Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Kendall Jones Part 2, Metallica Pale Ale
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Friday, June 20, 2025 — Hello, Lionel Richie turns 76 today!
Kendall Jones Returns To The Grit & Grain Podcast
Just hours before the Grit & Grain Podcast hit record, Kendall Jones published a new article on his longtime platform, the Washington Beer Blog, diving into the Brewers Association’s addition of Mexican Lager to its official style guidelines, hot on the heels of their episode on the style. The Grit & Grain digs into that news. It gets Kendall’s take on how Washington’s beer scene has evolved over the years, his favorite underrated local breweries, and the legacy of his influential triple IPA series: Washington Hop Mob. (Grit & Grain)
Mother Earth and Breakside release Collaboration IPA
Mother Earth Brewing has teamed up with Breakside Brewery to create a bright, fruit-forward IPA, Collaboration IPA, featuring Superdelic, Krush, and Citra hops—delivering juicy notes of passionfruit, grapefruit, and white grape with a crisp, drinkable finish. (The Northwest Beer Guide)
Vera Nice!
The Agricultural Research Service has announced a new public aroma hop: USDA-ARS Vera. Formerly known as HRC-003 or W1108-333, this variety delivers a standout aroma of tropical fruit, stone fruit, and citrus — and brings serious disease resistance to the farm. USDA-ARS Vera originated from a former Washington State University hop breeding program in Prosser, Washington. The name “Vera” honors Vera Katherine Charles, a pioneering USDA mycologist who worked extensively on fungi and helped build the National Fungus Collection. (Craft Brewing Business)
Metallica Until It Sips Pale Ale
Metallica has partnered with Blood Brothers Brewing for the launch of a new limited edition pale ale. Adapting its name from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted thrash metal band’s 1996 single “Until It Sleeps,” this new ale has been dubbed “Until It Sips.” A portion of the proceeds from each can sold will go toward Metallica’s charity organization, All Within My Hands. (The PRP)
Rice Lagers On The Rise
At the advent of craft beer’s second emergence, beers brewed with adjuncts like rice couldn’t have been more uncool. However, with beer lovers returning to more traditional tasting beers, particularly lagers, beers brewed with rice are making a comeback. (American Craft Beer)
Growing with Supply Chain Allies with Destihl, Briess, and U.S. Beverage
How can breweries maximize the benefits of their supply chain relationships? Communication is key, and not just when the headwinds hit. Matt Potts, founder of Destihl, a Normal, Illinois-based Brewery, and Ron Schroder, Briess’ director of marketing, share how they’re navigating supply challenges and how craft brewers can mitigate issues by maintaining open lines of communication. (Brewbound Podcast)
LINK: Peaks & Pints beer and cider cooler inventory
