The world of craft beer is highly diverse, so it's easy to only drink the newest releases or latest brew trends. But sometimes you come across a beer so drinkable and delicious that you find yourself longing for a second pint before you've even finished the first. Here are five local beers we can't get enough of:
New England Style IPA (Series)
Perry Street Brewing, Spokane
Hazy, juicy and tropical, the beers of this year-long series from PSB showcase huge, fruity hop flavor and a smooth, soft bitterness; they'll make you rethink what an IPA can be.
Red, White & No-Li Pale Ale
No-Li Brewhouse, Spokane
Nicknamed "fruity pebbles" by the brewery, this is a light and crisp pale ale that is loaded with big citrus fruit aromas and flavors. (6.1% ABV, 35 IBU)
Mill Butte Grisette
Quartzite Brewing, Chewelah, Wash.
This French Saison-style beer is perfect for warmer weather — light and dry, with floral notes in the aroma and flavor. (5.5% ABV, 20 IBU)
India Pale Lager
Orlison Brewing, Airway Heights, Wash.
A pale lager that doesn't skimp on the hops — big fruity aroma and flavor, paired with clean, slightly sweet malt character, makes this beer a win for hop-heads. (7% ABV, 53 IBU)
Double Rainbow Red IPA
Iron Horse Brewing, Ellensburg, Wash.
Is it a red ale? An IPA? It's the best of both worlds — a bready, nutty, malty beer with the pungent hop character that any IPA lover is looking for. (7% ABV, 70 IBU)
Award Winners
Perry Street Brewing, Session IPL
2016 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal
River City Brewing, Congratulator Doppelbock
2017 Washington Beer Awards Gold Medal
Bellwether Brewing, Fernweh Baltic Porter
2017 Washington Beer Awards Gold Medal
Laughing Dog Brewing, Imperial Pecan Porter
2017 North American Beer Awards Gold Medal
Wallace Brewing, 1910 Black Lager
2017 North American Beer Awards Gold Medal
MickDuff's Brewing, Se Habla Cerveza
2017 North American Beer Awards Gold Medal
Orlison Brewing, Boulder Garden Brown
2017 Washington Beer Awards Gold Medal
Big Barn Brewing, Mead Honey Lager
2017 Washington Beer Awards Silver Medal
Waddell's Brewing, Barrel Aged Blackberry Sour
2017 Washington Beer Awards Bronze Medal
No-Li Brewhouse, Big Juicy IPA
2017 Australian Beer Awards Silver Medal
No-Li Brewhouse, Born & Raised IPA
2017 Australian Beer Awards Bronze Medal
