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.
A collection of tap handles from Mac and Jack's Brewery.

Marking a huge milestone at Mac and Jack’s Brewery

It seems like only yesterday, but Mac and Jack’s Brewery is about to turn 30. Big party planned this summer. It was the 90s. Life…

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Logo for Mango Tango Fiesta.

Join Bale Breaker on Sat., May 10th for the Mango Tango Fiesta

Bale Breaker Brewing celebrates the annual release of Mango Tango Summer Ale this Saturday at its taproom in Moxee, Washington. The beer and the fiesta celebrate the season, and honor the migrant workers who travel to Yakima yearly to plant, raise, and harvest the annual hop crop.

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An infographic showing the economic impact.

The power of Pliny the Younger: $8.6 million in economic impact

This year the annual release of Pliny the Younger generated over $8.6 million in economic impact for the local economy. In this story, I break down where that money came from and how it was spent.

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Logo for Spokane Lilac Festival Brewfest.

Spokane Lilac Festival Brewfest returns on Saturday, May 18th

The 3rd Annual Spokane Lilac Festival Brewfest takes place on May 18th in the afternoon from 1:00 until 5:00. (Noon entry for VIPs.) The location is Spokane’s beautiful Riverfront Park. Here are the Brewfest details.

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Crowd of people at the Whistler Village Beer Festival.

A guide to successful beer hunting in Whistler, British Columbia

Although Whistler, BC is not typically known as a beer destination, there is good beer to be had. We provide a guide to finding the best of beer in a place best associated with outdoor adventure.

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Cans of Ol'Crimson lager.

Pike Brewing releases a beer to benefit WSU’s Cougar Collective

Ol’ Crimson Legendary Lager represents a partnership between Pike Brewing Company and WSU’s Ol’ Crimson Booster Club. Pike Brewing officially releases the beer on May 10th.

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Poster for Frühlingsfest at Burke-Gilman Brewing.

Burke-Gilman Brewing celebrates Frühlingsfest this weekend

Frühlingsfest – A celebration of spring, beer, and German culture, May 11th and 12th at Burke-Gilman Brewing.

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A poster for goatfest 2024.

Goatfest returns to Varietal Beer this Saturday, May 11th

GOATFEST at Varietal Beer Co. celebrates the season with a collection of bock beers from select NW breweries. Sat., May 11th. Sunnyside, WA.

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People enjoying litres of beer.

Icicle Brewing and Hofbräu München introduce Gipfelbier Helles

Whoa! This is a cool story! A transatlantic collaboration beer decades in the making and a dream come true for Icicle Brewing: making a beer with Hofbräu München.

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