples. Bright citrus and pineapple notes, crisp balanced finish.
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Two-Sixteen
Loowit Brewing Co.
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Red Ale
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5%
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23
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A beautifully balanced, easy drinking red ale named for the Forest Service’s trail designation for the Loowit Trail that circles the base of Loowit (Mt. St. Helens). Two-Sixteen won a gold medal in the Irish Red Ale category at the 2014 and 2016 Washington Beer Awards and also won a silver medal at the 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards.
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African Amber
Mac and Jack's Brewing Co.
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Amber
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5.8%
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30
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This beer erupts with a floral, hoppy taste, followed by a well rounded malty middle, finishing with a nicely organic hop flavor. Locally sourced two row grain and a blend of specialty malts give our amber its rich taste. Further complexity is achieved by leaving the beer unfiltered. Lastly, we dry hop with locally grown, Yakima valley hops creating what has become the original, cult classic, northwest amber ale.
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Chardonnay
McBride Sisters Collection
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Chardonnay
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13.5%
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0
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100% Chardonnay from Certified Sustainable in Practice (SIP) vineyards in Edna Valley and Santa Barbara regions of the central coast.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
MERF Wines
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Red Wine
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14.4%
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0
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The Cabernet Sauvignon is balanced, soft and approachable. With flavors of blackberry, toffee and subtle spice notes this wine has silky tannins and a lasting finish.
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Blonde Ale
Old Schoolhouse Brewery
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Blonde Ale
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5%
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27
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CA Pinot Noir
Old Soul
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Pinot Noir
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13%
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0
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A perfect example of Lodi terroir, this Pinot expresses big fruit and ample richness for the varietal. The nose pops with lots of floral tones, cherry, raspberry and hints of blackberry. The blackberry notes, from the blended Zinfandel, gives this wine its distinct Lodi character. The palate is soft and round, with good weight for the varietal, yet still maintains the gentle acidity in the mid-palate that is distinctively Pinot.
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Lemon Basil
One Tree Hard Cider
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Cider
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6.6%
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This cider is the perfect complement to some summer fun, or if you are stuck inside and just want to get that brief glimpse of how much fun the rest of us are having. Real lemon and fresh basil make this a sassy bouquet of awesome to enjoy year- round.
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Ten Fidy
Oskar Blues
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Imperial Stout
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10.5%
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65
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This titanic, immensely viscous stout is loaded with inimitable flavors of chocolate-covered caramel and coffee and hide a hefty 98 IBUs underneath the smooth blanket of malt. Ten FIDY (10.5% ABV) is made with enormous amounts of two-row malt, chocolate malt, roasted barley, flaked oats and hops. Ten FIDY is the ultimate celebration of dark malts and boundary-stretching beer.
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Hopped Apple
Otto's CBD Ciders
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Cider
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INGREDIENTS: Filtered Water, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Natural Hop Flavor, Hemp Extract (CBD).
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Schofferhofer Grapefruit
Radeberger Gruppe
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Shandy
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2.5%
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0
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Now that you’ve discovered the new unique taste of our beer, we salute your ways to keep it fresh. As an original - the first to combine Hefeweizen beer and grapefruit juice, we’d like to introduce you to the “proper” pronunciation of our unusual and challenging name: Chauffeur + ah + (The) Hoff + ah!
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Tomorrow is Today
Single Hill Brewing
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American IPA
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7.25%
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40
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This limited DDH PNW IPA is bright, snappy, unhindered by the past and already in the future. We didn't expect to be here either and we're not going back. Featuring Loral, Mosaic, & Ekuanot
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Strawberry Daiquiri Clouds
Skookum Brewery
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New England IPA
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8%
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IPA brewed with oats and lactose and finished on hundreds of pounds of strawberry puree, fresh lime zest, and whole vanilla. Hopped and dry hopped with citra and mosaic hops.
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Junior
Structures Brewing
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Pale Ale
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4%
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A beautiful pale ale brewed with Amarilo and Simcoe. built for the dog days of summer, and by far one our favorite pale ales around the brewery.
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Head Pin
Ten Pin Brewing Co.
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American IPA
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7.1%
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62
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A strong, pleasantly bitter American IPA showcasing the mango and earthy pine flavors of Mosaic hops blended with the citrus flavors of Centennial and Citra hops
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Bindle Punk IPA v.5
Wet Coast Brewing Co.
