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· 5mo ago

Zero to Hero NA IPA Hits the Market as Kulshan Brewing Expands Distribution Reach . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-kulshan-zerona #Oregon #beer #news

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Zero to Hero NA IPA Hits Shelves from Kulshan Brewing — The Northwest Beer Guide

Brewed with Citra, Mosaic, Nectaron, and Galaxy hops, Zero to Hero showcases vibrant tropical notes of passionfruit, guava, mango, and peach, layered with subtle citrus and light bready malt character.

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· 6mo ago

#Cider #News Double Mountain Releases Eleanor, a Golden Russet Single-Varietal Hard Cider https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-doublemountain-elanor

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Double Mountain Unveils “Eleanor” Golden Russet Hard Cider — The Northwest Beer Guide

Pressed from local Golden Russet apples, this cider opens with aromas of ripe melon and wild berries that drift on warm afternoon air. Rustic tannins frame the fruit, leading to a crisp finish reminiscent of a bluebird autumn day beneath wide, amber skies.

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· 6mo ago

It's now or later for two of Lucky Envelope's newest releases, or stop by March 28th for their first-ever Beer Pickle Day. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-luckyenvelope-beerpickleday #Oregon #beer #news

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Swing by Lucky Envelope for two new releases or on March 28th for their first-ever Beer Pickle Day. — The Northwest Beer Guide

With shared ties to the Keystone State, Triceratops (Rob, aka Yinz) and Lucky Envelope (Barry, aka Jawn) are excited to bring you a collaboration inspired by our formative Lager brewed by America's oldest brewery.

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· 6mo ago

Collaborating with Edison's Terramar Brewing & Distilling, Chuckanut Brewery releases Skagit Tulip Ale 2026. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-chuckanut-terramar #Oregon #beer #news

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Collaborating with Terramar Brewing & Distilling, Chuckanut Brewing releases Skagit Tulip Ale 2026. — The Northwest Beer Guide

Skagit Tulip Ale uses locally sourced ingredients from Skagit Valley Malting and Linc Malt as well as WA state hops Chinook and HB1134. This crisp and clean finishing ale is a great companion to fish tacos or a bright spring salad. Available on draft in WA state and in cans at your favorite bottle s

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· 5mo ago

Six Years, One Crisp Collaboration: Sunny Hill & Bizarre Brewing Toast the restaurant's 6th Anniversary with a Bold Double Dry-Hopped Italian Pilsner . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-sunnyhill-bizzare6th #Oregon #beer #news

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Six Years, One Crisp Collaboration: Sunny Hill & Bizarre Brewing Toast the restaurant's 6th Anny — The Northwest Beer Guide

Released on the anniversary of Sunny Hill’s sixth-year, “Sunny Hill’s 6th” Double Dry Hopped Italian Pilsner pairs great with several of the restaurant’s menu items, including their Snap Pea & Arugula Salad, their “Loyal” pizza (available in round or Detroit-style square) with its mozz, aged

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· 5mo ago

#Cider #News Schilling Cider Achieves Exclusive Climate Label Certification in the U.S. Cider Industry https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-schillingcider-climatelabel

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A first for US cideries, Schilling Cider Achieves Rare Climate Label Certification — The Northwest Beer Guide

"We are thrilled to welcome Schilling Cider into our movement of Climate Label certified brands," said Austin Whitman, CEO of The Change Climate Project. "By meeting our rigorous standard, Schilling Cider has proven that it factors the costs of climate change into its business, and sh

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· 3mo ago

Horse Brass Pub to Celebrate 50 Years with Anniversary Beer Releases, Live Music and Historic Exhibits . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-horsebrass-50 #Oregon #beer #news

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Horse Brass Turns 50 with Exclusive Collaboration Beers and Events — The Northwest Beer Guide

Horse Brass Pub celebrates its 50th anniversary July 10–16, 2026, with exclusive collaboration beers, live music and historic exhibits in Portland. Featured releases include Russian River's Don the Younger Session IPA plus collaborations with leading Northwest breweries.

