Northwest Beer News

FDA stands down on proposed regulation impacting breweries

Last Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it is revising its proposal regarding the handling of spent grain. As originally reported in March,…

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Iron Horse Brewery and Icicle Brewing Team Up for Wildfire Victims

(Updated Nov. 12, 2014) I just received word that this project raised $10,200 for the local Red Cross. “Our wholesale and retail partners really made…

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Oregon Brewers Guild Releases Impressive Statistics, But What Do They Mean?

The Oregon Brewers Guild released some statistics the other day that I think are worth sharing here on the Washington Beer Blog. How much craft…

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Tacoma’s Pacific Brewing – Opening Day Nears

Updated Wednesday, September 17, 2014: We just received word that Pacific Brewing & Malting will open this Saturday, September 20. The tasting room will open…

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Rogue Nation Mourns the Loss of Jack Joyce

Jack Joyce, the co-founder of Rogue Ales, passed away yesterday at the age of 71. The entire Rogue Nation, including myself, mourns his loss and…

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A 3-Day Beer & Kayak Adventure in the San Juan Islands

You’re invited to join Icicle Brewing Company and Outdoor Odysseys for a three-day adventure in the San Juan Islands. The beer-themed kayak trip is just…

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Introducing the Eugene Ale Trail

Travel Lane County announces the upcoming launch of the Eugene Ale Trail. Starting on June 2, 2014, the program invites beer lovers to explore 19…

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Chuckanut Brewery Collaborates with Australian Brewery

We hear a lot about collaborative brewing projects these days. Rarely do we hear about one involving an Australian brewery. Today we learned that Chuckanut…

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The Loud Lady is Back & She’s Got a Sister

Were you fortunate enough to meet the Loud Lady last time she was here? If not, get ready. She’s back. Loud Lady Imperial IPA will…

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