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.
U.S. Surgeon Generals advisory on cancer risk of alcohol, and a graph showing some of the results.

U.S. Surgeon General Calls for New Warnings on Beer Labels

A just-released advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General calls for alcohol labels to include a clear and obvious statement about the correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer.

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A man holding a can of Keystone Light, displaying the prominence of the word "stone"

The final, final Word on Stone Brewing v. Molson Coors

This should mark the final, final word in a case that’s more than six years old. Stone Brewing defeats Molson Coors in a matter involving the use of the “stone.”

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The logo for the newly announced Barrel One Collective.

Smuttynose Brewing and Harpoon Brewery Announce a Merger

Two of the largest and oldest craft breweries in New England are merging into one. The parent companies of Smuttynose Brewing and Harpoon Brewing will unite under the name Barrel One Collective.

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The Stemma Brewing family in the beer garden.

Stemma Brewing is Opening a New Location in Bellingham

Stemma Brewing just announced that it is opening a second location in Bellingham, taking over the Twin Sisters Brewing location.

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a poster for the anniversary party at Ladd & Lass Brewing.

Ladd & Lass Brewing Celebrating 3rd Anniversary on Jan. 10 & 11

Join Seattle’s Ladd & Lass Brewing as it commemorates its third anniversary and a momentous 2024 with special beer releases and more.

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President Jimmy Carter and his role in the craft beer revolution.

The Truth About Jimmy Carter and the Craft Beer Revolution

It Happened on His Watch, But… Right now, at the time of his passing, it seems wrong to question the legacy of President Jimmy Carter….

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A person inspecting the hop harvest.

USDA National Hop Report and What it Says About the Beer Biz

The 2024 National Hop Report from the USDA shows a period of adjustment in the industry as farmers respond to changing demand. A response to a hop surplus. So, what’s it all mean?

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A poster for the auctioning of Gilgamesh Btrewing.

Gilgamesh Brewing Auction Notice. Pubs are Still Open

Gilgamesh Brewing operates three locations in Oregon. This auction concerns only the closing of the brewery in Salem. The impact on the three restaurants/pubs is another matter.

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Group of friends enjoying beers at Gasworks Brewing.

Taking a Look Back at Our 11 Most-Read Stories of 2024

In this story, we take a look back at the most-read stories of 2024, and muse on what the list says about the state of craft beer these days.

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