The partnership marks a significant milestone in SHG’s ongoing commitment to supporting the craft beer community in Seattle, which began with its acquisition of Pike Brewing in 2021. Under the terms of the agreement, Seattle Hospitality Group will provide Fremont Brewing with resources and support to accelerate its growth plans. The acquisition brings together two iconic Seattle-based breweries...

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 ...

The International Brewing & Cider Awards will take place in March 2024 at Depot Mayfield in Manchester, UK. Cidermakers from across the globe are invited to enter their finest ciders to be blind judged by an international panel of commercially practicing expert cidermakers from around the world, and gain recognition on an international stage.

For the first time in its 137-year history, the Awards will be accompanied by a public festival – The International Brewing & Cider Festival, which will be a two-day ticketed event for the public, showcasing the range of beers and ciders entered into the competition from around the world, together with local manufacturers.  

“Brewers and their customers seek the local connection to where their ingredients are sourced from, which is why fresh hop beers are growing in popularity among the craft brewing community,” says Ben Coleman, co-owner of Coleman Agriculture. “We’ve been welcoming brewers to our farms for the past nine years to pick up fresh hops.”

The registration period will be open from June 30th to July 21st with entries due between August 11th and August 25th.  Winners will be announced in a ceremony at the Washington Craft Beer Summit in early November.  Results will be posted online immediately afterwards.

Since 2004, Homes For Our Troops has built over 360 specially adapted homes for Veterans with 70 projects currently underway, enabling them to rebuild their lives. “These homes allow guys and gals to move forward and pursue college degrees, get trade certifications, start, or grow families, pursue careers,” says Bill Ivey, Executive Director of Homes For Our Troops. “A mortgage-free specially adapted home is the supporting effort; it’s the platform for our main effort, helping these Veterans to rebuild their lives”.  HFOT is a top-rated charity dedicated to restoring some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country.

“Global Beer is extremely excited to share our passion for our brands with the like-minded members of The River Barrel Team,” says Jay Farias, GBN’s PNW Regional Sales Manager. “Our brands are the embodiment of the place and culture from which they're born. River Barrel is the perfect partner to join us in connecting our breweries with the bars, restaurants and retailers across Western Washington. Our philosophies are aligned.” 

With 1,440 square feet, the current brewing maximum capacity for the space is approximately 800 barrels per year, and the sale includes the space and equipment needed to begin brewing: ● 1,080 sq ft main floor - includes brewing area, tap area, cooler, and bathroom ● 360 sq ft mezzanine with opportunity for storage, seating, and office 

Breweries of all sizes sent over 16,000 containers of their finest product for evaluation entered in 59 categories and subcategories.

Judging took place during a 3-day, five-session period by over 100 of the most qualified international judges. They awarded 165 gold, silver, and bronze medals to 128 brewery locations around the world.

Hop and Brew School® serves not only as an exciting avenue for brewers to connect with growers and get hands on during hop harvest, but it also provides a platform for them to connect with one another. Burns adds that “Whether brewers are in the beginning or later on in their career, they will feel inspired to continue learning”. For registration and event details, please visit hopandbrewschool.com or reach out to brewschool@yakimachief.com.

“Winters can be difficult for Oregon craft brewers, which is why we wanted to use our platforms to help spread the word about our members and any special events or offerings they have going on during the month,” shared Christina LaRue, Executive Director of the Oregon Brewers Guild.