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Washington Beer Hall of Fame, Inaugural Inductees Announced The Washington Brewers Guild announces the seven inaugural inductees to the Hall of Fame. Ceremony planned and you're invited.

The Washington Brewers Guild introduces the inaugural class of inductees to the Hall of Fame. These are people who have contributed greatly to the development of the Washington beer scene that we enjoy today. There's a ceremony planned and you are invited. washingtonbeerblog.com/washington-b...

Party On! Reuben's Brews Introduces its NA Beer Program After years in development, Seattle’s Reuben’s Brews introduces two non-alcoholic beers to the market, Party On Gold and Party On IPA.

Reuben's Brews is ready to tell you about its non-alcoholic beer program. Introducing Party On Gold and Party On IPA, the first beers in the NA lineup. Getting to this point was not easy or quick. washingtonbeerblog.com/party-on-reu...

Tasting Event with 3 Fonteinen & Fair Isle Brewing, October 19th On Sunday, October 19th, Fair Isle Brewing in Seattle invites you to a special tasting event with Christian Gregory and the beers of 3 Fonteinen. Here is the announcement with more details from Fair I...

Fair Isle Brewing invites you to a special tasting event with 3 Fonteinen on October 19th. This event has sold out in the past. Secure your spot now. washingtonbeerblog.com/tasting-even...

Why Gen Z Drinks Less Craft Beer and What We Can Do About It In this article we look at how Gen Z views at alcohol and how the craft beer business can better appeal to this generation of young adults.

These days, folks often say, "Young people just don't drink beer these days." Blanket statement, but not necessarily untrue. In this article, I take a look at some data and provide some ideas about how the craft beer industry can address the situation. washingtonbeerblog.com/why-gen-z-is...

Best of Craft Beer Fresh Hop Winners Announced (Early Harvest) The Best of Craft Beer Awards just announced the first round of winners of its Fresh Hop Beer judging competition. We share results.

Best of Craft Beer Awards announced winners of its Fresh Hop Beer (early harvest) competition. I share the list of all the winners, in all of the categories. Some of the usual suspects are on the list, but some newbies too. Late harvest winners TBA washingtonbeerblog.com/best-of-craf...

Fiddler's Inn Anniversary Week, September 23 through 27 Fiddler’s Inn celebrates its 30th anniversary next week with music, a bbq party, and other events spread out between Tuesday and Saturday.

Cheers to Fiddler's Inn, one of Seattle's venerable, original great beer bars. Celebrating its 30th anniversary next week with events from Tues thru Sat. Detail in the story. washingtonbeerblog.com/fiddlers-inn...

PNW Breweries Earn Medals at the European Beer Star Awards Breweries from the Pacific Northwest showed well at the 2025 European Beer Star Awards. Europe's most prestigious beer competition.

Some of our Pacific Northwest breweries did well at the European Beer Star Awards. I share the winners and some facts about the competition, which is one of the most prestigious beer competitions in Europe.
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Boundary Bay Brewery Final Shindig This Saturday, Sept. 20th The folks at Boundary Bay Brewery invites you to join them for one last shindig this Saturday, September 20th. And it’s a big ‘un.

This Saturday, 30 great years of Boundary Bay Brewery culminates with a big ol' street party in Bellingham. Live music on 2 stages, food & crafts vendors, lots of great beer. Let's bid the folks at Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro a fond farewell. washingtonbeerblog.com/boundary-bay...

Edgar and Cora look cute and silly! Rescue dogs are the bestcue dogs.

Rough & Tumble Annouces That It's Opening a Second Location Seattle's Rough & Tumble announces plans to open a second location, taking over the Columbia City Ale House.

A beloved Seattle beer hall (Columbia City Ale House) has closed, but it's getting new life as Rough & Tumble's second location. A sports bar that focuses on gender equity in sports viewing. There's a lot of positive juju in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/rough-tumble...

The Serendipitous Story of Lucy It was raining cats and dogs, so we took one home. That’s one way I explain how Lucy came into our lives, but the story involves more than a stormy afternoon in Montana.

I'm usually all about the beer, but hell, I do have a life. Until recently, that life included our beloved little Lucy dog. Her "gotcha" story is pretty amazing. I had to write the story for the story to sink in. Maybe you'll be inspired to open your heart. washingtonbeerblog.com/the-serendip...

Oh Howie, how thou doth gets me

And the counting of the number shall be one. Not shall it be 1.5. Nor shall it be two. Three is right out. One is the counting of the number. Go #mariners!

That is a very good point. Only ticket brokers can afford to buy them. They’re an investment, nothing to do with fandom.

Bainbridge Brewing Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 6th On Saturday, September 6th, Bainbridge Brewing celebrates its 13th anniversary. The official soiree happens at the original brewery and taproom, but they’ll have some special stuff on tap at the Aleho...

Time flies when you're making beer! Tomorrow, Bainbridge Brewing celebrates its 13th anniversary with a soiree at the brewery and taproom. Some special stuff on tap at the Alehouse as well. Details here washingtonbeerblog.com/bainbridge-b...

Stoup Brewing Presents an Art & Science of Fresh Hop Beer Event Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill hosts an Art and Science of Beer event on Thursday, September 11th from 5:00 - 9:00. Come learn more about one of life's great ephemeral joys, fresh hop beer.

