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.
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Double Mountain beers and ciders now in cans for the first time

For the first time ever, Double Mountain Brewery is now packaging some of its beers in aluminum bottles. Here’s what they have in store(s) for you, so to speak.

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The GABF is thinking outside the box, or just outside period

The Brewers Association announces that the Great American Beer Festival is moving to a new, outdoor venue this year. A big change after a 26-year run at the old locations. So why the move?

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New and upcoming releases at Lucky Envelope Brewing

Lucky Envelope Brewing has some new and upcoming beers they want you to know about. Among the yummy stuff is a collaboration project with The Hall Group, the Seattle-based company that operates Queen Anne Beer Hall, Hall on Occidental, and Moss Bay Hall.

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Fair Isle Brewing – a weeklong celebration of six years

Seattle’s Fair Isle Brewing has a week’s worth of events planned to commemorate its sixth anniversary, February 2 -8.

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Jellyfish Brewing signs on with River Barrel Distributing

Seattle’s Jellyfish Brewing and River Barrel Distributing just announced a new partnership that will bring the brewery’s beer to more retail accounts across Western Washington. For consumers, that means increased access to Jellyfish Brewing favorites like Hydra Pils, Planktonic NW Red, Smack IPA, and more.

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Second Pours: Washington Breweries Reopen, Rebrand, and Reload

A few breweries in Washington have recently changed hands. With new ownership comes new ideas, new visions, and reimagined expectations.

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Introducing pFriem pFebruary at the Seattle Cider Taproom

The Seattle Cider Taproom welcomes pFriem Family Brewers as its Brewery in Residence for the month of February. What does that mean. Allow me to explain.

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Breakside Brewery and Columbia Sportswear answer nature’s call

Breakside Brewery of Portland, Oregon, teamed up with Columbia Sportswear to create a beer that reeks with the essence of the steamy wilderness: bear poop.

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Hazy Days of Winter kicks off Thursday at 5 Rights Brewing

For the 7th year, 5 Rights Brewing is hosting its Hazy Days of Winter event. The event takes place at the brewery and taproom in Marysville this Thursday through Saturday.

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