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Capital: Salem
Largest Cities: Portland, Eugene, Salem
Population: 3,421,399; 28th
Area: 98386 sq.mi., 9th
Statehood: 33rd, February 14, 1859
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

Capital: Olympia
Largest Cities: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma
Population: 5,894,121; 15th
Area: 71,303 sq.mi., 18th
Statehood: 42nd, November 11, 1889
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