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WA Loses a Brewery: Battenkill is Calling it Quits

This isn’t something I report very often: a Washington brewery is going out of business. The announcement showed up on the Battenkill Brewing’s Facebook page…

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Pliny the Younger. Has the Hysteria Subsided?

For the uninformed, Pliny the Younger is a much-ballyhooed beer from California. By the way, pronounced “PLINE-ee.” It is an Imperial IPA and many people…

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Two Beers Brewing: Coming Soon to CenturyLink Field and Oregon

Today I have two exciting bits of news to share with you regarding Two Beers Brewing. FIRST: Great news for Sounders, Seahawks, and Husky fans….

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Washington Beer Open House – Details from Breweries

NOTE: I am updating his post as more information comes in. Also, keep an eye on the Comments as breweries chime in. This Saturday, February…

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Tacoma Drinks Washington Beer Week

Tomorrow (Wednesday, February 22) marks the kickoff of Tacoma Drinks Washington Beer Week. Details below. The event runs through February 29th. I freely admit that…

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Snouts and Stouts – It’s About Pigs, Beer and Music

Little Water Cantina and Odin Brewing present “Snouts and Stouts” on Sunday, February 26 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. It’s really about more types of…

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Brace Yourself – It’s Barleywine Time

Gird thy liver! You must be this tall to enjoy this ride. Lace up your best pair of drinking shoes and tie them tight. You…

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Washington Beer Open House: Info, Advice, Itineraries

Updated on Tuesday, Feb 21. See bottom of the post for updates. On Saturday, February 25th from noon until 5:00 p.m., breweries across the state…

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Celebrate Presidents Day with WA Porters, in Wenatchee

This weekend (February 17 -19) marks the first-ever Great Washington Porter Festival. Details below. The event takes place at Columbia Valley Brewing in Wenatchee and…

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