West End Winter Ale Trail Wind down the holiday season by wandering downtown Spokane’s west end and making stops at the half-dozen local breweries participating in the West End Winter Ale Trail. The premise is simple: Buy a beer and then scan the event QR code at each brewery. If you visit all six taprooms, you’ll get a sticker pack with something from each brewery, and be entered into a grand prize drawing for $300 in gift certificates. All located within a few blocks of one another, the featured ale trail breweries are Humble Abode, Whistle Punk, Golden Handle (unfortunately, it’s permanently closing on Dec. 31, so head there while you can), Brick West, Grain Shed and Iron Goat. You don’t have to hit all on the same day, but make sure to check each off your list before the event officially wraps on Sunday, Jan. 7.