Next Thursday at Stoup Brewing in Seattle (Capitol Hill), join the brew crew for an Art & Science of Fresh Hop event. Fresh hop beer is ephemeral and fanciful, but there is science behind the beer and the process. Who better to explain that to you than Stoup? washingtonbeerblog.com/stoup-brewin...

Fresh Hop Beer Fest in Seattle, October 9th Through 11th The Beveridge Place Pub and Washington Beer Blog, two of Seattle’s revered beer institutions, team up for a three-day celebration of fresh hop beers on October 9th through 11th.

We teamed up with Seattle's Beveridge Place Pub to present a Fresh Hop Beer Fest, Oct 9th - 11th. Forty fresh hop beers on tap at once, served festival-style. Details in the story. Also, I explain why I call it fresh hop and not wet hop. My reasoning is sound! washingtonbeerblog.com/fresh-hop-be...

Apply Now For Scholarship to the American Brewers Guild The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation provides scholarships to professional and aspiring brewers. In collaboration with the American Brewers Guild, it is offering a full-tuition scholarship to the Guild’s ...

A scholarship opportunity for aspiring home and professional brewers. The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is accepting applications for a full-ride scholarship to the American Brewers Guild's upcoming program. Details in the story. washingtonbeerblog.com/apply-now-fo...

Self Care and Crosby Hop Farm Introduce Hasta La Raíz IPA Self Care just announced that it is accepting orders for Hasta La Raíz, an Oatmeal Cream IPA. Shipping starting the first week of September.

Self Care introduces a beer brewed in collab with Crosby Hops; Hasta La Raíz, an Oatmeal Cream IPA. This beer is part of a bigger movement. To get "to the root," read all about the beer and the purpose here. washingtonbeerblog.com/self-care-an...

Experience pFriemtoberfest in Hood River on September 20th Celebrate Oktoberfest in Hood River with pFriem and Grasslands Barbecue. The celebration transforms Hood River Waterfront Park into a Bavarian festival grounds

pFriemtoberfest! pFriem Family Brewers invites you to Hood River, OR for a riverfront Oktoberfest celebration. They're even giving away a hotel & VIP package! Read about it on the blog @pfriembeer.bsky.social washingtonbeerblog.com/experience-p...

Steam Donkey Brewing is Expanding to a New Location Steam Donkey Brewing will open a new facility allowing it to double production capabilities, streamline operations, and expand its business.

Steam Donkey Brewing Company is expanding, adding a new facility at the Port of Grays Harbor to increase capacity and expand the biz. The taproom in downtown Aberdeen will remain open and will get more beer! You'll find details on the Washington Beer Blog washingtonbeerblog.com/steam-donkey...

In Memory of a Craft Beer Pioneer, Gordon Bowker Gordon Bowker, who among many other things co-founded Redhook Brewery, has dies in Seattle at the age of 82.

He was one of the co-founders of Redhook, but that is only part of his story. Gordon Bowker has died at 82 in Seattle. I share some thoughts about what he contributed to the world of craft beer before there even was a world of craft beer. washingtonbeerblog.com/in-memory-of...

Get two runs in nine innings. Too much to ask.

Yeah. We scored first. Then what happened? It is so frustrating to be a Mariners fan. Personally, I am numb to the pain.

Can Ends and Lids Added to Section 232 Aluminum Tariffs The U.S. Department of Commerce recently added can ends and lids to the list of aluminum derivatives impacted by the steel and aluminum Section 232 tariffs.

The beer thing used to be so much more fun. Yesterday, the Brewers Association issued an alert, or advisory, regarding recent changes to the aluminum tariffs. It's not good news, so the BA offers some advice for breweries as they navigate the turbulent waters. washingtonbeerblog.com/can-ends-and...

Beer Events Page A page dedicated to upcoming beer events in Washington state and around the PNW.

Another busy weekend on the Seattle/PNW beer scene. Festivals, anniversaries, and even a putt-putt brewery crawl event in Ballard. Get out there and do something this weekend! washingtonbeerblog.com/wa-beer-even...

Beer Junction's Lager Junction Runs August 13th through 24th The Beer Junction in West Seattle is turning over the taps to lager-style beers for 11 days. From August 13th through 24th, expect to find all sorts of delicious lagers on tap, with at least 15 on tap...

Happening now and continuing all next week, The Beer Junction presents its annual celebration of lagers: Lager Junction. At least 15 on tap at a time, a breadth of lager styles. Details in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/beer-junctio... @thebeerjunction.bsky.social

No-Li Brewhouse Earns a Sweep at the 2025 World Beer Awards No-Li Brewhouse earned some big honors at the 2025 World Beer Awards, including a clean sweep for its Squatch Imperial IPAs.

Spokane's No-Li Brewhouse earned some impressive honors at the 2025 World Beer Awards, including a sweep for its Squatch Series imperial IPA. Details on the blog
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Columbia Distributing Selling Scout Distributin to Hayden Beverage Today, Columbia Distributing announced its intentions to sell its stake in Scout Distribution's Idaho business to Hayden Beverage Company. Here is the press release regarding this latest development.

I do not know how all this consolidation/acquisition stuff on the distributor level ends up trickling down to the consumer level, but it is newsworthy regardless. Columbia Dist, Scout Dist, and Hayden Beverage are the players in today's story. washingtonbeerblog.com/columbia-dis...

Many people today think craft beer is an invention of the 21st Century and fail to recognize that the pioneers were serious weirdos in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. To them, we owe many thanks. I appreciate the Hall acknowledging that fact with this inaugural class