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.
A poster for the fresh hop festival at Growler Guys

Growler Guys Fresh Hop Fresh-tival is Now Underway

The Growler Guys in Seattle goes big for fresh hop beers every year. This year is no different. The Fresh-tival kicked off on September 3rd and will run through October 16th

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Apply Now For Scholarship to the American Brewers Guild

The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation provides scholarships to professional and aspiring brewers. In collaboration with the American Brewers Guild, it is offering a full-tuition scholarship…

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Outer Planet Brewing Announces That it is Shutting Down

Today we announce that Seattle’s Outer Planet Brewing is closing its Capitol Hill brewery and taproom effective September 20, 2025.

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Self Care and Crosby Hop Farm Introduce Hasta La Raíz IPA

Self Care just announced that it is accepting orders for Hasta La Raíz, an Oatmeal Cream IPA, with shipping starting the first week of September.

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Sig Brewing Will Close its Sig South Taproom This Friday

Tacoma’s Sig Brewing has now announced that it will close the Sig South taproom effective this Friday, August 29th. Does not impact the main brewery and taproom across town.

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Steam Donkey Brewing is Expanding to a New Location

Steam Donkey Brewing and the Port of Grays Harbor recently announced that the Aberdeen-based brewery will open a new facility allowing it to double production capabilities, streamline operations, and expand its business.

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Experience pFriemtoberfest in Hood River on September 20th

pFriemtoberfest – pFriem Family Brewers invites you to Hood River to celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 20th.

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In Memory of a Craft Beer Pioneer, Gordon Bowker

Gordon Bowker, who among many other things co-founded Redhook Brewery, has dies in Seattle at the age of 82.

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Craft Brewery Night with the Mariners and pFriem Family Brewers

Late notice, but I want to tell you about a Craft Brewery Night taking place on Monday, Aug. 25 during the Mariners home game vs. the Padres

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