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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A True Craft Beer Pioneer, Jack McAuliffe Dies at Age 80

One of the very first American craft brewers, Jack McAuliffe, died at his home in Arkansas on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 80. He is credited with starting Sonoma, California’s New Albion Brewing in 1976. His contribution to the beer world we know today was immense. 

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PNW Breweries Earn 25 Medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship

The winners of the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship have been announced. We share info about the PNW winners and more.

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Epic, Tragic Floods in New Zealand Impacting the Hop Farms

A barrage of epic, historic rain events in New Zealand have impacted the region’s hop farms in both physical and personal ways. Some farms were submerged and the enduring damage remains to be seen.

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Scuttlebutt Brewing and Cal Raleigh Creating Big Dumper Beer  

Scuttlebutt Brewing of Everett, WA has partnered with Seattle Mariner Cal Raleigh to create a beer. It will be release this summer. Here’s what you need to know about Big Dumper Beer.

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Schilling Cider Funds the Kickoff of a National Cider Campaign

Seattle-based Schilling Cider just made a $25,000 contribution to launch It’s Cider’s Time, the American Cider Association’s new national advocacy and educational program.

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Stoup Brewing Introduces its New Community Giving Program

With Brewing Hope, a series of pint-night events, Stoup Brewing refines and better defines its community giving program.

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Low-Cost Ways to Start Building Your Investment Portfolio

This guide shows you simple, budget-friendly ways to start growing that portfolio without stressing about having a fat bank account.

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Big Block Brewing is Opening a New Location In Black Diamond

On the cusp of its 12th anniversary, we’ve learned that Big Block Brewing is opening its 4th location. We received word yesterday from Lumber House Brewery that Big Block Brewing will take over its brewery/pub in Black Diamond, Washington.

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With 500% Growth, Garage Beer is Bucking the Beer Trend

While the beer industry has faced a lot of headwinds lately, Garage Beer has enjoyed remarkable growth. Here’s why. And it isn’t just starpower

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