The 1st Ballard Beer Awards, at Ray’s Cafe

Shilshole Bay’s icon Ray’s Cafe is hosting the first-ever Ballard Beer Awards. They’re the hosts, but you are the judge and jury. Starting on January…

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Are Homebrewers Trendsetters?

Hello, I’m Kendall. “Hi, Kendall!” As a recovering homebrewer, I often discredit the role that brewing hobbyists play in the overall evolution of the American…

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Rainier Beer is Coming Home

I grew up around here, the son of a man who described himself as “A Rainier Man.” So this warms my heart just a little…

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Win a Snow Day Getaway with Dru Bru

When epic amounts of snow began to fall at Snoqualmie Pass last month, did anyone else think about Dru Bru and smile? The self-described destination…

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South Sound Collaboration Beer Seeks Artwork

So you fancy yourself an artist? Perhaps you’re looking for a way to start designing graphics for the beer industry. Well here’s a chance. A…

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Belgianfest 2016 – List of Breweries and Other Info

This year marks the 7th year for one of Seattle’s most popular beer events: Belgianfest. Tickets are now on sale. This year’s event takes place…

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Three Matts Barrel-Aged Beer Dinner at Toronado

They’ll have the menu up on the Toronado Facebook page soon, but for now all you need to know is that this is a three-course…

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Beer Release – Peak Buster Double IPA, Ghostfish Brewing

At the 2015 Great American Beer Festival,  Ghostfish Brewing won two medals in the Gluten-Free category. One of those medals went to their IPA. Today,…

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Bunghole Double Brown is Back for Year Number 2

For the second year, Snoqualmie Falls Brewing is releasing Bunghole, a double brown ale. Admittedly, the beer’s name was intended to push the boundaries of…

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