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Harvest Fest: Because Beer’s Harvest Story Has More Than One Character

It’s a beer thing, but it is also more. Washington Brewers Guild presents its first-ever Harvest Festival. In Seattle this September.

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Just in Time for the Trade Deadline, Single Hill Makes a Roster Move

Single Hill Brewing introduces a new beer to its core, year-round lineup. It replaces a legend. Big shoes to fill.

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Craft Beer’s Midyear Report: Still Bruised, But Maybe Not Bleeding as Bad

The Brewers Association shared its midyear report, which shows that craft beer’s struggles continue, but also highlights some bright spots. Let’s discuss.

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This is Not Your Grandad’s Craft Brewery: Scuttlebutt Turns 30

As Scuttlebutt Brewing celebrates 30 years, I take a look at where the brewery was and where the new generation is taking it.

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Fair Isle Brewing is Bringing Ferry & Friends Ashore for the Rest of Us

Fair Isle Brewing is throwing a beer festival on a boat, and even if you don’t have a ticket — or you break out in hives at the mere mention of open water — you’re not a castaway.

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Alan Sprints, 1959–2026: The Man Who Made Beer That Waited For You

Alan Sprints — the founder, brewmaster, and singular creative force behind Portland’s Hair of the Dog Brewing — passed away on July 19. I share my thoughts about his creative genius.

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Local Breweries Earn 16 Medals at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championships

The 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championships recently concluded. The annual competition sees breweries from across the nation submit beer for judging in Oxford, Ohio.

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pFriem Family Brewers Celebrates 14 years on August 1st

pFriem Family Brewers invites you to Hood River, Oregon for a fun-filled day of beer, music, food, and drink. August 1st.

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Cider Summit Seattle Returns for a 15th Delicious Year This September

Cider Summit Seattle, the region’s largest cider tasting festival, returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. Buckle up! This 15th-annual event is going to be good.

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