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For Sale: The Pourhouse, a Taproom and Bottleshop in Port Townsend

A beloved beer institution in Port Townsend is for sale. One of my favorite places in WA to enjoy a good beer.

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Beer Church Turkey Bowl Returns and You’re Invited to Join Us

Join us in West Seattle on November 14th for the annual Beer Church Turkey Bowl fundraiser and celebration.

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Full Sail Is Sold, the Pub Is Closed. Sounds Like the Beer May Be Next

Full Sail Brewing has been sold and by all accounts the future is not bright for the beer. It will become an RTD production facility.

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Winners Announced: 2026 Washington Beer Awards

Last night, the winners of the 2026 Washington Beer Awards were announced at a ceremony in SeaTac, WA. I share the complete list of winners along with some insights.

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‘Tis the Season to Order Your Reuben’s Brews Advent Beer Box

Time to order you Reuben’s Brews Advent Beer Box. A different beer waits behind each panel for the 24 days leading up to Christmas.

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Timberline Brewing Announces That It Is Opening a Third Location

It’s always happy news to hear that a brewery is expanding. Again. Timberline Brewing announces its third location.

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Aslan Brewing Celebrates Seven Years in Seattle on Saturday, Nov. 7th

Saturday, November 7th, Aslan Brewing celebrates the 7th anniversary of its first Seattle taproom. They’ve also created a special beer for the occasion.

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Brews to Barns Act Would Reward Breweries for Doing What They Already Do

Washington brewers: the Brews to Barns Act would give breweries a federal tax credit for donating spent grain to farmers, worth up to $35,000 a year.

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