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.

Washington’s 400th brewery deserves that distinction: The Grain Shed

  According to the Washington Beer Commission, there are now over 400 breweries in Washington. We recently hit that milestone number when The Grain Shed,…

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New twist on fresh hop beer – an interstate collaboration project

  Yesterday, I wrote about fresh hop beers and today the theme continues. It is, after all, fresh hop beer season in the Pacific Northwest….

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Brewery lineup and other info for Inland NW Craft Beer Festival

  Last week I told you about the Inland NW Craft Beer festival in Spokane, which takes place on September 21st and 22nd. We now…

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Why you should and should not care about fresh hop beer

  Some fresh hop beers have already come to market and many others are in fermenters or conditioning tanks across the Pacific Northwest and beyond….

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Iron Horse Brewery cans Mocha Death, giving away kegerators

  Beer, coffee and chocolate coexisting as a single beverage in the same can. What could possibly go wrong? We’ll soon find out because Iron Horse…

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East Ballard Oktoberfest returns on September 15th

  On Saturday, September 15th join four breweries for East Ballard Oktoberfest, a mobile beer fest that wanders from one brewery to the next. This…

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Pike Brewing introduces a new look with upcoming can release

  In October, Pike Brewing Company celebrates its 29th year of existence. Yes, that makes it one of the oldest breweries in the state, but that…

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Lanes still available for Georgetown Brewing’s 7th Annual Bob’s Bowl-a-Rama

  Bob’s Bowl-a-Rama marks the end of the Bob’s season. Each year Georgetown Brewing serves up Bob’s Brown Ale all summer long (May thru now)…

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New breweries, new locations, and other Washington brewery news

  Every now and again I check with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to find out about new liquor license actions that pertain…

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