Elysian, Anheuser-Busch, and the Fight for the Soul of Seattle’s Beer

The story of how three friends grew the Elysian Brewing Company into a Seattle icon, and what happened when they were acquired by Anheuser-Busch after two decades of proud independence.

Source: Seattle Met
Published: Sep 28, 2015
Length: 20 minutes (5,000 words)

The Brief, Extraordinary Life of Cody Spafford

Cody Spafford had found solace and redemption working in the kitchen of one of Seattle’s hottest restaurants. What turned a promising chef into a bank robber?

Source: Seattle Met
Published: Mar 10, 2015
Length: 19 minutes (4,910 words)