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April Brews Day at the Downtown Waterfront
Apr 27
Downtown Waterfront
April Brews Day at the Downtown Waterfront
Downtown Waterfront

Presented by Max Higbee Center and WECU, Bellingham's 20th annual April Brews Day brings 65+PNW craft breweries, an array of food trucks, live music, and thousands of people together to celebrate beer and raise funds for Max Higbee Center in Downtown Bellingham.

Downtown Waterfront
Lucky Envelope 9th Anniversary at Lucky Envelope Brewing
May 4
Lucky Envelope Brewing
Lucky Envelope 9th Anniversary at Lucky Envelope Brewing
Lucky Envelope Brewing

Our 9th anniversary is coming up and we want to celebrate with you! Mark your calendars for May 4th and join us at the taproom for beer releases, red envelopes, and Carver Kitchen Shawarma !

Lucky Envelope Brewing
2024 Bakers Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest at Culmination Brewing
May 11
Culmination Brewing
2024 Bakers Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest at Culmination Brewing
Culmination Brewing

The 8th Annual Baker’s Dozen on 5/11/24 melds 3 things Portland does best: coffee, beer, and doughnuts. Each brewer uses beans from a different roaster. Admission includes all 13 coffee beers, samples of several of the specific coffees, morsels of all 13 doughnuts, and a souvenir glass. (No extra drink tickets needed/sold). As always, several of the specific coffees featured in the beers will ...

Culmination Brewing
Book Signing with Kat Lieu at Lucky Envelope Brewing
May 18
Lucky Envelope Brewing
Book Signing with Kat Lieu at Lucky Envelope Brewing
Lucky Envelope Brewing

Join us at the taproom for an exciting Makers & Bakers event! We will be releasing our Gochujang Chocolate Cream Stout - a collaboration with Kat Lieu who will be at the taproom on May 18th signing her latest cookbook, Modern Asian Kitchen.

Octopus Knitting will be on-site with cross stitch and knitted goods and JD Duong will have delicious baked goods for sale.

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Lucky Envelope Brewing

Latest Beer News

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Ferment Brewing release Earth To Beer American Pale Ale, to benefit Adventures Without Limits. Also in April, try their latest from their Top Ferment series, Summer IPA.
Ferment Brewing release Earth To Beer American Pale Ale, to benefit Adventures Without Limits. Also in April, try their latest from their Top Ferment series, Summer IPA.

The beer is brewed with malt from Mainstem Malt in Walla Walla and hops from Yakima Chief Hops. All ingredients were sourced from farms with Salmon-Safe certifications, a special designation for farmers and urban developers that adapt watershed-friendly and climate resilient stewardship practices. Beer proceeds benefit Adventures Without Limits, an organization that breaks down barriers to ...

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Oregon breweries Rogue Ales and Xicha collaborate to release Tamarind and Pineapple Blonde Ale.
Oregon breweries Rogue Ales and Xicha collaborate to release Tamarind and Pineapple Blonde Ale.

Infused with vibrant flavors of pineapple and tamarind, this fusion beer offers a refreshing twist on traditional brews. Its golden hue and lively effervescence beckon, while the perfectly balanced ABV of 5% ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience. It's the ideal companion for warm summer days and pairs effortlessly with a variety of dishes, from ceviche to barbecue.

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Breweries and hop growers from Oregon collaborate with Oregon Brewshed to benefit a cleaner earth.
Breweries and hop growers from Oregon collaborate with Oregon Brewshed to benefit a cleaner earth.

Right now, we have a huge opportunity to secure the largest expansion of river protections in Oregon history. This effort would protect watersheds, critical fish and wildlife habitat, carbon-storing forests, and world-class recreation opportunities – not to mention the #1 ingredient in every single beer! So Oregon’s brewing community is stepping up to show their support for this historic ...

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Gigantic Brewing pays homage to Portland drag sensation, Poison Waters, with the release of Poison Waters Beermosa.
Gigantic Brewing pays homage to Portland drag sensation, Poison Waters, with the release of Poison Waters Beermosa.

Inspired by Poison Waters and her humor, joy and positive light, the Beermosa Gigantic created is a golden ale loaded with citrusy Tangerine and Pineapple Puree, delivering an incredibly easy drinking and juicy experience. “This is the beer you want to drink on a gorgeous sunny day, or while hanging out with gorgeous drag queens”, says Gigantic Brewmaster Ben Love. 

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With partial proceeds going toward the Special Olympics, Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery announces sponsorship of this year's Mt. Hood Meadows’ Pond Skim Event.
With partial proceeds going toward the Special Olympics, Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery announces sponsorship of this year's Mt. Hood Meadows’ Pond Skim Event.

Double Mountain will act as the new sponsors of the upcoming Double Mountain Pond Skim at Mt. Hood Meadows on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This exciting partnership will see Double Mountain bringing its quirky flair to one of Mount Hood’s most beloved springtime traditions. From 8am to 4pm, snowboarders and skiers aged 15 and older will gather on Mount Hood to showcase their skills by skimming across...