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· 3mo ago

Chuckanut Brewery and Von Ebert Brewing Team Up on Volatility West Coast Pils, a Crisp New Lager Inspired by Volatile Substance IPA . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-chuckanut-vonebertvolatility #Oregon #beer #news

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Chuckanut and Von Ebert Reimagine Volatile Substance as a Pilsner — The Northwest Beer Guide

Chuckanut Brewery and Von Ebert Brewing have released Volatility West Coast Pils, a limited-edition collaboration lager inspired by Volatile Substance IPA. Brewed with Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Strata and Spalt hops, the crisp West Coast Pils delivers citrus, tart berry and pine notes. Available now at C

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· 7mo ago

Part of their rotating "From the Vault Series", Double Mountain Brewery & Cider releases Gravitar Galactic IPA. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-doublemountain-gravitar #Oregon #beer #news

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Part of their rotating "From the Vault Series", Double Mountain releases Gravitar Galactic IPA. — The Northwest Beer Guide

Gravitar Galactic IPA is a hop-forward journey through bright citrus, resinous pine, and tropical depths. Aromas of grapefruit zest and sticky evergreen rise from the glass, followed by vibrant notes of passionfruit and ripe stone fruit. A firm malt backbone provides balance, while a crisp, clea

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· 6mo ago

Von Ebert Brewing Marks 8 Years with Other Half Brewing Through Pilsner and Hazy IPA Collaborations . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-vonebert-8thanniversary #Oregon #beer #news

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Von Ebert Marks 8 Years with Other Half Beer Collabs — The Northwest Beer Guide

“While we make award-winning beer in many styles, it made sense for us to stick with what we’re most known for – Pilsners and IPAs,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Von Ebert Brewing is always looking to produce beers ‘where tradition meets evolution’ and so these collabora

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· 5mo ago

#Cider #News 2 Towns Ciderhouse Wins Big at World Alcohol-Free Awards, Adding International Recognition and Expanding Its Medal Count to 24 Across Its Non-Alcoholic Lineup https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-2towns-worldalcoholfree

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2 Towns Ciderhouse Hits 24 Medals After Latest Global Win — The Northwest Beer Guide

All offerings contain <0.5% ABV, are gluten-free, and are crafted with fresh-pressed Northwest apples, delivering a true cider experience for a wide range of drinking occasions. Today, 2 Towns Ciderhouse is the #1 selling non-alcoholic cider brand family in the U.S, as reported by Circana, crafti

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· 4mo ago

#Cider #News Craftwell Cocktails Capture Top IWSC Honors as Judges Award 95 Points to Spicy Mango Margarita https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-craftwell-95margarita

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Craftwell Cocktails Raises the RTD Bar with Best of Class Margarita — The Northwest Beer Guide

TLDR; Craftwell Cocktails is celebrating a major win at the International Women’s Spirits Competition, where its Top Shelf Spicy Mango Margarita earned Best Ready to Drink/Best of Class and an impressive 95-point score. Judges praised the cocktail’s vibrant tropical fruit, balanced spice and refre

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· 7mo ago

Bellingham Beer Week returns April 10th - 19th 2026 . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-beerweek-bellingham #Oregon #beer #news

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Bellingham Beer Week returns April 10th - 19th 2026 — The Northwest Beer Guide

Mark your calendars for a delightful early spring week in Bellingham, April 10th–19th! Bellingham, this is your sign to invite your friends, old college buds, or maybe your brother-in-law to come visit. If you’re reading this from out of town, we want YOU to plan a trip to Bellingham! With events ha

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· 6mo ago

#Cider #News American Cider Association Celebrates 12 New Certified Pommeliers™ After CiderCon® 2026 https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-americanciderassociation-cidercon12

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12 New Pommeliers™ Join the Ranks After CiderCon® 2026 — The Northwest Beer Guide

The newly minted Certified Pommeliers™ are: Rhyan Cockrell Co-owner of Cockrell Cider Farm, Sean Connolly Cellar Assistant at Bauman’s Cider Company, cider enthusiast Codie Jennison, Jill Nathanson, Rachael Picard, and Jane Ignarri in Product Development at Boston Beer, Peter Mitsch Cidermaker at Wh

