Northwest Brewing News

17/12/2023

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From The Beeriodic Table to Hop Skull to Dancing Beers...there is something special for the beer lover in your life (or even yourself).

17/12/2021

Looking for a beer lover's last minute gift?
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Merry Beermas from Julie & Jamie

Breweries and other vendors: Stock up for 2022!
Wholesale inquiries, message us at Beer-Ware
Beer-Ware is a small, independent business. Thank you for your support!

19/02/2019

PRESS RELEASE:
Nearly 20 years ago, Northwest Brewing News, part of Brewing News Publications, began providing the PNW beer community with a news source "of record." Over the years, the paper has covered numerous topics of interest to craft beer drinkers and brewers, profiled brewers and breweries, and reported beer-related news from Alaska to the Bay Area - something no other publication in the region has done.

The Great Lakes Brewing News, another paper under the Brewing News Publications umbrella, recently published an article written by the publisher, Bill Metzger. The article contained unnecessary, offensive misogynist language, and had very little to do with beer. Northwest Brewing News had no knowledge of or involvement in the printing of this article; otherwise, it would never have gotten past the editor's inbox.

People within the beer industry took an immediate, vocal stand against the article and Brewing News Publications on social media. Breweries that advertised in the papers pulled their ads. One of our NW Brewing News writers publicly quit. As in many similar cases recently, the public outcry sparked a reaction in which, rightly, Mr. Metzger resigned from all Brewing News operations.

Northwest Brewing News has operated mostly independently of Metzger since its founding; as publisher, he facilitated printing, shipping, and the annual writers meetings. The editor and writers determine the written content of the paper. The staff includes women as an integral part of the editorial process, and we do our best at balanced coverage of women in the industry. The article in question misrepresents the values and goals of this paper, and other Brewing News papers as well.

Northwest Brewing News is faced with a transition of ownership; that has not yet been determined. It is our hope to continue to provide thorough and informative coverage of our brewing community, and to be conscious of the diverse culture that craft beer has become. We can always be better!

Thank you to our Northwest readers and breweries who have supported us over the years. We will be in touch about changes moving forward.

15/02/2019

Let it be known that Northwest Brewing News does NOT espouse, endorse, or represent the misogynist views and opinions printed in the article in Great Lakes Brewing News by now-former publisher Bill Metzger. We are dedicated to providing the best coverage of actual news in the brewing community, and addressing topical issues as they arise.
We will release a fuller statement shortly. Thank you for your patience.

08/01/2019

Commercial Brewers! It's time to enter your beers in the National IPA Championship...we've added a new Hazy Championship for 2019. Enter today! http://www.brewingnews.com/nipac

18/12/2018

Some good words on local beer at a local brewery...

09/12/2018

Northwest Brewing News: December 2018 / January 2019
- 48 Hours in Seattle
- Georgetown Neighborhood Pub Crasl
- Bright Tanks: Georgetown Brewing
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Online at http://nwbnonline.brewingnews.com/
Subscribe to print for yourself or for a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

22/10/2018

Northwest Brewing News: October/November 2018
- Beer Fests: A Look Under the Hood
- Brite Tanks: Urban Family Brewing Company
- Mugshots: John Rowling & Gerry Heiter, Great Canadian Beer Festival
- Tasting Panel: Wild/Sours
- Brewer's Pantry: Flemish Beef Stew
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Online at http://nwbnonline.brewingnews.com/
Subscribe to print for yourself or for a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

06/08/2018

Northwest Brewing News: August/September 2018
- H**p and Hops: A Tale of Two Flowers
- Brite Tanks: Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
- Mugshots: Bobby Wilkin, HooDoo Brewing Company
- Tasting Panel: Summer Ales
- Brewer's Pantry: Grilled Peach Cobbler
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Online at http://nwbnonline.brewingnews.com/
Subscribe to print yourself or a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

07/07/2018

So great to run across the paper in unexpected places! Thanks North Coast Co-op for keeping the news flowing! Love your selection.
Cheers,
The Editor

