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GRAINMAKER Festival in Spokane Deserves Your Attention and Attendance
GRAINMAKER Festival takes place in Spokane on August 7th. This is a particularly cool brew fest. One that celebrates beer’s unsung hero: the grains that go in your glass.
The Tradition Lives On: Rooftop Brewing is Ready to Rock the Block
Join Rooftop Brewing at the Jolly Roger taproom in Ballard for an all-day block party on Saturday, August 8th (noon until midnight). It’s been a crazy couple of years for Rooftop, so it’s time to kick back and have a little fun.
Leotucky Lager: a South Sound Mashup 130 Years in the Making
Triceratops Brewing and Well 80 Artesian Brewing bring the past to life with Leotucky Lager. A beer with a brilliant backstory.
Drink Beer, Fight ALS: The Ales for ALS Festival Lands at The Lodge
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.
Northwest Cider Association Announces Leadership Transition
After nearly 12 years of celebrated leadership, Emily Ritchie has decided to step down as Executive Director of the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA).
Chuckanut Brewery Colors Outside the Lines and Introduces a West Coast IPA
It’s not entirely unheard of, but it’s not business as usual. Chuckanut Brewery just introduced a new beer, and it’s West Coast IPA.
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.
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.
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.
