The Washington Beer Blog

It’s visceral response. Of course you want cheaper beer, but at what cost? If it means your favorite brewery has to close, then what? I explore the idea that rising pint prices are killing the industry. Or not.

Celeste™ is a new hop variety from West Coast Hop Breeding. Until now, it was known as WCHB 102 and 2B. Since 2023, brewers have conducted commercial trials with Celeste, using it to create a range of beer styles—from hazy IPAs and West Coast IPAs to stripped-down hoppy pilsners.

Seattle’s Fair Isle Brewing announces it is expanding distribution of its esteemed beers to Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Earlier this week, Firestone Walker Brewing announced it is acquiring the rights to the Trumer brand, which means the Trumer brewery in Berkeley will close. Trumer Pils will live on, but Firestone Walker will brew it at the company’s facility in Paso Robles.

Reubens Brews is celebrating Crikey IPA this April. Crikey fans have a chance to win a brew day at Reuben’s, see the magic up close.

Fremont Brewing’s spring releases. Kush Chronic IPA is a terpene-enhanced IPA while the Orange Cacao is a barrel-aged cuvee.

Gasworks Brewing shared some big news on social media today. It is opening a new production brewery in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, which will also include a taproom.

Our 2026 report on craft beer at the ballpark. Helping you find the good stuff at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.

Bellingham-based Aslan Brewing is opening another location in Seattle. This will be its fifth location overall and its third in the Emerald City.