Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Winter Beer
In America, winter beer (craft-brewed winter beer) is now 40 years old. In Washington, winter beer is now 30 years old. That’s something to think…
The Westy – The Best Damn Sports Bar You’ve Never Heard of
The best sports and beer bar you’ve never heard of is about to celebrate its first anniversary. There was a time when the southern region…
Beer Release – Grandfather Raven, Black Raven Brewing
This Friday, November 20th, Black Raven Brewing releases Grandfather Raven Imperial Stout. It will be a taproom-only draft release that day, bottles and distribution to…
Reuben’s Brews Heads North and Beyond, Expands Distribution
Folks in Bellingham and beyond will soon learn about something we’ve known in Seattle for the past couple years: Reuben’s Brews makes some damned tasty…
McMenamins Prepares to Begin Work on Tacoma Elks Lodge
Now that the Anderson School project has been successfully completed in Bothell, McMenamins is turning its focus to the old Elks Lodge in downtown Tacoma….
Tacoma Brewing Presents Dark Sun Day on Dec. 12
On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Tacoma Brewing Company presents the first-ever Black Sun Day. In celebration of its third anniversary, Tacoma Brewing will release a…
Big Wood Festival at Brouwer’s Cafe, Dec. 3
Updated November 30 with the complete beer list as provided by Brouwer’s Cafe (at bottom of post). It’s almost time for the annual Big Wood…
Ballast Point Brewing Acquired for $1 Billion
This morning we learned that Ballast Point Brewing was just acquired by Constellation Brands Inc., the maker of Robert Mondavi wines and Svedka vodka. Reports…
Festival of the Dark Arts Celebrates Stouts and Other Dark Things
Tickets for the annual Festival of the Dark Arts go on sale today. The annual event hosted by Fort George Brewing in Astoria, Oregon, is…
