Author: Kendall Jones

Freelance writer, freestyle beer drinker, and producer of the Washington Beer Blog.

After 37 Years, Charlie Papazian Steps Down as President of the Brewers Association

When Charlie Papazian became president of the Brewers Association, Jimmy Carter was President of the United States. Papazian has held the position ever since. Yesterday…

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Get Ready to Get Strange – Strange Brewfest 2016

It’s time to get ready for Strange Brewfest 2016. My approach to Strange Brewfest is the same every year. Step one: determine if I can…

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In West Seattle New Years Day is All About Special Beers

Leave New Years Eve to the amateurs, because in West Seattle New Years Day is all about very special beers. Stay home and rest up…

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Mapping the History of American Craft Beer

A recently released report from the Journal of Wine Economics shows exactly how craft beer spread across the nation over the past 35 years. That…

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Beer Release – Barrel-Aged Oort Imperial Stout, Ecliptic Brewing

Here’s a rare beer release notice for you. I am just putting this one on your radar screen. Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing just announced that it…

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Lowercase Brewing Celebrating 2nd Anniversary with a New Brewhouse

Lowercase Brewing, located in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood, is about to turn two years old. They’re having a party and you’re invited. The hootenanny takes…

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