The Washington Beer Blog

Sound2Summit Brewery presents its annual celebration of big, bold, super-hopped beers. The 7 Summits Imperial IPA Festival takes place at the brewery in Snohomish on Friday, February 6th, through Sunday, February 8th.

The saga continues for the now-shuttered Rogue Ales & Spirits. A former employee has filed a lawsuit alleging that Rogue violated the WARN Act by terminating employment for at least 300 people without appropriate notice.

This year, Hop Mob is one single event held at Reuben’s Brews in Seattle, but the focus remains on the biggest, boldest, and hoppiest beers. In addition to Reuben’s own creations, the event includes a selection of Triple IPAs from other breweries across the region.

James G. Murphy Company is managing the auction for Savage Brewing Company of Kirkland, Washington. The brewery and taproom are now closed as the company looks to relocate.

Figurehead Brewing’s SAD Beer Festival features some great local, region, and even international beers. All of them Strong and Dark. The event takes place on February 7th. Details and beer list in the story.

Stoup Brewing just announced that it is the new brewery partner for both Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC, Ballard’s semi-professional men’s and women’s soccer teams. More details in the story.

San Juan Beverage Company, the makers of San Juan Seltzer, and Great Frontier Collective recently announced that San Juan Seltzer is joining the Great Frontier Collective of Brands. Presumably, this means San Juan Seltzer will now produce its seltzer at Great Frontier’s Eugene, OR, facility. Details in the story.

The annual, month-long celebration of stout at Fort George Brewery is rapidly approaching. This February, along with the stout events, they’ll release upwards of 20 stouts and variants. Details in the story.

James G. Murphy Company is managing an auction of brewing and cider-making equipment following the closing of the Locust Cider production facility in Gig Harbor, Washington.