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The evolution of species and the changing shape of the beer scene

  I recently posted a story about how the increased popularity of brewery taprooms is siphoning business away from more traditional drinking establishments, like the corner…

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Charlie Papazian is leaving the Brewers Association after 40 years of building the brewing community

  Longer ago than I’d care to admit, I was a home brewer and college student in Bellingham. Back then, we simply called it “the…

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Flycaster Brewing announces expansion plans

  Last March I reported that Flycaster Brewing in Kirkland was for sale. Well, the brewery has now been taken off the market. After a…

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New beer-focused bar and restaurant opens this weekend in Seattle – meet The Shambles

  The Shambles is the brainchild of Matthew Brady and Joel Klemenhagen, a pair of friends who’ve worked around Seattle on the beer scene for…

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The beer list for the 9th Annual Belgianfest – Saturday, January 27

  The 9th Annual Belgianfest features over 100 Washington-brewed, Belgian-style beers. Below we share the list of beers, including a PDF version. The event takes…

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An Interview with Andy Lapworth at Valley House Brewing

  We stopped by Valley House Brewing in Duvall, Washington the other day to chat with Andy Lapworth, the owner/brewer. Below we share audio from…

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