Tag: northwest_beer_news
Farmstrong Brewing is now producing nothing but “truly local” beer
By now, most beer lovers know that farmers in the Pacific Northwest grow virtually all of the nation’s hops; however, the source of the…
Deschutes Brewery now offering beer in cans
Can you imagine a world without cans? In 2010, when the most common style of packaging for good beer was the 22-ounce bottle, 7 Seas…
In memoriam – Curt Plants, GoodLife Brewing
Recently, the Pacific Northwest beer and brewing community was hit with some horrible news. Curt Plants, the Brewmaster and Co-Founder of Bend’s GoodLife Brewing was dead….
Latona Pub presents March IPA Madness
The annual March IPA Madness tournament at Latona Pub is a chance for you to drink some great beer and maybe win a $50 gift certificate….
Crux Fermentation Project introduces a beer to benefit the Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail stretches from Mexican border to the Canadian border, covering more than 2,600 miles along the way. On average, it takes…
The state of craft beer – 2016 in review
As 2016 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look at the state of craft beer in America. The Brewers Association (BA),…
Hopworks Urban Brewery – a beloved Portland brewery is coming to Washington
Hopworks Urban Brewery just announced plans to open a new brewpub in Vancouver, Washington. The company, which harbors deep appreciation of bicycles and sustainable…
Ales for ALS – a proprietary hop blend and a worthy cause
One of the leading hop farms in the Yakima Valley teamed up with one of the world’s leading hop supply houses to create the Ales…
Sip Northwest, Best of the Northwest – submit your beer now
Calling all professional brewers! Sip Northwest, a beverage-focused magazine for which I am proud to write, is now accepting submissions for its fifth annual Best…