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Snapshot Brewing Is Closing a Taproom. That’s the Good News.

The Greenwood taproom that’s been Snapshot’s home since 2018 will pour its last pint on Saturday, August 15th. But the reason behind it isn’t the reason you’re bracing for. Snapshot just finished building a new production facility in the Shoreline community.

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Hop Harvest is Almost Here, and Oregon Growers Expect a Good One

Harvest starts next week for many of Oregon’s hop growers, and by all accounts, this year is going to be a good one. They expect exceptionally high quality this year.

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TICKET GIVEAWAY – Cider Summit Seattle Returns for a 15th Delicious Year

Cider Summit Seattle, the region’s largest cider tasting festival, returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. Buckle up! This 15th-annual event is going to be good.

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Brewmaster’s Taproom – 10 Years of Welcoming Everyone to Support the Community

Brewmaster’s Taproom calls itself “a community space that serves really great craft beer.” Notice how they put “community” first? That’s a pretty accurate description, but I think we can do better.

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Softly Open Now, Grand Opening on August 15th: Spokane’s Salt King Brewing

The newest addition to the Spokane brewery scene, Salt King Brewing, is now softly open, with a grand opening planned. Here’s who and what is behind the operation.

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Westside Breweries Stepping Up. Immediate Wildfire Assistance: You Can Help!

Devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington and around Spokane have prompted an immediate relief effort from breweries west of the mountains. Here is how you can help.

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Urban Family Brewing is Getting Very Close to Opening on the Waterfront

Urban Family Brewing is now hiring for several positions at its new taproom on Seattle’s waterfront. I share details about and the new location.

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Copperworks Distilling Offers Whiskey Lovers a Truly Hands-On Experience

Copperworks Distilling Co. is inviting whiskey enthusiasts to go behind the scenes at its Seattle waterfront distillery and bottle their own American Single Malt Whiskey straight from the cask.

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Celebrating 14 years! Beach Party at Reuben’s Brews on August 8th

Reuben’s Brews is having an anniversary party on Saturday, August 8th. Along with an anniversary beer release, they’ve planned all sorts of fun stuff for the beach-themed party.

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