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Kendall Jones

@beerblog.bsky.social

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The same beerblog guy as on other channels. 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.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 14h

After nearly 30 years in Redmond, Mac & Jack's Brewing announces it is moving production to Bremerton where it will operate jointly with Silver City Brewery. This will upset a lot of people, but from a business perspective... heavy sigh. washingtonbeerblog.com/mac-jacks-br...

Mac & Jack's Brewing is Closing its Brewery in Redmond

Mac & Jack’s Brewing is moving its brewing production to Bremerton and will operate jointly with Silver City Brewery.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 5d

It starts today. Fresh Hop Fest at Beveridge Place Pub in W. Seattle. I teamed up with the pub to organize this one. 3 days and over 40 freshies on tap. 24 beers on Thrs and Fri (taster tray style). Full on Festival on Sat. w/ 40 beers poured festival-style. washingtonbeerblog.com/fresh-hop-fe...

Fresh Hop Festival in Seattle this Thursday thru Saturday

October 9th thru 11th, join Beveridge Place Pub and the Washington Beer Blog in West Seattle for three days of fresh hop beers.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 13d

The Washington Brewers Guild introduces the inaugural class of inductees to the Hall of Fame. These are people who have contributed greatly to the development of the Washington beer scene that we enjoy today. There's a ceremony planned and you are invited. washingtonbeerblog.com/washington-b...

Washington Beer Hall of Fame, Inaugural Inductees Announced

The Washington Brewers Guild announces the seven inaugural inductees to the Hall of Fame. Ceremony planned and you're invited.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 13d

Reuben's Brews is ready to tell you about its non-alcoholic beer program. Introducing Party On Gold and Party On IPA, the first beers in the NA lineup. Getting to this point was not easy or quick. washingtonbeerblog.com/party-on-reu...

Party On! Reuben's Brews Introduces its NA Beer Program

After years in development, Seattle’s Reuben’s Brews introduces two non-alcoholic beers to the market, Party On Gold and Party On IPA.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 15d

Fair Isle Brewing invites you to a special tasting event with 3 Fonteinen on October 19th. This event has sold out in the past. Secure your spot now. washingtonbeerblog.com/tasting-even...

Tasting Event with 3 Fonteinen & Fair Isle Brewing, October 19th

On Sunday, October 19th, Fair Isle Brewing in Seattle invites you to a special tasting event with Christian Gregory and the beers of 3 Fonteinen. Here is the announcement with more details from Fair I...

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 21d

These days, folks often say, "Young people just don't drink beer these days." Blanket statement, but not necessarily untrue. In this article, I take a look at some data and provide some ideas about how the craft beer industry can address the situation. washingtonbeerblog.com/why-gen-z-is...

Why Gen Z Drinks Less Craft Beer and What We Can Do About It

In this article we look at how Gen Z views at alcohol and how the craft beer business can better appeal to this generation of young adults.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 21d

Best of Craft Beer Awards announced winners of its Fresh Hop Beer (early harvest) competition. I share the list of all the winners, in all of the categories. Some of the usual suspects are on the list, but some newbies too. Late harvest winners TBA washingtonbeerblog.com/best-of-craf...

Best of Craft Beer Fresh Hop Winners Announced (Early Harvest)

The Best of Craft Beer Awards just announced the first round of winners of its Fresh Hop Beer judging competition. We share results.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 26d

Cheers to Fiddler's Inn, one of Seattle's venerable, original great beer bars. Celebrating its 30th anniversary next week with events from Tues thru Sat. Detail in the story. washingtonbeerblog.com/fiddlers-inn...

Fiddler's Inn Anniversary Week, September 23 through 27

Fiddler’s Inn celebrates its 30th anniversary next week with music, a bbq party, and other events spread out between Tuesday and Saturday.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 26d

Some of our Pacific Northwest breweries did well at the European Beer Star Awards. I share the winners and some facts about the competition, which is one of the most prestigious beer competitions in Europe.
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PNW Breweries Earn Medals at the European Beer Star Awards

Breweries from the Pacific Northwest showed well at the 2025 European Beer Star Awards. Europe's most prestigious beer competition.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · 28d

This Saturday, 30 great years of Boundary Bay Brewery culminates with a big ol' street party in Bellingham. Live music on 2 stages, food & crafts vendors, lots of great beer. Let's bid the folks at Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro a fond farewell. washingtonbeerblog.com/boundary-bay...

Boundary Bay Brewery Final Shindig This Saturday, Sept. 20th

The folks at Boundary Bay Brewery invites you to join them for one last shindig this Saturday, September 20th. And it’s a big ‘un.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 11

Edgar and Cora look cute and silly! Rescue dogs are the bestcue dogs.

Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 11

A beloved Seattle beer hall (Columbia City Ale House) has closed, but it's getting new life as Rough & Tumble's second location. A sports bar that focuses on gender equity in sports viewing. There's a lot of positive juju in this story. washingtonbeerblog.com/rough-tumble...

