The Washington Beer Blog

Portland’s Von Ebert Brewing has purchased Ecliptic Brewing’s recently closed brewery/taproom. The plan involves vastly increasing production. Also, reimagining the taproom space.

A new beer project out of Yakima, Dalliance, promises to focus on what’s in the beer as well as what’s on the label. Art for beer lover, beer for art lovers. I explain the whole concept in this story.

Last year, more than 20 new breweries or brewery taprooms opened in Washington. I share the list and a bit of info about each in this story.

A Seattle-based company just introduced something wholly new. It’s a different kind of alcoholic drink: hard agave. It is not beer, wine, seltzer, or liquor. It is not a ready-to-drink cocktail. So what is it?

Born and brewed in West Seattle, Good Society Brewery will open its satellite taproom in the Queen Anne neighborhood on Friday, January 5th. I was there the other night for a soft opening event. Here’s what I found.

Ladd & Lass Brewing (L&L) is celebrating its 2nd anniversary on the first two Saturdays in January. The brewery, located in Seattle’s University District neighborhood, took over the space previously occupied by Floating Bridge Brewing and quickly established itself on the local beer scene, earning the admiration of fellow brewers and beer lovers alike.

Celebrating its 18th year, Strange Brewfest goes down on Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd. The countdown has begun. This annual event in Port Townsend, WA invites brewers to flex their creativity and entertain beer lovers with unexpected flavors.

Join your fellow UW Huskies fans at Redhook Brewlab in Seattle for an official Sugar Bowl Watch Party on January 1st.

Tacoma’s Odd Otter Brewing announces it is closing on December 31st until further notice. Hoping to find a way forward.