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Epic, Tragic Floods in New Zealand Impacting the Hop Farms

A barrage of epic, historic rain events in New Zealand have impacted the region’s hop farms in both physical and personal ways. Some farms were submerged and the enduring damage remains to be seen.

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Scuttlebutt Brewing and Cal Raleigh Creating Big Dumper Beer  

Scuttlebutt Brewing of Everett, WA has partnered with Seattle Mariner Cal Raleigh to create a beer. It will be release this summer. Here’s what you need to know about Big Dumper Beer.

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Stoup Brewing Introduces its New Community Giving Program

With Brewing Hope, a series of pint-night events, Stoup Brewing refines and better defines its community giving program.

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Big Block Brewing is Opening a New Location In Black Diamond

On the cusp of its 12th anniversary, we’ve learned that Big Block Brewing is opening its 4th location. We received word yesterday from Lumber House Brewery that Big Block Brewing will take over its brewery/pub in Black Diamond, Washington.

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With 500% Growth, Garage Beer is Bucking the Beer Trend

While the beer industry has faced a lot of headwinds lately, Garage Beer has enjoyed remarkable growth. Here’s why. And it isn’t just starpower

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MXPDX Beer Lineup: A Cross-Cultural Celebration of Beverages

MXPDX is a free, all-ages event. It’s a collaborative event involving the cultures of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. The event revolves around 26 beers and ciders created exclusively for MXPDX

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LAGERHEAD Brew Fest: Try Beers from Across the Nation

LAGERHEAD Brew Fest is just a couple weeks away. The event will feature beers from beloved Northwest breweries, but that aint all! Try beers from nearly 50 local and not-at-all-local breweries.

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Triceratop Brewing Hard Soda and Why It’s a Good Idea

Triceratops Brewing just announced the return of its award-winning hard soda. I applaud them! Given today’s challenges, this a move in the right direction.

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WSU Tri-Cities launches Brewing Certificate Program

Washington State University Tri-Cities introduces a new Brewing Certificate Program providing a path into the brewing industry.

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