You might already know, Cairn hosts trivia each Tuesday in our taproom. One of the liveliest nights of the week, our hosts keep the evening running smoothly and come up with a new set of questions to test our community's knowledge each week. Here's a introduction to the voices behind the mic!
Jay
What’s your favorite Cairn Beer?
Connie’s ESB. Part of it is because the beer’s namesake is a wonderful person and y’all should drink more of it. But also I like the flavor profile of the beer and the ABV is just low enough that I can avoid embarrassing myself on the microphone.
Why Beer?
Why not? To quote Plato: “He was a wise man who invented beer.” Good on ya, Bill Boyd.
Outside of hosting Trivia, what do you do out in the "real world"?
I personally hate when I am asked this question, and often default to saying that I am the trivia master at Cairn Brewing. But in the real world, I have a tech job where I boss engineers around because they know how to make software and I know how to run a business.
What do you do in your freetime?
If you have played trivia when I am hoisting a wild-haired toddler, that is my daughter Charlie; most of the fun things I do revolve around her. I’m a member of the Avants car club, read an absurd amount of fiction, and build model kits during tedious conference calls which don’t require me to be on camera. Every November, I participate in the Extra Life fundraising drive, a charity event around games which directly benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Dinosaurs or Dragons?
As much as the answer should be “dinosaurs” (mainly because I have owned a series of gas-guzzling sports cars which wouldn’t exist without them), the answer is unequivocally “dragons…” specifically Western-style dragons (think LOTR versus Studio Ghibli). Western dragons are large and imposing and moody... I watched a terrible cartoon about St. George over 30 years ago and the only lesson I learned from it is that dragons are awesome. Also, dinosaurs couldn’t technically exist on today’s planet because the atmosphere is less oxygen-rich than it was millions of years ago, and they would asphyxiate rather quickly. Sorry, dinos, into the gas tank you go.
Lee
What’s your favorite Cairn Beer?
Favorite Cairn beer:
Summer: Bill's Pils
Winter: Wee Heavy
Where is your favorite place (besides the Cairn Taproom) to drink beer?
Favorite other places to drink beer:
7 Seas in Gig Harbor
Fremont Brewing
At a Kraken game
What’s your favorite season for beer and why?
My favorite beer season in Winter, love the seasonal Christmas ales.
Name a song that no matter what, when you hear it you sing along.
I have to sing the Beatles "Drive My Car" if I hear it.
Dinosaurs or Dragons?
I'd have to go with Dragons, but it's close.
Katriina
What’s your favorite Cairn Beer?
I would have to say Bill’s Pils. Though that Grapefruit Kolsch Bill made a while ago was SO GOOD!
What’s your favorite season for beer and why?
Definitely summer. There is nothing like a nice cold beer on a hot day.
What do you do in your free time?
HAH, what’s that? Usually I’m chasing around my two little rascals, but I do love to read and do puzzles when I get the chance!
Do you have a pet at home?
We have two cats named Princess Peach and Ducati, a dog named Jack, and a leopard gecko named Dubs.
Dinosaurs or Dragons?
I’m going to have to go with dinosaurs. I love me a brachiosaurus, they are like prehistoric giraffes!
Brenden
What is your favorite Cairn beer?
Pucker Up is always my go-to (especially if it's infused) followed by Here comes the sun.
Where is your favorite place (Besides the Cairn Taproom) to drink beer?
Somewhere in the mountains camping with good friends! If I can sit by some water while camping and delete a couple beers, I am completely content.
Name a song that no matter what, when you hear it you sing along
Just about any emo/punk rock songs from the 90s and 00s.The entire cocktail hour playlist at my wedding was acoustic covers of emo/punk rock songs. See, it isn't a phase mom!
What do you do in your free time?
If we aren't camping or hanging out with friends I am usually looking at cars or shoes. I grew up with my entire family in the automotive industry so cars have always been a huge hobby. I am also a nerd so video games, computers, and model kits are my jam, too.
Do you have a pet at home?
We have 3! Chocolate lab named Kona, black cat named Salem and our newest addition, a black lab puppy named Cash. Labs are the best dogs in the world and I will die on that hill!
Molly
What’s your favorite Cairn Beer?
Finnegans Red is my favorite but since it is seasonal I'll go with Black Dog!
Outside of hosting Trivia, what do you do out in the "real world"?
I run multiple businesses geared towards making "mom-life" easier. I'm a business coach/consultant for entrepreneurs as well as social media manager and life coach to help mom's build and maintain routines.
What do you do in your freetime?
I have two kids under 5, there is no free time. Kidding!! I love watching movies, wine tasting and learning new business technologies.. nerdy I know!
Do you have a Secret Superpower?
I am actually a secret and unassuming Karaoke superstar.
Do you have a pet at home?
I have two dogs Watson (Corgi) and Sherlock (tiny white dog)
What would be your dream (as elaborate as you want) Halloween costume?
Madame Leotta from the Haunted Mansion in Disney!