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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Day One Distribution Presents “Dayapalooza” Tap Takeovers Across Portland

Specialty craft beer distributor Day One Distribution is turning double digits, and they’re throwing a party to mark the milestone. Next week, the company celebrates its 10th anniversary with tap takeovers at all three Loyal Legion Beer Hall locations across Oregon.

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No-Li Set Out to Raise $50,000 for Spokane Fire Relief. The Community Doubled It.

No-Li Brewhouse stepped up to support victims of the recent wildfires around Spokane. The community stepped up with them. More than doubled the original goal.

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Breakside Defines West Coast IPA, and Frankly, They’ve Earned the Right To

Breakside Brewery Introduces New Year-Round West Coast IPA When Ben Edmunds tells us where IPA is headed, we should probably listen. When he says his…

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Snapshot Brewing Is Closing a Taproom. That’s the Good News.

The Greenwood taproom that’s been Snapshot’s home since 2018 will pour its last pint on Saturday, August 15th. But the reason behind it isn’t the reason you’re bracing for. Snapshot just finished building a new production facility in the Shoreline community.

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Hop Harvest is Almost Here, and Oregon Growers Expect a Good One

Harvest starts next week for many of Oregon’s hop growers, and by all accounts, this year is going to be a good one. They expect exceptionally high quality this year.

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Brewmaster’s Taproom – 10 Years of Welcoming Everyone to Support the Community

Brewmaster’s Taproom calls itself “a community space that serves really great craft beer.” Notice how they put “community” first? That’s a pretty accurate description, but I think we can do better.

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Softly Open Now, Grand Opening on August 15th: Spokane’s Salt King Brewing

The newest addition to the Spokane brewery scene, Salt King Brewing, is now softly open, with a grand opening planned. Here’s who and what is behind the operation.

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Westside Breweries Stepping Up. Immediate Wildfire Assistance: You Can Help!

Devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington and around Spokane have prompted an immediate relief effort from breweries west of the mountains. Here is how you can help.

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Urban Family Brewing is Getting Very Close to Opening on the Waterfront

Urban Family Brewing is now hiring for several positions at its new taproom on Seattle’s waterfront. I share details about and the new location.

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