Just announced – a party at West 5, which recently celebrated its 8th anniversary, in honor of Georgetown Brewing‘s 8th anniversary:

On February 23rd 2003 Georgetown Brewing delivered its first keg of Manny’s Pale Ale to the Latona Pub in Wallingford. Eight years later, Manny’s Pale Ale stands tall as Georgetown Brewing Co.’s flagship beer. The success of Manny’s Pale ale has afforded the owners of Georgetown Brewing Co. to greatly expand their brewing capacity and their selection of “Darn Tasty Brews.”

Georgetown Brewing started out as a small, home-based venture by co-owners Manny Chao and Roger Bialous. Knowing they had created an excellent pale ale, Manny and Roger departed their day jobs, found a location in the historic Rainer Cold Storage building on Airport Way in Georgetown and started brewing Manny’s Pale Ale. Success came quickly for the young brewery and tap handles sporting the colorful “Manny’s” logo started popping up in pubs of quality and character throughout Seattle.

In 2008 Georgetown Brewing vacated their 9000 square foot brewing facility in the old Rainier Cold Storage building and moved into their sparkling new 37,000 square foot facility just across the railroad tracks at 5200 Denver Ave S. Their retail facility later opened in 2010 at the Denver facility.

Reflecting on the anniversary is co-owner Roger Bialous, “This is a proud milestone for everyone at the brewery. With so many great, independent breweries making quality beer in Seattle and Washington State, we are pleased to have enjoyed continued success.” Quipped Manny, “We like to make beer, period. The owners and employees also enjoy consuming beer.”

To celebrate their 8th anniversary, the owners and employees of Georgetown Brewing chose to have a party at West 5 Lounge in West Seattle, a restaurant that also recently celebrated its 8th anniversary. Said Manny “We kind of grew up with Dean and Dave (owners of the West 5). They were one of our earliest customers and we have watched our respective businesses grow together since 2003, becoming friends along the way. We thought – it’s a perfect place for us to celebrate!”

The anniversary party is open to the public at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 23rd. In addition to Manny’s Pale Ale, all of the handles at West 5 will be pouring Georgetown beer. The following will be available for enjoyment: Roger’s Pilsner, Chopper’s Red, Georgetown Porter, Lucille IPA, Lisa’s Chocolate Stout and Superchopp. There will also be giveaways of Georgetown Brewing (and West 5) merchandise.