by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog   It saddened many people when Naked City Brewery announced it was closing back in 2018. The loss of Naked City left a hole in the heart of Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood. Now we share the happy news that Halcyon Brewing will reopen the space this fall. The new owners[…..]

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog   First of all, don’t worry too much. Most of this is good news. The good news adds up to more beer for the people who love what Chuckanut Brewery does. The sad news, Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen in Bellingham is closing. The brewery, the pub, all of it.s[…..]

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog Festivals exercise various levels of caution There are five fresh hop festivals happening in Pacific Northwest over the coming weeks. Probably more than that, but these are the biggest ones that should attract the largest crowds and offer the largest beer selections. Large crowds. It sounds a bit scary[…..]

by Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog Two Washington breweries earn honors at the Alpha King Challenge This time last year, Seattle’s beer lovers rejoiced in the news that Burke-Gilman Brewing had just won top honors at the 2020 Alpha King Challenge and was thus named The Alpha King. It’s a prestigious, highly coveted award. Burke-Gillman Brewing damn-near repeated[…..]