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.

Local voices talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the beer industry

  Twenty years ago, craft beer consumers were a tiny subset of the country’s beer drinkers and an even tinier subset of the population overall. Because our…

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Cider industry veterans launch a new cider venture – Yonder Cider and The Source

  If you’ve hung around the local beer and cider scene long enough, you might recognize her name. Caitlin Braam handled all the Public Relations for…

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Georgetown Brewing – any more Manny’s cans? Taproom reopening? Other updates

  Can I get some more cans of Manny’s? When is the taproom reopening for something more than to-go beer sales? I’d imagine Georgetown Brewing…

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How to celebrate National Independent Beer Run Day

  The day before we celebrate the USA’s independence, celebrate your favorite breweries’ independence on National Independent Beer Run Day “B double-E double-R U N……

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Masks in bars and taprooms. What’s all the hubbub about?

  I recently published a rare op-ed about some of the issues surrounding the pandemic-related health and safety guidelines pertaining to restaurants, bars, and brewery taprooms….

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Beer Release – Beaktweaker Citrus IPA, Black Raven Brewing

  It’s a summertime favorite: Beaktweaker Citrus IPA. Black Raven Brewing’s summer seasonal IPA is one of my top choices for a refreshing IPA. This…

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Local winners at the 2020 Craft Beer Marketing Awards

  And the Crushie goes to… We recently learned the winners of the first-ever Craft Beer Marketing Award. The awards are referred to as Crushies….

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Get your hands on some cans of Bale Breaker Bubba’s Brew, support ALS research

  The Ales for ALS program has raised $2.5 million for ALS research since its founding in 2013. It’s a team effort spearheaded by Bale…

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A FOMO-free beer weekend in Portland, Oregon

  Think of this story as escapism, not a suggestion to go gallivanting across the country. Think of it as a reminder that eventually things…

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