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...

Our directory of available event venues in Washington (breweries, taprooms, cideries, etc.) now includes 70 locations. Big, small, affordable, free. It's an impressive list if you're looking to put together a private party of any kind. Check it out. washingtonbeerblog.com/event-venue-...

The newly formed American Craft Beer Hall of Fame has announced the list of nominees for the 2026 inductions--just its second class of inductees. We have the list of nominees and more information about The Hall itself. washingtonbeerblog.com/the-craft-be...

Seattle's Cloudburst Brewing celebrates its 10th anniversary next month. In sharing the news, I effusively gush about the brewery: Bach, Eddie Van Halen, Kurt Cobain, and Steve Luke all in the same breath. Cloudburst is a gem, and we should all be grateful. washingtonbeerblog.com/heres-why-cl...

Tough news from Locust Cider today. It is closing 4 of its remaining 6 taprooms. It was just about one year ago that the company announced the closure of 7 of its 14 taprooms. Really tough news. washingtonbeerblog.com/locust-cider...

Seattle's Ghostfish Brewing has acquired the Pike Brewing production facility in Georgetown. In the beer world, words like "expansion" and "success" are too seldom heard these days, but they are words that apply to Ghostfish. Learn the details here washingtonbeerblog.com/ghostfish-br...

Crosby Hops pledges its support for public hops. In particular, for the work of the Hop Quality Group/USDA partnership. This matters. I explain, in simple terms, why this is important. washingtonbeerblog.com/crosby-hops-...

Among many other things, this brewery auction includes de-alcoholization equipment that might interest breweries exploring the N-A beer market. Non-alcoholic beer is a big deal these days. washingtonbeerblog.com/brewery-auct...

This is a cool idea. A card game about taprooms, perfect for playing at taprooms. Dank & Draft was created and published by a local, Seattle-area creator and features real breweries and real beers. washingtonbeerblog.com/a-card-game-...

It's worse than originally reported. Rogue Brewery files for bankruptcy. Over $16m in debt. In the wake of abrupt closures, the State is reaching out to assist impacted employees. washingtonbeerblog.com/rogue-brewer...

WA Winter Beer Fest is now less than a month away. Here's what the WA Brewers Guild wants you to know about this year's celebration. It's a token-free event. 3+ dozen breweries will pour. New, more spacious layout this year, and more. Read about all of it here washingtonbeerblog.com/wa-winter-be...

Kind of a big deal. After 157 years in Chicago, one of the world's leading brewing science institutions is moving to Montreal. Siebel Institute says changes in US regulations are making it too difficult for international students to attend. washingtonbeerblog.com/after-157-ye...

Tough news today in Seattle. The Pike Pub, which was home to Pike Brewing for so long, announces that it is closing. They'll continue to produce and distribute the beer, but the venerable pub is closing. A lot to this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/after-over-3...

Tough news out of Oregon today. Abruptly, Rogue Brewery has ceased all operations. The brewery and all the pubs. Especially sucky for the employees. $545k in overdue rent, $30k in back taxes. And that’s just what we know about. washingtonbeerblog.com/rogue-brewer...

We've put together a directory of event spaces in WA for private events at breweries, cideries, taprooms, and beer-focused bars. It's still coming together, but is now live. It will grow fast. Got such a space? Looking for one? washingtonbeerblog.com/event-venue-...

It's all about the chili and the chilly. Queen Anne Beerhall invites you to a Brewers Night chili cook-off event and cold-weather essentials drive. Bring blankets, coats, and warm weather essentials to donate. Thursday, November 20th at Queen Anne Beer Hall. washingtonbeerblog.com/queen-anne-b...

Barley POP Brewing celebrates its first anniversary this Saturday at the brewery taproom in Snohomish, WA. The event runs from 1:00 to 9:00. Find out what they've got planned in a blog post. washingtonbeerblog.com/barley-pop-b...

