The Washington Beer Blog

Beardslee Public House in Bothell, Washington, will discontinue its in-house brewing operation after more than a decade of brewing on-site. The move comes as market forces, including shifting consumer habits, have rendered the restaurant’s brewery operation unsustainable. Although the brewery is ceasing operations, the restaurant will remain open.

Release the Kraken! And release these three co-branded beverages from PNW producers! Two ciders and one cocktail. All Kraken!

Spokane’s No-Li Brewhouse is lending its Big Juicy IPA to a statewide cause that has nothing to do with beer and everything to do with basketball. No-Li has partnered with Iconic Sonics, the fan-run media outlet dedicated to Seattle SuperSonics nostalgia and advocacy, on a campaign built around one message: Bring Back Our Sonics.

A tale of two cities as told through beer. A fun collaboration project involving two vacation destinations and two great breweries: pFriem Family Brewers and Fort George Brewery

The Ales for ALS Festival at The Lodge takes place on October 3, 2026. At The Lodge at St Edward State Park in Juanita, WA. I’ve share all the details, including a VIP opportunity.

Get ready for the annual three-Day Oktoberfest celebration at Ounces in West Seattle. This year, it runs October 2nd through 4th. With Link Light Rail coming to West Seattle, this may be one of the last Ounces Oktoberfest celebrations at the current location.

Eugene, Oregon’s Oakshire Brewing is ceasing brewing operations at its production brewery and will close all of its taprooms: Eugene, Springfield, and Portland. Oakshire announced the news over the weekend on its social media feed.

Pelican Brewing Company has opened its newest coastal restaurant in Yachats, Oregon, marking the brewery’s sixth location along the Oregon Coast.

Today, I’m happy to share the news that Doug Hindman was recently named a recipient of the Master Brewers Distinguished Life Service Award.