The Washington Beer Blog

On June 26th, the Northwest Cider Association announces the winners of the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup Awards. This was the 13th year for the region’s most prestigious cider competition, which is now considered one of North America’s most rigorous and respected cider judging programs.

Georgetown Brewing has big news: the Seattle brewery just purchased the building at 620 S. Brandon Street — directly across the street from its existing facility at 5200 Denver Avenue.

Seattle’s Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery is hosting a BJCP Exam Prep Course beginning on July 11th. If you want to become a BJCP judge, this kind of education is essential. Space is limited, so do not delay.

The Beer Junction invites you to join them this Friday, June 26th, as they commemorate another anniversary. And they’ve got an anniversary beer to introduce as well, brewed by their friends at Ravenna Brewing.

Seattle’s Figurehead Brewing introduces a Belgian-inspired lunch offering at its Stone Way location. It’s a riff on the mitraillette sandwich.

Bob Kunz, the owner of Highland Park Brewery, and his partner, Tiff, are coming to Orcas Island this summer, and they’re bringing beer. They’ll operate a beer garden at Lone Pine Larder starting on July 1st and lasting through the summer (until the end of August).

The American Outlaws —the largest supporters group for the U.S. National Teams—are officially joining forces with Reuben’s Brews for an epic match day experience in Seattle.

For the past nine years, Western Red Brewing has served the Poulsbo community. More than that, the brewery built its own community within the larger community. The company recently announced via social media that June 30th will be its last day of operation.

On Sunday, June 21st, Postdoc Brewing will serve up at least 25 different beers festival-style. The Mini Beer Fest takes place at both of the company’s locations.