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Monohon Hops and the untold history behind The Monohon Lager
Big Block Brewing is releasing The Monohon, a lager brewed with locally grown, historic hops from Issaquah, not the Yakima or Willamette Valleys. This beer revives a nearly lost local hop variety rooted in the area’s history.
BrewDog’s wild ride takes a new turn with Tilray acquisition
Tilray Brands is acquiring the UK’s BrewDog, paying the equivalent of $44 million for the global brand and intellectual property. Here’s what we know about the deal.
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame inducts the class of 2026
On Saturday, February 28th, the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2026. The Hall recognizes individuals whose vision, leadership, and dedication helped shape the modern American craft beer industry.
Results from our State of IPA Survey are here
The first round of results are in from our State of IPA survey. With over 1,000 responses so far, this is what we are hearing from the craft beer consumer.
Tacoma Beer Week, events are now under way
Tacoma Beer Week offers dozens of events at many different locations, all to celebrate the city’s current and past, rich beer scene.
Portland’s SheBrew Festival celebrates women in the industry
SheBrew is a festival in Portland that celebrates women in the craft beer and cider world. The event takes place on Sat. March 7th.
Obec Brewing announces a series of Burlesque & Beer Shows
Obec Brewing in Seattle has scheduled a series of Burlesque & Beer Cabaret events at its taproom in Ballard. The first event is on Sunday, March 8th.
Update from the Brewers Guild on 2026 legislative session
Lawmakers in Olympia currently have a few beer-related issues on their dockets. The Washington Brewers Guild is working to represent the best interests of the state’s brewing industry.
Bale Breaker brings a new IPA from the farms to the ferries
Bale Breaker Brewing teamed up with its distribution partner (NW Beverages), Washington State Ferries, and Sodexo (the food and beverage vendor on the boats) to create a new IPA.






























