Posted in Breweries, beer news, washington_beer_news, washington_breweries, washington_microbreweries on Sep 2nd, 2010
This is the first in a series of stories I will write about the Bellevue Brewing Company. I find myself emotionally invested in this one. While the building of a new brewery is a beautiful and glorious thing that always tickles my fancy, this one hits really close to home. In this post, I want [...]
Posted in New Beer Releases, beer news, washington_beer_news, washington_microbreweries on Sep 1st, 2010
Back on August 4th we told you about 12 new breweries that were popping up in Washington (read that post). The list of breweries included North Sound Brewing Company of Mount Vernon. We have just learned that this brewery, which had its microbrewery license approved on July 17th, has begun to deliver beer to the [...]
Tomorrow (Thursday) through Monday at the Pig Out in the Park festival in Spokane, the Washington Beer Commission will be selling discount tickets for the Spokane Oktoberfest.
Pig Out in the Park attendees who visit the Washington Beer Commission booth will have the opportunity to buy discount Spokane Oktoberfest tickets for just $20 each. Each ticket [...]
Posted in beer news, washington_beer_news on Sep 1st, 2010
This past weekend the Washington craft beer scene lost a good friend. Yesterday we received word of Gordon Legg’s passing. Gordy was an insurance agent and a homebrewer who played an instrumental role in the development of the craft beer industry. Our condolences go out to his family and his friends.
Janelle Pritchard, Head Brewer at [...]
Baron Brewing has decided that it is time to update its look. They’ve put together a contest to attract all of you artistic types. If you are a beer lover and an artist, check this out.
Here is the call to action from their latest newsletter:
Baron Brewing – Artwork Contest!
Here at Baron Brewing we have sported [...]
Posted in Breweries, beer news, washington_beer_news, washington_breweries on Aug 23rd, 2010
This past Saturday morning, Congressman Rick Larsen of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District paid a visit to Bellingham’s Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen. His mission was to learn more about the craft beer industry, from the actual nuts and bolts of the brewing process to the business and economic challenges facing craft breweries in Washington and across [...]
Posted in Breweries, beer news, washington_beer_news, washington_breweries on Aug 18th, 2010
Yesterday we received an email update from Jeff Holcomb, the owner/brewer at Valholl Brewing in Poulsbo. The state finally approved the liquor license and they are now operational. The official release party will take place next month. We will keep you informed as things continue to develop.
Here’s what Jeff had to say:
We did a soft [...]
Posted in Breweries, beer news, washington_beer_news on Aug 18th, 2010
Sometimes it seems like the San Juan Islands are a world unto themselves. Although they are just a stone’s throw away, news from the islands can take a long time to make it to the mainland. We have two reports that seem to confirm that Friday Harbor’s San Juan Brewing Company-Front Street Ale House has [...]
Posted in Events, beer news, washington_beer_news, washington_breweries on Aug 18th, 2010
Boundary Bay Brewery is about to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The party takes place on Thursday, September 16th at the pub in Bellingham. Over the past 15 years Boundary Bay has won prestigious awards and earned a reputation as one of the region’s outstanding craft breweries; what’s more, they have won the hearts of the [...]
Posted in beer news, washington_beer_news on Aug 17th, 2010
Silver City Restaurant and Brewery is giving away an iPad. Not like you need much of an excuse to visit Silver City, but now you have one.
Here’s the way they’re describing the giveaway on their website:
Come on down to Silver City and look for a special sticker on the bottom of your beer glass. Each [...]
