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Oregon

 

  • Capital: Salem
  • Largest Cities: Portland, Eugene, Salem
  • Population: 3,421,399; 28th
  • Area: 98386 sq.mi., 9th
  • Statehood: 33rd, February 14, 1859
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  • Alcohol Legalized: April 7, 1933
  • Number of Breweries: 93
  • Rank: 5th
  • Beer Production: 118,081
  • Production Rank: 23rd
  • Beer Per Capita: 23.2 Gallons
  • Package Mix:
    • Bottles: 37.3%
    • Cans: 48%
    • Kegs: 14.7%
  • Beer Taxes:
    • Per Gallon: $0.08
    • Per Case: $0.19
    • Per Keg: $2.60
    • Per Barrel: $2.60
  • Economic Impact (2007):
    • From Brewing: $189,281,125
    • Direct Impact: $988,500,978
    • Total Impact: $2,204,488,955
  • Restrictions: No Coupons
  • GABF Awards:
    • 2007: 11; 6-G, 3-S, 2-B
    • 2006: 14; 7-G, 5-S, 2-B
  • Guilds: Oregon Brewers Guild
  • State Agency: Oregon Liquor Control Commission

Washington

 

  • Capital: Olympia
  • Largest Cities: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma
  • Population: 5,894,121; 15th
  • Area: 71,303 sq.mi., 18th
  • Statehood: 42nd, November 11, 1889
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  • Alcohol Legalized: April 7, 1933
  • Number of Breweries: 98
  • Rank: 3rd
  • Beer Production: 283,971
  • Production Rank: 16th
  • Beer Per Capita: 20.2 Gallons
  • Package Mix:
    • Bottles: 38%
    • Cans: 49%
    • Kegs: 13%
  • Beer Taxes:
    • Per Gallon: $0.26
    • Per Case: $0.59
    • Per Keg: $8.08
    • Per Barrel: $8.08
  • Economic Impact (2007):
    • From Brewing: $218,912,766
    • Direct Impact: $1,307,685,718
    • Total Impact: $2,796,416,988
  • Restrictions: No Mail Coupons
  • GABF Awards:
    • 2007: 8; 3-G, 4-S, 1-B
    • 2006: 9; 3-G, 5-S, 1-B
  • Guilds: Washington Brewers Guild
  • State Agency: Washington State Liquor Control Board