It’s official. They want to raise beer taxes nearly 50 cents per six pack.

On Saturday we reported that Washington lawmakers were considering an increase in beer taxation as a means to bridge the state’s budget gap. It was…

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An “old world ale house” coming to Seattle

Shon MacDughlas grew up right down the street from the business he’s about to open. A West Seattle native, MacDughlas (pronounced “MacDouglas”) knows the lay…

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ACT NOW! Don’t let them increase beer taxes!

The Washington Brewers Guild just received information that two senators (Hargrove and Haugen) are suggesting a beer tax to help raise revenue in the Senate…

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Tulips and beer, it’s what we do in April around here

The vernal equinox is in the rearview mirror. April is upon us and it’s time to start venturing out of the cave to enjoy these…

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Barleywine for breakfast? Sure.

Barleywine lovers, you need not despair. Sure, the 2010 versions of the Barleywine Bacchanal and the Hard Liver Festival are now history, but Tacoma’s Parkway…

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A call to action!

Back on March 16th we posted a story about a proposed change to federal tax regulations as they apply to the craft beer industry. I’m…

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Holy wheat beer, Batman! My mouth is watering

A new beer being released tonight at the Dog and Pony Bart Traubeck lives in the Seattle area and owns a brewery in Oroville, but…

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WANTED: Brewers interested in serving beer to a beer-loving crowd.

On April 24th, Bellingham will be the site of the April Brews Day celebration—a beer festival and fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the Max Higbee…

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No surprises at Cask Fest this year. Well, okay, maybe a few.

It’s no surprise that the Washington Cask Beer Festival, held Saturday at Seattle Center, was the biggest ever. More people, more breweries, and more beer….

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