Washington Beer News
Touring the maturing beer scene in Tri-Cities, Washington
I recently spent a couple days exploring the beer scene and visiting breweries in Tri-Cities, WA. In this story, I share my discoveries.
Pike Brewing’s new Pike Taproom Summit opens in Seattle
Pike Brewing Company just announced the opening of its newest Seattle taproom: Pike Taproom Summit, next to the Convention Center.
Skagit Valley Malting is closed. Sudden and unexpected
By all indications, Skagit Valley Malting in Burlington, Washington is now closed. Company dissolved. Here’s what we know.
Ridgeline Brewing wins the Steve and Mina Shulz Memorial Trophy
Gig Harbor Beer Fest memorializes Steve & Mina Shulz, two brewery owners murdered in their home last year. A new trophy bearing their names.
Our top 10 stories of 2022 – a look back at the year in beer
Of the hundreds of stories I posted on the WA Beer Blog this year, these are the top 10 that attracted the most readers. An interesting mix.
New, coming-soon, and expanding breweries around Washington
New breweries now open or opening soon, or on the move, or expanding. Washington state’s beer scene just keeps truckin’!
An upcoming documentary will digitize Seattle beer history
A group is putting together a documentary film that shines a light on an important part of Seattle beer history: Rainier Beer commercials.
Ghostfish Brewing’s second brewery is now open in New York
To meet growing demand, Seattle-based Ghostfish Brewing just opened a second brewery. This one is in New York state.
Trap Door Brewing’s new, second location is now open
Trap Door Brewing just opened a second location. The new digs in Washougal, WA might seem familiar to local beer buffs.