04/06/2018

Northwest Brewing News: June/July 2018
- The Rise of the Rural Brewery
- Brite Tanks: Skookum Brewery
- Mugshots: Dana Garves, BrewLab
- Tasting Panel: Hazy IPA
- Brewer's Pantry: Korean Barbecue Street Tacos
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Online at http://nwbnonline.brewingnews.com/
Subscribe to print yourself or a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

30/05/2018

Global Warming Open

Hey Northwestern commercial brewers: Last chance to enter your beers in the Global Warming Open! Two divisions in 2018, most refreshing and the new "hoppily refreshing" for your delicious Pale Ales and Session IPAs, hazy or bright. Get your game on!http://www.brewingnews.com/gwo (BTW, iif you enter now, ship the beers immediately!)

The Locker Room and Brackets will be ready in early June. Sign up for email notification and we'll let you know when to make your picks.

11/04/2018

April/May 2018
- Pen & Inks & Beer: An Artist's Perspective
- Brite Tanks: 49th State Brewing Co Anchorage
- Tasting Panel: Barleywines
- Mugshots: Lisa Allen of Heater Allen Brewing
- Brewer's Pantry: Barleywine Fondue
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Online at http://nwbnonline.brewingnews.com/
Subscribe to print yourself or a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

08/03/2018

American Brewer

American Brewer

To honor International Women's Day and Pink Boots Society, we present the complete issue of American Brewster, our all women author issue from 2015: http://abonline.americanbrewer.com/publication/?i=265497

15/02/2018

February/March 2018
- Music and Beer: Soul Satisfaction for the Whole Body
- Mugshots: Peter Hoey, Urban Roots Brewing
- Brite Tanks: Ecliptic Brewing
- Brewers Pantry: Seared Duck, by Izaak Butler
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Online at http://nwbnonline.brewingnews.com/
Subscribe to print yourself or a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

14/02/2018

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A great field is assembled for the IPA Championships this year...it's time for the public to make their picks, deadlines are this week, starting tomorrow! http://www.brewingnews.com/nipac

NATIONAL IPA COMPETITION NATIONAL IMPERIAL IPA COMPETITION NATIONAL SESSION IPA COMPETITIONNATIONAL SPECIALTY IPA COMPETITION THE GAME IS ON FOR 2018!

12/12/2017

December 2017/January 2018
- Take A Walk on the Wild Side
- Mugshots: Diamond Knot Craft Brewing
- Brite Tanks: Cooperage Brewing Company
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Online at http://nwbnonline.brewingnews.com/
Subscribe to print yourself or a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

03/11/2017

October/November 2017
- Brewery Distilleries
- Mugshots: Black Raven Brewery
- Brite Tanks: Draper Brewing
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Online at http://nwbnonline.brewingnews.com/
Subscribe to print yourself or a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

23/10/2017

Northwest Brewing News October/November

They say it takes a lot of coffee to make beer-- well, it takes a lot of beer to make whiskey! Read about breweries that distill (or "brewstilleries" for you punsters) in our latest issue:

Brewery Distilleries

07/09/2017

BC Ale Trail

BC Ale Trail

What started out as a Sunday drive in search of berry farms and lunch with my mom ended up being a foray into exploring part of the Fraser Valley Ale Trail, with brewery hopping and feasting on locally sourced fare.

All in Abbotsford you say? Absolutely!

Read more on our blog at http://bcaletrail.ca
Ravens Brewing Company // Field House Brewing Co. // The Fraser Valley // Tourism Abbotsford // Tourism Chilliwack // Tourism Langley // Destination British Columbia // Canada Keep Exploring // // //

31/08/2017

KPU Brewing Info Night

Calling all Victoria craft beer enthusiasts!

Ever wondered about a career in the brewing industry? Join us for a beer at The Moon Under Water Brewery & Pub on Thursday September 7th to learn about the KPU Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma program.

Ever wondered about a career in the craft beer industry? The explosion of craft beer's popularity is creating a huge demand for educated, trained brewers. Whether you've always dreamed about opening your own brewery or are looking for a career change, join us for the KPU Brewing Info Night on Sept....

