Boundary Bay Brewery in the news over the years
Boundary Bay Brewery's presence in Bellingham weaves through community impact and a rich history. The articles converge on the brewery's legacy, achievements, and the bittersweet announcement of its closure. One article reports Boundary Bay will close permanently in 2025 as its owners retire, marking the end of a 30-year chapter. Another piece details plans for maintaining its beer legacy, with recipes being passed to Black Raven Brewery to continue brewing popular selections.
The Ski to Sea race article highlights Boundary Bay's key role, brewing a commemorative ESB and sponsoring athletic teams, integrating into local culture. Boundary Bay has navigated challenges like Phase 2 reopening and continued to serve its loyal clientele while operating under new norms. Each article underscores the brewery's deep connection to Bellingham's beer scene and community fabric.
NO. 1: CRAFT BEER IS BOOMING IN BELLINGHAM. SO WHO ARE THE TOP PRODUCERS?
Whatcom County’s craft beer industry has steadily grown in recent years, but production has really taken off in the past 24 months.Local brewers produced 25,238 barrels of beers last year, according to data from the Washington State Liquor and Canabis Board. | Published April 2, 2017 | Read Full Story
NO. 2: HERE’S THE BEST WAY TO CELEBRATE ACTUALLY FINISHING SKI TO SEA WITH YOUR TEAMMATES
Whatcom County’s annual Ski to Sea relay race from Mount Baker’s snowy flanks to the beach at Fairhaven’s Marine Park began in 1973, in an era when beer connoisseurs argued the relative merits of Bud vs. | Published May 19, 2018 | Read Full Story by John Stark
NO. 3: BELLINGHAM BREWERIES AIM FOR SAFE, FLEXIBLE SERVICE DURING PHASE 2
Whatcom County moved into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan on June 5 and several breweries have since reopened for dine-in service. | Published July 3, 2020 | Read Full Story by Martín Bilbao
NO. 4: ‘A DEEP LOSS FOR BELLINGHAM’: BOUNDARY BAY BREWERY ANNOUNCES PERMANENT CLOSURE IN 2025
“A Bellingham anchor! Hard to imagine Bham without Boundary Bay Brewery.” | Published November 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alyse Smith
NO. 5: CLOSING DATE SET FOR BOUNDARY BAY BREWERY, THOUGH ITS BEERS ARE STAYING ON TAP
Boundary Bay Brewery Bistro, a beloved Bellingham staple that has been brewing beer since 1995, is planned to permanently close next month — but not before passing the baton to another brewery. | Published August 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alyse Smith
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