Kendall Jones
@beerblog.bsky.social
Craft beer aficionado and advocate. Seattle-based, world-focused beer writer. Publisher of Washington Beer Blog and other stuff, too. Lifelong mediocre guitarist and marginally listenable vocalist.
Ever visited a hop farm during harvest? Here's your chance. It's a fresh hop field trip with Reuben's Brews. washingtonbeerblog.com/reubens-brew...
Reuben's Brews Fresh Hop Field Trip. You Need to Get on That Bus!
It's called the Fresh Hop Field Trip, and it returns Saturday, September 12th. Tickets are on sale now, and based on past years, they won't last long.
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The Craft Beer Hall of Fame just introduced its class of 2026 Landmark Beers. These are the beers that changed things, shaped the industry, and helped propel craft beer forward. Surely, there will be opinions. washingtonbeerblog.com/the-hall-of-...
The Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2026 Landmark Beers
There are certain beers that came along over the years and changed things. The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame, which was just formed a couple of years ago, calls them Landmark Beers.
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Lumberbeard Brewing in Spokane is currently closed because of fire damage. Not related to wildfires, but vandals. Or so it seems. No word yet on when they'll reopen. Details here. washingtonbeerblog.com/lumberbeard-...
Lumberbeard Brewing is Temporarily Closed Due to Fire Damage
Lumberbeard Brewing is currently closed because of fire damage. This is not related to the recent wildfires. By all indications, it was an act of vandalism.
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Don’t pitch to him. I repeat. Don’t pitch to him. Make someone else beat you
It seems to me this kind of thing should be more common in a place that enjoys such a wealth of breweries and distilleries. Copperworks Distilling and Urban Family Brewing are at it again. And it sounds delish! washingtonbeerblog.com/copperworks-...
Copperworks Distilling and Urban Family Brewing, Sitting in a Tree
Copperworks and Urban Family hooked up for a barrel-swap whiskey that sounds pretty damned special. It involves the distillery's whiskey and the brewery's Treehouse in the City barleywine.
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Last Call! Our special ticket pricing offer for Cider Summit Seattle ends at midnight. Use the code WABB-5 at checkout to get the discounted rate on your tix! www.cidersummitnw.com/seattle1
It's been a rough summer for folks around Spokane, but a little happy news can't hurt. No-Li Brewhouse just earned some international recognition. The hometown brewery earned 3 medals at the World Beer Awards. washingtonbeerblog.com/no-li-brewho...
No-Li Brewhouse's Beers Earn International Recognition. Again
No-Li Brewhouse recently scored some international recognition. Three of its beers brought home medals from the World Beer Awards. In the face of all that Spokane has endured this summer, a little hap...
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This year, a beer fest is returning to St. Edward State Park in Juanita/Kenmore. Ales For ALS is coming to a familiar location for Seattle-area festivalgoers. We have details and a discount code washingtonbeerblog.com/fight-als-th...
The Ales for ALS Festival Lands at The Lodge. Discount Code Available
The Ales for ALS Festival at The Lodge takes place on October 3, 2026. At The Lodge at St Edward State Park in Juanita, WA. I've share all the details, including a VIP opportunity.
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Today is a big day for two hop varieties. The day they get a regular name. HBC 1325 and HBC 682 now have names. More than that, this marks the introduction of a new series: Terra Alpha. washingtonbeerblog.com/two-experime...
Two Experimental Hops Earn Names. Introducing the Terra Alpha Hop Series
Today, Hop Breeding Company (HBC) announced the launch of Terra Alpha Hops. This new series was built specifically for high-alpha performance — that is, performance in both the field and in the brewho...
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The person who caught that Naylor HR is THE MOST AWESOME OLD-SCHOOL Ms FAN! The Ichimeter lady! Forever season ticket holder! Magic! #tridentsup #goms #mariners!
