by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog The Washington Brewers Guild is asking all brewery employees and owners to complete a survey so they can benchmark the state of the brewing industry in Washington with regards to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They strongly encourage everyone to participate in this confidential survey. NOT JUST guild members, but[…..]

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog Most often, it is sad news when a brewery closes. This is different. Sue and Steve Ewan, along with their two daughters, opened Hopped Up Brewing in Spokane Valley, Washington back in 2013. Visually, you couldn’t help noticing that the build was once an International House of Pancakes. The[…..]

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog We first reported this way back in 2015. Not about Bellevue Brewing necessarily, but about how the developers of a large project in Bellevue were looking for a brewery to move into the Spring District and serve as a cornerstone business for the new development. In addition to housing,[…..]

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog We all missed the Washington Brewers Festival at Marymoor Park, which usually happens in June each year. Alas, the last year has been anything but usual. BUT, the Washington Beer Commission triumphantly returns to Redmond on October 8th and 9th to host the Washington Beer Fresh Hop Festival. Tickets[…..]

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog Hello, Spokane beer lovers! The Washington Beer Commission has some good news for you. BEER FESTS ARE BACK! That means the Inland NW Craft Beer Festival in Spokane is a GO! Here are some of the event details. Visit the event website for more info and to score tickets.[…..]