Washington Beer News

At last, a beer festival on the east side of the mountains

The Washington Beer Commission just announced that it will host the inaugural Spokane Oktoberfest, taking place September 24-26 at Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane. This…

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Hello Seattle, it’s time for you to meet Dottie

We first introduced you to Rick Hewitt and the Emerald City Beer Company back in May (read it). Rick’s plan to open a new craft…

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Redhook, the official craft beer of the UW Huskies

Redhook has just announced a 3 year partnership with the University of Washington to be the Huskies’ exclusive craft brewery. What does that mean? It…

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A day to give thanks for great beer – International Beer Day

Happy International Beer Day! Cheers, Salute, Prost, Sláinte and Op uw gezondheid! August 5th is International Beer Day. Big thanks go out to our fellow…

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12 new Washington craft breweries. Is one opening near you?

The Brewers Association recently reported that 100 new breweries opened in the U.S. since July 2009. That’s a pretty amazing number. If new craft breweries…

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Initiative 1100 – “The greatest threat the WA craft brewing industry in a decade”

In November you will be asked to vote on Initiative 1100. The Washington Beer Blog wants to get this conversation started early. It is the…

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