24/08/2017

The Great Canadian Beer Festival Celebrates 25 years · The BC Ale Trail

The Great Canadian Beer Festival is coming soon!

Canada's longest-running beer festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Victoria, BC, by hosting 74 breweries and two cideries at Royal Athletic Park.

18/08/2017

The tasting panel for the next issue of the Northwest Brewing News will cover Belgian-style Strong Ales. If you are with a brewery interested in participating, please email [email protected]. Submissions must be received by Monday, August 28.

17/08/2017

August/September 2017
- Not So Dry on the Dryside
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Subscribe for yourself or a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store

17/08/2017

Northwest Brewing News August/September 2017

If you're headed into the Path of Totality in Oregon this weekend, be sure to stop by one of the many Dryside breweries along the way! Will Thompson has the scoop in this issue:

Is the Bubble About to Burst?

02/08/2017

BC Ale Trail

Nestled between Vancouver and Whistler on one of North America’s most scenic stretches of highway, Squamish is a destination all by itself.

A mecca for windsurfing, rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking that attracts both adventure seekers and sightseers, it was named by the New York Times as one of the Top 52 Places to Go. And what goes better with outdoor activity than great local craft beer?

Nestled between Vancouver and Whistler on one of North America’s most scenic stretches of highway, Squamish is a destination all by itself.

A mecca for windsurfing, rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking that attracts both adventure seekers and sightseers, it was named by the New York Times as one of the Top 52 Places to Go. And what goes better with outdoor activity than great local craft beer?

Let the be your guide: http://bit.ly/2sNRObE
Howe Sound Brewing // A-Frame Brewing Company // Backcountry Brewing // Tourism Squamish // Destination British Columbia // Canada Keep Exploring // // //

28/07/2017

BC Ale Trail

Here's a video showcase of Penticton's craft beer scene courtesy of the BC Ale Trail.

The name Penticton translates to “a place to stay forever.” After just one visit, you’ll know why. Between the beaches, vineyards, vistas, and craft breweries, this small city is definitely one of BC’s best kept secrets.

Let the be your guide: http://bit.ly/2u3fSEO
Visit Penticton // Cannery Brewing // Bad Tattoo Brewing // The Tin Whistle Brewing Company // Highway 97 Brewing Company // Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro // Destination British Columbia // Canada Keep Exploring // // //

25/07/2017

BC Ale Trail

Another great region to check out on the BC Ale Trail: the Fraser Valley.

The Fraser Valley is the largest agricultural region in British Columbia, making it the ideal place to experience authentic farm fresh experiences. Fresh beer always tastes the best, and the Fraser Valley’s craft breweries are about as close to the farms that grow their hops as possible.

Introducing, The Fraser Valley Ale Trail, where a history of hop growing is reflected in its diverse craft breweries.

Let the be your guide: http://bit.ly/2h0lvmg
Ravens Brewing Company // Trading Post Brewing // Old Yale Brewing // Dead Frog Brewery // Field House Brewing Co. // Chaos & Solace Craft Brewing Company // The Fraser Valley // Tourism Abbotsford // Tourism Chilliwack // Tourism Langley // Destination British Columbia // Canada Keep Exploring // // //

19/07/2017

BC Ale Trail

The BC Ale Trail is adding several new regions this summer. Yesterday, it featured Four Winds Brewing Co., Steel & Oak Brewing Co. and Central City Brewers + Distillers.

Apart from being neighbours, Delta, New Westminster and Surrey have something else in common: they are home to some of the most highly regarded breweries in Canada.

Introducing the New West/Delta/Surrey Ale Trail. Let the be your guide: http://bit.ly/2tCQgPc
Tourism New Westminster // Tourism Delta // Discover Surrey // Steel & Oak Brewing Co. // Four Winds Brewing Co. // Central City Brewers + Distillers // Destination British Columbia // Canada Keep Exploring // // //

12/07/2017

June/July 2017
- Is the Bubble About to Burst?
Plus our regular state columns, reviews, events and more!
Subscribe for yourself or a friend at http://www.brewingnews.com/store