Cheers to No-Li Brewhouse! Already started its 25 Days of Christmas campaign. The season of giving starts early this year, recognizing the immense need in its community. Already donated $20k w/ more to come. They don't want to toot their own horn, so allow me washingtonbeerblog.com/no-li-brewho...

A new law makes it easier for breweries to partner with or contract with food vendors. This creates greater flexibility and more licensing options. The LCB wants to hear from concerned parties as it drafts new rules under the law. washingtonbeerblog.com/attention-br...

When Jolly Roger shows up, you know it's winter beer season around Seattle. Rooftop Brewing releases this year's version of Jolly Roger this Fri. Event at the Jolly Roger Taproom w/ vintage versions of the beer as well as Jolly-inspired foods. washingtonbeerblog.com/the-season-o...

Attention brewers. Brewery auction. Seattle's Bickersons Brewhouse. (Renton location remains open.) Brewery and taproom equipment. No minimums, no reserve, online auction. Learn more here. washingtonbeerblog.com/james-g-murp...

Last night, the Washington Brewers Guild Hall of Fame officially inducted its inaugural class. Some serious legends that helped shape the craft beer industry we all love so much today. Read about it here. washingtonbeerblog.com/the-washingt...

Congrats to all the winners! The 2025 WA Beer Awards winners were announced at a ceremony last night. I share the complete list of winning breweries and beers in this post. washingtonbeerblog.com/2025-washing...

Look for these beers around the Seattle and Portland areas: The Tao of Manny and The Tao of Josh. Two beers that are harmoniously different and also the same. Giving off those yin-yang kind of vibes. @georgetownbrewing.bsky.social @pfriembeer.bsky.social washingtonbeerblog.com/a-gift-from-...

A new brewery recently opened in Woodinville, WA. Lucky for you, fellow Blue Skyer, Toll Bridge Brewing is active here on Blue Sky. I put together and introduction story on the blog. Linked below. @tollbridgebrewing.bsky.social washingtonbeerblog.com/introducing-...

Here's my two cents. My response to a recent guest essay in the New York Times about craft beer. Like some of my peers, I felt it important respond. Those of us with smaller megaphones need to untangle the misinformation. washingtonbeerblog.com/wacky-misinf...

Have you ever even heard of Grodziskie? Chuckanut Brewery just earned a medal for this historic beer style. Read about that, and this uncommon style of beer, in this story. Warning: you might learn something. washingtonbeerblog.com/beyond-a-med...

Things are tough enough, but not being able to come to terms with your landlord? That sucks. Seattle's Lantern Brewing is closing. Unable to extend its lease with the property owner. Looking for a new place to call home. washingtonbeerblog.com/unable-to-ex...

After nearly 30 years in Redmond, Mac & Jack's Brewing announces it is moving production to Bremerton where it will operate jointly with Silver City Brewery. This will upset a lot of people, but from a business perspective... heavy sigh. washingtonbeerblog.com/mac-jacks-br...

It starts today. Fresh Hop Fest at Beveridge Place Pub in W. Seattle. I teamed up with the pub to organize this one. 3 days and over 40 freshies on tap. 24 beers on Thrs and Fri (taster tray style). Full on Festival on Sat. w/ 40 beers poured festival-style. washingtonbeerblog.com/fresh-hop-fe...

The Washington Brewers Guild introduces the inaugural class of inductees to the Hall of Fame. These are people who have contributed greatly to the development of the Washington beer scene that we enjoy today. There's a ceremony planned and you are invited. washingtonbeerblog.com/washington-b...

Reuben's Brews is ready to tell you about its non-alcoholic beer program. Introducing Party On Gold and Party On IPA, the first beers in the NA lineup. Getting to this point was not easy or quick. washingtonbeerblog.com/party-on-reu...

Fair Isle Brewing invites you to a special tasting event with 3 Fonteinen on October 19th. This event has sold out in the past. Secure your spot now. washingtonbeerblog.com/tasting-even...