Help spread the word about the Washington Brewers Festival

The Washington Beer Commission sent out a message today to all members of WABL asking for a little help. As any good WA beer geek…

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USA vs. Belgium – head-to-head matchups this weekend

As the world anxiously awaits the start of the 2010 World Cup, Tacoma is poised to host its own international tournament this Memorial Day weekend:…

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More new breweries in Washington

We have some new breweries to tell you about. What’s more, we can tell you that Harmon Brewing Company’s newest location opened a couple days…

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Yakima Craft Brewing Company increasing brewing capacity

The Washington Beer Blog just received a press release from Yakima Craft Brewing Co. regarding increases to their brewing capacity. YCBC has gained a reputation…

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Follow up: The rumors are true, but the “gastropub” part was wrong

Over the weekend we reported on rumors that master chef Holly Smith planned to open a brewpub on Capitol Hill (read it here). Today, we…

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The U.S. Congress needs your help

Here in Washington, the subject of beer taxation was heavily debated recently as the state faced a budget crisis—a crisis avoided, in part, by increasing…

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Live from Seattle Beer Week Last Call

I am here at the Hale’s Palladium where Seattle Beer Week 2010 is coming to a close. This event, dubbed “Last Call” marks the official…

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Live from the Big Time IPA Fest

As of 2:45 p.m., here is the tap list at Big Time. Favorites thus far include the Lil General, the Hop de Mensonge, and the…

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A new, high-profile gastro brew pub on Capitol Hill?

Just three blocks west of Elysian Brewing’s Capitol Hill pub, at 1000 E. Pike Street, renowned chef Holly Smith is believed to be opening a…

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