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Coupeville beer biz back on tap

Posted in Business profiles, tagged , , , , on March 3, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Mitch and Tami Aparicio

Same location, different name.

A little over a month after the Penn Cove Brewing Company shut down, ending an eight-year run, one of the two brothers behind that business has reopened its Coupeville storefront.

Mitch and Tami Aparicio launched the newly named Whidbey Tides & Taps Saturday, just in time for the Penn Cove Mussel Fest, in the building which had housed the Coupeville Taproom.

The business is located at 103 S. Main, across from the elementary school.

“Tami and I are super excited about bringing back the taproom we love and continuing to give back to the community that has done so much for us over the years,” Mitch Aparicio said in a statement on Facebook.

“Come by for a beer and say hi.”

His wife later chimed in, thanking all of their supporters.

“With the closing of Penn Cove Brewing Company, Mitch and I had some big decisions to make. We came to the realization that we were not ready to let go of the taproom adventure,” she said.

“We decided to open up a new business called Whidbey Tides & Taps and reopen the taproom to serve this community that we love!

“Thanks everyone for your overwhelming support and help getting ready for this!

“We have the most amazing employees, friends and customers that have all helped pull this together. We are beyond excited to keep serving everyone in this place we call home.”

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Penn Cove Brewing Company closes

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , on January 19, 2024| 2 Comments »

Grab one for the road.

The Penn Cove Brewing Company, which was launched by Coupeville High School grads Mitch and Marc Aparicio in 2016, is closing in two days.

The closure affects all of the company’s locations.

The announcement:

 

Dear Penn Cove Members and Customers:

It is with a heavy heart that we share the unfortunate news of the closure of Penn Cove Brewing Co. as of the close of business, January 21, 2024.

After much consideration and a thorough evaluation of our financial situation, we have had to make the difficult decision to cease operations.

The decision was not made lightly, and we want to express our deepest apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause you.

As valued members of our Penn Cove Brewing Co. community, your support has been the backbone of our establishment, and we are truly sorry for any impact this closure may have on your experience with us.

We understand that Penn Cove Brewing Co. has been more than just a place to enjoy great beer; it has been a gathering space, a community hub, and a shared experience for all of us.

The decision to close has been a painful one, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the memories, friendships, and moments we have shared together.

In the coming days, we will be working to facilitate the closure process, and we are committed to providing support and information during this transition.

Because of this closure there may be new opportunities for entrepreneurs and/or investors to buy part of, or the entire company.

If you have any questions about the prospect of ownership, or future partnerships, please feel free to reach out to me directly at marc@penncovebrewing.com for details.

We want to sincerely thank our Members and the Whidbey community for being a part of the Penn Cove Brewing Co. family.

Your presence and support have made a significant impact, and we are grateful for the community that has grown around our brewery.

While this chapter is coming to an end for us, we hope that the memories and connections made at Penn Cove Brewing Co. will stay with you.

It has been our privilege to serve you, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Thank you for understanding,

Sincerely,

Marc Aparicio

Penn Cove Brewing Co.

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Hit the links, help the community

Posted in Fundraisers, Golf, tagged , , , , , on September 15, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Marc (left) and Mitch Aparicio

Get out the golf clubs and tee off to help kids.

The Penn Cove Brewing Company, owned by Coupeville brothers Mitch and Marc Aparicio, is hosting its annual Penn Cove Classic next Saturday, Sept. 23.

The event is held at the Whidbey Golf Club in Oak Harbor and will include a putting contest, a complimentary box lunch for competitors, a shotgun start to the tourney, and a silent auction afterwards.

You still have time to register to play or become a sponsor if you get crackin’.

Money raised will go towards “scholarships for Whidbey Island schools and special needs around the community.”

For more info, pop over to:

https://penncoveclassic.com/

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Golfers spread love, raise big bucks

Posted in Fundraisers, Golf, tagged , , , , on October 3, 2020| Leave a Comment »

A golfer lines up a putt while helping raise money. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coupeville’s embrace of Bennett Boyles and his family continues.

The former hoops star, who fought valiantly against brain cancer as a middle school student, remains a vital part of Wolf Nation, his memory held aloft by those who knew and loved him.

Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Famer Bennett Boyles. (Photo courtesy Lucienne Rivera)

One of the best public tributes to Bennett is the annual memorial golf tourney named for him, now in its fourth year.

Spearheaded by CHS grads Mitch and Marc Aparicio, and sponsored by their business, Penn Cove Brewing Company, this year’s event raised $15,000.

Mitch Aparicio commands his ball to “get in the freakin’ hole!” (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

That’s up $6,000 from a year ago, and especially nice to see at a time when the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made putting on the tourney considerably more difficult.

The money will go towards scholarships for the CHS Class of 2022, which Bennett would have been a member of, and to support patients and their families through the WhidbeyHealth Foundation.

Playing for Bennett are, l to r, Helen Taylor, Molly McPherson, Sarah Flay, and Aaron Wiley.

There were 84 golfers at this year’s event, with a team made up of Todd Melnick, Robert Tercero, Lucas Horrobin, and Jeremy Amundson claiming the team title.

They combined to shoot a 54, holding off two teams tied at 61 strokes.

The other big winner was Coupeville teacher Jackie Saia, who drilled a 75-footer to claim victory in the putting contest.

Jackie Saia, sharpshooter.

Todd Melnick, Brenden Hansen, Shawn Blouin, and John Fish claimed awards for being “closest to the hole,” while Maria Reyes, Melnick, and Lucas Horrobin smashed the longest drives of the day.

Konni Smith gets ready to crank it.

Many people contributed to make the tourney a success, led by the event’s sponsors:

 

Diamond:

Whidbey Island Business Consulting, LLC

 

Platinum:

Cascade Custom Homes
Penn Cove Brewing Company
Ron Telles

 

Gold:

Benito (Papa) Rivera
China City
Greenbank Cider Company
Windermere Property Management
Windermere Real Estate

 

Silver:

Ciao
Humphrey Sign Company
McPherson & McPherson Law
Penn Cove Taproom
Porter Whidbey Insurance
Salon Blue
Seaside Spa and Salon
Terra Firma Wealth Management
Whidbey Golf Club
WhidbeyHealth Foundation
Whidbey Weekly and Printing

 

Raffle Prizes:

Callen’s Restaurant
China City
Cozy’s Roadhouse
Ebey Academy
Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway
Front Street Grill
Madrona Blossom
Orlando’s Bar and Southern BBQ
Penn Cove Brewing Company
Pizza Factory Coupeville
Prima Bistro
Seaside Spa and Salon
Tyee Restaurant
Union Tavern
Vail Wine Shop
Whidbey Golf Club
Willowood Farm
Wicked Teuton Brewing Company

Tim Grove (left) and Shawn Blouin enjoyed their day on the links.

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Flashback fever hits the hardwood!!

Posted in Boys Basketball, tagged , , , , on January 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »

   Future Wolf stars (l to r) Steve Konek, Todd Pedlar, Scott Losey, Mitch Aparicio, Bill Carstensen, Brandy Ambrose and Rusty Bailey. (Photo courtesy Aparicio)

Future gridiron stars, basketball hot shots and track record holders — all wearing prime early ’80s short shorts.

The pic above, which comes to us courtesy Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Famer Mitch Aparicio, captures the junior high version of the Wolves, circa the 1981-1982 season.

As we count down towards Jan. 19, when CHS will celebrate the 101st anniversary of the first hoops game in school history, we’re collecting and posting as many basketball pics as possible.

Have one? Have 100? Send them my way, to davidsvien@hotmail.com.

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