Washington Beer News

Washington brewers win big at GABF 2017

  This past weekend in Denver, judges at the Great American Beer Festival awarded gold, silver and bronze medals in 98 beer categories covering 161…

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Vashon Brewing announces plans for a taproom on the island

  Vashon Brewing announces plans for taproom, hosting an event on October 21st to celebrate the news Vashon Brewing has been around for about six…

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Atwood Ales releases estate-grown fresh hop ales

  I love fresh hop beers. Not just how they taste, but the whole concept. I can’t really explain my visceral attraction to fresh hop…

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Anheuser-Busch rethinks its craft beer strategy

  About three weeks ago we shared a report from the Beer Street Journal about big layoffs at Anheuser-Busch InBev. The carnage was confined to…

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Local breweries contribute $1.7 billion to Washington’s economy

  The Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, just released its 2016 Economic Impact Report. The report studied the…

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Blewett Brewing Company celebrates 1st Anniversary on Thursday, September 28

  Blewett Brewing Company in Leavenworth, Washington celebrates its first anniversary next Thursday, September 28. The brewpub is open from noon until 10:00 PM.  Here are…

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South Puget Sound Community College now offering a Craft Brewing degree

  Not long ago we told you about the University of Washington’s Craft Beer Certificate Program (read about it here). The goal is to provide…

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Sedro-Woolley gets a beer fest of its own – Saturday, September 23rd

Join local and regional breweries for the first-ever Sedro-Woolley Brewfest benefiting Helping Hands Food Bank of Sedro-Woolley on September 23rd from 2-7pm at Heritage Hammer…

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Crucible Brewing celebrating anniversary and taking over another brewery

  First up, Crucible Brewing in Everett is about to celebrate its 2nd anniversary. On September 30th, they’ll host a medieval fair at the brewery…

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