Good Morning, Mashing-In News: Washington Brewers Festival, Oscar Wong

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Washington Brewers Festival – Now With More Wrestling

When Shawna Cormier isn’t spending her days rizzing up King 5 Morning News hosts with facts about German goses or helping the American Homebrewers Association solidify their independent non-profit status, she is busy planning the largest gathering of breweries and beer nerds in the Northwest. Complete with DJs, pro wrestling, and, of course, world-class beer. Tune in to Grit & Grain Podcast Episode 146 for all the updates on the Washington Brewers Fest, the future of Homebrew Con, and tons of other beer shenanigans. (Grit & Grain Podcast)

Everywhere Beer Coming To Portland

Originating from Orange County, Everywhere Beer Co. is set to open a new taproom in Portland, bringing its diverse beer offerings to the Pacific Northwest. (New School Beer)

Celebrating Highland’s Oscar Wong

John Holl wandered into Highland Brewing Co. Sitting at the bar, minding his own business, he bumped into Oscar P. Wong, the brewery’s founder, the Godfather of Asheville beer, and one of the great gentlemen of the brewing industry. Wong casually dispensed meaningful advice; they had another pint, shook hands, and departed into the evening. That encounter had a profound impact on Holl’s professional life, leading him on the path to where he is today. (All About Beer)

Inside Toronado

Whoever ultimately becomes the next owner of Toronado in San Francisco, provided they wish to honor the legacy, will take on not just the building codes, tax rates, and newly acquired debt, but also the responsibility to understand what this bar means in a changing city. (All About Beer)

Two Roads, Yards, Bald Birds Form Contract Brewing Platform

Three East Coast craft breweries have teamed up to launch a new multi-facility contract brewing platform. B3 Beverage Company is a joint venture from Stratford, Connecticut-based Two Roads Brewing, Philadelphia-based Yards Brewing and Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania-based Bald Birds Brewing. (Brewbound)

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