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10 Fresh Hop Beers from Fort George Brewing in 2026
10 Fresh Hop Beers from Fort George Brewing in 2026
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River Barrel Distribution brings Oregon, Colorado, California breweries to Washington
River Barrel Distribution brings Oregon, Colorado, California breweries to Washington
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Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here: Hollow Jack + Pumpkin Spice Return
Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here: Hollow Jack + Pumpkin Spice Return
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Von Ebert Brewing’s 2026 Fresh Hop Beer releases
Von Ebert Brewing’s 2026 Fresh Hop Beer releases
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The Surprising Connections between Oregon Craft Beer and Nepal
The Surprising Connections between Oregon Craft Beer and Nepal
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The Ultimate Guide to Oregon Oktoberfest Celebrations
The Ultimate Guide to Oregon Oktoberfest Celebrations
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Say Goodbye to N. Portland community hub ‘Mayfly’ and Hello to upcoming ‘The Watershed taproom & bottle shop’
Say Goodbye to N. Portland community hub ‘Mayfly’ and Hello to upcoming ‘The Watershed taproom & bottle shop’
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10 Fresh Hop Beers from Fort George Brewing in 2026
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River Barrel Distribution brings Oregon, Colorado, California breweries to Washington
River Barrel Distribution brings Oregon, Colorado, California breweries to Washington
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Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here: Hollow Jack + Pumpkin Spice Return
Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here: Hollow Jack + Pumpkin Spice Return
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Von Ebert Brewing’s 2026 Fresh Hop Beer releases
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River Barrel Distribution brings Oregon, Colorado, California breweries to Washington
River Barrel Distribution brings Oregon, Colorado, California breweries to Washington
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Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here: Hollow Jack + Pumpkin Spice Return
Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here: Hollow Jack + Pumpkin Spice Return
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The Hop Breeding Co. announces Terra Alpha Hops series
The Hop Breeding Co. announces Terra Alpha Hops series
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Washington Brewers Guild’s new Harvest Fest
Washington Brewers Guild’s new Harvest Fest
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What is Beer Soda? Sierra Nevada Brewing introduces new low ABV innovations
What is Beer Soda? Sierra Nevada Brewing introduces new low ABV innovations
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The Hop Breeding Co. announces Terra Alpha Hops series
The Hop Breeding Co. announces Terra Alpha Hops series
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2026 Best of The West Coast National IPA Competition Winners
2026 Best of The West Coast National IPA Competition Winners
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2026 Midyear Report on the State of the Craft Beer Industry
2026 Midyear Report on the State of the Craft Beer Industry
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Easy Jack & Electric Eagle Featured in New Firestone Walker IPA Mixed Pack
Easy Jack & Electric Eagle Featured in New Firestone Walker IPA Mixed Pack
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Goose Island reveals 2026 Bourbon County Stout Lineup
Goose Island reveals 2026 Bourbon County Stout Lineup
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Leading German hop supplier releases 2025-2026 Global Hop Report
Leading German hop supplier releases 2025-2026 Global Hop Report
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Alan Sprints remembered: tributes from the craft industry
Alan Sprints remembered: tributes from the craft industry
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In Memoriam: Alan Sprints, Hair of the Dog Brewing founder (1959-2026)
In Memoriam: Alan Sprints, Hair of the Dog Brewing founder (1959-2026)
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Tickets on sale for Great American Beer Festival’s new location
Tickets on sale for Great American Beer Festival’s new location
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10 Fresh Hop Beers from Fort George Brewing in 2026
10 Fresh Hop Beers from Fort George Brewing in 2026
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Von Ebert Brewing’s 2026 Fresh Hop Beer releases
Von Ebert Brewing’s 2026 Fresh Hop Beer releases
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What is Beer Soda? Sierra Nevada Brewing introduces new low ABV innovations
What is Beer Soda? Sierra Nevada Brewing introduces new low ABV innovations
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Fort George Brewing introduces new year-round beer ‘Island Towns’ tropical IPA
