The Washington Beer Blog

Narrows Brewing recently announced that on July 2nd it will open a new taproom in the heart of Tacoma’s Proctor District at 2620 N Proctor Street.

No-Li Brewhouse and Spokane FireFighters Local 29 are uniting to donate 100% of sales to support fallen firefighters, their families, and first responders impacted by the Canfield Mountain tragedy in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

A stone’s throw away from the ferry terminal, Seattle’s Urban Family Brewing will open its second location, a taproom on Seattle’s waterfront. It will be more than a beer joint. Urban Family Waterfront will also offer craft cocktails, local wines, coffee, and an in-house food menu “crafted by some familiar faces,” said a press release from the company.

Enjoy the Skagit Skies Airshow from the comfort of the beer garden at Chuckanut Brewery. Saturday, June 28th.

On Saturday, June 28th, at noon, a statue of Lenny Wilkins will be unveiled in front of Climate Pledge Arena. Following the unveiling, head down to Queen Anne Beerhall for the after-party.

Seattle’s Seafair celebration finally has an official, locally brewed beer: Seafair Pilsner, by Fremont Brewing.

MXPDX is a collaborative cultural event involving the cultures of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. The event revolves around 26 beers and ciders created exclusively for MXPDX, 13 from Mexican producers and 13 from Oregon producers.

The US Department of Agriculture and the Brewers Association recently introduced Vera, a new hop variety. For brewers and beer drinkers, it is described as fruit-forward with tropical, stone fruit, and candy-like citrus notes.

The 10th Annual Portland Craft Beer Festival is a three-day event on Fourth of July weekend, starting on Friday, July 4th. Here are the event details from the event organizers.