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Washington Brewers Festival – The List of Beers, Recommendations, and Observations
I examined the list of over 200 beers that will be poured at this year’s Washington Brewers Festival. The list includes nearly 220 beers. Likely, more beers will be added at festival time.
Icicle Brewing Changes Hands, but Keeps it in the Family
Pamela and Oliver Brulotte are retiring and have sold a majority stake in Icicle Brewing. The new majority owners are Shelly and Eric Desmarais of CLS Farms, a fifth-generation hop farm in the Yakima Valley.
“Circumstances Beyond Our Control.” Auburn’s Rail Hop’n Brewing is Closing
Rail Hop’n Brewing is closing at the end of June. The owners, Kristi and Billy Jack, say a major force in reaching the decision involved circumstances beyond their control.
From a Single Hill to Eight Years of Excellent Beers
Single Hill Brewing is turning eight years old, and they are having a party at the brewery’s taproom in Yakima. Also, releasing an anniversary beer.
Eastside Beer Touring on the Link Light Rail 2 Line
Our guide to beer touring via the Sound Transit Link Light Rail 2 Line. A speedy transit link between some lovely beer destinations on the Eastside.
Mount Vernon’s North Sound Brewing Announces its Grand Reopening
Today, we share news of a Grand Reopening at North Sound Brewing. The soiree on Saturday, June 13th starts at noon and runs until 8 p.m.
Reuben’s Brews Celebrating a Successful First Year at the Downtown Taproom
On Friday, June 5th, join Reuben’s Brews as it celebrates a successful first year at its Downtown Seattle Taproom.
World Cup Watch Parties at Ounces Taproom and Beer Garden
Ounces in West Seattle wants you to know about its upcoming World Cup watch parties. These events will feature, among others, local beers brewed especially for this year’s World Cup
Another Distribution Deal on the PNW Beer Scene
Columbia Distributing announces that it will acquire a substantial stake in Hayden Beverage, a distributorship based in Idaho. We share the press release
