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.

11th Annual Barleywine Bacchanal Starts Saturday

It doesn’t seem too terribly threatening, this simple tray of six small beer samples. I carefully navigate the crowd, carrying it back to the table…

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Black Raven Announces Expansion Plans

We’ve been keeping something under our hat, waiting for Black Raven Brewing to make an official announcement with details. Everybody knows that Black Raven Brewing…

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The Pfriem Family is Coming to Seattle

Update (Friday, Feb 15) – We have learned the release schedule. Basically, a week of events introducing Pfriem Family beers. Tuesday, March 12 at Brouwer’s…

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Washington Beer OPEN HOUSE – Sat. Feb 23

The first two years of this statewide event proved very popular. So now, for the third year in a row, the Washington Beer Commission presents…

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Hit the Road for the 3rd Annual Poulsbo Beer Run

B, double E,  double R , U N  – beer run. Great, now that Todd Snider song is stuck in my head. It’ll be there…

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Iron Horse Brewery: The Case of the Missing Off-Gas Compression Tube

For the sake of making my point more authentic, I usually say something like, “A brewery owner once told me…” But the fact of the…

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Montana’s Ongoing Beer Battle

Updated February 14: This has been a popular topic. I have added more information at the bottom of the original post. Did you know that…

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American Craft Beer Week & What it Means to You

The Brewers Association has officially declared May 13 – 19, 2013 as the eighth annual American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). All across the country special…

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Two Chocolate + Beer Events Today

Just a quick reminder that there are two excellent events happening in Seattle today. Both of them involve beer, chocolate and more. Valentine’s day is…

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