HARMON BREWERY CRAFTS SPECIAL BEER FOR THE TACOMA ART MUSEUM >>>

Someone with vision at Tacoma Art Museum must have thought, "Wouldn't it be nice to have a beer that lauded the greatness of our city (and pair nicely with our Mighty Tacoma exhibit and 75th anniversary celebration)?" and then wisely approached the folks at the Harmon Brewery to craft it.

"We are always excited about working together with the community and other businesses, especially big celebrations like this," Harmon managing partner Pat Nagle shared via email. More than a decade ago Harmon crafted a Picasso Pale Ale for a TAM black tie event.

"(This year is) the first time the Harmon has been able to BOTTLE such a special commemorative brew," Nagle added, noting Harmon's limited run Mighty Tacoma Ale will only be available by bottle at TAM's Workz Café throughout the run of the Mighty Tacoma exhibition, which closes April 24, 2011.

"It's a lager type beer, closer to a steam beer or anchor steam, if you know what that is," explained Harmon Brewery General Manager Bob Casey. He went on to described it as a medium-bodied amber made with California common yeast that would go well with red meat.

This year, however, the specialty beer will also be available to those who drink beer around less expensive art. Mighty Tacoma Ale will be on tap at the Harmon Brewery & Eatery, Harmon Tap Room and The Harmon Hub, both located in Tacoma.

Public consumption of the ale begins today at TAM and all three Harmons.

The Museum will sell specially designed 22-ounce commemorative mugs for the brew. As an added bonus, bring the mug to the Harmon or Hub and receive $1 off refills of Mighty Tacoma Ale.

The Tacoma Art Museum will also center its free Third Thursday ArtWalk night around all things Mighty Tacoma hosting a beer garden, nibbles, "BQdanza" dance performance and interactive exhibit experiences.

TAM celebrates its 75th year with the interactive exhibit Mighty Tacoma that captures through photograph the city that Tacoma is and the citizens it houses. Read more about the exhibit here.

[Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave,, Tacoma, 253.627.1898]

[Harmon Brewery & Eatery, 1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.383.2739]

[Harmon Tap Room, 204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725]

[The Harmon Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave., Tacoma  253.683.4606]