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November 2nd is the 14th Annual Learn to Homebrew Day

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) encourages everyone to learn to brew. November 2nd is the 14th Annual Learn To Homebrew Day. All you need to…

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Seattle’s Latest Innovation? PicoBrew

Seattle is a city of innovators. Microsoft, Amazon, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Seattle is also a city with over 40 craft breweries. And now,…

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Alabama is Threatening to Legalize Homebrewing

It may be remembered as the most influential of Jimmy Carter’s actions as President. Seriously. The 55 MPH national speed limit is history, rendering that…

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Mississippi Passes Bill to Legalize Homebrewing

Today the American Homebrewers Association happily announced that the state of Mississippi has legalized homebrewing. A bill passed by the Mississippi Senate in February was…

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Homebrew in a Can? NW Canning is Making it Happen

Back when I was a homebrewer, I dreaded “bottling day.” I especially dreaded sanitizing all those bottles. Today, most homebrewers put their beer in small…

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A Homebrewing Competition of Epic Proportions

Two of the largest homebrewing events are now one. Below I provide information about the Joint Cascade Brewers Cup and Puget Sound Pro-Am. In addition…

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Brewers Garage Sale Extraordinaire – Sunday & Monday

Jeff Smiley is now the former-owner of Baron Brewing and Three Skulls Ales. After years in the local beer industry, including a stint as the…

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President Obama Not the Only One Drinking Honey Ale

The garden grows vigorously at the Washington Beer Blog World Headquarters . Veggies, fruit trees, flowers, hops, all of it grows remarkably well. This is…

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Holiday gift ideas for the beer lover in your life

The season of giving is upon us. Here is my list of beery gift ideas for 2011. Admittedly, some of these are timeless. While there’s…

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