Here’s a curated six-pack from new arrivals to the Peaks & Pints cooler. Peaks & Pints New Beer Six-Pack: 6.19.25 Peaks & Pints has more tasty cans and bottles hitting the cooler just in time for the weekend! BLOCK 15 BREWING ALUMNI CLUB – SUNRIVER CHAPTER: Brewed in partnership with Oregon State University Fermentation Sceience alum Mason of Sunriver Brewing, this vibrant IPA combines Neo-Mexicanus Medusa and Amarillo hops, with additional layers from El Dorado, Talus, Sabro, Calypso Salvo, and Krush Hyperboost, plus a hint of flaked maize for a crisp and aromatic Southwestern-style IPA, evoking
Grab a Heater Allen Pils for your Thursday The Italian Sandwich Special. Peaks & Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: The Italian Unit Thursday, June 19, 2025: Peaks & Pints Kitchen Brittney whipped up Slaw & Order – Italian Unit Thursday Sandwich Featuring turkey, pepperoni, pesto, mayo, provolone, onion, tomato, and Italian slaw on French bread. PAIRING: Heater Allen Pils The best beer pairing would balance the fat, cut through the spice and pesto, and complement the umami depth. The zesty mix of turkey, pepperoni, pesto, provolone, and Italian slaw on French bread pairs beautifully with Heater Allen
The Washington Brewers Festival returns to the Seattle Center this weekend. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Washington Brewers Fest, MadCow turns 8 GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Thursday, June 19, 2025 — Ann Wilson turns 75 Reasons To Attend the Washington Brewers Festival This Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, the 2025 Washington Brewers Festival returns to Seattle Center, bringing together breweries from across the state to pour an impressive array of beers at what is the largest and most significant annual beer festival in Washington. The 21+ event features hundreds of unique and inventive brews
Peaks & Pints Wednesday Sandwich Special pairs well with this Belgian dubbel. Peaks & Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: Campsite #253 Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Peaks & Pints Kitchen Director and co-owner Robby Peterson created our Wednesday Sandwich Special featuring ham, smoky aioli, gorgonzola, provolone, red onion, pepperoncini, and tomato on French bread. PAIRING: Trappistes Rochefort 6 Rochefort 6 pairs exceptionally well with this sandwich thanks to its complex, malty backbone and lively carbonation. The Belgian dubbel’s notes of toffee, dark fruit, and subtle spice complement the savory ham and smoky aioli, while also tempering the sharp,
Bizarre Brewing, located in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood, was recognized as one of the best new breweries of 2023 by national outlets like VinePair, praised for its inventive low-alcohol beers and inviting beer-hall style taproom. Their focus on flavorful beers under 6 percent ABV—often brewed with alternative grains like spelt, buckwheat, and oats—sets them apart in the craft beer scene. In early October 2022, two Seattle beer scene veterans opened Bizarre Brewing to brew lower-alcohol-by-volume (ABV) beers in this bona fide community space. Derek Brown and Colette Boilini met working at Fremont Brewing in 2014. Boilini has also served at Holy
Seattle-based company Ackley Brands has acquired Silver City Brewery. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Ackley Brands Old Scrooge, Bend Beer Run GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Wednesday, June 18, 2025 — Someone’s knocking at the door: Sir Paul McCartney turns 83 today Silver City Brewery sold Ackley Brands, led by President Brandon Ackley, has snapped up another well-known Washington beer brand. The family-owned company, based in Seattle, that owns and operates premium beverage brands from the Pacific Northwest, including Mac & Jack’s Brewery, Hogue Cellars, Columbia Winery, and Charles Smith Wines, has acquired Silver City Brewery in Bremerton.
After experimenting with saisons as gypsy brewers, brothers Chase and Colin Healey decided it was time to plant roots. With the support of fans, they raised more than $20,000 on Kickstarter and launched Prairie Artisan Ales in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2012. Chase took the reins in the brewhouse, while Colin brought the brand to life with his vibrant, offbeat artwork and logo design. Together, they introduced a fresh take on brewing — from bold, barrel-aged stouts to crisp, funky farmhouse ales. Today, Peaks & Pints celebrates its creativity with an in-house tasting: the Peaks & Pints Prairie Ales Sour Flight.