Fort George Brewing introduces new year-round beer ‘Island Towns’ tropical IPA
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Fresh Hop Season Begins in Oregon
Fresh Hop Season Begins in Oregon
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Double Mountain releases Devil’s Cuvee Kriek and Peche Mode
Double Mountain releases Devil’s Cuvee Kriek and Peche Mode
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Breakside Brewery’s new West Coast IPA replaces Stay West IPA in 12oz cans
Breakside Brewery’s new West Coast IPA replaces Stay West IPA in 12oz cans
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Single Hill Brewing Retires Lateral A, Introduces Greenway Pale Ale to Core Lineup
Single Hill Brewing Retires Lateral A, Introduces Greenway Pale Ale to Core Lineup
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Easy Jack & Electric Eagle Featured in New Firestone Walker IPA Mixed Pack
Easy Jack & Electric Eagle Featured in New Firestone Walker IPA Mixed Pack
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It’s About the Beer! a Double Mountain, Everybody’s Brewing & Solera collaboration for Horse Brass Pub
It’s About the Beer! a Double Mountain, Everybody’s Brewing & Solera collaboration for Horse Brass Pub
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Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here: Hollow Jack + Pumpkin Spice Return
Pumpkin Cider Season Is Here: Hollow Jack + Pumpkin Spice Return
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National Asian food & culture festival arrives at Portland Waterfront Park
National Asian food & culture festival arrives at Portland Waterfront Park
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Leadership transition at Northwest Cider Association
Leadership transition at Northwest Cider Association
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Cider Summit Seattle celebrates 15 years
Cider Summit Seattle celebrates 15 years
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2026 NW Cider Cup Award Winners & Recap
2026 NW Cider Cup Award Winners & Recap
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Craft Brewers Conference and CiderCon® team-up in 2027
Craft Brewers Conference and CiderCon® team-up in 2027
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The New School’s New Breweries & Cideries 2026 Block Party
The New School’s New Breweries & Cideries 2026 Block Party
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Spring-Summer 2026 Cider News
Spring-Summer 2026 Cider News
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Beloved Portland cidery Alter Ego rebooting under new female-ownership
Beloved Portland cidery Alter Ego rebooting under new female-ownership
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Portland Cider Co. Celebrates 13th Anniversary
Portland Cider Co. Celebrates 13th Anniversary
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Dark days call for dark beers like @migrationbrewing's 2022 release of 'Westward Frankie' Imperial Stout. This @oregonbeerawards silver medal winner is as smooth and balanced as this type of beer gets. Infused with cocoa and cacao nibs and aged for
Thanks for giving us the new @giganticbrewing Hawthorne Pub & Portrait Room. The brewery's third location and first kitchen features drinking foods from @giganticbenlove and Van's adventures across the world. Check out the full preview and food
First look preview of @grandfirbrewing, the highly anticipated new brewpub from brewer @whitneyburnside and chef @dougiepdx! The new brewpub takes classic ales and lagers and matches them up with elevated and recognizable Texas and Northwest-style
From Vietnam to Portland, @fracture_brewing is opening their posh and vibrant taproom and cocktail bar with an incoming #BIPOC only food truck pod @lilamericapdx. Six months after their beers debuted, Fracture finally has a space to enjoy their bee
@block15brewing has revived the European-style beer bar gastropub with @cavescorvallis reopening. Featuring an eclectic taplist and extensive cellar of rare and vintage beers, low-impact wines, vintage cocktails and a Belgium meets American elevated
When in Paso Robles a stop at @bhbc is always worth the visit. The taproom has an amazing beer garden and water feature, a sunken amphitheater, and great beers. It's also located at @tincitypasorobles, a desert oasis featuring wineries, a cidery,
The fifth beer from @grandfirbrewing is Eternal Flame đŸ”¥ a throwback IPA inspired by @sierranevada Celebration and @elysianbrewing classic Prometheus IPA! @whitneyburnside invited her old colleagues at Elysian for this collaboration beer soon to deb

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Founders Brewing releases decadent dessert stout ‘Big Luscious’
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Founders Brewing releases decadent dessert stout ‘Big Luscious’

Founders Brewing Co. is bringing back their big dessert stout ‘Big Luscious’ for a limited series lineup release. This decadent pastry beer is built on the foundation of a rich and robust stout. Raspberries lend a tart and refreshing sweetness while the addition of dark chocolate takes it to an indulgent level.

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