The Northwest Beer Guide

Haven't had it in ages. Miss it here on the West Coast.

Grand Old Parr Review - 12 Years and 18 Years: Regional whiskies are expertly combined. Out of the bottle, 12 Years naturally has a golden hue and strong lacing. Swirling and sniffing, we recover notes of honey, windblown wilderness floral, definite oak cask character, subtle peat smokiness, cereal grains, and dark fruit. Sipping, we recover notes of sweet honey, caramel, and toffee, a

"Grand Old Parr Review - 12 Years and 18 Years: Regional whiskies are expertly combined." #Spirits #Distillery #News

Lagavulin’s 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Brings a New Expression of Islay Smoke "Sweet Peat reflects careful cask selection and deliberate pacing," said Dr. Stuart Morrison, Diageo Master Blender. "On the palate, it opens with a gentle sweetness and salinity before bonfire smoke and oak spice come into focus. Notes of honeyed malt and toffee apple build throu

"Lagavulin’s 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Brings a New Expression of Islay Smoke" #Spirits #Distillery #News

Athletic Club Boise Kicks Off Official Beer Partnership with Sockeye Brewing “As a homegrown Boise business celebrating 30 years this year, we are stoked on this project with AC Boise and are proud to craft and offer a beer for the team that is European-inspired, collaboratively designed, and locally brewed just a few miles from the stadium,” said Ben Sopchak, VP of Sales &a

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Shortbarrel Debuts Four Grain Wheated Bourbon with Southern Roots A 4-to-5-year-old wheated bourbon, the whiskey was created as a blend from the company's extensive inventory of barrels. The whiskey showcases the blending and maturation talents of Co-Founder and Master Blender Clinton Dugan, who sourced barrels from both Wilderness Trail (64% corn, 24% wheat a

"Shortbarrel Debuts Four Grain Wheated Bourbon with Southern Roots" #Spirits #Distillery #News

Quiet headline. In other news, glass bottles are making a comeback. *satire.

Buzzard’s Roost Introduces Four Grain Double Oak Bourbon with Elevated Flavor "We've always been fascinated by how different grain combinations interact with new oak," said Judy Hollis Jones, Co-founder and CEO of Buzzard's Roost. "The Four Grain recipe offers a beautiful balance of sweetness and spice. Our double oak process enabled us to amplify the vanil

"Buzzard’s Roost Introduces Four Grain Double Oak Bourbon with Elevated Flavor" #Spirits #Distillery #News

Boston Beer to Close Angel City Brewing

Boston Beer to Close Angel City Brewing
Angel City Brewing, located in the Los Angeles Arts District and owned by the Boston Beer Company, will be closing its doors in April at the end of its lease.

Brewers Association Unveils New Format for Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia

Brewers Association Unveils New Format for Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia
As the craft brewing industry continues to evolve rapidly, the Brewers Association (BA) is making significant adjustments to its events and membership services.

King of Kentucky unveils a Small Batch Collection celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States. “For years, I’ve held onto these rare, aged barrels, waiting for a moment significant  enough to share them,” said Chris Morris, Brown-Forman Master Distiller Emeritus.  “To celebrate the founding of our country with a whiskey of this caliber feels like the  perfect tribute.” 

"King of Kentucky unveils a Small Batch Collection celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States." #Spirits #Distillery #News

Chattanooga Whiskey Launches Batch 047: A Tennessee Take on Single Pot Still “As a spirit style, Single Pot Still whiskey has developed a loyal, passionate following. So when we decided to make  our own version, we knew it had to check all the stylistic boxes: unmalted barley for signature texture and flavor,  oats for grain complexity, and pot distillation for that classic

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Jellyfish Brewing Company Joins River Barrel Distributing’s Lineup — The Northwest Beer Guide River Barrel Distributing is excited to announce a new distribution partnership with Jellyfish Brewing Company, bringing Jellyfish’s diverse lineup of Seattle-brewed craft beers to bars, restaurant...

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Garrison Brothers Breaks New Ground with Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Distilled in Fall 2019, Garrison Brothers Bottle in Bond, becoming the 10th bourbon in the brand’s portfolio, followed the path and process protected by the 1897 U.S. law that was set to demand and preserve clarity in the national spirit. It must be made from one distilling season, one distiller

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It's such an unseasonably nice day here for February that I opened up a beer to match. This "33" Oregon Pale from Gold Dot Beer fits the bill, brewed for Market of Choice. It's made exclusively with Oregon malt and hops from Goschie Farms, celebrating the bounty of Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Debuts Striking Packaging Redesign BARDSTOWN, Ky. … Bardstown Bourbon Company, one of the most innovative distillers in American whiskey, will reveal a comprehensive packaging transformation across its core portfolio this year. The bold new design reflects the brand’s continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of bourbon while ma

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I’ve never had a Brazilian-Style Strong Ale before, but Xicha Brewing brewed this one in collaboration with Cheers to the Land, a partnership between craft brewers and the Oregon Agricultural Trust. It’s quite tasty and unique, one worth seeking out. Cheers!

