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Widmer Brothers Is Coming Home, and It’s Staying Sunny

Widmer Brothers hopes its new brand refresh and its intention to return to its roots will resonate with consumers in the Pacific Northwest.

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Two Breweries Are Now One: Temperate Habits Takes Over North Sound

Temperate Habits Brewing is now also operating North Sound Brewing. Both, in Mount Vernon, WA

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A Party to Celebrate and Honor Craft Beer’s Unsung Heroes

They are an essential, vital part of the craft beer industry: the skilled workers who cultivate and harvest the Pacific Northwest’s annual hop crop. This Saturday, Bale Breaker Brewing honors them and you are invited.

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Drink Local, Drink Together: Westies With Our Besties 2026 

On May 15th, breweries across Washington will release the 2026 version of Westies With Our Besties. The seven versions of this West Coast IPA are identical yet unique. The collaborative brew days happened at seven different host breweries across the region, so each version of the beer takes on its own regional flair.

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Local Beer, Global Stage: Seattle Brewers Take On the World Cup

Stoup Brewing recently announced its partnership with the City of SeaTac as an official operator of one of the city’s key activation sites for the FIFA World Cup 2026: Stoup SeaTac City.

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This One Goes to 11: Lucky Envelope Brewing Celebrates a Milestone 

On Saturday, May 2nd, Lucky Envelope Brewing, located in Seattle’s Ballard Brewery District, celebrates 11 years of character and identity. Things that too many breweries lack.

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Bock to the Top: The Surprising Winner at the 2026 Brewers Cup of California

The Brewers Cup of California is the largest statewide craft beer competition in California. Winners of the 2026 judging were announced last weekend.

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A Guide to Washington’s 2026 World Beer Cup Medal Winning Beers

I put this list together to give you a bit of information about each of Washington’s 2026 World Beer Cup winners. Also, I provide some direction on how to actually taste the beers

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Crystal Clear and Hop-Forward: 11 All-Star Breweries Descend on Marysville

Clear Beer Fest at 5 Rights Brewing brings together a collection of hop-forward, not-hazy beers from some familiar and unfamiliar breweries.

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