The Peaks & Pints Monday French Dip Special is all about campfires. Peaks and Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: The Smokeshow Dip Monday, June 16, 2025: Peaks & Pints Kitchen Quinn grabbed our Monday French Dip Special and created The Smokeshow Dip featuring turkey, campfire sauce, Parmesan, bacon, French bread, and a side of au jus. PAIRING: Alaskan Brewing Smoked Porter The Smokeshow Dip sandwich—stacked with turkey, crispy bacon, smoky campfire sauce, and savory Parmesan on French bread, accompanied by a side of au jus—is a natural match for Alaskan Smoked Porter. This iconic beer amplifies the
Ah, Father’s Day, when all patriarchs become Clark Griswold on vacation and all filial conversations become sentimental diatribes: “Enjoy this, kids. Someday, when you have families of your own, you’ll wish you had several hours together in the back of a cop car just to sit and talk.” That’s some advice. Dads have given us a lot of advice over the years: Wear a helmet, get good grades, don’t drive too fast or you’ll end up like Tony from your high school, who wrapped his Corvair around a giant oak over by the American Legion. And while we did follow
Peaks & Pints Kitchen Kylee made her bourbon bacon onion jam for our Saturday Sandwich Special. Peaks and Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: The Jam Session Saturday, June 14, 2025: Since it’s National Bourbon Day, Peaks & Pints Kitchen Kylee whipped up a bourbon bacon onion jam for her Saturday Sandwich Special that also includes chicken, light barbecue sauce, mayo, Beecher’s Cheddar and Gouda on sourdough. PAIRING: Samuel Smith Brewery Taddy Porter This sandwich—stacked with smoky bourbon bacon onion jam, tangy Beecher’s Cheddar, creamy Gouda, barbecue sauce, and chicken on sourdough—pairs beautifully with Samuel Smith’s Taddy Porter.
Craft beer is best enjoyed fresh. Drink a fresh hop IPA the day it’s bottled or canned, and you’ll catch it at its absolute peak — never again will it taste quite so vibrant. Day by day, its lushness fades. Beer, unlike vinegar or Pop-Tarts, is not a fixed food product. So, why do brewers barrel-age beer? Because the porous wood of a barrel allows for slow oxidation, which can enhance the complexity of darker, malt-forward beers. The barrel’s former resident — whether wine, bourbon, or another spirit — also plays a key role. While bourbon is always aged in
Mortali Brewing from New York is now at Peaks & Pints in Tacoma’s Proctor District. Welcome to Tacoma, Mortalis Brewing! Mortalis Brewing, located in Avon, New York, has quickly built a reputation for its mythologically inspired beers and bold, fruit-forward flavor profiles. Known for pushing boundaries in style and creativity, Mortalis excels particularly in heavily fruited sours, pastry stouts, and innovative hybrids. Mortalis strikes a balance between artistic flair and technical execution, offering an experience that seamlessly blends storytelling with sensory depth. And, if you’re into Untappd, Mortalis ranks high. Mortalis Demihydra Calliope is a scaled-down
It’s Friday the 13th, and we have the perfect way to tempt fate — without the actual danger. Skip the cursed cabins, the midnight skinny dips, and the ominous noises in the woods. Instead, sip your way through this devilishly curated beer flight featuring brews from frighteningly named beers such as Hans Gruber, Triple Dank Shark, Patricide, and others. No bad luck here — just bold flavors, wickedly high ABVs, and a soundtrack of darkwave to complete the ritual. Stop by Peaks & Pints in Tacoma’s Proctor District and enjoy the Peaks & Pints Friday the 13th Beer Flight. Pro
Kendall Jones of the Washington Beer Blog sat down with the Grit & Grain to discuss his early years in beer. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Grit & Grain Podcast with Kendall Jones, Reuben’s Downtown Debut GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Friday, June 13, 2025 — Chris Evans turns 43, so watch your language Grit & Grain Episode 148: Kendall Jones Tacoma-based Grit & Grain Podcast sat down with Tacoma-born Kendall Jones for a double header of Washington beer. In the first episode, Jones discusses his teenage years of homebrewing in Bellevue and at Western Washington University,
In December 2021, after 300 batches of homebrew and countless building egress drawings, Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan, husband and wife, opened Ladd & Lass Brewing in Seattle’s U-District. Housed in the former Floating Bridge Brewery spot on 45th Street near Interstate 5, which was also the former Rainbow Tavern where the Ramones and Soundgarden rocked the kids, the former architects opened with a pile of beer recipes and design chops. With T-shirts, albums, and newspaper articles from the glory days of Rainbow Tavern donning the walls, Ladd & Lass brew the full spectrum of beer styles — from lagers
