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No-Li Brewhouse learns that going small is a big deal

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog Spokane’s No-Li Brewhouse is not at all a nano brewery (a nano is defined as a brewery that produces no more than three barrels per batch, and no more than 300 barrels per year); however, the beers the brewery produces on its three-barrel system have proven wildly popular. Often referred to[…..]

Brewery lineup for 11th Annual Belgian Fest - Saturday, January 25th at Seattle Center

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog What makes a beer a “Belgian-style” beer? Is it just a beer that fits into a particular sub-group of beer styles? Is it the yeast? The Washington Beer Commission presents the 11th Annual Belgian Fest at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion on January 25th. The event gives you an opportunity to ponder[…..]

Marshawn Lynch returns to Seahawks, Cease & Desist Skittles IPA returns to Foggy Noggin

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog Foggy Noggin Brewing in Bothell, Washington never stopped brewing the beer, even after Marshawn Lynch left the Seahawks. The brewery releases the beer annually during football season as a continuing homage to Marshawn Lynch and the role he played in the Seahawks’ historic run to a Super Bowl championship. The[…..]

New Belgium Brewing sold to Lion Little, no longer independent

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog The news hit the streets last month and exploded on social media. New Belgium Brewing was considering an offer to “sell out” to a larger beer company, Lion Little World Beverages. Because it is a 100 percent employee-owned company, it was ultimately New Belgium’s employee-owners who had to make the final decision. On Wednesday, December 18th New[…..]

Recipe: Smoked Turkey Sandwich from Airways Bistro

by Kim Sharpe Jones, Washington Beer Blog ‘Tis the season for turkey sandwiches, so what better to share for the latest installment of our monthly recipe feature than a fresh new take on an old favorite? The Smoked Turkey Sandwich at Airways Brewing Bistro and Beer Garden features a locally made Macrina ciabatta roll, house-made tarragon aioli,[…..]