The Trade Route Brewing Co. & Taphouse recently opened its doors in Pacific. The new business, located at 1091 Valentine Ave. SE, brews, sells and distributes in-house microbrews, including flagship brands. Attending a ribbon-cuttong ceremony earlier this month to celebrate the store’s opening were the brewery’s ownership and staff and members of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. From left, are: Rick Meyers (Auburn Reporter advertising representative); Kelly Baker (brewery partner group); Pacific Mayor Richard Hildreth; Jeff, Jim and Marcie Baker (brewery partner group); Nancy Wyatt and Ron Copple (chamber).