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.

Why the South Sound IPA Festival is important & why you should go

It’s simple, Tacoma is a town that loves beer. The city needs and deserves a big, well-organized and well-executed beer festival. I think Saturday’s South Sound…

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New brewery opening Oct. 22 in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood

Flying Lion Brewing Company hosts its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:00 P.M. until midnight, at its brewery in Seattle’s Columbia City…

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New beer release from Black Raven Brewing

Quick note about a new beer, which Black Raven Brewing releases today at the brewery. JACKDAW PUMPKIN DARK SAISON From the brewery: “The Jackdaw is…

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Snoqualmie Falls Brewing gets Zippy! Are we having beer yet?

Today I’m happy to welcome Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company to the family of blog sponsors. Most of you are probably familiar with the brewery and…

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Copper Coin celebrates 2nd anniversary this Wednesday

The Copper Coin in West Seattle celebrates its second anniversary this Wednesday, October 15th. In addition to some very special beers to share, they plan…

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Meet our newest sponsor: Bargreen Ellingson

Today we welcome a new sponsor to the Washington Beer Blog: Bargreen Ellingson. Many local beer geeks might recognize the name because the Seattle store…

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Maritime Pacific Brewing collaborates with Batch 206 Distillery to create barrel-aged beer

Craft distilling is a relatively recent phenomenon in Washington. In fact, before the laws changed in 2009, there was no distilling industry in Washington. Of…

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Hoptoberfest now underway at Beveridge Place Pub

UPDATED 10/14/14 Here are the final eight IPAs in the hunt for the championship. What does that mean? Read the original post below. Bale Breaker…

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Pumpkin Junction starts tomorrow. We have the details

So you missed last weekend’s Great Pumpkin Beer Festival, eh? Or maybe you didn’t get enough pumpkin-fueled fun? Either way, The Beer Junction has you…

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