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.

New Belgium Brewing sold to Lion Little World Beverages. There may be others

  The news hit the streets last month and exploded on social media. New Belgium Brewing was considering an offer to “sell out” to a larger beer company, Lion Little World…

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Brewery lineup for 11th Annual Belgian Fest – Saturday, January 25th at Seattle Center

  What makes a beer a “Belgian-style” beer? Is it just a beer that fits into a particular sub-group of beer styles? Is it the…

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Last minute beer gift ideas – tickets for upcoming beer events on sale now

  Okay, it’s now officially the last minute. Tickets are on sale for all three of these “Washington Beer Blog approved” beer events. Buy them…

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Rooftop Brewing announces release of ImPeachMint IIPA in 16-oz cans

  Seattle’s Rooftop Brewing just announced the pending release of its ImPeachMint IIPA. The beer is part of the continuing Beer Trumps Hate Campaign, with proceeds benefiting…

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Fish Brewing Company sold to new, local owners

  In June of 2019, Fish Brewing Company of Olympia, Washington entered receivership, a process that is similar to bankruptcy. Since then, the company has…

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Press Release: WA Brewing Industry Speaks up for Remaining Old-Growth Forests in AK and WA

WA Brewing Industry Speaks up for Remaining Old-Growth Forests in AK and WA Proposal to weaken roadless area protections in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest viewed as…

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Two easy ways to give the gift of beer this year

  Beer makes a great gift, especially if you can do the shopping yourself at your favorite bottleshop and then deliver the package in person,…

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Holiday Gift Market at Metier Brewing this Sunday

  This Sunday, December 15th, Metier Brewing Company hosts a Holiday Gift Market at its brewery and taproom in Woodinville, Washington. I actually attended this event…

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Beer Release – Bramble On, a unique sour red from Elliott Bay Brewing

  Here’s another beer release announcement from Elliott Bay Brewing — releasing another rare, barrel-aged brew this Thursday.  I will let Dan Ashley (Head Brewer –…

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