Northwest Beer News

A Frequent-Flyer Plan for Cosmic Tripsters

Last week I posted a story about McMenamins’ progress in developing two new properties in Washington, one in Tacoma and the other in Bothell. Writing…

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Update on McMenamin’s two new properties in Washington

For some time now we have been tracking the progress (or lack thereof) on two new McMenamins properties in Washington state. First, the historic Elk’s…

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Bad Jimmy’s Brewing opening to the public this Friday

This Friday, December 27, Bad Jimmy’s Brewing opens its doors to the public. Call it a Christmas miracle. Original reports suggested that the brewery would…

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Strange Brewfest 2014 – event details announced, tickets on sale

Rarely does an event live up to its name as well as Strange Brewfest. Every year this beloved event attracts a huge crowd of beer…

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Grizzly Ciderworks gets more than inspiration from craft beer

Yes, the Washington Beer Blog’s focus remains on beer, but we enjoy craft cider and do not mind sharing cider info with you from time…

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Coming to America – Meet Central City Brewers

Great Artisan Beverage Company just announced that it will begin distributing beer from Central City Brewers across the Pacific Northwest. Located in Surrey, British Columbia,…

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Beer 101 – An Excuse to Escape to the Oregon Coast

The Oregon’s North Coast wants to encourage us beer lovers to come visit the coast this month. To entice us, they have put together some…

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The Beers of the Inland NW Craft Beer Festival

We are now just a few days away from the Inland NW Beer Festival. Below, you’ll find the complete list of participating breweries and the…

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Oregon Brewers Fest Generates $32.1 Million

Just in case anyone is wondering about the value of a beer festival. Just in case anyone is unaware of a big beer festival’s economic…

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