Chuckanut Brewery releases its 2025 Summer Pale Ale. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Redhook Brewlab To Close, Chuckanut Summer Pale Ale GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Thursday, June 12, 2025 — Bun E. Carlos turns 74 today! Redhook Brewlab on Capitol Hill To Close Redhook Brewlab, located in the Pike Motorworks building on Capitol Hill, is set to close after nearly eight years of operation. Parent company Tilray Brands, which acquired Redhook in 2023, confirmed the decision and announced that it is actively seeking a new location for Brewlab. While no specific timeline has been announced for
Peaks & Pints Summer Chicken Caprese Sandwich Special pairs well with Brasserie de Blaugies’ La Vermontoise saison. Peaks and Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: Chicken Caprese Wednesday, June 11, 2025: As part of Peaks & Pints Chef Mike Parker’s summer menu, he created a Chicken Caprese sandwich, a burrata-powered beauty that piles sweet pea pesto, provolone, rosemary mayo, balsamic glaze, and tender chicken onto a toasted French roll. “I thought burrata would mesh well with the fresh ingredients without taking too much away from the stars,” says Chef Mike. “It’s a very mild cheese so that it
The summer solstice approaches: Friday, June 20, will be the longest day of 2025 for anyone living north of the equator. If pagan rituals are your thing, this is probably a big moment for you. If not, the solstice is still a cool experience. Technically speaking, the summer solstice will occur when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or 23.5° north latitude. This will happen at noon. With our recent summer-like weather, Peaks & Pints has summer craft beer on the brain. In case you hadn’t noticed, American craft brewing prides itself in flaunting conventions and ignoring
Tiny Giants Brewing will open its brewery doors for one day to celebrate the release of its first brews to market. This launch party will take place on Saturday, June 14th, from noon to 9 p.m. at 2705 SE Ankeny St. in Portland. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Tiny Giants Opens, Portland Craft Beer Festival GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Wednesday, June 11, 2025 — Peter Dinklage turns 56 today Tiny Giants Brewing Opens Saturday To celebrate the fact that it is now brewing and distributing beer, Tiny Giants Brewing opens on Saturday, June 14, for one
Peaks & Pints Tuesday Pastrami Sandwich Special pairs well with Fair Isle’s Salacia saison. Peaks and Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: Pastramian Empire Tuesday, June 10, 2025: The Peaks & Pints Kitchen created Tuesday’s sandwich special with pastrami, blue cheese, Caesar dressing, olives, onion, and tomato on French bread. Enjoy this bold, flavor-forward sandwich inside an air-conditioned craft beer bar, bottle shop, and restaurant in Tacoma’s Proctor District. PAIRING: Fair Isle Brewing Salacia Pastramian Empire layers savory pastrami with tangy Caesar dressing, briny olives, pungent blue cheese, crisp onions, and juicy tomatoes, all nestled in a crusty
Still daydreaming about high school talent shows, algebra, and post-class strawberry milkshakes? Yeah, we’re neither—but strawberries are on our minds. With over 600 varieties grown worldwide (except in the Arctic zones), the strawberry is a summer icon, peaking in the U.S. from April to August. In beer, this ruby red fruit brings bright, juicy sugars and a fragrant aroma that can tame hop bitterness or round out sour tang. It’s natural acidity adds a refreshing zing without overwhelming the palate. With a fresh crop of strawberry beers now chilling in our cooler, it’s the perfect time to showcase them in
Rainier Beer’s iconic R-Day is returning to Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood Saturday, Sept. 6. Photo courtesy of Facebook Good Morning, Mashing-In News: R-Day The Mudhoney Way, New Styles For GABF GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Tuesday, June 10, 2025 — Elizabeth Hurley turns 60 today! R-Day The Mudhoney Way Rainier Beer’s iconic R-Day is returning to Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood for a street party on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Plan on plenty of food, games, ice-cold Rainier Beer, Rainier Gin cocktails, and live music including Mudhoney, La Luz, Tres Leches, and DJ Jewel, a rising star at KEXP known for her
