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.

Follow Up – Russian River Leaves Washington with No Pliny

The best part of the beer business is the beer; the worst part is the business. As we reported the other day, Russian River Brewing…

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Progress at Peddler Brewing Company – Another Ballard Brewery

Back in October, we told you about Peddler Brewing Company, another new brewery coming to Ballard. (Read it.) They recently sent me a progress report…

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Diamond Knot Craft Brewing Releases Slane’s Irish-Style Red Ale

Just received this press release from Diamond Knot Craft Brewing. Mukilteo, WA – The start of a new calendar often sparks a desire to change…

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Silver City Brewery’s Packaging Plans – Six Packs Coming Soon

I was in a PCC Natural Market shopping for beer. I stood there staring vacantly at the beer selection when a guy walked up and…

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No More Pliny in Washington. Russian River Brewing Retreats

By now, perhaps you’ve heard. It seems that Russian River Brewing will no longer ship beer to Washington. Based in Santa Rosa, California, Russian River…

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Strange Brewfest – The Time is Now

Updated January 24, 2013 One of the most highly anticipated beer events of the season, Strange Brewfest is now upon us. I encourage you to…

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Diamond Knot Brewing Closing its Flagship Location (temporarily)

Remain calm. All is well. The closure is only temporary. We think of it as a beer destination, but each year more than four million…

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Latona Winter Beer Series – Beer Dinners & Brewers Nights

Latona Pub (blog sponsor) has been doing Brewers Night events for about as long as there has been such a thing. Recently, Latona Pub decided…

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Holiday Hours – Local Beer Places’ Christmas Hours

My guess is that many places will be closed early on Christmas Eve. Also, I assume most places will be closed on Christmas Day. Here’s…

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