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‘R-Day Returns to Seattle’s Georgetown Neighborhood on September 12th

Dust off your best Rainier-themed costume as Rainier Beer returns to Georgetown for its annual ‘‘R-Day’ celebration on September 12th, offering a completely FREE event with no ticket required. 

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Watershed Pub and Alpenfire Cider Present Orchard to Island Cider Dinner

Watershed Pub and Kitchen is once again teaming up with Alpenfire Cider to present a delicious food+cider experience. They call it “The longest continuously running cider dinner in the universe, probably.”

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Big Block Brewing Is Closing Its Redmond Location, but It’s Not Bad News

Big Block Brewing has decided to close its Redmond, WA, location. The other three locations will benefit from the decision.

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Structures Brewing and Friends Present an Oktoberfest Celebration September 12

Bellingham’s Structures Brewing is once again getting its oompah on for Oktoberfest, and they’ve invited friends from across the Northwest to make it a proper party.

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Hood Canal Brewery Quietly Marks a Significant Milestone: 30 Years

Hood Canal Brewery is marking its 30th anniversary this month. No big hoopla is planned, but we should still pay attention.

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The Season has Arrived: A List of Washington’s Fresh Hop Festivals 2026

We are compiling a list of fresh hop beer events around Washington. Check out what we’ve found so far. Got something to tell us?

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Vice Beer Co. is Opening its Third Location. Taking the Show Uptown

Vice Beer Co. is taking over the taproom space in downtown Vancouver currently occupied by Trap Door Brewing. To be clear, this doesn’t impact Trap Door’s other location: the brewery and taproom in Washougal.

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Freshie Fest – West Seattle’s Three-Day Celebration of Fresh Hop Beers

The Washington Beer Blog is once again teaming up with Beveridge Place Pub to provide beer lovers with an opportunity to sample a variety of fresh hop beers side by side and experience a broad range of fresh hop flavors.

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Applications Being Accepted for the Falconer Foundation Brewing Scholarship

The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is once again offering a scholarship opportunity for aspiring brewers. Working in collaboration with the American Brewers Guild.

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