Washington Beer News

Henry’s First Ave Tavern – Opening in Seattle Monday, April 29

Monday, April 29th, at 11:00 a.m., Henry’s First Avenue Tavern opens in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood. Conveniently located within shouting distance of Safeco Field, Henry’ First…

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Bellingham United FC Fans Prepare for Another Season of Great Beer

Did you know that Bellingham has a soccer team that plays in the Pacific Coast Soccer League? The Bellingham United FC season is about to…

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Are We Making Progress on the Beer Tax Issue?

UPDATES 1:00 p.m. From the Washington Brewers Guild Facebook page: “It’s official folks! Beer tax is amended out of the revenue bill! Thanks for your…

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This Weekend in Bellingham – April Brews Day, Beer Festival

This Saturday in Bellingham, enjoy beers from 40 different breweries at the annual April Brews Day beer festival. Not just great beer, but a great…

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Defend Washington Beer Rally – Videos and Thoughts

Last Friday (April 19) brewery workers and beer lovers converged on the steps of the capitol building in Olympia to demonstrate their opposition to the…

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Washington Brewers Speak Out

See a list of our previous posts on this topic (beer tax). Last Friday before the big Defend Washington Beer Rally in Olympia, a few…

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Thoughts Leading Into Friday’s Rally – from Dick Cantwell

Just received this from Dick Cantwell, Head Brewer and Founder at Elysian Brewing. I won’t try to summarize his points. They deserve to be heard…

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Joint Statement Opposing Beer Tax

This just came across the wire. The Washington Brewers Guild, the Beer Institute, and the End the Beer Tax Now Coalition have released a joint…

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Georgetown Brewing Speaks out about Beer Tax

To see a list of all of our stories on the beer tax issue, click here. Georgetown Brewing Company has released a statement about the…

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