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Bellingham Brewery Nominated for Top Brewpub in U.S.
Voting closes soon for USA Today's 'Best Brewpub' competition.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Otherlands Beer, a brewery and cafe in Bellingham, Washington, has been nominated for the second year in a row as one of the top 20 brewpubs in the United States by USA Today. The nationwide competition closes on Monday, February 23, with the top 10 winners to be announced on March 4.
Why it matters
Otherlands Beer's nomination highlights the vibrant craft beer and small business community in Bellingham, which has become known for its unique local businesses and enthusiasm for supporting them. The competition provides an opportunity for national recognition that could boost Otherlands' visibility and business.
The details
Otherlands Beer was started in 2020 by Lobrow and Ben Howe, who aimed to create 'a cozy beautiful space' inspired by Lobrow's Polish heritage. Last year, the brewery ranked 7th out of the top 10 breweries in the country in the USA Today competition. Voting for this year's 'Best Brewpub' contest is open once a day and closes on February 23.
- Otherlands Beer was started in 2020.
- Otherlands Beer was nominated for the USA Today 'Best Brewpub' competition in 2025 and 2026.
- Voting for the 2026 competition closes on February 23, 2026.
- The top 10 winners will be announced on March 4, 2026.
The players
Otherlands Beer
A brewery and cafe in Bellingham, Washington that was started in 2020 by Lobrow and Ben Howe with the goal of creating 'a cozy beautiful space' inspired by Lobrow's Polish heritage.
Lobrow and Ben Howe
The founders of Otherlands Beer who started the brewery and cafe in Bellingham in 2020.
What’s next
Voting for the USA Today 'Best Brewpub' competition closes on Monday, February 23, 2026. The top 10 winners will be announced on March 4, 2026.
The takeaway
Otherlands Beer's nomination for the second year in a row highlights the vibrant craft beer and small business community in Bellingham, Washington, where unique local businesses like Otherlands are embraced and supported by the community.
