Led by El Suenito Brewing, more than a dozen WA breweries collaborated on this one. A beer to recognize and celebrate our immigrant communities: No Hate No Fear Immigrants Are Welcome Here IPA @elsuenitobrewing.bsky.social washingtonbeerblog.com/a-special-co...

Them's fightin' words! Seattle's Machine House Brewery accepts a mildness challenge from some out-of-towners. Not sure how "mild" a showdown is, but they're puttin' up their dukes! washingtonbeerblog.com/machine-hous...

AI is creeping into the brewhouse. (Like the pictured AI brewer in his AI brewery.) Craft beer should tread lightly. I discuss a couple of useful AI tools for breweries, with a cautionary tale about not using them at the expense of human creativity and thought. washingtonbeerblog.com/maintaining-...

Ramosa is a newly named experimental hop variety from the same innovative hop breeders who created Anchovie hops and others. Introducing Ramosa, the hop formerly known as D55. Have you tried it yet? washingtonbeerblog.com/introducing-...

Yes, I realize some craft beer hardcores will want to chase me out of town with pitchforks and torches, but I said what I said, and I mean it! Craft beer needs a slight course correction, and that presents an opportunity. washingtonbeerblog.com/time-for-cra...

The Washington Brewers Guild is putting together an epic, 9-day beer tour of Belgium, and you are invited. Happens next spring. Final details are coming together, but here's what we know so far. washingtonbeerblog.com/an-epic-belg...

A particularly fun story to bring together. I grew up not far from the epicenter of the story. But it's also just a cool-as-hell story about Issaquah's hop-growing tradition. Wait. What? Allow me to introduce Monohon Hops, a new/old hop variety. washingtonbeerblog.com/monohon-hops...

A fire-juggling high-wire artist in a penguin costume. Didn't take long to find a buyer. Tilray is acquiring BrewDog. Deal includes the brewery and UK pubs. Another deal for the remaining global assets will close soon. $44 million? Is that a bargain? 🤷‍♂️ washingtonbeerblog.com/brewdogs-wil...

I've been running an IPA survey for the last few weeks. Here are the results based on the first 1,000-ish responses. Interesting to see what people think about craft beer's most popular style these days. What they do/don't like, what they want, etc. washingtonbeerblog.com/results-from...

SheBrew festival in Portland on Sat, March 7th, kicks off Women’s History Month. A vibrant celebration of women in the craft beer and cider industry. washingtonbeerblog.com/portlands-sh...

Have you noticed that more breweries and beer joints are upping their events game? Not just more, but more diverse, different kinds of events to attract new, broader audiences. Not just the good ol' brewers night. Like this series at Obec Brewing in Seattle. washingtonbeerblog.com/obec-brewing...

Yep, Bellingham-based Aslan Brewing Company is at it again. Opening its third location in Seattle. This will be its fifth location overall. The new brewery and pizzeria will be located in the Seward Park neighborhood. washingtonbeerblog.com/aslan-brewin...

The Year of the Fire Horse is here, and I'm ready for it. Lucky Envelope Brewing celebrates the Lunar New Year this Saturday. So, what is the Fire Horse all about, and what does the brewery have planned? washingtonbeerblog.com/lucky-envelo...

Big news coming out of Bend, OR, as some familiar names in the beer biz announce they are combining forces under one organization: the Oregon Beverage Collective. At the core, Crux Fermentation Project was acquired by another brewery. washingtonbeerblog.com/crux-ferment...

Resharing this. The survey is still live. Help me find out what people want from an IPA in 2026. Simple, quick survey about your thoughts on the State of IPA. I'll follow up with a story about the results. forms.gle/RpxhtUqM6bhH...

Are you a beer-focused, new and emerging freelance writer, storyteller, and communicator? Are you a member of the NAGBW? (You should be.) Visit Yakima has an opportunity for you! Earn a residency in Yakima, home of the hops. @nagbw.bsky.social www.visityakima.com/nagbw

Sometimes a beer is more than a beer. It's a memorial and a celebration. This one is an example. It remembers and celebrates a special man, and supports the things he cared about. A senseless and tragic story, but a poignant memorial. washingtonbeerblog.com/a-really-spe...

