Lunar New Year Kickoff Celebration on Saturday, February 10th. Other events and more beer releases mark the occasion.
Seattle’s Lucky Envelope Brewing is a culturally inspired craft brewery, founded by some folks who are proud of their cultural heritage. The brewery’s name itself is a nod to that heritage. On Lunar New Year and other days of celebration, it’s a Chinese tradition to give the gift of a lucky red envelope containing some sort of gift or prize. Celebrating Chinese New Year is an annual tradition at the brewery and taproom in Ballard, a celebration involving red envelopes, beer, and more.
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the year of the dragon. Starting on Thursday, February 8th, Lucky Envelope Brewing has a celebration planned to commemorate the new year. Join them as they welcome the dragon.
The dragon is the fifth animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac. It is considered a powerful and vivacious creature with strong self-awareness. The dragon represents auspiciousness and power. How will it manifest itself in the coming year? That remains to be seen, but a party at a brewery is always a good way to kick things off. Lucky Envelope Brewing invites you to enjoy the following festivities and beers. Find all the details below.
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Lunar New Year Run with Frelard Run Club
- Date and Time: Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Food Truck: Ms. Helen’s Soul Bistro (5:30-8:30PM)
- Event: Makers Pop-Up
- Date and Time: Friday, February 9, 2024 (6-8PM)
- Makers: Melody Ip, Dream Moon Boutique
Lunar New Year Kick-Off Celebration
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- Date and Time: Saturday, February 10, 2024 (Doors open at Noon)
- Food Truck: Panda Dim Sum (3:00pm-8:30PM)
- Special Offerings: Red envelope giveaways, Year of the Wood Dragon t-shirts for sale while supplies last
- Beer Releases: Year of the Dragon: Dragonfruit Wheat (Collaboration with Highland Brewing), Power & Elegance Oolong Tea Lager (Collaboration with Austin Beerworks and Kaiju Cut and Sew), 2024 Double Happiness Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Szechuan Peppercorn and Vanilla.
Lunar New Year Really Big Football Game Watch Party
- Date and Time: Sunday, February 11, 2024
- Special Offerings: Lunar New Year Big Game Prize Opportunities
- Event: Makers Pop-Up
- Date and Time: Saturday, February 17, 2024 (3-5PM)
- Makers: Jiwon Ceramics, Chow Fun Pet Co.
Lunar New Year Kraken Game Watch Party
- Date and Time: Monday, February 19, 2024 (Doors open at Noon)
- Special Offerings: Swag/promotional materials provided by Seattle Kraken
Lunar New Year Beer Releases and Descriptions
Year of the Dragon: Dragonfruit Wheat – 5.4% ABV – Lucky Envelope and Highland Brewing unite once again in a Seattle to Asheville collaboration to wish you an auspicious Year of the Wood Dragon. Our celebratory Chinese Zodiac wheat beer boasts a vibrant fusion of dragon fruit purees and powders, coupled with a blend of Luminosa, HBC-1019, and Strata. Expect notes of peach, mango, lemonade, and bubblegum. Cheers and xīn nián kuài lè! Available on draft and in cans.
Power and Elegance Oolong Tea Lager – 4.8% ABV – Lucky Envelope, Austin Beerworks, & Kaiju Cut and Sew proudly present a supremely crushable lager commemorating the Year of the Dragon. Infusing the brew with a blend of beautiful oolong teas sourced from Vietnam and Taiwan, this rice lager showcases the power and elegance inherent in the simplicity of its ingredients. Available on draft and in cans.
2024 Double Happiness BA Imperial Stout w/ Szechuan Peppercorn & Vanilla – 11.4% ABV – Our 2024 Lunar New Year Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout is infused with Szechuan peppercorns and vanilla. The finished blend achieves a delicious harmony of flavors, showcasing the intricate dance between dark chocolate, smooth whiskey, and a citrusy floral warmth from the peppercorn. Available on draft and in cans.
Year of the Dragon IPA – 6.3% ABV – We are excited to collaborate with PCC Markets to present a special Lunar New Year IPA in honor of the Year of the Dragon! We combine the punch of a West Coast IPA with Citra and Mosaic hops, and carefully blend it with Marketspice’s Orange Black Tea for an added citrus boost. Rooted in traditional Chinese culture, the addition of oranges symbolizes luck, prosperity, and happiness. Available exclusively at PCC Markets.
Check out the Washington Beer Blog’s events page for more beer-related events around Washington.
