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The Weekend’s Beer Events – October 2nd Through 4th, 2026

Here is a wrap of beer events happening around Washington this weekend. This may become a regular feature here on the blog.

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Chuckanut Brewery Celebrates Baker’s Beer, Brewed Using Surplus Bread

Chuckanut Brewery is tapping into waste reduction and good beer at the same time. On October 3rd, Chuckanut celebrates the release of Baker’s Beer with a free, family-friendly event at its Burlington taproom. It’s a “Landbier-style” beer, but what’s that?

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After 11 Years, Beardslee Public House is Ending In-House Brewing

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.

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2 Towns Ciderhouse, Craftwell, and Seattle Cider Team Up With the Kraken

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

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No-Li Brewhouse Teams Up With Iconic Sonics for “Bring Back Our Sonics” Campaign

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.

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pFriem and Fort George Brew the Same Beer Two Totally Different Ways 

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

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The Ales for ALS Festival Lands at The Lodge This Saturday 

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.

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This Weekend, Join Ounces Taproom for Three Days of Oktoberfest Fun

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.

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Oakshire Brewing Ceasing Operations, Ending a 20-Year Run

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.

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