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.
A person inspecting the hop harvest.

How Heat, Cold, and El Niño Impacted This Year’s Hop Harvest

Here is a look at the 2024 growing season, the set of its unique challenges, and how that will impact the harvest.

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Suds Against Suicide, Fundraiser in Yakima on September 14th

The Chainsaw Cat, a bar and live music venue in Yakima, hosts the second-annual Suds Against Suicide on Saturday, September 14.

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A growler and a pint of The Mayor IPA.

Not just another IPA, The Mayor IPA releases today with a mission

Today marks the release of The Mayor IPA at Georgetown Brewing, which has become an annual event. For the fifth year, all of the proceeds from The Mayor IPA benefit some important non-profit organizations.

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Washington Craft Beer Summit, New Location Other Changes

The Washington Craft Beer Summit & Trade Show is a can’t-miss event for Washington’s brewery owners, brewery employees, and affiliated industry members. The one-day event occurs on November 4th.

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Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill anniversary.

Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill Set to Celebrate 1st Anniversary

Stoup Brewing celebrates the Capitol Hill location’s first anniversary on Saturday, August 24th with an all-day event. Here’s what’s planned.

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Hops on the bine and the Hop Harvest Experience

Visit Yakima for an Exclusive Hop Harvest Experience

The Little Hopper Tour Company offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the hops get from the field to your glass. Here’s how to hop aboard.

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Logos for the Pybus Market Fresh Hop Festival.

Pybus Public Market Announces First-Annual Fresh Hop Festival

Press Release Pybus Foundation Presents: 1st Annual Fresh Hop Festival: East vs. West Pybus Market Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce our 1st Annual FRESH…

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poster for the beer fest.

River’s Edge Brewfest, in Snohomish, on Saturday, August 17

River’s Edge Brewfest is an annual fundraiser for Snohomish Youth Soccer. The event takes place in, you guessed it, Snohomish, Washington. Tickets online or at the gate. The one-day festival happens on Saturday, August 17th.

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Tumwater Artesian Brewfest This Saturday, August 17th

Tumwater hosts a big beer festival every summer: the Tumwater Artesian Brewfest. This year, the event takes place on Saturday, August 17th.

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