Author: Kendall Jones

Tickets are on sale for the Washington Brewers Festival . The event takes place on Saturday, June 13th, at Seattle Center.

Ten years ago, when Old Stove Brewing opened its original location on First Avenue, near Pike Place Market, few people would have guessed what was about to happen.

Bellingham beer week gets started on Friday, April 10th and runs through the 19th. Events across the city, and a big beer festival at the end.

It’s visceral response. Of course you want cheaper beer, but at what cost? If it means your favorite brewery has to close, then what? I explore the idea that rising pint prices are killing the industry. Or not.

Celeste™ is a new hop variety from West Coast Hop Breeding. Until now, it was known as WCHB 102 and 2B. Since 2023, brewers have conducted commercial trials with Celeste, using it to create a range of beer styles—from hazy IPAs and West Coast IPAs to stripped-down hoppy pilsners.

Seattle’s Fair Isle Brewing announces it is expanding distribution of its esteemed beers to Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Earlier this week, Firestone Walker Brewing announced it is acquiring the rights to the Trumer brand, which means the Trumer brewery in Berkeley will close. Trumer Pils will live on, but Firestone Walker will brew it at the company’s facility in Paso Robles.

Reubens Brews is celebrating Crikey IPA this April. Crikey fans have a chance to win a brew day at Reuben’s, see the magic up close.

Fremont Brewing’s spring releases. Kush Chronic IPA is a terpene-enhanced IPA while the Orange Cacao is a barrel-aged cuvee.