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.

Schooner Exact Honors Bartell’s 125th Anniversary

It’s pretty cool how Bartell Drugs embraces and supports the craft beer culture. The fact that they fill growlers at three of the Seattle-area stores…

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Three Magnets Brewing Begins Bottling Beer

Olympia’s Three Magnets Brewing Company announced today that it is about to release its beer in bottles. This Saturday, October 17, there will be two…

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Barrel-Aged Invitational at Elliott Bay Brewery

On Saturday, November 7, Elliott Bay Brewery hosts the Barrel-Aged Invitational at it’s Lake City Way location in North Seattle. The event showcases barrel-aged beers…

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Washington is Now Home to 296 Breweries

Saturday marked our 7th anniversary. Since we launched this website on October 10, 2008, we’ve published over 3,200 stories. All of those stories were made…

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Beer Release – Two Beers from Silver City Brewery

Silver City Brewery announces the release of annual harvest ale, Citra Wet Hop, and the return of Sieben Bräu Helles Lager for the fall season….

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Which State Brews the Best Beer in America?

Washington breweries recently brought home 13 medals from the Great American Beer Festival, the most prestigious beer awards in North America. (Check it out.) Oregon…

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The World’s Best Beer – Just Announced

I have trouble even determining a favorite beer. The idea of picking a “best beer” is beyond daunting. But someone did it. Namely, the World…

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American Brewing Company Acquired by Pacific Brewing and Malting

Original story, as posted October 5, 2015. Updates below. You will soon hear news of another brewery acquisition. This time involving two local Washington breweries….

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Beer Release – Slacker, No-Li Brewhouse

In the wake of recent news about craft breweries getting gobbled-up by Big Beer, No-Li Brewhouse wanted to make a beer to celebrate independent craft…

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