Countdown to WA Brewers Festival

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The Washington Brewers Festival is just a couple weeks away (June 14 -16) and we have some information to share.

Once again, Washington Beer Blog will be at the festival all three days. At our booth, we’ll be answering questions about Washington beer and breweries, handing out information about Washington beer, and providing you with an opportunity to win a valuable prize (or a few) to be disclosed later. We’ll also be offering opinions (ours and others) about our favorite festival beers. Our booth will be located in the northwest corner of the festival grounds, near the entrance to the kid’s play area.  Stop by and say hello, ask us a question, share some opinions with fellow beer lovers, pick up a magazine or two, maybe win some stuff.

If you’re not already a member of WABL, and you plan to attend the festival, why not join? It’s a good deal and pays for itself almost instantly. WABL (Washington Beer Lovers) is the official Washington Beer fan club. If you join before June 10th, your credentials will be mailed to you. If you join after the 10th, you’ll have to pick them up at the festival. And once you do, you’ll enjoy some tasty perks.

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