Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Grit & Grain Podcast with Kendall Jones, Reuben’s Downtown Debut
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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, as well as the launch of Beer Church in 1998, which included Turkey Bowl fundraisers and beach parties featuring Bobby Flay. To listen to Grit & Grain Episode 148 with Kendall Jones of the Washington Beer Blog, Beer Church, and other Washington beer endeavors, as well as previous Grit & Grain episodes, visit gritandgrainpodcast.com or search your favorite podcast mediums, including Channel 253. (Grit & Grain Podcast)
Reuben’s Brews Opens in Downtown Seattle
Reuben’s Downtown Taproom opens today. The grand opening marks the start of a weekend-long, all-ages celebration that features the launch of a seltzer cocktail program, a glassware giveaway, limited-edition merchandise, and the release of Downtown Debut IPA, a beer brewed to commemorate the occasion. (Washington Beer Blog)
Moor’s Brewing Wins Mentorship Program
Brewing the American Dream is the philanthropic arm of Samuel Adams, providing mentorship and capital to food and beverage entrepreneurs nationwide. Each year, the Brewing & Business Experienceship arm of the program invites brewers nationwide to apply for the chance to win unparalleled access to brewing and business resources from experts at Samuel Adams, including founder and brewer Jim Koch. One of Chicago’s first Black-owned craft breweries will receive mentorship and financial support thanks to Samuel Adams. (American Craft Beer)
Scientists Grow Hops in Florida
University of Florida scientists have developed a method for successfully growing hops in Florida. Since their experiments started, scientists at UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center have been supplying their hops to 19 microbreweries. They have brewed more than 5,000 gallons of beer. (Morning AGClips)
The Brew Deal
Jason E. Taylor, author and economist, uses his new book, The Brew Deal, to explore how 1933 was a pivotal year for beer and the country. (Beer Search Party)
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