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· 5mo ago

#Cider #News 2 Towns Ciderhouse Debuts Limited-Time “Peel Out” for Warm-Weather Drinking https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-2towns-peelout

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2 Towns Debuts Seasonal Grapefruit Radler With PNW Flair — The Northwest Beer Guide

“There’s a lot of excitement in building a portfolio that truly has something for everyone,”said Lee Larsen, co-founder and CEO of 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “Today, our portfolio spans everything from high-ABV Imperials and RTDs to non-alcoholic options – balancing traditional cider styles with more

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· 3mo ago

Releasing at BeerMongers this July, Star Kitchen is a collaboration between pFriem Family Brewers and Nebuleus Beer—a distinctive, cocktail-inspired brew that reimagines a classic drink. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-pfriem-nebuleus-starkitchen #Oregon #beer #news

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Star Kitchen by pFriem & Nebuleus launches at BeerMongers in July, inspired by a classic cocktail. — The Northwest Beer Guide

Star Kitchen is a limited-release collaboration from pFriem Family Brewers and Nebuleus Beer, inspired by the classic Gin Martinez cocktail. Blending lambic, barrel-aged ale, coolship beer, and gin cask-finished saison with citrus, spice, and herbal notes, the bottle-conditioned beer debuts July 15

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· 7mo ago

#Cider #News 2 Towns Ciderhouse Takes Top Honors at 2026 LA Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-2towns-lainvitational

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2 Towns Ciderhouse Takes Top Honors at 2026 LA Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge — The Northwest Beer Guide

“Guava Get Down was crafted with carefully sourced ingredients to let the vibrant tropical character of guava shine,” said Dave Takush, head cidermaker at 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “Seeing it earn both Best Cider and Best of Class is incredibly rewarding for our team.”

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· 7mo ago

Full Sail Brewing Co. Refreshes Session Lager With New Beers and Bold Retro Look . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-fullsail-sessionrefresh #Oregon #beer #news

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Full Sail Brewing Co. Gives Session Lager a Retro-Inspired Refresh With New Beers — The Northwest Beer Guide

Built on twenty-one years of consistency and balance, this 30-time gold medal-winning American craft lager will be complemented by the launch of two brand-new styles: Session Japanese Rice Lager: Brewed with rice for a lighter body and ultra-clean finish and hopped with Sorachi Ace for defined lem

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· 5mo ago

Firestone Walker and pFriem Introduce Official Collaboration Beer for 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-firestonewalker-pfriempfreal #Oregon #beer #news

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Firestone Walker & pFriem Launch “pFreal” IPA for 2026 Invitational — The Northwest Beer Guide

pFreal West Coast IPA features a pale, crisp malt body that lets Mosaic, Nectaron, and Krush Cryo dry hops shine with a juicy balance of peach, tangerine peel and mango aromas and flavors.

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· 3mo ago

#Cider #News Northwest Cider Association Unveils 2026 Cider Cup Results as Low-Alcohol and Single-Varietal Ciders Continue to Rise https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-northwestcidercup-winners

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Northwest Cider Cup Reveals 2026 Best Ciders and Cideries — The Northwest Beer Guide

The Northwest Cider Association has announced the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup winners, with 2 Towns Ciderhouse taking Best of Show and Large Cidery of the Year. Just 25% of 236 entries won medals. "The 236 entries reflect what cidermakers across the region are seeing in consumer demand — a real-ti

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· 3mo ago

#Cider #News 2 Towns Ciderhouse Named 2025 Impact Hot Brand for the Fifth Time as Craft Cider Continues to Grow https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-2townsciderhouse-impact

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2 Towns Ciderhouse Earns Fifth Impact Hot Brand Award — The Northwest Beer Guide

2 Towns Ciderhouse has been named a 2025 Impact Hot Brand, earning the prestigious growth award for the fifth time. The Oregon cidery, which has won more than 585 tasting awards, says the recognition reflects the momentum of both the company and craft cider. "Being named a Hot Brand for the fif

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· 5mo ago

Burlington, Washington's Chuckanut Brewery takes home three medal at this year's World Beer Cup. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-chuckanut-worldbeercup #Oregon #beer #news

