Washington Beer News

Collabruary – a celebration of collaboration with Brothers Cascadia Brewing & friends

Quarantine, isolation, and social distancing are terms we’ve heard a lot over the past year. The current reality does not lend itself to hugs, handshakes,…

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Dwinell Country Ales, shipping beer and offering a deal

Dwinell Country Ales is located in Goldendale, Washington. It’s a lovely little town but it really isn’t very close to anything. I suppose that’s one…

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Enrollment now open for UW Tacoma’s Business of Craft Beer program

The UW is continuing to educate people looking for a path into the craft beer industry. Even during these difficult times, and in the face…

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An all-new look for Seattle’s Fremont Brewing Company

It was nearly 12 years ago that I introduced Fremont Brewing Company here on the Washington Beer Blog, which at the time was poised to…

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National grant program helps Walking Man Brewing expand outdoor seating

Walking Man Brewing recently received a grant that will allow it to enhance its role in downtown Stevenson, WA Main Street America and The Hartford…

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Reopening brewery taprooms – enjoying latest “open-air” seating guidelines

Business owners, do your own research. Nobody should take my word as gospel, but the latest changes to the state’s pandemic guidelines should allow many…

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Barlows Brewery – new partnership expands distribution footprint statewide

Barlows Brewery of Vancouver, Washington opened less than a year ago amidst the pandemic restrictions. See our story about the opening last February. Not an…

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New guidance for open-air seating options at breweries, bars, restaurants

More flexibility for outdoor, open-air seating opportunities The Washington Brewers Guild continues to work with the Governor’s office and state agencies to help breweries and…

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Attn: Brewers and beer lovers! All systems GO for Washington Hop Mob 2021

An Expression of Outstanding Hop Character Attention breweries and beer lovers, Washington Hop Mob is happening this February, just as it has since 2014! Yes,…

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