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Baron Brewing moving out of town

The Washington Beer Blog just learned that Baron Brewing is moving out of town. Jeff Smiley, owner of Baron Brewing, tells us that the brewery…

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Two Beers Brewing releasing the first fresh hop beer of 2011

Over in the Yakima Valley, it is harvest time. In case you did not know, the Yakima Valley contains approximately 75 percent of the total…

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Brewing with Wild Ginger for The Triple Door

When it passes your lips and hits your tongue, you will recognize that this is not typical Asian takeout food from the suspiciously affordable restaurant…

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Great Pumpkin Beer Festival – Tickets on sale now

Tickets are now on sale for the Great Pumpkin Beer Festival 2011. This year the 7th annual celebration of pumpkin beers organized by Elysian Brewing…

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Another trademark infringement issue: Odin Brewing Company

If you have ever visited one of the many McMenamins locations you likely know that the company brews a beer called Ruby Ale. To be…

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Celebrating Ciders in Seattle

Most people around here are aware of the reputation enjoyed by Washington and the Pacific Northwest as one of the world’s leading apple producing regions….

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Happy Birthday to the Latona Pub

by North Seattle Sarah, North Seattle Bureau Chief for the Washington Beer Blog Celebrating Latona’s 24th Beerthday Never one to miss an important birthday, I…

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Washington passes the 150 mark – More new breweries on the way

By our reckoning, there are now 153 breweries in Washington. (See our list of Washington Breweries and Brewpubs.) That statement comes with all the usual…

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From Russia, with love – growlers full of local beer

In Federal Way, 99 Bottles (blog sponsor) is about to take full advantage of a recent change to state law. Beginning Tuesday, August 23rd the…

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