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Seattle’s Distant West Brewing Announces It Has Ceased Operations

Distant West Brewing announces that it is ceasing operations at its brewery in Seattle’s Ballard Brewery District. Citing personal reasons for the closure.

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What’s a Franconian Lager? Chuckanut and Icicle Brewing Have Your Answer 

A new collaboration between Chuckanut Brewery and Icicle Brewing is a great excuse to talk about one of the more interesting corners of the beer world — Franconian lagers.

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Breweries From Across the Nation are Coming to Astoria, Oregon

Lupulin Ecstasy Festival – Join Fort George Brewery in Astoria on June 13th for a day of all kinds of beer, including hoppy beers, along with entertainment, music, food, and general merriment.

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Exploring the Boise Beer Scene – a Guest Contribution

Boise’s craft beer scene has grown into something far more interesting than most outsiders might expect. What started as a handful of local breweries back in the 90’s has evolved into a wide mix of taprooms.

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A 30-Way World Cup Beer Collaboration, Woodinville-Style

Thirty businesses (including a bunch of breweries) teamed up for this World Cup collaboration project. Introducing Group W Pilsner

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Skagit River Brewery Sold – The Owner Announces Retirement

The owner of Skagit River Brewery announced that he has sold the brewery and will retire. No mention of who the new owner is or what their intentions are

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A Slight Course Correction for Ye Olde Washington Beer Blog

It’s time for the Washington Beer Blog to start taking its own advice. We intend to expand our coverage to include other types of adult beverages.

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Wheelie Pop Brewing Announces Pending Closure of Ballard Location

Wheelie Pop Brewing announces that it is closing its location in Seattle’s Ballard Brewery District. The closure in Ballard does not impact the other location.

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Beer and Cocktails: Washington Breweries Just Got More Options

A new set of rules makes it significantly easier for breweries to serve more than just beer. Yes, there are reasons why a brewery might want to do that. 

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