7 Washington regions. 7 breweries. 1 epic IPA showdown.

by | May 27, 2025

It’s BACK. And this time it’s even bigger and better!

Today’s the day to grab a can (or several) of your region’s West Coast IPA and taste your way across the state. Who brewed it best? That’s up to YOU.

2024 Champs:
Central WA (Bale BreakerDru Bru, and Single Hill
with Icicle Brewing Co as host brewery).

Can they defend the crown? Or will a new bestie rise to the top?

2025 Regionals & Host Breweries:
Northwest WA: Boundary Bay Brewery, Bellingham
Southwest WA: Vice Beer, Vancouver
North Seattle Metro: Stoup Brewing, Seattle
South Seattle Metro: Georgetown Brewing Co, Seattle
Western WA: Silver City Brewery, Bremerton
Eastern WA: Lumberbeard Brewing Co, Spokane
Central WA: Bale Breaker Brewing Co, Yakima

Special thanks to all of the incredible sponsors, who can also be found here.

Who’s going to reign as champ for 2025? There’s only one way to find out. Collect them all! Each beer will also be available on draft – you can find them at select participating breweries across the state!

So grab your beer crew, head to your local host brewery, and let the friendly rivalry begin.

Guild Collab beers will also be a part of the line-up at the WA Brewers Fest this June!

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