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Sunsets, Beach Fires, and Beers: Cannon Beach, Oregon
In this story, I provide some advice and ideas for successfully beer touring in Cannon Beach, Oregon and the nearby areas.
WA Craft Beer Summit – Get Early Bird Tickets Now and Save
The Washington Brewers Guild is still finalizing things for this year’s Washington Craft Beer Summit but tickets are now on sale. Currently discounts apply so why not nab them early and save some moolah?
The Music and Entertainment Line Up for Brew Five Three
Brew Five Three: The 253’s Beer & Music Festival returns to its roots in downtown Tacoma for its 12th annual celebration of craft beer, live music, and community. The party takes place on Saturday, August 9
Inaugural Mead Fest Wants You and/or Your Creations
Mead Fest 2025 is a first-ever event in Centralia, Washington, on Saturday, September 20th. In addition to a festival, it’s a competition and you are invited to submit your own mead.
The Parkway Tavern Celebrates 90th Anniversary This Saturday
Tacoma’s Parkway Tavern celebrates its 90th anniversary on Sat. July 26th. In this story, I share some of my personal history with this venerable beer joint.
South Sound Beer Fest This Saturday, Aug. 26th in Olympia
The South Sound Beer Fest is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, at the Three Magnets Brewing Pubhouse in downtown Olympia, Washington. The event will showcase beers from roughly two dozen breweries and celebrate Three Magnets Brewing’s 11th anniversary.
Join Silver City Brewery Aug. 28th for a Mariners Pub Crawl
Beer-loving baseball fans are invited to join the folks from Silver City Brewery on Saturday, August 23rd, for the annual Silver City Brewery Pub Crawl that culminates at the ballpark.
A True Craft Beer Pioneer, Jack McAuliffe Dies at Age 80
One of the very first American craft brewers, Jack McAuliffe, died at his home in Arkansas on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 80. He is credited with starting Sonoma, California’s New Albion Brewing in 1976. His contribution to the beer world we know today was immense.
PNW Breweries Earn 25 Medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship
The winners of the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship have been announced. We share info about the PNW winners and more.
