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.

Urban Family Brewing ready to open its new Magnolia location

We just received news that Urban Family Brewing is almost ready to open its new tasting room in Magnolia. The official opening is this Friday,…

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Welcome Narrows Brewing Company – our newest sponsor

Today we’d like to welcome Narrows Brewing as our newest blog sponsor. The brewery has been open at the Narrows Marina since July of 2013….

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Washington Winter Beer Fest – tickets now on sale

Tickets are now on sale for the Washington Winter Beer Fest. One of the most popular beer events of the year, Winter Beer Fest takes…

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Downtown Tacoma’s newest brewery – Odd Otter Brewing

UPDATE NOV. 29TH – Odd Otter Brewing is now open. The address is 716 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA (map). Check the Facebook page for hours…

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Raise a glass and toast Pike Brewing with me

This isn’t a typical post. This one is kind of personal. It was 1985 or 1986 and we barely knew what the word microbrew meant….

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Hale’s Ales Brewery hosting a Ballard Brewmaster’s Dinner

Hale’s Ale Brewery recently announced the opening of the newly remodeled Double Decker Room, the event space located above the pub, and today we happily…

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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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