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Rogue Brewery Files For Bankruptcy, Over $16 Million in Debt

More info about the abrupt closure of Rogue Brewery. Debt worse than originally reported. State is reaching out to impacted employees.

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WA Winter Beer Fest in Seattle is Now Just a Few Weeks Away

The Washington Brewers Guild happily presents its annual Winter Beer Fest on December 19th and 20th in Seattle.

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After 157 Years in Chicago, Siebel Institute is Moving to Montreal

The Siebel Institute of Technology announced that after 157 years in Chicago, it is relocating to Montreal. The change is effective on January 1, 2026.

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Hopvemberfest at Beveridge Place Pub, Because IPA Still Matters

Every year, during November, Beveridge Place Pub conducts a tournament-style people’s choice competition to determine which IPA will serve as the house IPA for the upcoming year.

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Yakima Chief Ranches Introduces a New CEO and New Chairperson

The company just announced the appointment of two new key officers. Jason Perrault is now the Board Chair and Jason Champoux is the new Chief Executive Officer. 

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Pike Brewing Closing its Pike Pub in Seattle After Three Decades of Operation

The venerable Pike Pub is closing effective November 30, 2025. Located near Pike Place Market, the former home of Pike Brewing Company will close after 35 years of operation.

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A Fundraising Campaign and Event for Markus Stinson

Join in this Sunday, or contribute via GoFundMe, as we raise funds to help out a fellow beer industry vet.

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Grit & Grain, a Podcast About Beer That is Not About Beer

One of my fave podcasts, The Grit & Grain Podcast is about beer and it is not about beer. It’s about the big, beautiful world that beer is such an essential part of.

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River Barrel Distributing Announces Partnership with Slightly Furry Cider 

River Barrel Distributing is proud to announce that we are now the exclusive distributor for Slightly Furry Beverage Company cider in Western Washington.

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