Kendall Jones

Tomorrow gonna be a bizzy one! Lots to do!

Anniversary Celebration at Reuben's Brews on August 9th Reuben’s Brews is becoming a teenager! In celebration of our 13th anniversary we’ve planned an all-day party at our Ballard Taproom on Saturday, August 9th.

Cheers to Reuben's Brews! Tomorrow, the company celebrates its 13th year, and you are invited to the taproom to help celebrate. New anniversary beer release, a flight of special vintages, live music, food specials, etc. Get all the details on the blog washingtonbeerblog.com/anniversary-...

Hopworks Brewery is Closing its Vancouver Location Portland-based Hopworks Urban Brewery just announced that it will close its pub in Vancouver, Washington. The last day of operation is Saturday, August 9th. The closure does not impact the company’s t...

Portland-based Hopworks Brewery announces that it is closing its Vancouver, WA location. Last call is this Saturday. This does not impact the other two Hopworks locations.
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Bickersons Brewhouse in Ballard is Closing and is For Sale Today, Bickersons Brewhouse announced it will close the brewery and taproom in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, effective Friday, August 29th. The closing does not impact the company’s other location i...

Bickerson Brewhouse is closing its Seattle brewery and taproom, while the Renton location remains open. This presents a nice opportunity for the right buyer: a Turnkey brewery/taproom/beergarden in the population-dense, beer-loving Ballard neighborhood. washingtonbeerblog.com/bickersons-b...

Pre-Order Fresh Hop Beers Now From Single Hill Brewing Single Hill Brewing, one of the most-prolific producers of fresh hop beers, introduces a pre-order option to ensure your hands on these rare and fleeting treats.

Fresh hop beer season is approaching. Single Hill Brewing, a prolific producer of fresh hop beers, offers a pre-order opportunity. Pre-order cases will be available for pickup the first weekend in October. I'd get on it now. Orders may exceed expectations. washingtonbeerblog.com/pre-order-fr...

This is becoming more common. In WA, at least. Easier to keep an eye out for over service than it is to manage tokens. Same goal: no over-served people.

Tumwater Artesian Brewfest Returns for the 12th Year on August 16th Tumwater Artesian Brewfest returns on Saturday, August 16th with nearly 50 breweries and some new twists. Including, no tokens.

The annual Tumwater Artesian Brewfest is just a couple weeks away. Some changes this year, including a no-token, unlimited tastes policy (within reason, of course). AND this year the musical headliner is the incomparable Hell's Belles. washingtonbeerblog.com/tumwater-art...

Cider Summit Seattle - Here's the List of Vendors and More This year, Cider Summit Seattle will see 40 producers serving approximately 150 ciders, meads, fruit spirits, and cocktails.

Last chance to save some $$$ on tickets for Cider Summit Seattle. Prices go up on Aug. 1st for the event, which takes place on Sept 12, 13. We have the list of vendors and more details here. Get your tix now!
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I am aware of that place. I’ve been a couple times. Novel concept, but wasn’t impressed by the beer. Worth checking out though, especially if you wanna get a beer when you’re shopping for a hose washer or a 5/8” nut driver.

Sunsets, Beach Fires, and Beers: Cannon Beach, Oregon I provide some advice and ideas for successfully beer touring in Cannon Beach, Oregon and the nearby areas.

Ever been to Cannon Beach, OR? One of my fave beach destinations. And there’s beer there too! Check out my story about beercationing in and around Cannon Beach. washingtonbeerblog.com/sunsets-beac...

So much variation within the style, I don't think anything is essential. The only beer I've had highlighting HQG4 was from Cloudburst. I didn't get dank/cannabis. I got Nelson. Is that dank? I think backwards: things taste/smell like hops, not the other way around.

Since learning of Ozzy's passing, the good folks at KEXP have been playing nothing but Ozzy and Sabbath. Like, for two hours so far. (Who does that?) If you need it, as I do, you can listen to the livestream at KEXP.org.

The Parkway Tavern Celebrates 90th Anniversary This Saturday Tacoma's Parkway Tavern celebrates its 90th anniversary on Sat. July 26th. In this story, I share some of my personal history with this venerable beer joint.

Tacoma's Parkway Tavern celebrates its 90th anniversary this Saturday. Too little has been written about this beer institution. I share details in this story and muse on how the venerable beer joint's history intersects with mine. washingtonbeerblog.com/the-parkway-...

Scuttlebutt Brewing and Cal Raleigh Creating Big Dumper Beer Scuttlebutt Brewing of Everett, WA has partnered with Seattle Mariner Cal Raleigh to create a beer. It will be release this summer. Here's what you need to know about Big Dumper Beer.

Big Dumper Beer! The announcement was made before Cal Raleigh was announced to the All-Star squad and before he won the Home Run Derby, so I am sharing it now while Cal and the fantastic season he's having for the Mariners are hot topics. washingtonbeerblog.com/scuttlebutt-...

Heads I win. Tales you lose. Extras suck.

I hate extra-innings. Let’s just draw straws. Roll dice. It’s stupid. Great ball game reduced to the toss of a coin. But… go Mariners.

As I always say about these kinds of competitions, all we know is which beers won. We do not know what beers/breweries did and did not enter. At the last GABF, Washington brewers alone earned six medal in lager categories.

A True Craft Beer Pioneer, Jack McAuliffe Dies at Age 80 One of the very first American craft brewers, Jack McAuliffe, died at his home in Arkansas on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 80. He is credited with starting Sonoma, California’s New Albion Brew...

