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Portland Brewing Closes; Founder and former brewers respond to news
Portland Brewing ceases production in February, it’s original founder and former brewmasters react to the news.
Reuben’s Brews 2021 Release Calendar
A new year-round beer, a new Bits & Bobs recipe, and changes and additions to the Crush and Unbound series highlight the 2021 brand calendar.
Rogue Ales 2021 beer release calendar
Core, seasonal, limited releases, barrel-aged beers and ten brand new offerings revealed for 2021.
Brewers Association launches Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program seeks to increase the diversity of the workforce, leadership, and ownership of small and independent craft breweries.
Beer community honors late publican Matt Bonney with Ye Olde Centaur Barleywine
Fremont Brewing releases a barrel-aged barleywine brewed in tribute to the late publican Matt Bonney
Portland nano MadCow Brewing to open Gresham Tap Room
Portland’s three year old nano brewery MadCow will open their first taproom in Gresham, Oregon.
New Spring Brewing born out of the ashes of Flat Tail Brewing
Flat Tail Brewing closed in 2020, but founder/brewer Dave Marliave is back with New Spring Brewing with beers launching this week.
Maui Brewing releases Pineapple Chi Chi Nitro Golden Ale
Maui Brewing’s first new beer release of 2021 is Pineapple Chi Chi Nitro Golden Ale now available in cans.
Ex Novo Brewing brings their beers to greater Seattle area
Popular Portland and New Mexico brewery Ex Novo is now available in the greater Seattle area via Browar Polska Distributing.
Ecliptic Brewing’s 2021 Beer Release Calendar
New limited release beers like Pyxis Pilsner, Cloud Core Hazy Pale Ale and a variant of Oort Imperial Stout called Linzer Torte Edition join many new collaboration beers in the lineup.
Double Mountain releases Westerly Pilsner in 6-packs
Even in the winter, many of us are craving a nice light but hoppy lager. Westerly Pilsner is here to quench our thirst in 6-packs.
RIP 21 Oregon Breweries and Taprooms that Closed in 2020
Pour one out for the atleast twenty-one breweries and taprooms in Oregon that closed last year.
Worthy Brewing launches Easy Day Lo-Cal Hazy IPA + commits to never making seltzer
Easy Day Lo-Cal Hazy IPA launches with Grapefruit and Tangerine flavors in 12oz cans.
Sovereign Brewing establishes a new Standard
The off-shoot of Standard Brewing focuses on farmhouse, wild and sour ales, and oak conditioning. Their first bottle release Fléchette is inspired by Belgian Kriek.
Best of the Year in Oregon Beer 2020
It was a strange year, but these heroes of Oregon beer exemplified the best aspects and the worst losses of the industry in 2020.
Washington Brewers 2021 Predictions
A dozen different Washington beer pros try their best to predict what 2021 has in store for the craft beer industry.
Hopworks 2021 release schedule expands Imperial IPA series, Fruited Sours + 19.2oz cans
An expansion of popular Double IPA, Fruited Sour, rotating IPA series and new Organic Porter are coming.
New Beers Resolutions
New School contributors from Seattle, Bend, Eugene and Portland share their beer resolutions for 2021.
SW Washington Beer Industry wraps up 2020
The southwest Washington beer community wraps up a tumultuous year on a high note.
Deschutes Brewery unveils exciting 2021 release calendar
The brewery announced 27 beer releases including hazy’s, collaborations, barrel-aged beers, lagers, variety packs and brand extensions.