Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Alesong Turns 9, Cal Raleigh’s Big Dumper Beer
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Monday, June 23, 2025 — Frances McDormand turns 68 today!
Alesong Celebrates 9 Years Saturday
Alesong Brewing & Blending will celebrate its 9th anniversary on Saturday, June 28, at its scenic Eugene, Oregon brewery with the release of its annual Canniversary Collaboration IPA. This year’s “9th Canniversary” West Coast IPA, brewed with fellow Oregon Great American Beer Festival winners Sunriver and Grand Fir Brewing, features modern hop expressions like Mosaic, Strata, and Columbus, delivering bright tropical and resinous flavors at just over 6% ABV—plus, commemorative coozies come with every four-pack. While Alesong is known for its award-winning barrel-aged beers (including Brewery of the Year honors at the 2024 GABF), this collaboration underscores its playful reverence for the Pacific Northwest’s beloved IPA culture. (Brewpublic)
Cal Raleigh’s Big Dumper Beer
Seattle Mariners superstar catcher Cal Raleigh has partnered with Everett’s Scuttlebutt Brewing to launch Big Dumper Beer, a crisp, crushable lager debuting this August with a special release event. The collaboration, inspired by Raleigh’s time with the Everett Aquasox, will also feature co-branded merch, charity events, and exclusive fan experiences—all celebrating his nickname and love for Pacific Northwest craft beer. (Washington Beer Blog)
Legends of the West Beer Fest
Summer beer festival season kicks off in style with the debut of Legends of the West Beer Fest, hosted by Grains of Wrath Brewing on Saturday, July 12, outside their new production facility in Washougal, Washington. This inaugural event brings the invitational-style beer fest model—popularized in California—to the Pacific Northwest, showcasing sought-after breweries and exceptional West Coast IPAs rarely seen in the region. Their new Washougal location, nestled in the scenic Columbia River Gorge near Recluse Brew Works, offers a spacious outdoor setting ideal for this hop-forward celebration. (The New School)
London Craft Beer Festival
The Brewers Association is bringing its A-game to the London Craft Beer Festival on July 18–19 at Magazine, showcasing 56 boundary-pushing beers from 22 American craft breweries—including UK newcomers and fan favorites—ranging from crisp lagers to bourbon barrel-aged stouts with monster cookies, all poured fresh by nine brewery representatives flown in to highlight the creativity, innovation, and world-class quality of U.S. craft beer. (Beer Today)
Dogfish Head Dubbed Official Beer of JAWS 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery was named the official beer sponsor of the JAWS 50th Anniversary Celebrations on Martha’s Vineyard, where the iconic film was shot. Attendees will were able to sample a variety of Dogfish Head products—including their 60 Minute IPA, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, and vodka-based cocktails—throughout the weekend’s events. The collaboration was especially fitting as Dogfish Head, whose shark logo nods to its coastal roots, is also celebrating its milestone: 30 years of brewing off-centered ales and spirits. (Global News Wire)
Cayman Airways Launches Caribbean’s First Signature Inflight Craft Beer
Cayman Airways has taken in-flight refreshments to new heights with the launch of Sir Turtle’s Sky Brew — the first signature craft beer to be introduced in-flight by a Caribbean-based airline. Developed in partnership with the Cayman Islands Brewery, the custom brew is now being served exclusively aboard the airline’s international jet flights. (Kalkine Media)
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