Northwest Beer News
Fort George Brewery Goes All-In On Solar Energy and More
Fort George Brewery recently installed the largest single-building private solar array in Oregon. Over 1,100 solar panels cover 28,000 square feet of the rooftop at the company’s waterfront facility.
Oregon’s Top Fresh Hop Beers Announced, WA’s coming soon
The Oregon Beer Awards conducted its fresh hop beer judging over the weekend. I share the results of below. The competition involves Oregon-brewed beers created using freshly harvested hops.
Great Canadian Beer Festival in Victoria on September 6th & 7th
The Great Canadian Beer Festival (GCBF) is an annual event that was born in 1993. The festival takes place in Victoria, British Columbia. This year the event takes place on Friday, September 6th, and Saturday, September 7th at Topaz Park.
Wayfinder Beer Opens a Second Location, in Troutdale
Portland’s Wayfinder Beer Company just announced the opening of its second location, a taproom in Troutdale, Oregon. More than a taproom, it’s a concept.
Northwest breweries win big at U.S. Open Beer Championship
Results were just announced for the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Each year the beer-judging competition is held in Oxford, Ohio. Breweries from across the nation submit beer for judging.
Happy Pride Month, from the breweries of the Pacific Northwest
Once again, several breweries around the Pacific Northwest are stepping up for Pride Month. Releasing special beers, benefiting local nonprofits.
