The first annual Sea Lion Calling Contest held Thursday night in downtown Astoria was both weird and wildly entertaining. It was also unrehearsed, since few of the 20-plus impressionists felt any need to practice. The post SEA LION CALLING, NO PRACTICE NEEDED appeared first on Astoria Beer Zone.| Astoria Beer Zone
Every brewery on the North Coast is busy releasing seasonal gems. Some are limited editions made in very small batches that disappear quickly.| Astoria Beer Zone
Can you bark like a large, whiskered marine mammal? How are your growls and roars?| Astoria Beer Zone
For nearly 15 years, IPAs have reigned as the bestselling craft beer, claiming four out of every 10 sales today, according to industry figures. That kind of public demand is hard to resist. The post IPA EVOLVES, DOMINATES CRAFT BREWING appeared first on Astoria Beer Zone.| Astoria Beer Zone
There was a time a couple of years ago when the future of Pouring at the Coast, one of the North Coast's oldest beer festivals, was in doubt.| Astoria Beer Zone
Another craft brewery is pouring in the hop-rich Astoria Beer Zone.| Astoria Beer Zone
It’s a thirst-quenching rite of spring: Astoria’s biggest craft breweries are throwing parties, just days apart.| Astoria Beer Zone
Buoy Beer Co. has been sprucing up its new downtown Astoria digs over the winter, creating a unique dual taproom for both beer and spirits.| Astoria Beer Zone
The high-flying North Coast craft beer scene experienced some turbulence in 2024, but the year ended with a smooth landing.| Astoria Beer Zone
There have been lots of changes to Astoria’s craft brewing scene lately, complete with closures, openings and downtown properties trading hands. But it’s OK, beer fans. In fact, the outlook is good.| Astoria Beer Zone
A super-fragrant hop is taking the craft beer world by storm, particularly in the Pacific Northwest where it originated. It’s called Krush, and it made its official debut during the recent Yakima Valley harvest.| Astoria Beer Zone
The Pacific Northwest Brew Cup is set to take over a chunk of downtown Astoria on Friday and Saturday, featuring nearly 25 breweries and a half-dozen bands.| Astoria Beer Zone
Buoy Beer is planning to leave its space in the downtown Astoria Food Hub building at the end of the year, shuttering its restaurant.| Astoria Beer Zone
Buoy Beer's Oktoberfest in downtown Astoria is going to span five weeks.| Astoria Beer Zone
Filling a void in downtown Astoria, Buoy Beer Co. plans to take over the former Reach Break Brewing location off Duane Street and open a taproom, informed sources said.| Astoria Beer Zone
Astoria's Buoy Beer Co. and Fort George Brewery are hosting lively beer festivals in May.| Astoria Beer Zone
The North Coast craft beer scene kept growing in 2023, seemingly immune to a nationwide slowdown. The growth was plain to see in a chunk of downtown Astoria: Reach Break Brewing doubled the size of its taproom; Portland’s Breakside Brewery opened a brewpub; and work began on a gluten-free microbrewery in the old Sunflower Dairy building.| Astoria Beer Zone