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Marcus Charles takes the helm at Schooner Exact Brewing
Last week we posted a story about the unexpected closure of Schooner Exact Brewing’s taproom and restaurant in Sodo. We updated that post as…
Rash of brewery closures in Washington and what it means
Okay, I admit that “rash” is probably too strong a word, but around here brewery closures are very odd. We are not accustomed to…
Beer trends you can expect to see in 2018
As 2017 draws to a close, I find myself looking back at the past year’s events and pondering the future, especially as it relates…
Craft beer industry gets a huge tax break for Christmas
The breweries you love are about to get a big tax break. The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act was just one small part of…
COTU Brewing brews up a beer for the Governor
It’s a flimsy connection to Washington beer, but it is a connection nonetheless. Back in 2011 I told the story of Chris Ray (read…
How Beer Explains the World: January, 20th at Hale’s Palladium
A few years ago someone made a documentary about beer that aired on the Discovery Channel. How Beer Changed the World traced the surprisingly…
New brewery opening Sunday, December 17th in Tenino – Scatter Creek Brewing
(Photo above from the Scatter Creek Brewing Facebook page.) Scatter Creek Brewing in Tenino, WA opens for business tomorrow (Sunday, Dec. 17th). Andrea and Terril…
Tickets on sale for Chocofest 2018 – beer, chocolate, spirits, food, more
It’s one of my favorite events of the year. Chocofest is often referred to as foreplay before the big day because it happens right before Valentine’s…
Brewers Association releases annual Craft Beer in Review report
The Brewers Association just released its annual Craft Beer in Review report for 2017. Some of the highlights include sustained growth in the industry,…