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American IPA
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7.5%
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67
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The 5th chapter of the Bindle Punk odyssey takes you to an uncharted area of the hop world. Two unnamed, experimental hops, HS-1228 from the US and NZH-107 from New Zealand, combine to provide tropical and citrus notes throughout. A clean, crisp malt bill of Golden Promise, Pilsner, and Oat Malt provide a perfect balance.
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Traction Control
Whitewall Brewing Co.
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Blonde Ale
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5%
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17
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Very clean, crisp, and refreshing, this is a great beer for the newbie to the craft beer scene. 2-row malted barley and flaked corn make up the grain bill, and German Hallertau are the hops.
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Happenings
The taproom is lively! We host food trucks, trivia, music bingo, brewers nights, etc. on the regular.
Check out our Facebook calendar to see what's happening at Downtime Taps.
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Choose the Tap
As a new business, we love hearing from our customers regarding what they’d like to see (and drink!) at our taphouse. Give us your feedback and vote here for the next beer(s) we add to our tap list!
Private Events
Semi-Private
- 10 people or more
- Reserved seating
- Each guest can pay separately
- 1 Credit card required for reservation
- Cancellation accepted up to 24 hours before reservation time. If canceled within 24 hours of your reservation, DT Taps will charge 50% of your reservation minimum spend to the card on file.
- Reservations are considered canceled if the majority of your reservation group do not arrive within 30 minutes of reservation time.
- Sunday – Wednesday = $25 per person minimum spend (tax/tip not included). This includes any merchandise purchased. Each person does not need to spend $25, just as long as the overall total spend for the entire group is met, it doesn’t matter how much each person spends. If minimum spend is not met, the credit card on file is charged the difference.
Entire Venue
- This is a private event where DT Taps is closed to the general public
- PA, microphone, video/laptop projection, and custom menus available
- Credit card required for reservation. Cancellation accepted up to 1 week before reservation time. If within 1 week of your reservation, DownTime Taps will charge 50% of your reservation minimum spend. If canceled within 1 day of your reservation, DownTime Taps will charge 75% of your reservation minimum spend.
- Sunday – Wednesday 12pm -5pm = $1200 minimum spend (tax/tip not included). This includes any merchandise purchased. If minimum spend is not met, the credit card on file is charged the difference.
About Us
Background
It’s no secret that over the past decade Bellingham has become a craft brew Mecca in the Pacific Northwest. That being said, folks in outlying areas of Whatcom County have had to make the drive into Bellingham to gain a full appreciation for all this area has to offer. That stops now! DownTime Taps opened its doors in July of 2018 and began offering folks in Ferndale and beyond a unique opportunity to not only sample a variety of local beers, wines and ciders, but the ability to do it on their own terms.
Co-owners, Chay Tan and Tomas Aminnie have put a different twist on the already successful definition of a what it means to be a taphouse. DownTime represents the first self-serve establishment in Washington State and truly allows the consumer to dictate the brewery, type and amount of beverage they prefer. With 32 taps and a passion for supporting the remarkable amount of local brewing talent present in the Northwest, Chay and Tomas have created a taphouse for the masses.
Groundbreaking
Over the past year and a half, Chay and Tomas have worked collaboratively with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Control Board to make the self-serve option a reality in our state. They are at the forefront of this progression and have directly assisted in the development of the responsible regulations associated with making this a safe and appealing option in Washington.
Once your ID has been verified and your bracelet is provided, the itemized LCD screens above each tap will allow you to review the descriptions and specific characteristics associated with each beverage. A quick scan of your bracelet will then allow you to pour from 1oz. to a full pint of any tap you choose. Everything is priced by the ounce which gives you the flexibility to drink as much or as little of any given option as you prefer. The revolutionary iPourIt system utilized at DownTime is calibrated to assist the customer with the pouring process and ensures that your drinking experience will be consistent with traditional expectations.
When you combine this experience with the atmosphere at DownTime, it truly creates a new taphouse experience. An expansive and cozy indoor area combined with heated outdoor seating gives you options for all conditions. Order-in food from one of the many local restaurants and relax! We’re confident that you’ll enjoy your experience but also hopeful that you’ll provide any constructive feedback related to how we can make our environment even better. We acknowledge that being groundbreaking has its cost and we will always strive to be receptive to your feedback. Welcome to Whatcom County’s taproom, DownTime Taps.
Hours
- Monday 4pm – 9pm
- Tuesday 4pm – 9pm
- Wednesday 4pm – 9pm
- Thursday 4pm – 10pm
- Friday 12pm – 10pm
- Saturday 12pm – 10pm
- Sunday 12pm – 9pm
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