I sometimes worry the industry isn't listening to its audience because they don't ask, so I put together a quick survey to gauge where people's heads are at these days regarding the state of IPA. You can take the survey here. I will compile and share the results. forms.gle/aYtN58apZiWe...

Tacoma Beer Week is coming up soon. Feb 27 through March 8th. Events across the city celebrate the city's vibrant beer culture, both today and yesterday. More details in the story. washingtonbeerblog.com/tacoma-beer-...

It’s a Super Sunday. A great day for a Pre-Game Pliny the Younger. Wait… what? Yep. On tap at Super Deli Mart. (They got a full keg this year!)

GoSelfDistro is a new resource for Northwest breweries that choose to self-distribute their beers. And there are a lot of those. It's a collective, valuable to the breweries and the pubs/restaurants/bars. washingtonbeerblog.com/goselfdistro...

Ghostfish Brewing (perhaps the most esteemed GF brewer in the nation) celebrates its 11th anniversary on Sat. Event and beer release: SODO Steel IPA. Why steel? They have their reasons. I share info about that and a bit about how Ghosfish works its magic. washingtonbeerblog.com/forged-in-so...

This new brew from Bale Breaker Brewing taps into a trend. AND that is not necessarily a bad thing. Five Star Dive Bar provides a craft-brewed alternative to "those beers." In case you haven't noticed, a lot of folks are looking to lower ABV beers these days. washingtonbeerblog.com/bale-breaker...

Got plans for the big game on Sunday? I hope it involves some locally brewed craft beer. Let's make the Seahawks success translate into good news for our local breweries. I talk about that, and "Frigid February" in general, in a story on the blog today. washingtonbeerblog.com/can-the-seah...

I've mused that beer festivals need to start thinking outside the box. This one is thinking outside. Period. After 26 years, GABF 2026 is moving to a new open-air venue. washingtonbeerblog.com/the-gabf-is-...

I hesitate to call it a trend, but Washington has seen a spate of brewery takeovers -- not evil takeovers, but ownership changes as folks retire, move on, etc. I share some thoughts and a list of recent deals. washingtonbeerblog.com/second-pours...

Just in time for the big game (go Seahawks), Breakside Brewery and Columbia Sportswear are dropping a collaboration beer. Answering nature's call, as it were. A light lager brewed with an unexpected ingredient... bear poop. washingtonbeerblog.com/breakside-br...

Ready for a taste of the tropics and visions of warmer, sunnier days? 5 Rights Brewing Company invites you to its annual Hazy Days of Winter event this Thursday through Saturday. washingtonbeerblog.com/hazy-days-of...

Thursday: a special event celebrating the history of Seattle craft brewing and distilling. Copperworks Distilling releases its Kilt Lifter Whiskey. After five years in the barrels, it's ready for release. washingtonbeerblog.com/celebrate-se...

This new addition to the full-time lineup at pFriem Family Brewers offers tropical flavors and aroma using the latest whizbang hop products and "hoppish" innovations. washingtonbeerblog.com/pfriem-famil...

Big beer news out of OR today. One of the nation's largest distributors is acquiring Oregon-based craft distributor Point Blank Distributing. That Columbia catalog just got even deeper. washingtonbeerblog.com/columbia-dis...

Some good news to brighten your weekend. Trap Door Brewing is opening another location, its third location. Dubbed Prairie View Station, the new spot is more than a satellite taproom. It'll be big and have a Portland-like food cart pod. washingtonbeerblog.com/trap-door-br...

A transpacific collaboration project involving Chuckanut Brewery and Yokohama Bay Brewery. The resulting beer is available in Japan and across the Pacific Northwest. Learn all about the beer and the project on the Washington Beer Blog washingtonbeerblog.com/chuckanut-br...

