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Tulips and beer, it’s what we do in April around here

The vernal equinox is in the rearview mirror. April is upon us and it’s time to start venturing out of the cave to enjoy these…

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Barleywine for breakfast? Sure.

Barleywine lovers, you need not despair. Sure, the 2010 versions of the Barleywine Bacchanal and the Hard Liver Festival are now history, but Tacoma’s Parkway…

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A call to action!

Back on March 16th we posted a story about a proposed change to federal tax regulations as they apply to the craft beer industry. I’m…

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Holy wheat beer, Batman! My mouth is watering

A new beer being released tonight at the Dog and Pony Bart Traubeck lives in the Seattle area and owns a brewery in Oroville, but…

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WANTED: Brewers interested in serving beer to a beer-loving crowd.

On April 24th, Bellingham will be the site of the April Brews Day celebration—a beer festival and fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the Max Higbee…

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No surprises at Cask Fest this year. Well, okay, maybe a few.

It’s no surprise that the Washington Cask Beer Festival, held Saturday at Seattle Center, was the biggest ever. More people, more breweries, and more beer….

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Eight brewers, four recipes, and one beer equals 841

The Washington Cask Beer Festival (Saturday, March 29), which is completely sold out, will showcase dozens of interesting, creative beers. If you know anything about…

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Uh, I was told there would be no math?

  ORIGINALLY POSTED MARCH 26, 2010. The other day it was determined beyond any shadow of a doubt that there were exactly 122 breweries in…

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Seattle Beer Week – Web site launched, events announced

This is just a quick note to make sure everyone knows that Seattle Beer Week’s new Web site has launched. For the “week” of May…

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