About WBC

WHO WE ARE

The Washington Beer Commission was ratified by the Washington State Legislature on September 6, 2006 as an Agricultural Commodity Commission, becoming the first commodity commission for craft beer in the U.S. Through RCW 15.89 the state granted the commission the opportunity to produce up to 12 beer tasting festivals per year and to use the proceeds to promote and market Washington’s craft breweries. An assessment of ten cents per barrel produced by each brewery (with a cap assessment of $1,000) was also a part of the legislation. Washington state now boasts 400+ breweries and is still the only state in the nation with a beer commission.

MISSION

To promote Washington beer, benefit the state’s breweries, and increase awareness and demand.

VISION

To be universally recognized as the preferred choice of beer drinkers everywhere, respected for quality and innovation.

OUR IMPACT

2017 Economic Impact Study

Washington’s breweries, many of them small and family owned, are integral parts of their local communities. When you choose to buy beer brewed in Washington, you support businesses that provide local jobs and contribute to the state’s tax base. Many of these breweries are also generous contributors to charitable organizations supporting a host of worthy causes statewide.

COMMISSIONERS

Chairman – Allen Rhoades, Anacortes Brewery, Anacortes

Secretary – Meghann Quinn, Bale Breaker Brewing, Yakima

TreasurerHeather Brandt, Iron Goat Brewing, Spokane

Dave Leonard, The Ram Restaurant & Brewery, Seattle

Ken Nabors, Mac and Jack’s Brewery, Redmond

Matt Lincecum, Fremont Brewing, Seattle

Julie Johnson, Department of Agriculture representative

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2252 NE 65th st,
Seattle, WA 98115
PH. 206.795.5510
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About WBC