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State changes advertising regs. Neons coming down.

I am posting this because I’m curious to see if anyone cares. I am particularity curious to hear what people in the industry think. Yesterday the Liquor Control Board adopted revised rules restricting outdoor alcohol advertising at all establishments serving and selling alcohol. Among other things, this rule impacts the size and number of signs…

Redhook – the return of a friendly face

Redhook Ale Brewery is staged to release Big Ballard Imperial IPA next month. The beer will be available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft. To pay homage to Redhook’s noble past, the beer sports a familiar face on the label. Ya sure, ya betcha! He’s back! Not long ago I shared a pint with…

Slacking off, but still keeping you informed

Okay, we admit we’re slacking off this week. Your humble Washington Beer Bloggers are seriously distracted right now (in body but not in spirit). We are out of town doing important beer-related business in a place where the sun actually does shine. I know, the thought of us baking in the warm desert sun makes you want to…

This year’s exBEERiance

The 4th annual ExBEERience will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Redhook Brewing Company in Woodinville from noon to 4 PM. The event, sponsored by the Cascade Brewers Guild home brewing club, will feature commercial brewers, home brew samples, food, and the recognition of award winners from both the 2010 Cascade Brewers Cup…

Barleywine Bacchanal – The complete details are here

Today marks the start of the Beveridge Place Pub’s 8th Annual Barleywine Bacchanal – a week-long celebration of potent libations. This year the Beveridge Place has included some special events within the larger event. We have included a complete list of what will be on tap and when below. This is the most amazing list…

Draft magazine’s list of Seattle’s best

The current issue of Draft magazine includes a listing of the Top 150 Beer Bars in the country (Draft magazine, Jan-Feb 2010). Six of our local beer joints made the list. If you were conducting this important research, what would be your criteria? Draft kept things rather ambiguous, stating only that they were looking for:…

DOA and the Big Lebrewski Redux

Last night we attended a Big Time brewers night celebration at Naked City Taphouse. While we were there enjoying fine beers from Big Time, we also had a chance to chat with Don Webb, one of the owners/brewers at Naked City. We have a couple of quick things to report. Finally, an Oscars party for…

And then there were three – Washington IPAs left in NIPAC, that is

Is it a conspiracy to keep Washington breweries down or is it simply fate? Is it a blatant attempt to stack the deck against us or is it the luck of the draw? You be the judge. Seven of Washington’s finest beers made it out of the first round of the National IPA Championship (NIPAC),…

Black Raven re-releases Wisdom Seeker Double IPA

Back by popular demand, Black Raven Brewing‘s Wisdom Seeker Double IPA. The brewery will re-release the beer tomorrow at the brewery’s taproom (the Raven’s Nest) and it is sure to go fast. Quantities are limited: they only brewed 5 barrels. It will be available at the brewery’s taproom (Raven’s Nest) in pints and growlers. Other…