Sep 24, 2011 Posted by Ed

2011 Fremont Oktoberfest Tips

With our unseasonably warm weather and the great planning of Bold Hat Productions Fremont Oktoberfest has been my favorite event of the season.  The beer tasting garden tents were increased and spread out more so the few lines that formed moved quickly. Multiple tasting lounges, sponsored by various breweries, provided a retreat for revelers. Friday evening at Fremont Oktoberfest was fun, festive and... read more

Sep 21, 2011 Posted by Bean

THINK AND DRINK: The Politics Behind Your Pint

The political season is upon us and Washington has another liquor law on the ballot, Initiative Measure No. 1183 concerns liquor: beer, wine, and spirits (hard liquor). Before deciding the future of Washington state liquor laws, learn more about the past. The inaugural THINK AND DRINK is Wednesday, September 21 at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. THINK AND DRINK is a conversational forum presented by... read more

Sep 19, 2011 Posted by Bean

Washington Beer Commission Oktoberfest: Its About the Beer

Oktoberfest returns to Spokane, September 23-24, 2011. The Washington Beer Commission is charged with promoting Washington craft beers throughout the state, so they have worked towards creating fun festivals featuring Washington craft beer in various parts of the state. Last year the Washington Beer Commission Oktoberfest settled in Spokane after years of wandering the Puget Sound area. The move to Spokane... read more

Sep 18, 2011 Posted by Bean

Wine Beer Washington Weekly

Today, we launched an experiment, the Wine Beer Washington Weekly.  This weekly online newspaper is a third party compilation of articles and twitter announcements from the Washington Beer Commission, Washington Wine Commission and bloggers that focus on Washington beer and wine. It also culls Think of it as one stop shopping to find out what is happening with Washington beer and wine. It isn’t... read more

Sep 16, 2011 Posted by Bean

Inaugural Brewers’ Harvest Expo

The first annual Brewers’  Harvest Expo brings nine Eastern Washington breweries and one “tourist” from Western Washington together for an afternoon of craft beer sampling. Each brewery will be pouring three of their beers at the Brewers’ Harvest Expo. Come to Ephrata to enjoy a diverse selection of Washington beers, including specialty and rare beers. Your $25 ticket includes twelve (2 oz )... read more