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.

Craft breweries see modest, continued growth in 2018

  In 2018 America’s small and independent breweries (craft breweries) realized 4 percent total growth, increasing craft’s overall market share to 13.2 percent by volume….

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Ballard-Brewed Spring Beer Festival – Saturday, April 13th

  In the wake of the Ballard Brewed Winter Beer Festival, the breweries of the Ballard Brewery District present the first-ever Ballard Brewed Spring Beer…

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Watershed Pub and Kitchen celebrates five years this weekend

  Congratulations to Watershed Pub and Kitchen in Seattle. This weekend they celebrate their 5th anniversary. They seem a bit hesitant to pat themselves on…

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Chainline Brewing and Urban Family Brewing team up on an uncommon beer

  I just learned about an uncommon collaborative beer from Chainline Brewing and Urban Family Brewing. They release it today. This one is not your…

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Belgian and Sour Beer Fest starts today at The Beer Junction

  This weekend, The Beer Junction taps into a lovely selection of Belgian and/or sour beers. The Belgian and Sour Beer Fest opening lineup is…

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Pike Brewing introduces 16-ounce cans of Kilt Lifter just in time for Opening Day

  Pike Brewing introduces 16-ounce cans of its iconic Kilt Lifter just in time for the Mariner’s home opener. In fact, on opening day, they’ll…

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Beer at the Ballpark – Finding good beer at T-Mobile Park, home of the Mariners

  Here is our annual Beer at the Ballpark Report, our guide for finding good beer at T-Mobile Park and Seattle Mariners home games. We…

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Behold the power of Pliny the Younger – this year’s economic impact numbers

  Is Pliny the Younger the most valuable beer in the world? It’s certainly the most valuable beer in Sonoma County, California. Not long ago…

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Beer Release – Nordic Haze from Reuben’s Brews

  Reuben’s Brews announces the release of a new beer: Nordic Haze, a  hazy IPA brewed with a historic Norwegian yeast. Here are the release…

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