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Portland’s 17-day Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest – Sept. 15th thru Oct. 1st

The 17-day Portland Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Festival returns this year, running daily from September 15th until October 1st.

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Bellingham’s Darach Brewing announces that it is closing

Darach Brewing just announced via social media that it is closing. The brewery and taproom opened in late 2022.

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Introducing Douglas Lager – a new company and a new beer

Introducing Douglas Lager. A new, uncomplicated lager designed to embody the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.

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Laurelwood Brewing is closing the pub but still making beer

Portland’s Laurelwood Brewing announces that it is closing the brewpub after 22 years, but will continue producing beer.

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The Beer Junction changes hands: a new owner, a familiar face

Alison Herzog, the owner of The Beer Junction in West Seattle, announced today that she has sold the business.

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Workers at Elysian Brewing make a bold move and unite

Workers at Seattle’s Elysian Brewing Company have united in a bold move. Here’s what the employees decided to do.

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Three Magnets Brewing and Bumbershoot create Bumberbrew

Three Magnets Brewing partners with the Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival to create a limited-edition beer: Self Care NA Bumberbrew PNW Pils.

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Introducing Elani, a new hop variety with a great backstory

Yakima Quality Hops introduces a new variety: Elani, previously YQH-1320. Here’s the new hop’s very cool backstory.

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Bale Breaker and Russian River introduce Fresh Hop Frenz IPA

Bale Breaker Brewing announces its fresh hop beer release schedule. It includes a beer brewed with Russian River Brewing of California.

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