The Washington Beer Blog

As Scuttlebutt Brewing celebrates 30 years, I take a look at where the brewery was and where the new generation is taking it.

Fair Isle Brewing is throwing a beer festival on a boat, and even if you don’t have a ticket — or you break out in hives at the mere mention of open water — you’re not a castaway.

Alan Sprints — the founder, brewmaster, and singular creative force behind Portland’s Hair of the Dog Brewing — passed away on July 19. I share my thoughts about his creative genius.

The 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championships recently concluded. The annual competition sees breweries from across the nation submit beer for judging in Oxford, Ohio.

pFriem Family Brewers invites you to Hood River, Oregon for a fun-filled day of beer, music, food, and drink. August 1st.

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.

Copperworks Distilling Co. is rolling out a series of summer events that blend live music, a Sazerac class, a wreath workshop, and hands-on whiskey experiences — all split between its Seattle Distillery & Tasting Room and its Kenmore Barrel House.

On Saturday, July 18th, Lagerhead Beer Fest returns to Snoqualmie for the third year. As the name suggests, the event focuses on lager-style beers, which are especially well-suited for summer.

Copperworks Kenmore introduces a couple of food specials and a good, old-fashioned cocktail for the summer.