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The 12 Beers of Christmas, a new Seattle tradition

The first thing that comes to my mind when someone mentions The 12 Beers of Christmas is that silly song by Bob and Doug McKenzie…

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Winter Beer Fest this Friday & Saturday – updates & additions

Washington Winter Beer Fest is this Friday and Saturday. We have some updated information. This is your last call for tickets. The event takes place…

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LCB says no problems with free beer tasting at farmers markets

Back in August we reported that the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) approved a pilot program allowing breweries and wineries to serve free samples…

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Help Wanted: Silver City Brewery is hiring in the Sea/Tac area

Silver City Brewery is looking for a motivated, responsible and knowledgeable beer lover in the Seattle/Tacoma area to advocate the virtues of its fine product….

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Washington Beer Commission announces new festival locations

As we reported back in October, a couple of Washington’s favorite beer festivals are on the move (read it). The ink was not yet dry…

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The Great American Ale Trail stops at Pike Brewing

Have you ever dreamed of roadtripping across the country in search of good beer? Ever imagine wandering without a care from town to town like…

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A beer for the season, by Two Beers Brewing and Beer Church

About a month ago Kim and I sat down with Joel Vandenbrink of Two Beers Brewing and Dave Richter of Briess Malt & Ingredients Company…

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Welcome to Black Wednesday

Welcome to Black Wednesday. This is the most prolific party day of the year. Unless you work for Walmart, tomorrow is a holiday and most…

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Beer Church Turkey Bowl – photos and more

On Saturday, November 19th Beer Church raised over $5,500 in cash and 2,700 pounds of food for the West Seattle Food Bank. Participants at the…

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