Trouble brewing for breweries in King County and how you can help
Is there trouble brewing in unincorporated King County? Two breweries were recently informed that their taprooms were not compliant with King County zoning codes…
Atwood Ales Farm Brewery earns accolades at national food awards
Washington’s northern-most brewery, Atwood Ales Farm Brewery of Blaine, Washington, recently attended the 8th Annual Good Food Awards in San Francisco. The brewery was…
Big week of beer releases for Reuben’s Brews
It’s like two super-popular beers in one: Crikey Crush. Crikey IPA, the year-round IPA from Reuben’s Brews, has become a favorite of local beer lovers,…
Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery announces “The Long Dark” beer and art series
Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery in Seattle just announced its upcoming celebration of beer and art. “The Long Dark” is a month-long series of beer releases intended…
The evolution of species and the changing shape of the beer scene
I recently posted a story about how the increased popularity of brewery taprooms is siphoning business away from more traditional drinking establishments, like the corner…
Charlie Papazian is leaving the Brewers Association after 40 years of building the brewing community
Longer ago than I’d care to admit, I was a home brewer and college student in Bellingham. Back then, we simply called it “the…
Flycaster Brewing announces expansion plans
Last March I reported that Flycaster Brewing in Kirkland was for sale. Well, the brewery has now been taken off the market. After a…
Naked City kicks off 10th Anniversary celebration tomorrow
Tomorrow (Saturday, January 20th), Naked City Brewery and Taproom kicks off its 10th Anniversary celebration with a special beer release party. Details below. In…
Chocofest at Pike Brewing – an annual celebration of chocolate, libations and food
Some call it “foreplay before the big day,” but I just call it delicious. Chocofest is the annual celebration of chocolate, libations and food…
