Author: Kendall Jones

Freelance writer, freestyle beer drinker, and producer of the Washington Beer Blog. Longtime craft beer enthusiast and recovering homebrewer. Dedicated to helping the craft brewing industry continue to grow and prosper. To learn more about Kendall, CLICK HERE.
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Métier Brewing Kicks Off Folklife Sessions Thursday, Feb. 6th

Métier Brewing and Northwest Folklife are back for a third year of Folklife Sessions at Métier  Brewing Company. Every first Thursday of the month, the brewery’s Cherry Street location in Seattle hosts live music events that celebrate the talent and artistry of the Pacific Northwest. Details in this story.

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Bend Brews & Beyond – A New Kind of Beer Fest in Bend, OR

A new kind of festival, offering attendees a more varied and robust experience, Bend Brews & Beyond will bring together brewers, cider makers, and purveyors of non-alcoholic beverages for one single festival. We have details for you in this story.

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Bale Breaker Introduces a New IPA to the Year-Round  Lineup

Bale Breaker Brewing Company is excited to announce the newest 12oz can in its year-round lineup: Duskbound Hazy IPA. Built on experience, lessons learned, and an innovative new hop product. Details here..

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Two Crowd Favorites and Tours Return to Georgetown Brewing

Today we share news of the return of two crowd favorites at Georgetown Brewing. Also, the brewery is now offering brewery tours again, so you get behind the scenes at the birthplace of Bodhi and so many other great beers. 

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Tacoma Beer Week Announces it is Moving to March This Year

Tacoma Beer Week moves to March. From March 1st through 9th, a series of no less than 30 events showcase the vibrant beer and brewing community across the South Sound region. We share some of the details in this story.

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Dominique Torgerson at a farmers market, selling beer from her brewery.

Four Horsemen Brewery Calls “Foul!” and is Suing King County

Four Horsemen Brewery alleges that counties across Washington have created impossible permitting processes. The family-owned business is suing King County. Here’s why. And here’s how other businesses can help.

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Join Reuben’s Brews for a Pajama Party on Saturday, Feb. 1st

Reuben’s Brews invites you to a pajama party at the taproom on Saturday, February 1st. And you might win a brewery sleepover party, too. It’s an opportunity like no other. You and your friends spend the night at the brewery and more.

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192 Brewing’s Lake Trail Taproom Chili Cookoff This Saturday

On Saturday, February 1st, 192 Brewing’s Lake Trail Taproom invites you to enjoy some dark beer and some tasty chili. They call it the Washington Brewers Invitational Dark Beer & Chili Competition. For the 13th year, a collection of Washington breweries will create a batch of chili to pair with one of its dark beers. You, the consumer, sample the pairings and vote for your favorite.

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Get Ready for Chocolate Beer Week at The Beer Junction

It’s an annual celebration of chocolate-influenced, chocolate-infused, and confection-inspired beers–an event that coincides with Valentine’s Day. The Beer Junction invites you to enjoy Chocolate Beer Week 2025 from February 13th through 23rd. Indulge in beers from no less than a dozen craft brewers.

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