Washington Beer News
The Washington Beer Awards Ceremony Monday, November 4th
The Washington Beer Awards ceremony is a ticketed affair, part of the larger Washington Craft Beer Summit.
Washington Fresh Hop Beer Awards Winners Announced
This year 65 breweries submitted 165 fresh hop beers for the annual Washington Fresh Hop Beer Awards. The beers were evaluated by a panel of…
Seven WA Breweries You Need to Know About Right Now
At the recently concluded Great American Beer Festival, five of Washington’s breweries walked away with medals for the first time. In my opinion, these are some of the least-recognized and/or most underrated breweries in the state.
Washington Breweries Win 28 Medals at the 2024 GABF
Washington’s breweries earned 28 medals at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). One of Washington’s cider makers also earned a medal. I share the info in this post.
Airways Brewing is Closing One of its Two Locations
Airways Brewing of Kent, Washington announced today that it will close one of its two locations. The Airways Bistro and Beer Garden in downtown Kent will close permanently on Saturday, October 26th.
Brewery Auction: Darach Brewing, Everything Must Go
Brewery auction notice: Darach Brewing of Bellingham. The complete brewery. Everything must go. Auction starts on October 17.
Flyers Restaurant and Brewery Announces it’s Closed Permanently
Flyers Restaurant and Brewery announces that it is closing permanently. The news comes following the recent death of one of the owners. Here are the circumstances, both particular and general, that led to the announcement.
As a Strike Looms, Elysian’s Great Pumpkin Beer Fest Returns
As Elysian Brewing prepares to throw it’s biggest party of the year, The Great Pumpkin Beer Fest, employees are considering a strike. Here are some thoughts about the event and also some words about the looming strike.
Big Juicy Lawsuit Settled. No-Li Brewhouse vs. Tilray Brands
Spokane’s No-Li Brewhouse must defend a registered trademark against a very large opponent: Tilray Brands, the owner of Redhook.