Over 60 breweries came to pour over 200 different beers this past

Over 60 breweries came to pour over 200 different beers this past weekend in one of Washington’s largest and longest running beer festivals. The clouds were no match for beer enthusiasts, and even the younger crowd was kept in high spirits with music and munchies.Photos by Marianne Spellman.Published on June 21, 2011

Steve Wilson from Seattle's Emerald City Beer Company has to reign in his own excitement about real hops to balance out the enthusiasm of his coworker.

Steve Wilson from Seattle’s Emerald City Beer Company has to reign in his own excitement about real hops to balance out the enthusiasm of his coworker.

Remember how good pretzels and mustard are with beer? Now you can wear them around your neck.

Remember how good pretzels and mustard are with beer? Now you can wear them around your neck.

Kat Ross from Bothell displays the perfect beer companion.

Kat Ross from Bothell displays the perfect beer companion.

Hilda Chan and John Ballard brew up a good time.

Hilda Chan and John Ballard brew up a good time.

Nate of Skookum Brewery in Arlington.

Nate of Skookum Brewery in Arlington.

This Brewer's Keg Toss contestant made a name for himself with the backwards keg toss.

This Brewer’s Keg Toss contestant made a name for himself with the backwards keg toss.

Contestant who fell down one second later.

Contestant who fell down one second later.

Abram from Silver City Brewery in Bremerton.

Abram from Silver City Brewery in Bremerton.

Spokane's Northern Lights Brewing Company contestant shows how real men throw barrels.

Spokane’s Northern Lights Brewing Company contestant shows how real men throw barrels.

Seattle's Big Time Brewery contestant sacrifices his body for the brew.

Seattle’s Big Time Brewery contestant sacrifices his body for the brew.

BreweraE™s Keg Toss Championship winner from American Brewing Co. in Edmonds and last yearaE™s champion.

BreweraE™s Keg Toss Championship winner from American Brewing Co. in Edmonds and last yearaE™s champion.

Who can't help but dance when wearing purple pants?

Who can’t help but dance when wearing purple pants?

Ron Balazs does not discriminate against the proper place for beer, cup, head, it's all good.

Ron Balazs does not discriminate against the proper place for beer, cup, head, it’s all good.