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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Celebrate Seattle craft history with Charles Finkel and Jason Parker

On Thursday, January 29th, join Copperworks Distilling Co. and Pike Brewing Company at Latona Pub for a special release party to introduce Copperworks Kilt Lifter

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A poster for the release of Tropical Haze IPA from pFriem Family Brewers

pFriem Family Brewers introduces a new beer to its year-round lineup

Tropical Hazy IPA expands on the popularity of pFriem’s Hazy IPA, adding more tropical and aromatic character with the use of creative hop blends and innovative flavor-enhancing products.

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Columbia Distributing is acquiring Point Blank Distributing.

Big news coming out of Oregon today as one of the nation’s largest beer distributors announces it is acquiring Oregon’s craft-focused Point Plank Distributing.

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Trap Door Brewing is opening a new location, and it’s more than a taproom

Trap Door Brewing is expanding in a big and exciting way. The award-winning brewery will open a new location in Brush Prairie, an unincorporated township in southwest Washington state.

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Chuckanut Brewery, Yokohama Bay Brewery transpacific collab project

Chuckanut Brewery announces the release of Gold Label Czech Pilsner. This collaboration beer, brewed with Japan’s Yokohama Bay Brewery, was chosen as an official lager for the Japan Brewers Cup,

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Sound2Summit Brewery presents 7 Summits Imperial IPA Fest

Sound2Summit Brewery presents its annual celebration of big, bold, super-hopped beers. The 7 Summits Imperial IPA Festival takes place at the brewery in Snohomish on Friday, February 6th, through Sunday, February 8th.

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The Rogue Brewery in Newport, Oregon

Lawsuit filed over the abrupt shutdown at Rogue Ale & Spirits

The saga continues for the now-shuttered Rogue Ales & Spirits. A former employee has filed a lawsuit alleging that Rogue violated the WARN Act by terminating employment for at least 300 people without appropriate notice.

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Hop Mob returns to Seattle on Saturday, February 7th

This year, Hop Mob is one single event held at Reuben’s Brews in Seattle, but the focus remains on the biggest, boldest, and hoppiest beers. In addition to Reuben’s own creations, the event includes a selection of Triple IPAs from other breweries across the region.

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Auction Alert: Savage Brewing, brewery and taproom equipment

James G. Murphy Company is managing the auction for Savage Brewing Company of Kirkland, Washington. The brewery and taproom are now closed as the company looks to relocate.

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