In 2008, Craig and Sharon Campbell began experimenting with cider production using dessert apples from their 400-acre fruit orchards in Yakima, Washington. Defying conventional wisdom that cider apples require a maritime climate, Craig planted a two-acre test orchard with 25 cider apple varieties. That modest trial has since blossomed into Cider View—a 30-acre high-density orchard dedicated to cider apples. At Tieton Cider Works, their commercial cidery, longtime head cidermaker and operations manager Marcus Robert blends American heritage, English, and French cider apple varietals with dessert apples to craft ciders that balance sweetness, acidity, tannin, and aroma. It’s Monday, which means
The Grit & Grain Podcast hosts, from left, Matt McLaren, Bethany Carlsen, and Ron Swarner, will interview Geremy Frasier, co-owner of Barrel Mountain Brewing, and Kendall Jones of the Washington Beer Blog at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday< June 11, at Peaks & Pints in Tacoma. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Grit & Grain Double Goodness, Homebrewer Survey GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Monday, June 9, 2025 — Johnny Depp turns 62 Grit & Grain Double Episode Wednesday The Grit & Grain Podcast returns to Peaks & Pints to record a double episode beginning at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June
Peaks & Pints’ new beer six-pack for Sunday, June 8. Peaks & Pints New Beer Six-Pack: 6.8.25 Welcome to your Sunday in a box — a six-pack so stacked, it might just file for LLC status. From hazy dreams to dark hearts, floral whispers to propane wisdom, this lineup covers the full hop spectrum with swagger. Whether you’re sipping in the sun, crushing cans in contemplation, or chasing the sour-sweet peach haze of summer nostalgia, these six beers have a fresh take, a clever twist, or a straight-up bold attitude. Let’s pop some tabs and get
Peaks & Pints Sunday barbecue sandwich special pairs well with Silver City’s Ridgetop Red. Peaks and Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: Slaw & Order Sunday, June 8, 2025: Peaks & Pints Kitchen Kylee created today’s sandwich special with turkey, barbecue sauce, cole slaw, pickles, and light mayo on French bread. Enjoy this summer backyard treat inside an air-conditioned craft beer bar, bottle shop, and restaurant in Tacoma’s Proctor District. PAIRING: Silver City Brewery Ridgetop Red This sandwich is rich, tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet, with a bit of crunch and acidity. A great beer pairing should cut
Launched in June 2023, Proctor Pride began humbly with a small “Happy Pride” display at the end of the Mason Path at 27th and Mason Street in Tacoma’s Proctor District. A modest offering of 50 Pride flags and assorted rainbow pins—free to all—was intended to brighten days and send a clear message: everyone is welcome in Proctor. The community response was overwhelming. The monthlong supply of Pride gifts was gone in less than two days. A restock followed, bringing more than 300 flags and 250 pins to the neighborhood. For 2024, Proctor Pride expanded its goals to include broader neighborhood
Consider the lager. Lagers are typically brewed at a low temperature, allowing the yeast to reach its maximum flavor potential—the lower temperatures cause the lager to ferment at a much slower rate than ales. However, the results are a brew that is clearer than ales, which are brewed at higher temperatures. Lagers are brewed using the yeast called Saccharomyces uvarum. It does not rise to the top like the yeast used in ale, but it does settle to the bottom once fermentation is complete. This yeast does not sporulate because it is a more fragile yeast. Thus, it is perfect
Peaks & Pints’ new beer six-pack for Friday, June 6, includes Ladd & Lass, Beer Junction, and Outer Dark Coffee’s Hallowed Grounds Coffee Dunkel. Peaks & Pints New Beer Six-Pack: 6.6.26 Attention lupulin lovers, lagerheads, and spontaneous fermentation fanatics — our cooler just leveled up. This week’s six-pack of fresh arrivals is a masterclass in modern brewing: rare hops, nuanced yeast profiles, layered malt bills, and boundary-pushing styles. Whether you’re here for thiol-enhanced haze, decoction-mashed lagers, or just a damn good pint, we have something to make your palate perk up. Here’s Peaks & Pints New
The Grit & Grain Podcast posted Episode 147 with Barry Chan of Lucky Envelope Brewing. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Lucky Envelope Collabs, Aslan Tangletown Open GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Friday, June 6, 2025 — Paul Giamatti turns 58 today and still hates Merlot Grit & Grain Episode 147: Barry Chan of Lucky Envelope Seattle’s Lucky Envelope Brewing is celebrating its 10th year in the beer business with a bang — A year-long series of collaboration beers with former brewers who have left Barry’s tutelage and continued their journey at other fantastic breweries around the Pacific Northwest.
