Northwest Beer News

Revered Portland brewery, Lompoc Brewing, is closing down

  News today that at the end of this month Lompoc Brewing is ceasing operations and closing up shop. The venerable Portland brewery opened in…

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Here are the winners of the 2019 BC Beer Awards

  Above: The crew from Fuggles and Warlock Craftworks accept another award. (Photo from Facebook.) As a lifelong Washingtonian, I feel a strong kinship with…

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Laurelwood Brewing acquired by Legacy Breweries Inc.

  About six months ago, Ninkasi Brewing of Eugene, Oregon was acquired by Legacy Breweries, Inc. At that time, Legacy Breweries introduced itself as a new…

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Last call for Fresh Hop Beers – festivals, awards, and more mark the end of the season

  The fresh hop season is drawing to close. I do not mean to suggest that the beers are no longer available, I am simply…

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Fort George Brewery announces expansion on the Astoria waterfront

  Fort George Brewery recently announced its expansion to the Astoria waterfront, taking over 124,000 square feet of warehouse space in an historic building on West…

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Ninkasi Brewing partners with Alesong Brewing & Blending for ongoing distribution arrangement

  Beginning in November, beers from Alesong Brewing & Blending will be available across Ninkasi Brewing’s distribution network. The arrangement will allow for the wider…

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