Seattle and the Northwest in general are renowned for their beers. There are many annual beerfests throughout the year. * January ~ Strange Brew Beer Festival, presented by Water Street Brewing * February ~ Hard Liver Barleywine Festival, presented by Brouwer's Cafe * March ~ Washington Cask Festival, presented by the Washington Beer Commission * April ~ Hops & Props at the Museum of Flight * April ~ The Parkway's Barleywine Festival * May ~ Hop Scotch Beer & Scotch Festival * June ~ Washington Brewer's Festival, presented by the Washington Beer Commission * June/July ~ Seattle International Beer Fest * September ~ Oktoberfest, presented by the Washington Beer Commission * September ~ Fremont Oktoberfest * October ~ Oktoberfest Northwest at the Puy