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.
poster for the opening of Trackside Beer Garden.

Kulshan Brewing’s Trackside Beer Garden reopening on May 3rd

Kulshan Brewing’s Trackside Beer Garden reopening on May 3rd. Opening day festivities along with an entire summer of fun and beer.

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Winners at the World Beer Cup celebrating.

Washington and Oregon win big at the 2024 World Beer Cup

Once again, breweries from the Pacific Northwest raked in a bunch of hardware at the World Beer Cup. We share the list of winners and more.

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Bartender pouring a beer at a tank bar.

One of the nation’s first tank bars will open in a historic Seattle location

Renee Erickson is charging into the craft beer world with plans to open one of the nation’s first brewery tank bars.

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Event poster and a pint of beer.

Lucky Envelope Brewing anniversary party and beers, May 4th

Lucky Envelope Brewing celebrates its 9th anniversary on May 4th at the brewery and taproom in Seattle. The brewery will mark the occasion with the release of three beers: a West Coast IPA, a rice lager, and a lychee lemonade sour.

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Poster for beer festival and people enjoying beers.

Gig Harbor Beer Fest returns on May 18th. Sellout expected

The 13th Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival invites you to enjoy an afternoon of great beer, live music, and festival fun on Saturday, May 18th.

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Flight of tasters at Moonshot Brewing.

Touring the maturing beer scene in Tri-Cities, Washington

I recently spent a couple days exploring the beer scene and visiting breweries in Tri-Cities, WA. In this story, I share my discoveries.

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Aslan Brewing's Kernza IPA.

An innovative new IPA from Aslan Brewing and Patagonia

Patagonia Provisions and Aslan Brewing Company introduce the world’s first organic beer brewed with a regenerative perennial grain.

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A banner for April Brews Day.

Get Ready for April Brews Day, Bellingham’s Premier Beer Event

April Brews Day is Bellingham’s annual beer festival. One of the largest beer events in the state. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming event on April 27th.

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Graphic for the annual production report.

Growth continues across the craft brewing industry

Hard to believe, but the numbers don’t lie. Growth has downshifted but it continues. Today the Brewers Association released its Annual Craft Brewing Industry Production…

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