The unfortunate saga of Rogue Ales continues. Following the abrupt closure and subsequent bankruptcy filing, a lawsuit was just filed on behalf of affected employees. Details here washingtonbeerblog.com/lawsuit-file...

We announced some time ago that Savage Brewing had moved production off-site and was looking for a new home. We have news that the brewery and taproom equipment from the closed location is up for auction. Some smaller equipment might pique more interest. washingtonbeerblog.com/auction-aler...

At Fort George Brewery, Feb. is all about stout and has been for 17 years. Stout Month approaches! Tons of beer releases. Events at the brewery and across the PNW. Read all about it on the blog. washingtonbeerblog.com/a-metric-cra...

San Juan Seltzer is now part of Great Frontier Holdings, joining Ninkasi Brewing, Ecliptic Brewing, and others. Read about it on the beer blog washingtonbeerblog.com/san-juan-sel...

Stoup Brewing announces that it is the new brewery partner of two Seattle-area semi-pro soccer clubs, Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC. washingtonbeerblog.com/stoup-brewin...

James G Murphy Co is managing an auction of brewing and cider-making equipment and related supplies. This follows the closing of Locust Cider's production facility in Gig Harbor, WA. Lots of good stuff up for auction. washingtonbeerblog.com/auction-noti...

Kind of a big deal for lovers of Strata (like me) and hop heads in general. YCH and Indie Hops introduce Strata Cryo Hops, offering brewers a denser, more intense version of all the Strata goodness that so many of us love. washingtonbeerblog.com/ych-and-indi... @yakimachief.bsky.social

This Saturday is International Baltic Porter Day. A day to celebrate one of my fave beer styles. Peaks & Pints in Tacoma has an event planned. Beyond that, allow me to introduce you to the interesting background of this style. @peaksandpints.bsky.social washingtonbeerblog.com/baltic-porte...

Following up on yesterday's big story about Seattle Cider and 2 Towns Cider. Confirmed: production is moving out of Seattle, and the taproom is shutting down. I, for one, have many great memories in that building, dating back to the very beginning. It's sad. washingtonbeerblog.com/follow-up-se...

Expanding production, growing. Not things you hear too often these days in the beer biz. But Seattle's The Good Society Brewing is bucking the trend. It just expanded into a new/additional brewing facility and shared some other big news too. washingtonbeerblog.com/big-news-and...

Huge news on the local cider scene today. 2 Towns Cider acquires Seattle Cider, merging two of the region's best-recognized, most successful cider brands. I share everything we know thus far in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/seattle-cide...

I just did my quarterly post on TwiXXer. ONLY to remind people that I am not active there, haven’t been for a very long time, and to come find me elsewhere. The collective dumbing down of the human race is astonishing & frightening. I opened the app for 30 secs and I feel less human because of it.

For Von Ebert Brewing, a GABF victory painted the brewery into a corner that took a few years to get out of, but now they've done it. Realizing increased production and expanded distribution, the brewery just introduced a new beer to its regular lineup. washingtonbeerblog.com/von-ebert-br...

Just posted a wrap up of our Top 10 Stories of 2025. Based on web traffic. These are the beer stories that got the most attention. washingtonbeerblog.com/our-top-10-s...

Very seldom have I had reason to talk about a brewery in Port Angeles, WA. This is one of those times. Introducing Mighty Pine Brewing. washingtonbeerblog.com/an-overlooke...

Opening tomorrow in Seattle, allow me to introduce Lowlander Brewing. A familiar, skilled brewer at the helm. An iconic location. It’s beautiful too! washingtonbeerblog.com/lowlander-br...

Anheuser-Busch just acquired Beatbox for $500 million. Is there anything craft beer can learn from the eye-popping success of this brand of 11% ABV juice boxes? I explain what we should and shouldn't learn from Beatbox in a story on the Washington Beer Blog. washingtonbeerblog.com/a-bs-midlife...