Beer News
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River Barrel Distributing Announces Partnership with Slightly Furry Cider
River Barrel Distributing is proud to announce that we are now the exclusive distributor for Slightly Furry Beverage Company cider in Western Washington.
The ASBC and the CIBD Are Coming to Seattle in 2026
Brewers, distillers, and chemists from around the World are coming to Seattle. The American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) and the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD) will hold their 2026 joint meeting in Seattle.
Rogue Brewery Abruptly Ceases Operations at All of its Locations
Effective immediately, Rogue ceased operations at all its facilities, including the brewery in Newport, OR, and its pubs in Astoria, Newport, Portland, and Salem.
A Directory of Event Venues at Breweries, Taprooms, and Bars
We’ve created a directory of private event spaces available at breweries, cideries, taprooms, and beer-focused bars. The list continues to grow.
Queen Anne Beer Hall Chili Cook-Off & Smash the Cold Drive
Queen Anne Beer Hall invites you to help it crown the Chili King of Queen Anne! (See what they did there?) Enjoy some food and beer, bring some warm clothing and cold-weather essentials for the SMASH THE COLD drive. Thursday, November 20th, 7-9 pm.
Barley POP! Brewing Celebrates First Birthday This Saturday
Barley Pop! Brewing in Snohomish, WA invites you to help it commemorate its first year. Event scheduled on Saturday, November 15th.
Beer Church Turkey Bowl and the Release of Beer Church IPA
Join us for Turkey Bowl or drink Beer Church IPA and support West Seattle Food Bank. However you do it, support your local food bank.
Iron Horse Brewery Introducing New Cans and a New Term
Iron Horse Brewery is about to introduce new cans for everything but Irish Death. They’ll have black lids. Cool. The new cans provide consistency across the family of beers and require only a simple sticker/label to identify precisely what is inside.
No-Li Brewhouse is Starting the Season of Giving Early This Year
No-Li Brewhouse is doing it again. As it has in past years, heading into the holiday season, it has pledged to raise tens of thousands of dollars for local community organizations. In fact, it has already raised $20,000.