Here’s your Thursday curated six-pack from new arrivals to the Peaks & Pints Cooler. Peaks & Pints New Beer Six-Pack: 6.5.25 Hold onto your Peaks & Pints pint glasses—Peaks & Pints New Beer Six-Pack: 6.5.25 is cruising in with enough hops, fruit, and forest floor to make your palate do cartwheels. We’ve got space-colliding IPAs, forest-foraged ambers, and fruited sours that taste like they were invented during a lemonade stand rave. Whether you’re tailgating in a ‘70s van, battling nettles with your bare hands, or just looking to drink something that sounds like a Pixar character
Old SchoolhouseBrewery’s Brewmaster Kyle Koger, who has worked his way up at the brewery, primarily brews in their larger production facility and taproom in Twisp. He joined OSB in 2012 and has been instrumental in the brewery’s success, overseeing the production of award-winning beers like the Big Valley Brown and the Stygian Tide Porter. The brewery achieved significant recognition at Sip Magazine’s 13th Annual Best of the Northwest Beer Awards in January, securing nine medals across various categories. Today, Peaks & Pints presents a flight of Old Schoolhouse beer called Peaks & Pints Beer Flight: Old Schoolhouse. Peaks & Pints
Portland Pink Boots Society and Portland Beer Week have teamed up with Level Beer to present the 2nd annual Brewers’ Games on June 15—photo courtesy of pdxbeerweek.com. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Hallowed Ground Coffee Dunkel, Portland Beer Week 2025 GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Thursday, June 5, 2025 — Mark Wahlberg turns 54 today, C’mon, c’mon! Ladd & Lass Brewing Hallowed Ground Coffee Dunkel releases at Beer Junction today. Hallowed Ground Coffee Dunkel Release Party Launching today, Hallowed Ground Coffee Dunkel is a unique collaboration between The Beer Junction, Ladd & Lass
Curated six-pack from new arrivals to the Peaks & Pints cooler. Peaks & Pints New Beer Six-Pack: 6.4.25 WEDNESDAY HITS! ✨Suggested six-pack from new arrivals ✨Another Anchorage boozy IPA ✨There’s a reason why Old Schoolhouse plays Led Zepp in the brewhouse ANCHORAGE BREWING SPLIT: Triple hazy IPA brewed with Sabro Incognito and Strata hops, double dry hopped with Strata, and fermented with thiol boosting yeast for dank tangerine and passionfruit aromas that lead into flavors of tropical fruit juice, complemented by earthy and cedar undertones, 10%, 16oz EQUILIBRIUM BREWING THE JUICE AWAKENS: Double hazy IPA brewed
Brewers use limes in several creative ways to impart tart, citrusy, and zesty flavors to beer. Lime zest, when added near the end of the boil or in the whirlpool, sometimes during fermentation (“dry zesting”), can produce a bright citrus aroma and a hint of bitterness from the oils. Lime juice added after fermentation helps prevent sugar fermentation and off-flavors, contributing tart acidity and a fresh lime flavor. Lime puree, added during secondary fermentation or after primary fermentation is complete, adds real fruit depth, used primarily in fruited ales or kettle sours. Lime extract and flavorings are often added in
The Sasquatch Brewers Festival returns to Eugene Beer Week 2025 on June 14 at Ninkasi Brewing. Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Breakside Beers That Benefit, Eugene Beer Week 2025 GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — Angelina Jolie turns 50 today. Breakside Brewery Launches Beers That Benefit Breakside Brewery is set to launch a new beer series, Beers That Benefit, with the first partnership featuring the Children’s Cancer Association and its JoyRx program. (Brewpublic) Von Ebert Releases Dynamic Essence West Coast IPA Von Ebert Brewing has released its collaboration, Dynamic Essence West Coast IPA,
Peaks & Pints Executive Chef Mike Parker introduces four new dishes for summer. Tap into summer: Peaks & Pints offers an appetizer, salad, sandwich, and dessert for summer. Peaks & Pints Chef Mike introduces new summer flavors This summer, Peaks & Pints isn’t just pouring mountain-fresh pints—it’s dishing out mountains of flavor. Executive Chef Mike Parker is behind a bold new lineup of seasonal dishes, loaded with vibrant ingredients, clever twists, and plenty of cheese-and-sauce magic to keep you coming back bite after bite. “I’ve always been a big fan of using
