There are over 80 breweries scattered across Washington state, from the Puget Sound to Spokane, and from the Okanagan Valley to Walla Walla. These businesses are significant contributors to the welfare of Washington, contributing, along with wholesalers and retailers, over $1 billion to the state's economy. Jobs affiliated with the beer industry in Washington number over 18,000. The industry also generates significant tax revenue, to the tune of $500 million.

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 in turn contribute generously to charitable organizations that support a host of worthy projects in all corners of the state.