Redhook Brewery Releasing Redhook ’81 Lager

Today, I bring you a new lager from Redhook Brewery in Seattle, Washington:

Meet Redhook ’81 Lager — crisp, clean, and built for quitting time.
The perfect addition to your toolset, because beer has a job to do.
Redhook – Makers of fine quittin’ time tools since 1981.
Disclaimer: Not actually sold in hardware aisles. Find it cold where beer belongs.
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OWNERS MANUAL – Redhook ’81 Lager is built for performance where it matters most — quitting time. With a crisp, clean finish and professional-grade reliability, this no-frills lager delivers maximum refreshment after a long shift, a weekend project, or whatever job you’re tackling. Jobsite-tested. Tailgate-approved.

In ‘81 we built our first beer on passion, elbow grease, and a little PNW grit.
Now we’re back at it — same roots, same fire.
Something new is brewing. Keep your eyes peeled.

When the works over, the reward begins: here’s what happens when you punch out and your beer punches in.
Disclaimer: Mock reviews, real refreshment.

In 1981 the M’s record was 44-65 (strike shortened year). But at least the beer scene was getting interesting.
The boys put in the work this year, so crack open a cold ’81 light lager, a tribute to our roots, and a toast to October baseball. Finally.

The shift’s over.
Time for the reward.
We built the Redhook Quittin’ Time Kit — a pro-grade cooler and gear bundle stacked with everything you need when the tools go down and the beers come out. Go to https://qrco.de/bgFFu2 and enter to win:
– Grizzly 45 Qt Cooler (Redhook-branded)
– 4 Metal Pint Cups
– 2 Grizzly Pounders (insulated koozies)
– 2 Grizzly Camp Cups
– Fly fishing rod + reel
Details:
– Entry window: 9/15 – 11/30
– Valid in WA, OR, and ID only
Work makes thirst. And this kit delivers the cold reward.

Keep it cold. Keep it honest.
Redhook ’81 is a clean, crisp light lager. No fluff. No filler. Just Cascade hops, Two Row Pale malt, and the kind of flavor that doesn’t need a sales pitch.
Light. Refreshing. Straight to the point.

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About Redhook Brewery:

Redhook Brewery was founded in 1981 in Seattle, Washington, by Paul Shipman and Gordon Bowker, and is a craft beer brand owned by Tilray Brands, Inc. It is known for popularizing craft beer in the Pacific Northwest and creating beers like the flagship Redhook ESB. The company initially operated out of a renovated transmission shop in the Ballard neighborhood, a Seattle community with Scandinavian roots. 

History and key milestones
Founded in 1981: 
Paul Shipman and Gordon Bowker started the brewery in a remodeled transmission shop in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, focusing on creating well-crafted, approachable beers. 

First beer: 
The first Redhook Ale was poured in 1982 at a Seattle pub called Jake O’Shaughnessy’s. 

Early growth: 
The brewery quickly moved to a larger facility and introduced popular beers like Ballard Bitter, Blackhook Porter, and Long Hammer IPA. 

Flagship beer: 
Redhook ESB (Extra Special Bitter) was created in 1987, becoming a flagship product that helped define the style and inspire other craft brewers. 

National expansion: 
In 1994, a partnership with Anheuser-Busch fueled national distribution and growth. 

Current ownership: 
Anheuser-Busch sold Redhook to Tilray Brands, Inc. in August 2023. 

Products and brewing
Flagship beers: Popular year-round beers include Redhook ESB, Redhook India Pale Ale, Blackhook Porter, and Redhook Hefe-Weizen. 

Seasonal beers: Seasonal offerings have included Winterhook, Redhook Blonde Ale, and Redhook Nut Brown Ale. 

Redhook 81: 
A newer light lager that pays tribute to the brewery’s 1981 founding year, launched to celebrate the spirit of hard work and the end of the day. 

Brewing philosophy: The brewery focuses on crafting approachable, well-made beers and continues to explore new recipes through its Redhook Brewlab in Seattle.