The Washington Beer Blog

Greg Maddrey was many things, including a respected member of the local brewing community around Seattle. More important that any of it, he was a beloved friend, son, uncle, brother, and spouse. Greg passed away on June 1, 2025 at his home in Alexandria, Virginia.

Breweries across North Idaho have joined forces to launch the Red & Blue Brewers Series—a collaborative fundraising initiative honoring and supporting the first responders, and their families, who were killed or injured during the Canfield Mountain incident

Burke-Gilman Brewing Company announces that Head Brewer Julia Davis is stepping down as she prepares to relocate out of state for new personal and professional adventures.

Narrows Brewing recently announced that on July 2nd it will open a new taproom in the heart of Tacoma’s Proctor District at 2620 N Proctor Street.

No-Li Brewhouse and Spokane FireFighters Local 29 are uniting to donate 100% of sales to support fallen firefighters, their families, and first responders impacted by the Canfield Mountain tragedy in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

A stone’s throw away from the ferry terminal, Seattle’s Urban Family Brewing will open its second location, a taproom on Seattle’s waterfront. It will be more than a beer joint. Urban Family Waterfront will also offer craft cocktails, local wines, coffee, and an in-house food menu “crafted by some familiar faces,” said a press release from the company.

Enjoy the Skagit Skies Airshow from the comfort of the beer garden at Chuckanut Brewery. Saturday, June 28th.

On Saturday, June 28th, at noon, a statue of Lenny Wilkins will be unveiled in front of Climate Pledge Arena. Following the unveiling, head down to Queen Anne Beerhall for the after-party.

Seattle’s Seafair celebration finally has an official, locally brewed beer: Seafair Pilsner, by Fremont Brewing.