On Tuesday, Jack McAuliffe passed away. To call him a craft beer pioneer is an understatement. He preceded and inspired all the other people we call pioneers when he opened New Albion Brewing in 1976. I share more in this story washingtonbeerblog.com/a-true-craft...

PNW Breweries Earn 25 Medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship The winners of the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship have been announced. We share info about the PNW winners and more.

Winners at the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship were announced today. Northwest breweries won a total of 25 medals. I have posted the list of winners -local and nation- as well as other info in this story washingtonbeerblog.com/pnw-brewerie...

Epic, Tragic Floods in New Zealand Impacting the Hop Farms A barrage of epic, historic rain events in New Zealand have impacted the region's hop farms in both physical and personal ways. Some farms were submerged and the enduring damage remains to be seen.

ICYMI - New Zealand's hop farms are reeling after a barrage of epic rain events caused unprecedented flooding. Some farms were submerged. Tragically, one hop farmer lost his life. More details in the story washingtonbeerblog.com/epic-tragic-...

Cider Summit Seattle Returns September 12th and 13th This year, Cider Summit Seattle will see 40 producers serving approximately 150 ciders, meads, fruit spirits, and cocktails.

Cider Summit Seattle returns for its 14th year. The event takes place on September 12th and 13th. The city's biggest cider-focused festival. Tickets on sale at discounted prices now. Details in the story. washingtonbeerblog.com/cider-summit...

Stoup Brewing Introduces its New Community Giving Program With Brewing Hope, a series of pint-night events, Stoup Brewing refines and better defines its community giving program.

Stoup Brewing announces its Brewing Hope program, better defining and refining its community giving efforts. Your organization or cause can now apply to benefit from a Brewing Hope event. I share all the details on the Washington Beer Blog washingtonbeerblog.com/stoup-brewin...

Big Block Brewing is Opening a New Location In Black Diamond On the cusp of its 12th anniversary, we've learned that Big Block Brewing is opening its 4th location. We received word yesterday from Lumber House Brewery that Big Block Brewing will take over its br...

Have you heard other stories like this? One way breweries are responding to the turbulent times is by opening additional, satellite locations. Like this. Big Block Brewing is opening a new location. It's fourth location. washingtonbeerblog.com/big-block-br...

MXPDX Beer Lineup: A Cross-Cultural Celebration of Beverages MXPDX is a free, all-ages event. It's a collaborative event involving the cultures of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. The event revolves around 26 beers and ciders created exclusively for MXPDX.

MXPDX beer list is here! Some amazing collab beers created by teams of breweries from the Pacific Northwest and Mexico. This cross-cultural collab event sounds like a blast! Details in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/mxpdx-beer-l...

LAGERHEAD Brew Fest: Try Beers from Across the Nation LAGERHEAD Brew Fest is a great event for any lager lover, with beers from nearly 50 breweries, but it also provides a singular chance to add some new stuff to any beer hunter's life list.

This year's LAGERHEAD Brew Fest is coming up soon. The event features a lot of local PNW-brewed beers but also a lot of beers from distant lands like PA, FLA, NC, Tenn, and beyond. Some esteemed breweries on the list this year. Read all about it here. washingtonbeerblog.com/lagerhead-br...

WSU Tri-Cities launches Brewing Certificate Program Washington State University Tri-Cities introduces a new Brewing Certificate Program providing a path into the brewing industry.

Washington State University (Tri-Cities) introduces a new brewing certificate program intended to prepare students to work in the craft beer industry. washingtonbeerblog.com/wsu-tri-citi...

Brewing Bridges Festival Returns to Vancouver for 7th Year The Brewing Bridges Beer Festival returns to Vancouver on August 2nd with collaboration beers from 30+ Washington and Oregon breweries.

Less than a month away, Brewing Bridges Beer Fest returns to Vancouver for a 7th year, with collab beers from 30+ Washington and Oregon breweries. Event moves to a new, bigger location this year. More room means more stuff. Details on the blog. washingtonbeerblog.com/brewing-brid...

A Celebration of Cultural Collaboration: Portland's MXPDX MXPDX is a collaborative cultural event involving the cultures of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. The event revolves around 26 beers and ciders created exclusively for MXPDX, 13 from Mexican produce...

MXPDX is a cross-cultural collaboration beer festival in Portland on July 18th and 19th, with/ 13 Oregon breweries collaborating with 13 Mexican breweries. It's also much more than that—art, food, music, cider, spirits, wine, and more. washingtonbeerblog.com/a-celebratio...

There is a New Hop in Town and Her Name is Vera The US Department of Agriculture and the Brewers Association introduce Vera, a new hop variety. It is a public, USDA-bred hop variety.

Have you met Vera yet? Let me introduce the newest hop on the block. Vera is described as fruit-forward with tropical, stone fruit, and candy-like citrus notes. Publicly bred, so IP-free. What's the mumbo jumbo mean? Learn about Vera and more in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/there-is-a-n...

Beer Junction Celebrates its 15th Anniversary This Weekend The Beer Junction in West Seattle celebrates its 15th Anniversary this weekend. A special beer release, smash burger pop-ups, and more. Details in the story.

One of my favorite haunts, and one of Seattle's best beer bars, celebrates its 15th anniversary this weekend. Starting today. Anniversary beer release, smash burgers, more. Cheers to @thebeerjunction.bsky.social! washingtonbeerblog.com/beer-junctio...