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Want to throw out the first pitch at a Mariners game?

For some of us, it would be a magical dream come true: throwing out the first pitch in Safeco Field at a Mariners game. Pyramid…

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More new breweries in Washington

We have some new breweries to tell you about. What’s more, we can tell you that Harmon Brewing Company’s newest location opened a couple days…

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Yakima Craft Brewing Company increasing brewing capacity

The Washington Beer Blog just received a press release from Yakima Craft Brewing Co. regarding increases to their brewing capacity. YCBC has gained a reputation…

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Follow up: The rumors are true, but the “gastropub” part was wrong

Over the weekend we reported on rumors that master chef Holly Smith planned to open a brewpub on Capitol Hill (read it here). Today, we…

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The U.S. Congress needs your help

Here in Washington, the subject of beer taxation was heavily debated recently as the state faced a budget crisis—a crisis avoided, in part, by increasing…

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Live from Seattle Beer Week Last Call

I am here at the Hale’s Palladium where Seattle Beer Week 2010 is coming to a close. This event, dubbed “Last Call” marks the official…

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Live from the Big Time IPA Fest

As of 2:45 p.m., here is the tap list at Big Time. Favorites thus far include the Lil General, the Hop de Mensonge, and the…

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A new, high-profile gastro brew pub on Capitol Hill?

Just three blocks west of Elysian Brewing’s Capitol Hill pub, at 1000 E. Pike Street, renowned chef Holly Smith is believed to be opening a…

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Seattle Beer Week events for Saturday 05/22

Here are today’s highlights. For details about any of these events go to the Seattle Beer Week website. — All Day Big Time IPA-fest –…

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