Firestone Walker Acquires Stone Brewing in Latest Craft Beer Shakeup Stone Brewing and Firestone Walker Brewing have penned a deal that will see the latter take over the former. Financial details were not released, but Firestone Walker is taking over the Stone Brewing ...

On the heels of today's news that Firestone Walker is taking over Stone Brewing, I have a simple question. What's next? Where does this acquisition fit into what I describe as a rapid reorchestration of the craft beer industry? washingtonbeerblog.com/firestone-wa...

YCH Deepens Ties With German Hop Growers to Benefit Brewers Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) has deepened its sourcing partnership with IGN Quality Hops, an association of over 100 hop-growing families in Germany's Hallertau region.

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) deepens its partnership with IGN Quality Hops. For American breweries, the deal means easier, more reliable access to prized German varieties. Read the rest of the story... washingtonbeerblog.com/ych-deepens-...

Anchovy hops are a pretty rare breed, and FF definitely has an inside track on securing them.

You bring up many good points. As the dates near, I will be adding info about official watch parties and the best pubs/bars for watching away from the stadium (already compiling that list). I published this way in advance to better secure the story's place in the Googlesphere and the Metaverse

A Guide to Seattle Beer and Breweries for FIFA World Cup Fans When the FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in the summer of 2026, it will bring many thirsty football fans. Maybe you are one of those people. If you want to find the best beer while you're here, we cre...

I created a guide to Seattle breweries and beers for visitors. Focusing on those coming for the World Cup matches this summer. I focused on places they might find themselves while they're here. Suggestions? washingtonbeerblog.com/a-guide-to-s...

A Guide to Seattle Beer and Breweries for FIFA World Cup Fans When the FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in the summer of 2026, it will bring many thirsty football fans. Maybe you are one of those people. If you want to find the best beer while you're here, we cre...

I created a guide for beer hunters visiting Seattle, especially for this summer's FIFA World Cup matches. I focus on a couple of parts of town where such visitors might find themselves. Suggestions? washingtonbeerblog.com/a-guide-to-s...

I don’t know how we will survive on just 9,578 breweries. I remember the good old days when there were 9,812. Seems like only yesterday, but it was way back in ‘23. Dark days, indeed!

Obviously, I meant it starts this evening, since it hadn't happened yet by the time I posted this.

Two Baseball Towns, Two Beer Nerds, One Extremely Important Wager he 2026 Vedder Cup pits the Seattle Mariners against the San Diego Padres — and this year, rare craft beer bragging rights are on the line.

The 2026 Vedder Cup gets started this evening when the Seattle Mariners visit the San Diego Padres. This year, there's a beer wager involved between the Washington Beer Blog and the San Diego Beer News @sdbeernews.bsky.social - Read all about it. washingtonbeerblog.com/two-baseball...

I think maybe breweries don't want to mention prices. Period. Just don't put that thought into the consumers' minds. It's like Dry January. Just don't even mention it. Beetlejuice.

I did a story about beer prices a couple of weeks ago. Got a lot of attention on FB. Lots of comments. Vice Beer says they have a couple $4 options. Urban Family Brewing says it guarantees a couple of $5 options. Seapine Brewing has a Friday $5 special. Probably others I'm forgetting

Tiny Giants Celebrates First Anniversary, Opens New Taproom on April 25th Portland's Tiny Giants Brewing is about to celebrate two things at once: its first anniversary and the opening of a new taproom.

Big news from Tiny Giants. Portland brewery celebrates its first anniversary by opening a new taproom. Previously a production-only affair. washingtonbeerblog.com/tiny-giants-...

Earth Day in Seattle 2026: Latona Pub's Keg Walk and Washington Wild Fundraiser Celebrate Earth Day in Seattle with craft beer. Attend Latona Pub's annual Keg Walk and Earth Day Bash on April 25th, supporting Washington Wild's Brewshed Alliance.

It's a Seattle tradition for Earth Day. They've done it for years, but I still think it's a fresh and cool idea. Keg walking. I explain it all, and its purpose in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/earth-day-in...

Brewers Association announces the recipients of its 2026 Industry Awards Since 1987, the Brewers Association Industry Awards have honored the people who've truly moved the needle in craft beer — leaders, innovators, and tireless advocates who've left a lasting mark on the ...

The Brewers Association recently named the winners of the 2026 Industry Awards. Two of the three awards went to industry members here in the Pacific Northwest. I share the news and some information about the awards and their history washingtonbeerblog.com/brewers-asso...

Washington Brewers Festival 2026: From Bomb Shelter to Space Needle Tickets are on sale for the Washington Brewers Festival . The event takes place on Saturday, June 13th, at Seattle Center.

Tix now on sale for the WA Brewers Festival, the biggest, longest-running beer fest in the state. It's changed in recent years, and it needed to. I discuss the event and the new era of beer fests. washingtonbeerblog.com/washington-b...

