The Washington Beer Blog

Machine House Brewery Grand Opening

Not long ago we told you about a first visit to Machine House Brewery in Georgetown (read it). Today we want to tell you about…

Series of Events Introduces pFriem Family Brewers to Washington

A couple weeks ago we told you that pFriem Family Brewers planned to enter the Washington market. (Read that story.) Now we have the details…

Two New Breweries Opening This Friday in Ballard

The brewery boom continues in Ballard. At this point, Ballard needs another brewery like Capitol Hill needs another pierced and painted hipster in a trucker…

Seattle Brews Cruise – Beer Lovers Bike Ride

It’s a bike ride designed for beer drinkers. Meaning, the route is mostly flat and there’s a big party at the finish line. Cascade Bicycle…

Washington Cask Beer Festival – The Time is Now

The Washington Cask Beer Festival is rapidly approaching – now only about one month away. This year the event is scheduled for Saturday, March 30….

Homebrew in a Can? NW Canning is Making it Happen

Back when I was a homebrewer, I dreaded “bottling day.” I especially dreaded sanitizing all those bottles. Today, most homebrewers put their beer in small…

Utah’s Epic Brewing Co Hits the Seattle Scene Next Week

People here in Washington like to complain about our crazy, archaic, sometimes-draconian liquor laws. Truth is, we actually have it pretty good compared to some…