The Washington Beer Blog

A recently filed lawsuit seeks to challenge a federal rule that prohibits producers of cider, mead, and fruit wines from including vintage years on product labels. The case, Garden Path Fermentation, LLC v. United States, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on January 6, 2026.

This is a follow up to yesterday’s story with more information about 2 Towns Cider acquiring Seattle Cider and the imminent closing of the Seattle location.

This weekend, Seattle’s Ladd & Lass Brewing invites you to celebrate its anniversary. Here’s what they’ve got planned.

The Good Society Brewery expands production, and also offers you a chance to brew a beer with a Seahawks legend: Walter Jones

Breaking news today that 2 Town Cider is acquiring Seattle Cider Company. This development merges two of the Pacific Northwest’s best-recognized cider brands under one umbrella. 

Join the One Night Choir at Obec Brewing in Seattle. It’s a no-experience-required night of beer, fun, and singing with a choir.

Its new, larger brewery is allowing Von Ebert Brewing to increase production, expand distribution, and introduce Reverse Math IPA.

Washington Winter Beer Fest takes place this Friday and Saturday in Seattle. I provide my picks, a list of the beers that grabbed my attention. And some pictures of Winter Beer Festivals gone by.

Here is our list of the most-viewed stories of 2025. Of the nearly 400 stories we published, these were seen by the most eyeballs.