Old Stove Brewing celebrates 10 years of growth and expansion Ten years ago, when Old Stove Brewing opened its original location on First Avenue, near Pike Place Market, few people would have guessed what was about to happen.

Congratulations on the impressive milestone! Seattle's Old Stove Brewing Company will celebrate its 10th anniversary on April 18th. Join them at any of the three locations. washingtonbeerblog.com/old-stove-br...

Bellingham Beer Week kicks off this Friday, April 10th Bellingham beer week gets started on Friday, April 10th and runs through the 19th. Events across the city, and a big beer festival at the end.

IMHO, Bellingham, WA is one of the greatest beer cities in the US. The number of breweries per capita and the quality of the breweries. Here's how the city plans to celebrate its 10-day Beer Week starting this Friday washingtonbeerblog.com/bellingham-b...

If the truth doesn’t fit their narrative then it isn’t truth.

Thanks! 🍻

Rising pint prices threaten to crush the craft beer industry. Or not. It's visceral response. Of course you want cheaper beer, but at what cost? If it means your favorite brewery has to close, then what? I explore the idea that rising pint prices are killing the industr...

It's hard to stomach rising beer prices, but we need to avoid visceral reactions. Rising pint prices are not in themselves the existential threat some think they are. There's something more sinister lurking in the details. I discuss that here. washingtonbeerblog.com/rising-pint-...

Trumer is closing. Firestone Walker is taking over Trumer Pils Earlier this week, Firestone Walker Brewing announced it is acquiring the rights to the Trumer brand, which means the Trumer brewery in Berkeley will close. Trumer Pils will live on, but Firestone Wal...

Bittersweet. Trumer is closing, but Trumer Pils will live on, in the capable hands of Firestone Walker. It was a groundbreaking beer. A harbinger of pilsner's bright future here in the US. I share a bit about that here. washingtonbeerblog.com/trumer-is-cl...

Gasworks Brewing Company is open a second Seattle location Gasworks Brewing shared some big news on social media today. It is opening a new production brewery in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, which will also include a taproom.

More big news on the Seattle beer scene. Gasworks Brewery is expanding, opening a new production brewery and a taproom in the SoDo neighborhood. Read about it on the blog washingtonbeerblog.com/gasworks-bre...

Beers at the Ballpark 2026 - Craft Beer at T-Mobile Park Our 2026 report on craft beer at the ballpark. Helping you find the good stuff at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.

It is here! Our annual Beers at the Ballpark Report leads you to the best beer options at T-Mobile Park, the home of the Seattle Mariners. washingtonbeerblog.com/beers-at-the...

Aslan Brewing grand opening new Seattle location on April 1st Bellingham-based Aslan Brewing is opening another location in Seattle. This will be its fifth location overall and its third in the Emerald City.

Bellingham-based Aslan Brewing is opening its 5th location on April 1st. It's the company's 3rd location in Seattle. I share the details in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/aslan-brewin...

Chuckanut Brewery celebrates the arrival of tulip season with beer Every year, Chuckanut Brewery releases a beer to celebrate the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Spring is in the air, and the tulips are getting ready to bloom. This year's Skagit Tulip Ale arrives on Ma...

It's tulip time in the Skagit Valley, and that means it's Skagit Tulip Ale time at Chuckanut Brewery. Today is release day for the annual brew. Note: no tulips were harmed in the brewing of this beer. washingtonbeerblog.com/chuckanut-br...

I’ve updated the story. Apparently they’ll open next month!

New brewery coming to Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood Seattle is about to get a new brewery. Cody Cluff, the person behind Gasworks Brewing and Magnuson Brewery, will open Green Lake Brewing in the former home of Wooden City Tavern

Seattle is getting a new brewery. Green Lake Brewing hopes to open this summer. The third local brewery from the same folks behind Gasworks Brewing and Magnuson Brewery. washingtonbeerblog.com/new-brewery-...

Halcyon Brewing releases a beer and provides a teaching moment Today, Halycon Brewing in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood releases a new beer, a Dortmunder. This one was brewed in collaboration with Larry Rock, who currently works with White Bluffs Brewing but is...

Today, Halcyon Brewing in Seattle released a new collab beer brewed with Larry Rock of White Bluffs Brewing. It's a Dortmunder. A great style of lager that too many people are not familiar with. I try to fix that in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/halcyon-brew...

Latona Pub invites you to celebrate Brouwer's on March 24th An event at Latona Pub on March 24th honors and remembers Brouwer’s Cafe, Seattle’s legendary, much-missed beer institution

Latona Pub in Seattle will host a special event to remember and celebrate Brouwer's Cafe, the beloved and much-missed Seattle beer institution. The event is on Tuesday, March 24th washingtonbeerblog.com/latona-pub-i...

Pelican Brewing announces another coastal location in Oregon Pelican Brewing just announced that it will open another location on the Oregon Coast. This time, in the small town of Yachats.

Staying true to its coastal roots, Pelican Brewing announces it will open its sixth location on the Oregon Coast. washingtonbeerblog.com/pelican-brew...