Trappist Westmalle Dubbel pairs well with the Peaks & Pints Tuesday Salami Sandwich Special. Peaks and Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: Salamity Jane Tuesday, June 3, 2025: Peaks & Pints Kitchen Kylee created today’s sandwich special with salami, gorgonzola, diced green peppers, Parmesan, and arugula on sourdough. PAIRING: Trappist Westmalle Dubbel Westmalle Dubbel is a dark, reddish-brown Trappist beer with a secondary fermentation in the bottle. It’s rich and complex, herby and fruity, with a fresh, bitter finish. The Dubbel’s malty sweetness, dark fruit, and mild spice balance out the salty, tangy, and funky notes in gorgonzola
Van Havig, former brewmaster at Rock Bottom Brewery in Portland, and Ben Love, previously a brewer at Pelican Brewery and head brewer at Hopworks Urban Brewery, added to Portland’s Beervana opening Gigantic Brewing May 9, 2012. The two brewers figured out how to have two head brewers, then proceeded to make delicious beer. Their taproom had a college clubhouse vibe. They brewed amazing one-offs. Their label art, signed by the artists, could hang in museums. And they would brew with the coolest rock stars. Today, Peaks & Pints offers a flight of Gigantic beers called Peaks & Pints Gigantic Beer
The old Twin Sisters Brewing Beer Garden sign has been removed to make way for Stemma West to move in. Photo courtesy of Facebook Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Stemma West, White River Saison GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Tuesday, June 3, 2025 — Anderson Cooper turns 58 today Stemma Celebrates New Bellingham Location Friday At the end of last year, Bellingham’s Stemma Brewing moved into the former home of Twin Sisters Brewing. The new-to-them brewery, taproom, and beer garden would serve as Stemma’s second location in Bellingham. They’ve been softly open, but now Stemma Brewing announces
Pair Peaks & Pints Monday Chicken Caprese Special with an Occidental Kolsch. Peaks and Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: Chicken Caprese Monday, June 2, 2025: Peaks & Pints Chef Mike Parker created today’s sandwich special, featuring chicken, burrata, provolone, sweet pea pesto, rosemary mayo, and balsamic glaze, all on a French roll. PAIRING: Occidental Brewing Kolsch Our Monday sandwich special features a delightful blend of creamy, savory, herbaceous, and tangy-sweet flavors. A Kosch pairing will balance and complement these flavors without overwhelming the delicate elements, such as burrata and sweet peas. It offers just enough bitterness to
The ‘dry’ category of cider is evolving similarly to the IPA category in beer. As people began shifting away from larger, mass-produced light lagers, they transitioned to a style of beer typically produced by microbreweries — the IPA. Today, beer lovers may gravitate toward a specific variety of hops, like Mosaic, Citra, or Simcoe, but when the IPA started to become popular, that wasn’t the case. Cider finds itself in a similar place. There isn’t as much brand recognition for different types of apples, so consumers are gravitating toward a specific style of cider production instead. “Dry” provides them with
One of the world’s most lauded brewing teams is launching Upp Liquids in Bend, Oregon, specializing in innovative beers, seltzer, and spirits to meet the rapidly changing fermented beverages industry. Photo courtesy of Facebook Good Morning, Mashing-In News: UPP in Bend, Métier Turns 7, LaLa in Boring GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND! Monday, June 2, 2025 — Dana Carvey turns 70 — isn’t that special! UPP Liquids Former 10 Barrel Brewing brewers are rebranding Immersion Brewing in Bend as UPP Liquids, focusing on innovative and experimental brews. (Bend Bulletin) Métier Brewing Celebrates 7th Anniversary Métier Brewing
Little Beast Brewing’s PrettyBoy Pilsner was brewed to pair with pizza. Peaks and Pints Tacoma Sandwich Special: The Mozzfather Sunday, June 1, 2025: Peaks & Pints Kitchen Kylee offers a delicious Sunday meatball sandwich special with marinara sauce, mozzarella, provolone, onion, green pepper, and Parmesan on French bread. PAIRING: Little Beast Brewing PrettyBoy Pilsner A collaboration with Little Beast’s beer garden partner, PrettyBoy Pizza, PrettyBoy Pilsner is a traditional German-style pilsner designed to complement pizza and other rich, savory foods. Crisp, floral, and lightly bitter — cleanses the palate after every cheesy, saucy bite. THING TO
