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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It’s Bob’s Birthday, So It’s a Great Day to Talk About Brown Ale 

Georgetown Brewing releases Bob’s Brown Ale at this time each year (roughly around Bob’s birthday) as the cornerstone of a long-running philanthropic endeavor. The beer raises funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Washington and Alaska.

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Washington Brewery Running Series Kicks Off This Sunday

The Washington Brewery Running Series coordinates 5k-ish fun runs (walking is great too). These untimed, non-competitive, family-friendly events start and end at local breweries and raise funds for local nonprofit organizations.

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At Large Brewing Announces its Anniversary

Everett, Washington’s At Large Brewing announces that the upcoming year will be its last. Will close at the end of March 2026. But first, it’s time for an anniversary party.

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This Week, Postdoc Brewing Celebrates One Year in Kenmore

This weekend, starting on Thursday, Postdoc Brewing marks its first anniversary in Kenmore, Washington. The first anniversary at the brewery’s second location. Here’s what they’ve planned.

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Washington Brewers Guild Launches Regional IPA Showdown

On May 23rd, breweries across Washington will release the 2025 Washington Brewers Guild annual collaboration beer. Over 50 member breweries recently assembled at seven locations to create their regional versions of a West Coast IPA: Westies With Our Besties IPA.

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This Year’s 3-Way IPA Releases this Saturday in Astoria

One of the most anticipated beer releases each year. Fort George Brewery releases this year’s version of 3-Way IPA this Saturday at an event in Astoria. Thereafter, look for it wherever you regularly find Fort George beers.

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The New Colossus, A Collaboration Beer for a Timely Cause

Otherlands Beer of Bellingham, Washington, teamed up with a group of local breweries to create a beer to benefit refugee resettlement organizations here in the Pacific Northwest. Release event on May 19th.

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Fiesta Saturday, May 10th at Bale Breaker Brewing in Yakima

Bale Breaker Brewing celebrates the annual release of Sesiones Del Migrante Mango Summer Ale this Saturday with a fiesta at its taproom in Yakima, Washington.

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Bale Breaker Brews Up I Love My State Parks to Support Our Parks

Bale Breaker Brewing is a big fan of our state parks. They’re releasing a beer designed to support the Washington State Parks Foundation.

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