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Latona Pub invites you to celebrate Brouwer’s on March 24th

An event at Latona Pub on March 24th honors and remembers Brouwer’s Cafe, Seattle’s legendary, much-missed beer institution

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Biz owners: Join Watershed Pub for an ownership learning series

Interested in exploring opportunities for creating, or transitioning to, a cooperative and community ownership business model? Join the Watershed Pub and Kitchen for this event.

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Pelican Brewing announces another coastal location in Oregon

Pelican Brewing just announced that it will open another location on the Oregon Coast. This time, in the small town of Yachats.

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Best Online Seed Banks For Craft Beer Fans: Where To Buy Cannabis Seeds Online

Discover the best online seed banks for buying cannabis seeds online. Compare top seed banks by genetics, pricing, shipping, and stealth delivery to find the perfect cannabis seeds for your grow.

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A timeless classic, Old Seattle Lager, gets an all-new look

A classic, Maritime Pacific Old Seattle Lager, gets and all-new look. Rooftop Brewing continues the tradition.

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Machine House Brewery accepts a long-distance mild challenge

This is a sort of extension of Machine House Brewery’s March Mildness event. They’ve accepted a challenge from some out-of-towners. You can help defend Seattle’s honor

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A special collab: No Hate No Fear Immigrants are Welcome Here IPA

With El Sueñito Brewing leading the way, 15 of Washington state’s breweries teamed up to create a collaboration beer to honor and celebrate our immigrant community: No Hate No Fear Immigrants Are Welcome Here IPA.

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Maintaining the human touch in an AI-driven beer world

Inevitably, AI is creeping into craft beer. The key is to keep the “creepy” stuff out and the creative stuff in. I share some thoughts and some information about a couple of new tools that are useful if applied judiciously.

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Dirty Couch Brewing is closing but not necessarily closing

Dirty Couch Brewing recently announced plans to shut down its Fort Street location in Seattle this summer. The landlord wants to use the space for something else, so the brewery needs to find a new home.

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