When Breakside Brewery speaks, people listen. Especially when they're talking about IPA. When the brewery formulates a new year-round West Coast IPA, it might just set the new definition of the style. I don't say that lightly. washingtonbeerblog.com/breakside-de...
Breakside Defines West Coast IPA, and Frankly, They've Earned the Right To
When Breakside Brewery speaks, people listen. The brewery just released its new year-round IPA. Simply, confidently called West Coast IPA. And it just might serve as the new definition of the style.
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Flying in the face of contemporary wisdom. Snapshot Brewing is closing its taproom in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. They've built a new production facility that will see it increase production tenfold. Switching focus. washingtonbeerblog.com/snapshot-bre...
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 buil...
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As we await the harvest and the subsequent fresh hop beer season, Oregon's hop growers have some happy news to share. (In my mind, I can already taste my first pint of a fresh-hop Strata!) Here's what has them jazzed about the '26 harvest. washingtonbeerblog.com/hop-harvest-...
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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Win a pair of VIP tickets to Cider Summit Seattle, September 11th and 12th. Comment on this post and tag a friend. Monday, Aug 11th, we randomly select a winner from all qualified entries. Enter on Insta and FB, too. That's allowed. washingtonbeerblog.com/cider-summit...
TICKET GIVEAWAY - Cider Summit Seattle Returns for a 15th Delicious Year
Cider Summit Seattle, the region's largest cider tasting festival, returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. Buckle up!
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Celebrating its first 10 years this weekend, Brewmaster's, a community-focused taproom, has taken some shots (literally) for standing by its convictions. A great beer hall, a great member of its community! Cheers! washingtonbeerblog.com/brewmasters-...
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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Lots of rough news coming out of Spokane right now. No escaping that. On a happier note, I share news of a new brewery. New addition to the city’s West End Brewery District: Salt King Brewing. washingtonbeerblog.com/softly-open-...
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.
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The brewing community is stepping up to help victims of the horrific wildfires in Eastern Washington. Find out how you can help, whether you're a brewery or just an individual. washingtonbeerblog.com/westside-bre...
Westside Breweries Stepping. 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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2/2 Hops are the lead singer and guitar player, but the grains are the rhythm section. Brewers know this. That's why so many great brewers are involved in GRAINMAKER Festival. Get all the details. washingtonbeerblog.com/grainmaker-f...
GRAINMAKER Festival in Spokane Deserves Your Attention and Attendance
GRAINMAKER Festival takes place in Spokane on August 7th. This is a particularly cool brew fest. One that celebrates beer's unsung hero: the grains that go in your glass.
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1/2 GRAINMAKER Festival rapidly approaches. This is an exceptional beer fest in Spokane on Friday, August 7th, and it's worth a road trip. Takes place at Brick West Brewing, features 26 collab beers from 52 breweries across the Western US. SAVE 20% on tickets when you use promo code WABEERBLOG26.
We are giving away a pair of VIP tickets to Cider Summit Seattle (Sept 11 & 12). To enter, comment & tag at least one person. On Aug 3, we will select a winner at random from all qualified entries. Find us on FB and Insta, and do the same. Increase your odds. washingtonbeerblog.com/cider-summit...
Cider Summit Seattle Returns for a 15th Delicious Year This September
Cider Summit Seattle, the region's largest cider tasting festival, returns Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. Buckle up!
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Like others, I wrote a tribute to Alan Sprints, the brewing maestro who recently passed. His beers were crazy. High-spirited. Mad for life. Yellow, gold, and amber Roman candles, exploding like spiders across the stars. washingtonbeerblog.com/alan-sprints...
Alan Sprints, 1959–2026: The Man Who Made Beer That Waited For You
Alan Sprints — the founder, brewmaster, and singular creative force behind Portland's Hair of the Dog Brewing — passed away on July 19. I share my thoughts about his creative genius.
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Ten years ago, Four Generals Brewing started doing one thing, and doing it right. Now everybody's doing it. The lager-focused brewery is ready to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. washingtonbeerblog.com/four-general...