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Latest Cider News

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Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery releases Adeline Blackberry Hard Cider. "A Refreshing Symphony of Heirloom Apples and Oregon Blackberries"
Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery releases Adeline Blackberry Hard Cider. "A Refreshing Symphony of Heirloom Apples and Oregon Blackberries"

“Adeline Blackberry Hard Cider is all about capturing the essence of our amazing local fruit and sharing it with all of our fans” says Matt Swihart, owner and brewmaster. “It’s our love letter to the great flavors of our region.”

Portland Cider Company and the Hillsboro Hops celebrate the 2024 regular season with the release of Squeeze Play.
Portland Cider Company and the Hillsboro Hops celebrate the 2024 regular season with the release of Squeeze Play.

Squeeze Play is juicy and refreshing, ideal for an afternoon at the ballpark, summertime barbecues and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Inspired by a classic margarita, the cider is bursting with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juices accentuated by the floral and citrus aromas of Citra hops, and finished with a pinch of salt. Notes of ripe melon and lychee on the nose anchor the bright, fresh citrus...

Craftwell Cocktails expands to New York state via distribution by DeCresente Distributing Company.
Craftwell Cocktails expands to New York state via distribution by DeCresente Distributing Company.

Just in time for a springtime sip, Craftwell Cocktails® will be hitting stores immediately across Upstate New York.  Retailers and consumers will now have access to a robust lineup of award-winning canned cocktails,  including Strawberry Margarita, Pineapple Margarita, and Peach Mojito.  Packaged in ready-to-drink cans that are easily portable, Craftwell allows consumers to create a unique ...

Craftwell Cocktails® announces their latest RTD (ready to drink), Passion Punch.
Craftwell Cocktails® announces their latest RTD (ready to drink), Passion Punch.

“This Passion Punch captures the vibrant flavors of the tropics,” says Head Cidermaker, Dave Takush. “With zesty citrus notes of key lime, blood orange, and mandarin, coupled with  the tropical flavors  of passionfruit, this cocktail delivers a vacation in a glass” 

Coinciding with their anniversary, Portland Cider Company releases their first variety pack, Cidermaker’s Flight.
Coinciding with their anniversary, Portland Cider Company releases their first variety pack, Cidermaker’s Flight.

“Our 11th anniversary seemed like an ideal time to release a celebration-ready 12-pack,” said Portland Cider co-owner Jeff Parrish. “It’s the perfect flight to take to a gathering, or to mix things up in your own fridge. The flight offers something for everyone, whether you’re feeling like a higher-ABV, traditional dry cider or you prefer something fruitier and a little lighter.”  

Latest Releases

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Block 15 Hypnosis Barleywine Matured in French Cognac Barrels
Block 15 Hypnosis Barleywine Matured in French Cognac Barrels

Brewed with English malts and matured a year in freshly emptied cognac barrels. Hypnosis is rich, warm, and velvety with innuendos of red flame raisins and marzipan.

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Barleywine aged in French cognac barrels, perfect for cold weather, this will warm you from the inside out. Hypnosis is velvety and smooth, with just enough character from the huge barrels from which it is harvested.

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Block 15 Sol Fresco Mexican Lager
Block 15 Sol Fresco Mexican Lager

Brewed for warm days in the sun and packaged fresh for your enjoyment. This golden-hued lager balances gentle corn sweetness, light hop bitterness, and aroma with a crisp, clean finish.

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Shifting seasons brings on our Mexican lager, light and refreshing with a gentle bitterness. Brewed with 100% domestic malt and 100% PNW hops.

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Block 15 Illuminated Belgian Tripel
Block 15 Illuminated Belgian Tripel

Brewed with a dynamic array of grains, select hops, and classic Belgian yeast. Classic to style, rich and characterful, and naturally conditioned with Belgian candi sugar with a surprisingly crisp finish.

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Brewed with Belgian pilsner malt and naturally conditioned in tank, illuminated represents our commitment to authenticity with the Abbey program.

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Old Town Brewing Old Baby Lager
Old Town Brewing Old Baby Lager

THIS EASY DRINKING, TASTY AF LAGER delivers after a long hard day.

A TOAST TO PORTLAND:

To the cooks, bartenders, bakers, baristas, servers, and dishwashers who create our unique Portland experience!

THE IDEA FOR THIS SERVICE INDUSTRY INSPIRED COLLAB came after a few beers were thrown back at the Great

American Beer Festival® by a crew from Portland's Old Town®

Brewing and Baby Doll Pizza.

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Old Town Brewing Shanghaid IPA
Old Town Brewing Shanghaid IPA

THIS MEDIUM-BODIED

INDIA PALE ALE HAS A BALANCED malt backbone, a notable hop character of herbal grapefruit, floral, and pine, with a mild bitterness

IBU: 55

HOPS: Simcoe, Cascade, Mt Hood.

A TOAST TO PORTLAND:

To Portland's Shanghai

Tunnels, an eerie section of which lie underneath our Old Town taproom. Lore of unsuspecting laborers being kidnapped via these secret tunnels and sold to ship captains for crew in the late 1800s lives on today. Tours and pints available now!

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