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Burlington, Washington's Chuckanut Brewery takes home three medals at this year's World Beer Cup. — The Northwest Beer Guide

Chuckanut Bohemian Style Lager won in the Czech Style Pale Lager category with 134 entries. The Dunkel won in the Munich-Style Dunkel Lager category with 61 entries and the Kolsch won in the German-Style Kolsch category with 111 entries. Chuckanut Brewery has been awarded and recognized by the

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· 3mo ago

#Cider #News 2 Towns Dominates 2026 Northwest Cider Cup With Best of Show and 12 Total Medals https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-2towns-nwcidercup

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2 Towns Earns 12 Medals at Northwest Cider Cup — The Northwest Beer Guide

2 Towns Ciderhouse was named Large Cidermaker of the Year at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup, where its 15th Anniversary Cider won Best of Show. The Oregon producer also earned 10 additional medals across multiple styles.

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· 4mo ago

Returning to the San Juan Islands: Rediscovering Island Life After the Pandemic: Part Four . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-sanjuanisland-part4 #Oregon #beer #news

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Returning to the San Juan Islands: Rediscovering Island Life After the Pandemic: Part Four — The Northwest Beer Guide

The first thing that greets you upon arrival is the view. Doe Bay opens wide before the property, framed by forest and shoreline, the water shifting beneath an unsettled sky that alternated between gray clouds and sudden breaks of sunlight. After parking, I wandered past the resort’s cabins and rent

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· 5mo ago

Stoup Brewing Company will open a fourth pop-up location in SeaTac after being selected by the city as its official brewery and one of two activation sites during the FIFA World Cup. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-stoupbrewing-seatacfifa #Oregon #beer #news

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Stoup Brewing to launch SeaTac pop-up during World Cup — The Northwest Beer Guide

Stoup SeaTac City will also serve as the city’s primary Friday and Saturday hub during the World Cup period, with expanded programming and increased activity expected on those days. Operating hours are anticipated to run from approximately 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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· 5mo ago

Yakima Chief Hops Deepens Collaboration with IGN to Strengthen German Hop Supply . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-yakimachief-ign #Oregon #beer #news

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Yakima Chief Deepens IGN Collaboration for German Hops — The Northwest Beer Guide

"Our collaboration with IGN is rooted in a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and connecting brewers and growers. Together, we’re expanding access to world-class German hop varieties through YCH’s global network while being grounded in supporting family farms, delivering exceptional

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· 7mo ago

One Ocean Tropical Pale Ale is a partnership between Old Stove Brewing Co. and the Seattle Aquarium. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-oldstove-seaaquarium #Oregon #beer #news

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One Ocean Tropical Pale Ale is a partnership between Old Stove Brewing Co. and the Seattle Aquarium. — The Northwest Beer Guide

“Great partnerships start with shared values,” said Brian Stan, CFO & Co-Founder of Old Stove Brewing Co. “We’re proud to support the Aquarium’s mission and create something that connects conservation, community, and craft beer in a way that feels uniquely Seattle.”

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· 6mo ago

Releasing April 2nd at Single Hill Brewing's two locations, in draft and canned formats, along with partner breweries, get to know Smoke Break. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-singlehill-smokebreak26 #Oregon #beer #news

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“Smoke Break” Rauch Märzen Lands April 2 from 8 PNW Breweries — The Northwest Beer Guide

Smoke Break is a mid strength Rauch Märzen brewed with beechwood-smoked barley, and a touch of oak-smoked wheat. The result is a malt-forward lager with notes of caramel and cocoa, backed by a firm but clean smoky finish that lingers without overwhelming.

