Beer News

James G. Murphy Company is managing an auction of brewing and cider-making equipment following the closing of the Locust Cider production facility in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Introducing Strata Cryo Hops, along with some information about where it came from and hop breeding in general.

Saturday, January 17th is International Baltic Porter Day, so let’s take a moment to learn more about the style and where you can get it locally.

Last week, news broke that 2 Towns Cider acquired Seattle Cider Company. We published the initial report, followed by a follow-up with more details from 2 Towns Cider. Below, we share the press release from Seattle Cider Company.

Dru Bru invites you to its Snoqualmie Pass location for the 2nd Annual Dru Bru Rail Jam. Watch local skiers and snowboarders compete for prizes, including cash. Compete, if you like, or just enjoy the show with a beer in hand.

A recently filed lawsuit seeks to challenge a federal rule that prohibits producers of cider, mead, and fruit wines from including vintage years on product labels. The case, Garden Path Fermentation, LLC v. United States, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on January 6, 2026.

This is a follow up to yesterday’s story with more information about 2 Towns Cider acquiring Seattle Cider and the imminent closing of the Seattle location.

This weekend, Seattle’s Ladd & Lass Brewing invites you to celebrate its anniversary. Here’s what they’ve got planned.

The Good Society Brewery expands production, and also offers you a chance to brew a beer with a Seahawks legend: Walter Jones