Four Generals Brewing. Ten Years of Being Right. Maybe Now You'll Listen
On August 1st, Four Generals Brewing celebrates its 10th anniversary. You are familiar with Four Generals, right? It's a Renton thing. Allow me to explain.
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Gasworks Brewing just opened a new taproom (& production brewery) in Seattle. It's a familiar location for local beer lovers. I was there on opening night. Check it out. washingtonbeerblog.com/gasworks-bre...
Gasworks Brewing is Now Open. New SoDo Location Opened on July 10th
Gasworks Brewing opens its new brewery and taproom in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood on Friday, July 10th. The location is familiar to local beer lovers.
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Lagerhead Beer Festival happens this Saturday in Snoqualmie, WA. A benefit for Washington Wild featuring beers from breweries near and far. Some, from very far. Folks, this is a good one! A lager-lover's dream! washingtonbeerblog.com/a-lager-love...
A Lager Lovers Dream! Lagerhead Beer Fest Returns Saturday, July 18th
On Saturday, July 18th, Lagerhead Beer Fest returns to Snoqualmie for the third year. As the name suggests, the event focuses on lager-style beers, which are especially well-suited for summer.
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Too many people are unfamiliar with this brewery. Four Generals Brewing in Renton, WA, is singularly focused on making nothing but damn fine German-style lagers. And the awards and accolades keep rolling in. washingtonbeerblog.com/four-general...
Four Generals Brewing. Ten Years of Being Right. Maybe Now You'll Listen
On August 1st, Four Generals Brewing celebrates its 10th anniversary. You are familiar with Four Generals, right? It's a Renton thing. Allow me to explain.
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On Friday, Seattle's Gasworks Brewing opens its new location (its 2nd). The location is familiar: the former home of Two Beers Brewing and Seattle Cider. I got some deets for you washingtonbeerblog.com/gasworks-bre...
Gasworks Brewing is Opening the New SoDo Location on July 10th
Gasworks Brewing opens its new brewery and taproom in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood on Friday, July 10th. The location is familiar to local beer lovers.
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Cheers to my friends at 7 Seas Brewing! It's anniversary time, so I take a quick look back at how we got here. Did you know that 7 Seas did something no other WA craft brewery had done before? What was it? washingtonbeerblog.com/seventeen-ye...
Seventeen Years of 7 Seas Brewing. Still Riding the Wave
I take a quick look back at 7 Seas Brewing's history. First up on the surfboard and still riding that wave after 17 years!
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"It's not you, it's me." Sounds like Costco and Deschutes will part ways. Don't be sad. I think deep down we all knew this star-crossed hookup between a megaretailer and a craft brewer would never last. washingtonbeerblog.com/deschutes-an...
Deschutes and Costco Are Breaking Up. Here's What You Need to Know.
The relationship between Deschutes Brewery and Costco has run its course, and a split is now imminent. Time to make a beer run to Costco while supplies last.
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My wife just walked into the office to remind me it's a holiday and I shouldn't be working. Sometimes work is fun. And sometimes, I hope, reading my work is fun too. Today, I tell you the story of a whiskey that, according to some folks, is not a whiskey. washingtonbeerblog.com/redacted-dea...
Redacted Death: The Whiskey That Dares Not Speak Its Own Name
Iron Horse Brewery teamed up with Moses Lake Distillery to create a liquor that is not Irish or Whiskey. Here's the story behind Redacted Death.
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The non-beer things you serve at your taproom speak volumes about your brewery. Sounds counterintuitive, but it's not. I discuss in this article how some breweries are chasing customers away from their taprooms. No room for that anymore. washingtonbeerblog.com/if-your-tapr...
If Your Taproom Only Serves Beer, You're Turning Customers Away
In this piece, I share an observation. Call it an opinion. The quality of the non-beer beverages you serve in your taproom says a lot about your brewery
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