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This 4th of July weekend, Seattle International Beer Festival served over a 150 beers from 15 countries to thirsty Seattleites. One of them, Phillip Andruss, came out sporting red and blue spikes in honor of the 4th.

The zombie ballerina Lauren Broomall might be practicing her zombie scowl…or perhaps her beer was just too hoppy.

The Midwest was out in full force at SIB. Minnesotans Becky Rude and Selena and Eric Schmidt took a break from their Washington camping trip for some fresh brewskies.

After a weekend of beer tastings, no one was driving the classic SIB Volkswagon anywhere.

Volunteers know all the tricks for enjoying beer fest – James Musladin enjoyed all the beer he could drink after a three hour volunteer stint for the festival

With beers originating from Japan to Croatia, it’s a good thing birthday girl Julie Schaar and her husband Eric could consult the SIB guide to map out their day of tastings.

Ashley Cook came back for a second year of volunteering at SIB because of the laid-back atmosphere and the free beer.

Beer connoisseurs tired of waiting in line could lounge at a table in the beer garden and sip on a $3 pint of pilsner.

First time beer festival goers Rob Land and Nick Read kicked backed in the beer garden with $3 Mexican corn on the cob (a delicious mayo, cheese and chili powder covered bargain).

Nick Reed came prepared with his own bottle-opening cap (and yes, he swears he used it).

On this uncharacteristically sunny Seattle day, Anna Orton finds a shady spot while her friends get refills. “We’ve got a system.”

A portion of the proceeds from animal friendly SIB benefit Purrfect Pals, a no-kill shelter in Arlington. Kittens on hand, like little Einstein here, acted as the marketing department for the organization.

Gypsy jazz band Hot Club Sandwich got the crowds dancing (the beer may have helped too).

Adam Donovan and Vanessa Rich took a break from sampling beer and couldn’t resist grooving to the blue grass tunes of the Haggis Brothers.

Clear skies on Saturday and the holiday weekend spirit made for a packed Seattle Center Mural Amphitheater.

Leaving a SIB glass unattended was a no-go for festival goers who needed the coveted cup to get their beer samples.

Tim Saunders hasn’t had a proper hair cut in seven years, but he says his unruly mane doesn’t get in the way of drinking beer.

A tradition in the making, this is the second year Victor Avelar has constructed his pyramid of pints. He assured us that it was no where near complete when we snapped this photo.

Nate Gowdy and Christina Jacobson advised us to try the Deschutes Super Jubel, which at 10.5 percent ABV was the best deal for only one ticket.

Even musicians, like Joe of blue grass band the Haggis Brothers, sported the ubiquitous SIB wrist band.

The Ninkasi brewery of Eugene, Oregon, represents on the dance floor.