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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New lawsuit: Garden Path Fermentation v. United States

A recently filed lawsuit seeks to challenge a federal rule that prohibits producers of cider, mead, and fruit wines from including vintage years on product labels. The case, Garden Path Fermentation, LLC v. United States, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on January 6, 2026.

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Follow up: Seattle Cider Taproom will close at the end of February

This is a follow up to yesterday’s story with more information about 2 Towns Cider acquiring Seattle Cider and the imminent closing of the Seattle location.

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Ladd & Lass Brewing’s anniversary celebration this weekend

This weekend, Seattle’s Ladd & Lass Brewing invites you to celebrate its anniversary. Here’s what they’ve got planned.

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Big news, and Big Walt, at The Good Society Brewery

The Good Society Brewery expands production, and also offers you a chance to brew a beer with a Seahawks legend: Walter Jones

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Seattle Cider Company has been acquired by 2 Town Cider

Breaking news today that 2 Town Cider is acquiring Seattle Cider Company. This development merges two of the Pacific Northwest’s best-recognized cider brands under one umbrella. 

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Obec Brewing Invites Everyone to Sing Along, January 15th

Join the One Night Choir at Obec Brewing in Seattle. It’s a no-experience-required night of beer, fun, and singing with a choir.

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Von Ebert Brewing Increases Production and Expands Distribution

Its new, larger brewery is allowing Von Ebert Brewing to increase production, expand distribution, and introduce Reverse Math IPA.

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From Taprooms to Tech Rooms: The Rise of Live Digital Gatherings

Digital gatherings are everywhere; breweries, music festivals, and entertainment sites use streams to get people together in a new fashion.

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Winter Beer Festival This Weekend: Here Are My Top Picks

Washington Winter Beer Fest takes place this Friday and Saturday in Seattle. I provide my picks, a list of the beers that grabbed my attention. And some pictures of Winter Beer Festivals gone by.

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