Bellingham is a perfect example of the vitality of the Washington craft beer scene. In the past six weeks three new beer-focused businesses opened in Bellingham: a new brewery, a very cool and uncommon beer store, and a re-invented beer bar and live music venue. This past weekend we ventured north to Bellingham to visit…
This evening we celebrate the Seattle Mariners home opener. This is good news for those of us with a passion for America’s pastime. Sometimes finding good beer at the ballpark can be challenging. We want to help. Below we have a list of the craft beers you will find on tap at Safeco Field along…
American Brewing Company announced today that it has been chosen to participate in SAVOR 2012 – the nation’s premier beer and food pairing event organized by the Brewers Association (BA). The fifth annual event takes place on June 8th and 9th in Washington DC at the National Building Museum. As usual, the event sold out…
Today the Washington Beer Commission announced the launch of WashingtonBeerTV, a YouTube channel dedicated to Washington beer. The goal is to give craft beer fans a look behind the scenes at some of Washington’s great breweries and also provide some insight into other aspects of the state’s brewing industry. WashingtonBeerTV currently features 22 videos. In…
Due in large part to Canada’s enduring love of beer, American craft beer exports increased significantly last year. For the ninth consecutive year, the Brewers Association (BA) is reporting that American craft beer exports are on the rise. In 2011, the increase was dramatic: 86 percent by volume and 97 percent by dollars over 2010…
Spring has now officially sprung. Along with a new baseball season, baby ducks, tulips and more daylight, spring brings a host of new and seasonal beer releases. Below I list some of these releases. Some of the beers are available now; others will be available soon. I provide some information about availability but am otherwise…
We broke the news a couple weeks ago. Everett is getting a Washington beer festival this summer. The Everett Craft Beer Festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th and is presented by the Washington Beer Commission. It will be fashioned after last summer’s inaugural Bremerton Summer Brewfest, which was attended by nearly 4,000 people. When…
West Seattle’s bottle shop, The Beer Junction, reopens tomorrow in their new, larger location on California Avenue. We originally told you about the move last month, but the address isn’t the only change. They also added a bar with beer by the pint as well as the growler. The change means they are now a…
Which brewpub do you think is the best in Seattle? Which brewery do you think is the best in Seattle? The current issue of Seattle Magazine answers such profound questions. Actually, it’s a readers’ choice poll and you may or may not agree with the conclusions. I think they’re quite understandable if not spot-on. That’s…
