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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Change of Ownership at Chelewah’s Quartzite Brewing

Quartzite Brewing of Chewelah, Washington just announced via social media that new owners are taking over the brewery.

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Registration Open and Keynote Announce for 2026 CBC

The Brewers Association (BA) recently announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia on April 20-22. 

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Watch Party at Reuben’s Brews This Friday for the World Cup Draw

This Friday, at the brewery, Reuben’s Brews is hosting a watch party for the World Cup draw. And introducing its coffee. Wait, what?

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Basketball and Data Analytics: Numbers That Decide the Game

Discover how data analytics transforms basketball, influences game decisions, and enhances strategic betting with modern tools and insights.

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Rogue Brewery Files For Bankruptcy, Over $16 Million in Debt

More info about the abrupt closure of Rogue Brewery. Debt worse than originally reported. State is reaching out to impacted employees.

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WA Winter Beer Fest in Seattle is Now Just a Few Weeks Away

The Washington Brewers Guild happily presents its annual Winter Beer Fest on December 19th and 20th in Seattle.

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After 157 Years in Chicago, Siebel Institute is Moving to Montreal

The Siebel Institute of Technology announced that after 157 years in Chicago, it is relocating to Montreal. The change is effective on January 1, 2026.

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Hopvemberfest at Beveridge Place Pub, Because IPA Still Matters

Every year, during November, Beveridge Place Pub conducts a tournament-style people’s choice competition to determine which IPA will serve as the house IPA for the upcoming year.

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Yakima Chief Ranches Introduces a New CEO and New Chairperson

The company just announced the appointment of two new key officers. Jason Perrault is now the Board Chair and Jason Champoux is the new Chief Executive Officer. 

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