The Washington Beer Blog

It’s not beer. It’s not alcohol. It doesn’t have calories. So what exactly is hop water, and why should you drink it?

I like a beer with a purpose, a mission, and The Mayor IPA is one of them. Last call for this annual beer/project!

In the wake of the devastating Spokane Complex Fire in August, Copperworks Distilling Co. turned to a whiskey rooted in the region to support the communities affected by the disaster.

If you’re looking for an excellent excuse to work your way through a wide selection of fresh hop beers from breweries near and far, look no further than Freshie and Friends at 5 Rights Brewing.

Locust Cider has sold its last taproom, but will keep making cider. The new owners will maintain and even amplify the arcade, good-time vibe.

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

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?

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!