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Are local breweries killing local bars?
Have you been to Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood lately, where it seems there’s a brewery on every corner? On Saturday evenings, Sunday afternoons, weekday happy hours, and…
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…
