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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Registration Still Open for Washington Craft Beer Summit

The Washington Craft Beer Summit takes place in Seatac, Washington on Monday, November 3rd. Registration is still available.

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Pumpkin Junction is Now Underway at The Beer Junction

Join The Beer Junction all this week for its annual celebration of pumpkin-inspired brews. Pumpkin Junction is already underway and runs through Sunday, November 2nd. 

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A Gift From the Universe: the Tao of Manny and the Tao of Josh

A Special Collaboration Project From Georgetown Brewing and pFriem Family Brewers. The Tao of Manny and The Tao of Josh.

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Elliott Bay Brewing Invites You to Celebrate Doug on Oct. 30th

Elliott Bay Brewing invites you to help it celebrate the much-deserved retirement of its longtime brewing maestro, Doug Hindman. The brewery is hosting a retirement party on Thursday, October 30th

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New Hop, Thora, Brings Thiol-Rich Thunder to Your Beers

Introducing a new hop variety: Thora. Formerly known as HQG4, Thora now has a name. Here’s what you need to know.

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2025 Washington Beer Awards Fresh Hop Winners Announced

Last night the winners were announced. Each year, Specialty Competitions LLC conducts the Washington Beer Awards® Fresh Hop Competition. Here is the list of winners.

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Wacky Misinformation and Silly Opinions Are Killing Craft Beer

Here is my response to an essay about craft beer that recently appeared in the New York Times. I hope to clear a few things up.

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Kings & Daughters Brewery Wins Salmon-Safe Fresh Hop Competition

The Salmon Safe Drinker’s Choice award went to Fill Your Cup IPA, a beer brewed by Oregon’s Kings and Daughters Brewery using Salmon-Safe Certified hops from Coleman Farms.

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Unable to Extend its Lease, Seattle’s Lantern Brewing is Closing

Lantern Brewing is closing, saying that it was not able to extend its lease with the property owner. The brewery, located just off Aurora Avenue in North Seattle, says it is looking for a new location and exploring ideas for creating a new, reimagined version of the brewery.

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