Posted December 13, 2018
The Holidays are here and the award-winning Udder Chaos Imperial Milk Stout is on tap at the RAM for a limited time only! The recipe is inspired by the gold and silver medal batches that were judged at the annual Beer Festival in Denver and this decorated seasonal feature is a shoo-in to be a guest favorite.
“Our goal is to create layers of flavor, starting with a variety of dark roasted malts, milk sugar (aka lactose) and fresh roasted coffee with decadent notes of dark chocolate and a smooth creamy finish,” said Director of Brewery Operations, Dave Leonard. “I could ramble about this selection but no need because this beer is simply awesome.”
Udder Chaos is recommended to pair with the savoy Steakcation menu and our sweet bread pudding or cookie skillet.
This limited release will be available throughout December so stop in to take a break from the holiday chaos to enjoy an Udder Chaos.
Posted December 11, 2018
If you’ve been missing some of your old favorites from our menu, not to worry because the RAM is bringing them back in Tacoma, Federal Way, Northgate and South Hill! This is no limited time offer, so these items are back and here to stay.
Burgers, sandwiches and more are back for your enjoyment. The PB & J burger, topped with creamy peanut butter, smoked bacon, roasted jalapeños, cheddar, roma jam, and lettuce and tomato on a Kaiser bun. Bursting with flavor, the Teriyaki Burger is topped with Swiss cheese, pineapple salsa, sweet pineapple slaw and chipotle mayo on a Kaiser bun, complete with a teriyaki glaze. To go along with some great returning burgers, some of your favorite sandwiches are here again. The Oven Baked Club Focaccia is complete with ham, turkey, mozzarella cheese, tomato, smoked bacon, red onion and Caesar dressing on a warm focaccia bun. Everyone’s favorite fish sandwich, the Nantucket is back with White fish, dusted with seasoned flour and cooked golden. Topped with sweet pineapple slaw, cheddar cheese and RAM tartar sauce, this sandwich is served on grilled white bread and ready to go.
No matter the mood, there’s a returning favorite for you! Stop in today to reunite with your long lost go-to burger or Sandwich.
Posted December 11, 2018
Have you or a loved one ever enjoyed a local craft beer so much you wished you could take it take home with you? Lucky for you, that’s now possible with our new Growler of the Month Club! This is the perfect gift for the beer lover in your life, even if that means you’re gifting it to yourself. Just$99.99 buys you 12 growler fills throughout the year, complete with a 64oz growler jug that’s yours to keep. Our beer is on tap seven days a week, so stop by any day to fill up on any of your favorites, like the Total Disorder Porter,Big Red IPA or Hometown Blonde Ale. Perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or watching the big game with some friends, you can even fill your growler with one of your local brewer’s seasonal offerings!
That shiny new punch card will be accepted at any location, so all you have to do is present it to a team member to unlock that cold, refreshing goodness in the comfort of your own home. There’s only a limited supply available, so ask your server for a club card while they last and get yourself or a loved one in on this great deal just in time for the holidays.
Posted December 4, 2018
An award-winning brewery deserves a steak menu to match, and that’s exactly what the RAM Restaurant & Brewery has created with Steakcation – a limited-time menu boasting customizable 8oz sirloin steak dinners starting at just $16.99. Banger Smith, Brand Leader at The RAM, comments: “Our Harris Ranch sirloin steaks come from all-natural, grass-fed beef finished with corn for the last couple of weeks. Our Steakcation menu showcases four delicious sirloin preparations, all flame-grilled to juicy perfection.”
The RAM’s Steakcation menu is all about value and customization. Start with your choice of a soup or a house salad. Next, choose your favorite sirloin preparation: Black & Bleu (peppercorn crusted with Wisconsin Bleu Cheese crumbles and maitre ‘d butter), Garlic Roasted Mushroom (garlic mushroom demi-glace), Zesty Rubbed (17-spice rub and maitre ‘d butter), or Simply Grilled (maitre ‘d butter). Finally, make your Steakcation a trip to remember with two delicious side selections, including cheddar mashed potatoes, onion rings, and sweet potato fries (just to name a few). Globe-trotting Steakcationers can double their sirloin portion for just $7, and every plate comes with a generous portion of RAM’s signature crispy onions as well.
“My favorite is the Black & Bleu cooked medium-rare,” Smith added. “I pair that with our house Big Red’s IPA. Of course, our Buttface Amber Ale or our medal-winning Udder Chaos Imperial Milk Stout would also be great with any Steakcation selection.”
Steakcation is available now through December 31st at The RAM Restaurant & Brewery.
(Please note: Steakcation features are not available in Tacoma, Federal Way, Puyallup South Hill, or Seattle Northgate.)
Posted November 21, 2018
The IPA is perhaps the most popular style of craft beer. It is a staple of many craft breweries and comes in many different flavors and variants. The IPA is fun to experiment with and create seasonal offerings, using a variety of hops and ingredients. Our flagship IPA, Big Red’s India Pale Ale was first introduced in September of 1995 and has been a fan favorite ever since. Brewed with Citra and Amarillo hops, the Big Red is bold and bursting with citrus hop flavor and aroma that are reminiscent of grapefruit. It is brewed to be 6.2% ABV and 65 IBUs, allowing for a smooth and welcoming hoppy beer.
A beer as unique as the IPA would of course have an interesting past. The story goes that the IPA was first brewed in the late 18th century by George Hodgson, amongst other British brewers. The idea behind the India Pale Ale came not from a creative place, rather necessity. In partnership with the East India Co., ales were being shipped from Britain to India, but going bad during the long journey. To help the beer stay fresher while traversing the high seas, brewers began crafting a style of beer that was brewed with more hops to act as preservatives during shipment. Maybe this is all true, or maybe the British just wanted an excuse to brew stronger beer. In a world full of light lagers, the IPA is a welcome addition to any restaurant or bar tap list.
While we don’t send our IPA on long journeys overseas, we still brew it with plenty of hops, so it stays fresh while traveling from tap to table. It’s won plenty of medals, as well as the hearts of many beer lovers. You’ve drank plenty of imitators and copycats, but there is only one Big Red’s IPA.