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The dive experience as 7 Seas Brewing's waterfront taproom.

7 Seas Brewing Introduces a Different Kind of Dive Bar

Dive bar? Stay warm and dry while divers explore what’s happening beneath the surface and project what they see live on a 10-foot screen. Marine biologists explain what you’re looking at. It’s a special event at 7 Seas Brewing.

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small poster for the SAD Beer Fest at Figurehead Brewing.

Sad And Dark Beer Fest at Figurehead Brewing, Feb. 8th

Figurehead Brewing Company presents its annual SAD Beer Fest, Seattle’s ONLY outdoor winter beer festival! SAD (Strong and Dark) Beer Fest occurs on February 8th at Figurehead Brewing…

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The online and in-print versions of the magazine.

The Beer Connoisseur Releases its Latest, Beer In Review Issue

The Beer Connoisseur just released its latest issue–the Year in Review and Awards issue. One of our local PNW breweries did very well this year. pFriem Family Brewers of Hood River, Oregon earned honors as a top runner-up in the Brewery of the Year awards.

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Poster for the event at fast fashion brewing.

Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp, an Event Saturday at Fast Fashion

Fast Fashion Brewing invites you to a party on Sat, Jan 11th in Seattle. Enjoy two special beers brewed with two Seattle sports legends. Seattle Sonics royalty: Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp. Yes, they’ll be there.

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Cans of beer from chuckanut brewery

Chuckanut Brewery Expands Distribution of its Canned Beers

Chuckanut Brewery announces that it has installed a new canning line and will expand distribution across Oregon. Good news for everyone living within the brewery’s distribution footprint.

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Cans of Self Care non-alcoholic beer.

Three Magnets Brewing Announces the Expansion of Self Care

A bright spot in an otherwise dreary part of the year for the beer biz, Three Magnets Brewing announces the expansion of its NA line of beers. Look for Self Care beer on the shelves at more retail outlets in 2025.

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a poster for the hop experience event.

Hop EXPerience: An Interactive, Hop Education Opportunity

This opportunity is extended to industry professionals only. For hop-loving industry pros, this is an opportunity to go deep into the sensory evaluation of hops….

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Handmade posters for the Cloudburst Brewing anniversary parties.

Cloudburst Brewing Celebrates its 9th Birthday This Week

Cloudburst Brewing invites you to help it celebrate its 9th anniversary with events at both of its locations in Seattle. I use the opportunity to re-share a story I wrote back when the brewery first opened.

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A can of Real American Beer, featuring Hulk Hogan and a flag.

No Surprise, WWE Buys Into Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer

In a development that will surprise no one, Real American Beer, the Hulk Hogan beer, announces a partnership with WWE.

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