Rough & Tumble Annouces That It's Opening a Second Location

Seattle's Rough & Tumble announces plans to open a second location, taking over the Columbia City Ale House.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'm usually all about the beer, but hell, I do have a life. Until recently, that life included our beloved little Lucy dog. Her "gotcha" story is pretty amazing. I had to write the story for the story to sink in. Maybe you'll be inspired to open your heart. washingtonbeerblog.com/the-serendip...

The Serendipitous Story of Lucy

It was raining cats and dogs, so we took one home. That’s one way I explain how Lucy came into our lives, but the story involves more than a stormy afternoon in Montana.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 10

Oh Howie, how thou doth gets me

Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 10

And the counting of the number shall be one. Not shall it be 1.5. Nor shall it be two. Three is right out. One is the counting of the number. Go #mariners!

Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 7

That is a very good point. Only ticket brokers can afford to buy them. They’re an investment, nothing to do with fandom.

Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 5

Time flies when you're making beer! Tomorrow, Bainbridge Brewing celebrates its 13th anniversary with a soiree at the brewery and taproom. Some special stuff on tap at the Alehouse as well. Details here washingtonbeerblog.com/bainbridge-b...

Bainbridge Brewing Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 6th

On Saturday, September 6th, Bainbridge Brewing celebrates its 13th anniversary. The official soiree happens at the original brewery and taproom, but they’ll have some special stuff on tap at the Aleho...

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 5

Next Thursday at Stoup Brewing in Seattle (Capitol Hill), join the brew crew for an Art & Science of Fresh Hop event. Fresh hop beer is ephemeral and fanciful, but there is science behind the beer and the process. Who better to explain that to you than Stoup? washingtonbeerblog.com/stoup-brewin...

Stoup Brewing Presents an Art & Science of Fresh Hop Beer Event

Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill hosts an Art and Science of Beer event on Thursday, September 11th from 5:00 - 9:00. Come learn more about one of life's great ephemeral joys, fresh hop beer.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 3

We teamed up with Seattle's Beveridge Place Pub to present a Fresh Hop Beer Fest, Oct 9th - 11th. Forty fresh hop beers on tap at once, served festival-style. Details in the story. Also, I explain why I call it fresh hop and not wet hop. My reasoning is sound! washingtonbeerblog.com/fresh-hop-be...

Fresh Hop Beer Fest in Seattle, October 9th Through 11th

The Beveridge Place Pub and Washington Beer Blog, two of Seattle’s revered beer institutions, team up for a three-day celebration of fresh hop beers on October 9th through 11th.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Sep 3

A scholarship opportunity for aspiring home and professional brewers. The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is accepting applications for a full-ride scholarship to the American Brewers Guild's upcoming program. Details in the story. washingtonbeerblog.com/apply-now-fo...

Apply Now For Scholarship to the American Brewers Guild

The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation provides scholarships to professional and aspiring brewers. In collaboration with the American Brewers Guild, it is offering a full-tuition scholarship to the Guild’s ...

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Aug 27

Self Care introduces a beer brewed in collab with Crosby Hops; Hasta La Raíz, an Oatmeal Cream IPA. This beer is part of a bigger movement. To get "to the root," read all about the beer and the purpose here. washingtonbeerblog.com/self-care-an...

Self Care and Crosby Hop Farm Introduce Hasta La Raíz IPA

Self Care just announced that it is accepting orders for Hasta La Raíz, an Oatmeal Cream IPA. Shipping starting the first week of September.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Aug 26

pFriemtoberfest! pFriem Family Brewers invites you to Hood River, OR for a riverfront Oktoberfest celebration. They're even giving away a hotel & VIP package! Read about it on the blog @pfriembeer.bsky.social washingtonbeerblog.com/experience-p...

Experience pFriemtoberfest in Hood River on September 20th

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Hood River with pFriem and Grasslands Barbecue. The celebration transforms Hood River Waterfront Park into a Bavarian festival grounds

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Aug 26

Steam Donkey Brewing Company is expanding, adding a new facility at the Port of Grays Harbor to increase capacity and expand the biz. The taproom in downtown Aberdeen will remain open and will get more beer! You'll find details on the Washington Beer Blog washingtonbeerblog.com/steam-donkey...

Steam Donkey Brewing is Expanding to a New Location

Steam Donkey Brewing will open a new facility allowing it to double production capabilities, streamline operations, and expand its business.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Aug 25

He was one of the co-founders of Redhook, but that is only part of his story. Gordon Bowker has died at 82 in Seattle. I share some thoughts about what he contributed to the world of craft beer before there even was a world of craft beer. washingtonbeerblog.com/in-memory-of...

In Memory of a Craft Beer Pioneer, Gordon Bowker

Gordon Bowker, who among many other things co-founded Redhook Brewery, has dies in Seattle at the age of 82.

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Kendall Jones @beerblog.bsky.social · Aug 24

Get two runs in nine innings. Too much to ask.