The Washington Beer Blog

LAGERHEAD Brew Fest is just a couple weeks away. The event will feature beers from beloved Northwest breweries, but that aint all! Try beers from nearly 50 local and not-at-all-local breweries.

Triceratops Brewing just announced the return of its award-winning hard soda. I applaud them! Given today’s challenges, this a move in the right direction.

Washington State University Tri-Cities introduces a new Brewing Certificate Program providing a path into the brewing industry.

The Brewing Bridges Beer Festival returns to Vancouver on August 2nd with collaboration beers from 30+ Washington and Oregon breweries. Details in this story.

Greg Maddrey was many things, including a respected member of the local brewing community around Seattle. More important that any of it, he was a beloved friend, son, uncle, brother, and spouse. Greg passed away on June 1, 2025 at his home in Alexandria, Virginia.

Breweries across North Idaho have joined forces to launch the Red & Blue Brewers Series—a collaborative fundraising initiative honoring and supporting the first responders, and their families, who were killed or injured during the Canfield Mountain incident

Burke-Gilman Brewing Company announces that Head Brewer Julia Davis is stepping down as she prepares to relocate out of state for new personal and professional adventures.

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.