Eugene, Oregon’s Oakshire Brewing is ceasing brewing operations at its production brewery and will close all of its taprooms: Eugene, Springfield, and Portland. Oakshire announced the news over the we...

Pelican Brewing Company has opened its newest coastal restaurant in Yachats, Oregon, marking the brewery's sixth location along the Oregon Coast.

Today, I'm happy to share the news that Doug Hindman was recently named a recipient of the Master Brewers Distinguished Life Service Award.

Bellingham Cider Company is purchasing Lost Giants Cider Company. It’s not a hostile or even unfriendly takeover: Lost Giants' current owners, Brad Wilske and Abe Ebert, approached Bellingham Cider's ...

MMIW Tribal Pale Ale is a limited-edition release created to raise awareness of the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Look for the beer starting in October.

Copperworks Distilling is about to open Copperworks Tavern, doubling its footprint at the facility in Kenmore, WA.

Buoy Beer Co. of Astoria, Oregon, announces that it is now part of Great Frontier Beverages. Brewing operations are moving to Eugene.

Hood Canal Brewery is marking its 30th anniversary this month. No big hoopla is planned, but we should still pay attention.

Big Block Brewing has decided to close its Redmond, WA, location. The other three locations will benefit from the decision.

We are compiling a list of fresh hop beer events around Washington. Check out what we've found so far. Got something to tell us?

Vice Beer Co. is taking over the taproom space in downtown Vancouver currently occupied by Trap Door Brewing. To be clear, this doesn't impact Trap Door's other location: the brewery and taproom in Wa...

The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is once again offering a scholarship opportunity for aspiring brewers. Working in collaboration with the American Brewers Guild, the foundation is offering a full-tuit...

Cider Summit Seattle is returning for another round of the region's biggest hard cider tasting festival. September 11 and 12.

Amid the well-documented struggles facing the beer industry, Kent, Washington’s River Barrel Distributing is expanding its portfolio. Doubling down on its commitment to independent craft beer.

What is fresh hop beer? I've explained it approximately one million times, give or take a few hundred thousand. Below, I provide a Fresh Hop FAQ to help us all get it right.

At the Figurehead Magnolia Taproom, things kick off at noon with door prizes for the first ten people through the door, brewery tours throughout the day, and the release of this year's anniversary bee...

Meet HBC 1134, the hop that might save your favorite pilsner from extinction. Allow me to explain the problem and introduce the folks looking for the solution.

It's called the Fresh Hop Field Trip, and it returns Saturday, September 12th. Tickets are on sale now, and based on past years, they won't last long.

There are certain beers that came along over the years and changed things. The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame, which was just formed a couple of years ago, calls them Landmark Beers.

Lumberbeard Brewing is currently closed because of fire damage. This is not related to the recent wildfires. By all indications, it was an act of vandalism.

Copperworks and Urban Family hooked up for a barrel-swap whiskey that sounds pretty damned special. It involves the distillery's whiskey and the brewery's Treehouse in the City barleywine.

No-Li Brewhouse recently scored some international recognition. Three of its beers brought home medals from the World Beer Awards. In the face of all that Spokane has endured this summer, a little hap...

The Ales for ALS Festival at The Lodge takes place on October 3, 2026. At The Lodge at St Edward State Park in Juanita, WA. I've share all the details, including a VIP opportunity.

Today, Hop Breeding Company (HBC) announced the launch of Terra Alpha Hops. This new series was built specifically for high-alpha performance — that is, performance in both the field and in the brewho...

When Breakside Brewery speaks, people listen. The brewery just released its new year-round IPA. Simply, confidently called West Coast IPA. And it just might serve as the new definition of the style.

The Greenwood taproom that's been Snapshot's home since 2018 will pour its last pint on Saturday, August 15th. But the reason behind it isn't the reason you're bracing for. Snapshot just finished buil...

Harvest starts next week for many of Oregon's hop growers, and by all accounts, this year is going to be a good one. They expect exceptionally high quality this year.

Cider Summit Seattle, the region's largest cider tasting festival, returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. Buckle up!

Brewmaster’s Taproom calls itself "a community space that serves really great craft beer." Notice how they put "community" first? That’s a pretty accurate description, but I think we can do better.

The newest addition to the Spokane brewery scene, Salt King Brewing, is now softly open, with a grand opening planned.

Devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington and around Spokane have prompted an immediate relief effort from breweries west of the mountains. Here is how you can help.

GRAINMAKER Festival takes place in Spokane on August 7th. This is a particularly cool brew fest. One that celebrates beer's unsung hero: the grains that go in your glass.

Cider Summit Seattle, the region's largest cider tasting festival, returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. Buckle up!

Alan Sprints — the founder, brewmaster, and singular creative force behind Portland's Hair of the Dog Brewing — passed away on July 19. I share my thoughts about his creative genius.

On August 1st, Four Generals Brewing celebrates its 10th anniversary. You are familiar with Four Generals, right? It's a Renton thing. Allow me to explain.

Gasworks Brewing opens its new brewery and taproom in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood on Friday, July 10th. The location is familiar to local beer lovers.

On Saturday, July 18th, Lagerhead Beer Fest returns to Snoqualmie for the third year. As the name suggests, the event focuses on lager-style beers, which are especially well-suited for summer.

On August 1st, Four Generals Brewing celebrates its 10th anniversary. You are familiar with Four Generals, right? It's a Renton thing. Allow me to explain.

Gasworks Brewing opens its new brewery and taproom in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood on Friday, July 10th. The location is familiar to local beer lovers.

I take a quick look back at 7 Seas Brewing's history. First up on the surfboard and still riding that wave after 17 years!

The relationship between Deschutes Brewery and Costco has run its course, and a split is now imminent. Time to make a beer run to Costco while supplies last.

Iron Horse Brewery teamed up with Moses Lake Distillery to create a liquor that is not Irish or Whiskey. Here's the story behind Redacted Death.

In this piece, I share an observation. Call it an opinion. The quality of the non-beer beverages you serve in your taproom says a lot about your brewery

Georgetown Brewing has big news: the Seattle brewery just purchased the building at 620 S. Brandon Street — directly across the street from its existing facility at 5200 Denver Avenue.

Today, we are happy to report that Wheelie Pop Brewing's location in the Ballard Brewery District will reopen as Dirty Couch Brewing's.

Bob Kunz, the owner of Highland Park Brewery, and his partner, Tiff, are coming to Orcas Island this summer, and they’re bringing beer. They’ll operate a beer garden at Lone Pine Larder starting on Ju...