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· 6mo ago

Victoria Island Brewing chosen by the HarbourCats Baseball Club as the "Official Craft Beer Partner of the Victoria HarbourCats". . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-victoriaisland-officialharbourcats #BritishColumbia #beer #news

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Victoria Island Brewing is the "Official Craft Beer Partner of the Victoria HarbourCats". — The Northwest Beer Guide

At the heart of the partnership is Islander Lager, VIB’s crisp, easy-drinking lager made for laid-back summer adventures, now set to become a game-day staple at Royal Athletic Park. Fans will also find selections from Vancouver Island Brewing’s core lineup on offer throughout the season, along w

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· 3mo ago

Chuckanut Brewery Releases Summer Pale Ale Dry-Hopped with Galaxy, Strata and Mosaic . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-chuckanut-summerpale #Oregon #beer #news

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Chuckanut Summer Pale Ale Returns with Galaxy, Strata and Mosaic Hops — The Northwest Beer Guide

Chuckanut Brewery's Summer Pale Ale is now available in cans and on draft. Dry-hopped with Galaxy, Strata and Mosaic hops, the seasonal beer delivers fruit aromas, citrus flavors and a crisp, dry finish with a light gold appearance.

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· 4mo ago

Columbia Distributing Deepens Pacific Northwest Presence with Strategic Hayden Beverage Investment Covering Four Key Western States . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-columbia-hayden #Oregon #beer #news

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Columbia-Hayden Deal Broadens Reach Across Four Northwest States — The Northwest Beer Guide

Columbia Distributing has signed an LOI to acquire a stake in Idaho-based Hayden Beverage, creating a closer strategic partnership between two leading Pacific Northwest distributors. The deal aligns ownership interests, expands regional scale, and strengthens a total beverage platform spanning Alask

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· 5mo ago

Returning to the San Juan Islands: Rediscovering Island Life After the Pandemic: Part Two . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-sanjuanisland-part2 #Oregon #beer #news

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Returning to the San Juan Islands: Rediscovering Island Life After the Pandemic: Part Two — The Northwest Beer Guide

Returning again in 2025 felt less like revisiting a brewery and more like reconnecting with old friends. With Hops on the Rock unfolding that weekend, our conversations drifted more toward community and shared experiences than the economics of brewing. Even after years of uncertainty for small busin

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· 4mo ago

Returning to the San Juan Islands: Rediscovering Island Life After the Pandemic: Part Three . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-sanjuanisland-part3 #Oregon #beer #news

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Returning to the San Juan Islands: Rediscovering Island Life After the Pandemic: Part Three — The Northwest Beer Guide

An undercurrent of that spirit could be felt throughout the festival’s connection to Veterans Day weekend. Between pours, conversations, and live music, moments of silence paused the festivities to honor veterans and active service members, while volunteers from American Legion Post #93 - Voyle B. M

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· 4mo ago

Fremont's Ride the Dragon Ignites Memorial Day Weekend with Cinnamon Spice and Toasted Coconut . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-fremont-ridethedragon #Oregon #beer #news

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Fremont Brewing's Ride the Dragon Breathes Bourbon, Chocolate & Spice this Saturday — The Northwest Beer Guide

Fremont Brewing has announced a special release for Memorial Day weekend. Ride the Dragon is a blend of their barrel-aged hallmarks - B-Bomb and Dark Star. Here, it starts their Dark Star aged in Heaven Hill bourbon casks, while B-Bomb is aged in cinnamon vanilla whiskey casks. After, its blended a

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· 7mo ago

Fremont Brewing Debuts a Juicy New NA Hazy IPA, Expanding Its Award-Winning Non-Alcoholic Beer Line . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-fremont-nahazy #Oregon #beer #news

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Fremont Brewing Launches New NA Hazy IPA, Expanding Its Award-Winning Nonalcoholic Lineup — The Northwest Beer Guide

Crafted with Mosaic and HBC 586 hops, the new Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA bursts with bright tropical and citrus aromas including guava, mango, pineapple and papaya layered with lemon, peach and melon. Underneath it all: a soft, lightly sweet balance, gentle bitterness, and a clean finish that mirro

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· 4mo ago

#Cider #News Cider and Perry Industry Forecast to Grow at 3.8% CAGR on Rising Consumer Demand https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-industry-growth38

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Cider and Perry Demand Supports 3.8% Growth Outlook — The Northwest Beer Guide

TLDR; The global cider and perry market is projected to grow from US$114.3 billion in 2026 to US$166 billion by 2036, according to new research from Fact.MR. The forecast reflects continued consumer interest in gluten-free alternatives to beer, alongside rising demand for ready-to-drink, fruit-fla

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· 5mo ago

#Cider #News 2 Towns Ciderhouse Wins Three Medals at World Beer Cup https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-2townsciderhouse-worldbeercup

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Three Medals, One Message: 2 Towns Is on a Roll — The Northwest Beer Guide

“We craft a wide range of cider styles, so it’s great to see our flagship ciders recognized on the global stage,” said Dave Takush, head cidermaker at 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “We’ve been making these ciders for a long time, and they’re still the ones people reach for.”

