River Barrel Distributing adds Alesong Brewing, Driftwest Water Kefir

River Barrel Distributing adds Alesong Brewing, Driftwest Water Kefir

Western Washington distributor River Barrel Distributing announced the addition of two new companies to its portfolio: Oregon’s Alesong Brewing and Driftwest Water Kefir. The pair joins the lineup for distribution to the Greater Seattle and western Washington area. Press release: River Barrel Distributing continues to partner with local beverage makers … Continue reading

Public Coast Brewing has three seasonals out to celebrate summer

Public Coast Brewing has three seasonals out to celebrate summer

Public Coast Brewing has three new beers out that are brewed to pair with summer days (and nights), two of which are new, Peach Pie Smoothie and S’mores Bonfire Stout, and the returning Public Coast Farm Blueberry Wheat Ale. All three are out now, and available in cans. More details … Continue reading

Lime Cucumber Gose from Urban South Brewery wins gold

Lime Cucumber Gose from Urban South Brewery wins gold

It’s always interesting to see cucumber-flavored beer in the spotlight, especially winning awards as Urban South Brewery’s Lime Cucumber Gose did recently at the U.S. Open Beer Championship. It joins the win from Urban South’s Houston location that was announced recently. Press release: Urban South’s take on the traditional German … Continue reading

Two new releases from Cascade Lakes Brewing

Two new releases from Cascade Lakes Brewing

There are two new beers to watch for from Cascade Lakes Brewing: Resurgence Gin Barrel-Aged Ale and Street Dog IPA. Resurgence is a limited-edition specialty, in which the company’s Revival IPA was aged in gin barrels from Gompers Distillery for seven month. Street Dog IPA benefits the nonprofit Street Dog … Continue reading

Harpoon Brewery’s first non-alcoholic beer: Open League NA Hazy IPA

Harpoon Brewery’s first non-alcoholic beer: Open League NA Hazy IPA

For the past several years Harpoon Brewery has offered its lifestyle-friendly “League” series of low alcohol, lower calorie beers, but hadn’t crossed over into non-alcoholic territory until now. The brewery has introduced Open League, its first NA brew crafted similarly to the other Leagues. Details from the press release: Packed … Continue reading

New from Bale Breaker Brewing: Hot Tub Lifeguard Fruited Sour

New from Bale Breaker Brewing: Hot Tub Lifeguard Fruited Sour

This Friday, August 12, Bale Breaker Brewing releases the latest variation of its Hot Tub Lifeguard Fruited Sour ale series, featuring Pineapple Mango as the fruit combination. It will initially be available at the brewery’s Yakima and Seattle locations, before reaching the rest of the Pacific Northwest later in the … Continue reading

Changes at Coronado Brewing, including new cider, leadership

Changes at Coronado Brewing, including new cider, leadership

It’s been awhile since I’ve seen news from Coronado Brewing of San Diego, but this week I received a release from the brewery about its latest foray into hard cider, as well as leadership changes and sales growth numbers. The new cider comes in two varieties: Nice & Dry, a … Continue reading