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Local Breweries Earn 16 Medals at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championships

The 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championships recently concluded. The annual competition sees breweries from across the nation submit beer for judging in Oxford, Ohio.

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pFriem Family Brewers Celebrates 14 years on August 1st

pFriem Family Brewers invites you to Hood River, Oregon for a fun-filled day of beer, music, food, and drink. August 1st.

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Cider Summit Seattle Returns for a 15th Delicious Year This September

Cider Summit Seattle, the region’s largest cider tasting festival, returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. Buckle up! This 15th-annual event is going to be good.

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Fun, Entertaining, Educational, Delicious Series of Summer Events at Copperworks

Copperworks Distilling Co. is rolling out a series of summer events that blend live music, a Sazerac class, a wreath workshop, and hands-on whiskey experiences — all split between its Seattle Distillery & Tasting Room and its Kenmore Barrel House.

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A Lager Lovers Dream! Lagerhead Beer Fest Returns Saturday, July 18th

On Saturday, July 18th, Lagerhead Beer Fest returns to Snoqualmie for the third year. As the name suggests, the event focuses on lager-style beers, which are especially well-suited for summer.

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Copperworks Kenmore introduces a couple of food specials and a good, old-fashioned cocktail for the summer.

A Good Old-Fashioned Summer Arrives at Copperworks Kenmore

Copperworks Kenmore introduces a couple of food specials and a good, old-fashioned cocktail for the summer.

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Four Generals Brewing. Ten Years of Being Right. Maybe Now You’ll Listen

On August 1st, Four Generals Brewing celebrates its 10th anniversary. You are familiar with Four Generals, right? It’s a Renton thing. Allow me to explain.

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Gasworks Brewing is Now Open. New SoDo Location Opened on July 10th

Gasworks Brewing opens its new brewery and taproom in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood on Friday, July 10th. The location is familiar to local beer lovers.

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Seventeen Years of 7 Seas Brewing. Still Riding the Wave

I take a quick look back at 7 Seas Brewing’s history. First up on the surfboard and still riding that wave after 17 years!

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