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· 4mo ago

Reaching their goal of $50k, Seattle's Hopvine Pub still needs your support in these challenging times. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-hopvinepub-50kfund #Oregon #beer #news

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Meeting their $50k goal, Seattle's Hopvine Pub still needs your support in these challenging times. — The Northwest Beer Guide

If you can't afford to visit, then consider donating to the 'Pub's GoFundme page, which is located here https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-hopvine-your-neighborhood-pub. Presently they have raised over $50k of their goal of $50k.

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· 4mo ago

Chuckanut Brewery and Icicle Brewing Release Collaborative Franconian-Style Lager . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-chuckanut-iciclefranconian #Oregon #beer #news

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Burlington Meets Leavenworth in New Lager Collaboration — The Northwest Beer Guide

Franconian Style Lager uses Bamberger Pilsner and Weyermann Barke Vienna malts. The hops are a combination of Spalt and Hersbrucker German hops. It's a fabulous beer to enjoy with any roast pork dishes or roasted root vegetables like carrots, beets, onions and parsnips. You will find it especia

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· 6mo ago

Westwood Farms, Living Häus and Pizza Port Release “Kathy” India Red Ale Honoring Coleman Family Matriarch . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-westwoodfarms-kathy #Oregon #beer #news

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Westwood Farms, Living Häus, Pizza Port Release “Kathy” IRA — The Northwest Beer Guide

Westwood Farms has partnered with Living Häus Beer Co. and Pizza Port Brewing Co. to release “Kathy,” a 6.2% ABV India Red Ale brewed with Indie Hops Strata® hops And Yakima Chief Mosaic hops grown at Westwood Farms.

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· 3mo ago

#Cider #News Seattle Cider Earns Three Medals at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup, Reinforcing Its Reputation for Award-Winning Craft Cider https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-seattlecider-nwcidercup

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Seattle Cider Earns Gold, Silver and Bronze at Northwest Cider Cup — The Northwest Beer Guide

Seattle Cider Co. won Gold, Silver and Bronze at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup, one of North America's premier cider competitions. The awards recognised Basil Mint, 2024 City Fruit and Honeycrisp. "Winning Gold, Silver and Bronze across three distinct cider styles is especially meaningful,"

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· 7mo ago

Von Ebert has released Tropical Substance IPA, the first of three IPAs that pay homage to their Volatile Substance NW IPA. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-vonebert-tropicalsubstance #Oregon #beer #news

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Von Ebert Brewing Debuts Tropical Substance IPA. A First in A Three-Beer Volatile Substance Series — The Northwest Beer Guide

Tropical Substance IPA is 6.9% ABV with notes of pineapple, utilizing Citra, Krush and Strata hops, as well as a touch of Abstrax’s Pineapple Skyfarm to boost the tropical twist. It’ll be available at all three Von Ebert Brewing locations, as well as in northwest bars, bottle shops, grocery and

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· 4mo ago

Founded on Trust: Icicle Brewing Transitions Ownership to Generations-Long Family Friends at CLS Farms . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-icicle-newownership #Oregon #beer #news

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From Hops to Pints: CLS Farms Acquires Majority Ownership of Icicle Brewing — The Northwest Beer Guide

After 16 years of building one of Washington's beloved craft breweries, Pamela and Oliver Brulotte are retiring and transferring majority ownership of Icicle Brewing Company to Shelley and Eric Desmarais of Yakima-based CLS Farms. The transition keeps the brewery independent, with its leadership tea

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· 6mo ago

Fremont Brewing Introduces Kush IPA Alongside Orange & Cacao Barrel-Aged Cuvée for Spring . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-fremont-kushampcuvee #Oregon #beer #news

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Fremont Brewing Drops Kush IPA, Orange-Cacao Barrel-Aged Cuvée for Spring — The Northwest Beer Guide

SEATTLE, WA – Fremont Brewing is unveiling two limited releases for the start of spring: Kush IPA (Chronic IPA), a bold and aromatic hop-forward beer, and Orange & Cacao, a layered barrel-aged cuvée that blends citrus brightness with rich chocolate depth.

