Northwest Beer News

Bale Breaker Brewing introduces Kat Finn as Oregon Sales Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yakima Valley Brewery Announces Addition of Oregon Sales Manager ESSENTIALS Bale Breaker Brewing Company hired Kat Finn of Sierra Nevada to expand…

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Governor signs a bill that helps breweries leverage social media

  Last Friday, Governor Jay Inslee signed SB 5394. It will become law 90 days thereafter, in late July. The bill is another accomplishment for…

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Drink Beer, Stay Fierce – Fierce Ladies Beer Fest

  Thursday, April 25th, Optimism Brewing hosts the second annual Fierce Ladies Beer Fest, a craft festival featuring women-brewed beers. Fierce ladies, yes, but all…

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Washington breweries ranked from top to bottom

  I’ve emboldened some text for those who skim and do not read. I do, however, encourage you to read. Sad it’s come to that….

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McMenamins Elks Temple opens in Tacoma

  The old, once-elegant Elks Temple in downtown Tacoma sat vacant for 20 years. Well, not exactly vacant, but the residents weren’t exactly welcome or legal,…

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Sierra Nevada Brewing launches Pale Ale for Trails conservation effort

  Sierra Nevada Brewing just announced a new initiative as part of its Corporate and Social Responsibility division. Pale Ale for Trails aims to conserve…

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Bellingham Beer Week – April 19th thru 27th

  As plans for Seattle Beer Week (May 9th thru 19th) are being finalized, Bellingham is on brink of its annual celebration of beer. This year Bellingham…

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Dwinell Country Ales bringing its wild-fermented beers to the big city and beyond

  Back in December, we told you about Dwinell Country Ales for the first time (see our story). The brewery located in the small town…

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Farmstrong Brewing is now producing nothing but “truly local” beer

  By now, most beer lovers know that farmers in the Pacific Northwest grow virtually all of the nation’s hops; however, the source of the…

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