Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Double Mountain 1904, Ticking Comeback

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Double Mountain Introduces 1904

Hood River and Portland, Oregon’s Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery has collaborated with the legendary Goschie Farms of the Willamette Valley on a new seasonal 1904 IPA. This IPA is a heartfelt tribute to the roots of Pacific Northwest hop farming and to the people who have cultivated its legacy for generations. (The New School)

Quiet Comeback of Ticker Culture

It was, admittedly, a fairly dorky, laughable practice, and had all but ended as craft beer entered its post-pandemic dark days. But then, here was Alan, with an astonishing 260,000 followers on Instagram and another 60,000 on TikTok, still meticulously rating every beer on Untappd, the beer-logging app that seemed everyone had abandoned years ago. So, was Alan alone, or has ticking made a quiet comeback in 2025? (Vinepair.com)

Almanac Brewery’s Transformation

Almanac, a Bay Area brewery, has rebranded as Almanac Adventureland, shifting its focus from esoteric sour beers to more accessible options, such as hazy IPAs. The brewery now offers family-friendly amenities, aiming to serve as a community hub. (San Francisco Chronicle)

UK Craft Beer Faces Challenges

Over 40 UK breweries, including Hackney Brewery and Fourpure, became insolvent in the 12 months preceding February 2025. Rising production costs and decreased consumer spending have contributed to these closures. (The Times)

PFAS Found in U.S. Beers

A study revealed that 95% of 23 beer samples tested across the U.S. contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with the highest concentrations found in beers from North Carolina’s Cape Fear River Basin and Missouri’s St. Louis County. (New York Port)

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