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· 5mo ago

#Cider #News 2 Towns Ciderhouse Expands into Wisconsin, Backed by Partners Driving Statewide Retail Growth https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-2towns-wisconsin

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2 Towns Ciderhouse Expands Pacific Northwest Craft into Wisconsin — The Northwest Beer Guide

The partnership includes distribution through a group of six Wisconsin wholesalers, including Frank Beverage Group, La Crosse Beverage, Beer Capitol Distributing, CJW, Lee Beverage, and Kay Distributing. Together, these partners provide strong statewide coverage and deep relationships across re

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· 7mo ago

#Cider #News Portland Cider announces Imperial Blackberry Lime as a year-round cider and introduces a new Imperial Passion Fruit release for the spring season. https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-portlandcider-imperialwinter

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Portland Cider adds Imperial Blackberry Lime year-round, launches Imperial Passion Fruit for spring — The Northwest Beer Guide

“We wanted to create a year-round imperial that showcases the natural fruit while still staying balanced and drinkable,” said Jeff Parrish, co-owner of Portland Cider Co.. “Imperial styles continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments in cider right now. Imperial cider sales are up signifi

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· 5mo ago

Returning to the San Juan Islands: Rediscovering Island Life After the Pandemic: Part One . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-sanjuanisland-part1 #Oregon #beer #news

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Returning to the San Juan Islands: Rediscovering Island Life After the Pandemic: Part One — The Northwest Beer Guide

There was honesty in her reflection on those years. The setup kept the restaurant alive, and by some measures, it was even successful. Yet it also meant long hours moving between kitchen and weather, carrying plates into wind and cold, repeating a cycle that was as exhausting as it was necessary.

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· 7mo ago

Double Moutain Brewery & Cidery celebrates its 19th Anniversary, March 13th - 17th, 2026. . Read more here! https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/home/2026-doublemountain-xix #Oregon #beer #news

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Double Moutain Brewery & Cidery celebrates its 19th Anniversary, March 13th - 17th, 2026. — The Northwest Beer Guide

From Friday, March 13th through Tuesday, March 17th, guests can enjoy $10 canned six-packs at all locations. The brewery will also offer $5 Black Irish pints along with corned beef sandwich specials and the retrun of the Paddy’s Pie. The $10 six-pack promotion is both a celebration of 19 years in

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· 6mo ago

#Cider #News Tieton Cider Works, a farmer-grown, farmer-made cidery recently named the 8th fastest-growing cider brand in the U.S., launches a new dry apple cider varietal. https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-tietonciderworks-dryvarietal

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Tieton Cider Works, a farmer-grown cidery, launches a new dry apple cider varietal. — The Northwest Beer Guide

Crafted for cider purists and food lovers alike, Tieton Dry Apple Cider delivers a crisp, clean, and refreshingly bone-dry profile. At 6.9% AB, the latest varietal is the driest packaged cider in Tieton's lineup, showcasing bright orchard-fresh apple character, balanced natural acidity, subtle

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· 5mo ago

#Cider #News Cherry Meets Citrus: Lost Lake’s New Cider Brings a Zesty Spring Twist https://www.northwestbeerguide.com/cider/2026-lostlake-cherrytangerine

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Cherry Meets Citrus: Lost Lake’s New Cider Brings a Zesty Spring Twist — The Northwest Beer Guide

“Cherry Tangerine is exactly what we set out to create with Lost Lake in terms of something bold, refreshing, and just a little unexpected,” said Matt Lincemum, Owner and Founder of Lost Lake Cider. “It’s fruit-forward without being over the top, super drinkable, and made for those moments when