Bourbon Meets History: “The 13 Colonies” Unveiled at Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction LOUISVILLE, Ky. … The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) today announced another extraordinary luxury lot to be offered during its inaugural event over Presidents Day Weekend, Feb. 13–15, 2026. Appropriately titled “The 13 Colonies,” the lot pays tribute to the 13 origina

"Bourbon Meets History: “The 13 Colonies” Unveiled at Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction" #Spirits #Distillery #News

Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery expands packaging to include cans. Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery is excited to announce that Hop Lion IPA, Dry Cider, and a new upcoming Czech-style Pilsner will be available in 12-ounce six-packs of shiny, lightweight, adventure-ready recyclable aluminum cans for the first time ever. These cans will be sold at local grocer

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Great American Beer Festival Breaks Tradition, Heads Outdoors in 2026 The Great American Beer Festival®(GABF®) is stepping outside! In a historic first, the nation’s favorite craft beer celebration will move outdoors on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, relocating from the Colorado Convention Center to Denver’s Levitt Pavilion. 

"Great American Beer Festival Breaks Tradition, Heads Outdoors in 2026" #Beer #News

Stone Brewing Celebrates 30 Years with Classics, Collaboration, and Connection The year kicks off by spotlighting the iconic brewery’s flagship Stone IPA with limited-time gold packaging and a 30th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Grand Prize winners will be selected in May and September for a trip to San Diego including behind the scenes brewery experiences with Stone brewers and mea

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Westland Distillery Review - Garryana 10: There's more to this whiskey than age. Visually, Garryana 10 has a hue and body that is orange and with strong legs.  Warmed up in our hand, we recover aromatic notes of toasted vanilla, citrus zest, some dark candied cherries, burnt sugar,  and some barbecue smoke character.  Sipping, we recover toasted vanilla, graham cracker, a bit of

"Westland Distillery Review - Garryana 10: There's more to this whiskey than age." #Spirits #Distillery #News

Columbia Enters Acquisition Agreement with Point Blank Distributing Columbia Distributing today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Point Blank Distributing, a respected Oregon craft-focused distributor, with the transaction expected to close on March 31, 2026.

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The Beervana Blog is about to turn 20. The thing about retrospectives is you never remember anything.

So, wise hive mind, what are the watershed changes/developments in beer over the last two decades?

Alright, we're in #Seattle, one of us is turning 50 for their #birthday. Where would you go or where did you go on your 50th birthday?

Blue Run Spirits Review - Kentucky Straight Rye Bourbon: Please get me some cheesecake! Visually, High Rye appears gold with medium legs. Swirling and sniffing, we recover aromatics of baking spices (like cinnamon and nutmeg) subtle tobacco, a vanilla character reminding me of graham crackers, dark fruit (but mainly cherries) and some subtle citrus zest. Tasting, we recover herbal tea

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Pour Decisions Start Here: 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Lineup Announced Renowned as the best beer fest in the West, the main event is part of a larger weekend long celebration that includes the Firestone Walker Brewery 30th Anniversary Block Party on Friday, May 29; a post fest Brews and Brekky Brunch on Sunday, May 31; and a limited release official fest collaborat

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Chuckanut x Lucky Envelope: A German-Style Pilsner Collaboration The Chuckanut North German-Style Pilsener is a golden, crisp and zesty continental lager. With its Tettnanger & Tradition Noble German hops it's a perfect match with a fish sandwich and a hearty German potato salad. Enjoy this light-bodied dry pilsner for a refreshing beer at the end of a l

"Chuckanut x Lucky Envelope: A German-Style Pilsner Collaboration" #Beer #News

805 Launches “Long Live Cold Beer,” a Campaign Built on Simplicity At its heart, Long Live Cold Beer is 805 Beer's love letter to beer and to the people who choose it not for attention, but for meaning. The campaign rejects performative drinking culture in favor of something simpler and more human. Cold beer. Well earned. Shared freely. 

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Our rule is simple: you start with a request to the writer/journalist about an embargoed PR, and they can accept or deny the terms.
If we ever get an “embargoed” PR from someone we don’t know, we often delete it.

Chilco River Holdings Enters Bourbon and Whiskey Market via Mr. Cliff’s Premium Spirits Acquisition Chilco River Holdings, Inc. (OTCID: CRVH) (the "Company" or "Chilco River"), a premium beverage holding company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Mr. Cliff's Premium Spirits, Inc., as a wholly-owned subsidiary marking the Company's official expansion into

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