Welcome to Episode 51 of Northwest Brew Talk! Every week we help promote the Washington brewing industry by talking to people in the industry and drinking Washington beer. This week Mike and Michelle Rizzo talk to craft brewing pioneer Mike Hale of Hale's Ales. We drink Kitty Kat Blues from Black Raven Brewing and Kommuter Kolsch from Bainbridge Brewing. Our Fresh Beer is Gris Gris from Geaux Brewing. Lastly, local music is from Bread Butter.Lots of events this weekend, so check out the news, including an update on the new Craft Brewing Academy at Skagit Valley College.Next week we talk to Matt Lincecum from Fremont Brewing!Theme music gilbertneal.comContact us at nwbrewtalk@gmail.com