Author: Kendall Jones
Crucible Brewing Grand Reopening in Everett this Weekend
Today, we are happy to announce the Grand Reopening of Crucible Brewing on the weekend of February 1st and 2nd. Here’s what they have planned, including the lineup of freshly brewed Crucible Brewing beers.
Lucky Envelope Brewing Welcomes the Year of the Wood Snake
Lucky Envelope Brewing invites you to help it welcome the Year of the Wood Snake. The annual celebration of the Lunar New Year spans a week with multiple events at the brewery’s taproom in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. It all kicks off on January 28th and runs through February 8th. We share info about the special beers and the events in this story.
A Message to Craft Breweries, From the New President of the BA
Maybe yesterday’s news didn’t seem significant, but the decision to separate the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) from the Brewers Association (BA) is a big deal. It’s a milestone. The new president of the BA released a statement about it, and the BA’s path forward, which we share in this story.
American Homebrewers Association is Leaving the BA
The American Homebrewers Association just announced that it is ready to go it alone and operate as its own nonprofit organization. For the past 40 years it’s been part of the larger Brewers Association. Details in this story.
New Owner and New Leadership at River Barrel Distributing
River Barrel Distributing (RBD) is a craft-focused beverage distributor serving eight counties in Washington, mostly west of the Cascade Mountains. The catalog includes some beloved PNW breweries. In this story we share news about the new owner/leader at River Barrel and its plans moving forward.
The Struggle and Triumph of Peoples Brewing: America’s First Black-Owned Brewery
This article shares the story of Ted Mack and Peoples Brewing, which in 1970 became the first Black-owned brewery in the USA.
Fresh Beer, Happy Brewery: The Importance of Buying Beer Direct
Buying a local brewery’s beer at the grocery store is great. Don’t stop doing that. But when you can, buy it at the source. The difference is greater than you imagine. Here’s why.
Reuben’s Brews Introduces a Gold-Medal IPA to Brighten Your Day
It’s a new addition to the lineup, but it is not necessarily a new beer. Introduction event this Saturday at the Reuben’s Brews taproom in Seattle.
Slippery Pig Brewing Announces It’s Closing. Last Day This Friday
It was a 15-year ride, but yesterday on social media Poulsbo, WA’s Slippery Pig Brewing announced that it is closing.






























