
Mashing-In News: Anniversary Parties, Legends of the West
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Friday, July 11, 2025 — Lil’ Kim turns 50 today!
7 Seas Marks Sweet 16 With Beers and Cheers in Gig Harbor
7 Seas Brewing celebrates 16 years of craft this Saturday, July 12, with an all-day, all-ages party at their Gig Harbor taproom featuring special anniversary beer releases and good vibes on the waterfront. (7 Seas Brewing)
Two Years on the Ridge: Holy Mountain Taps Into Anniversary Glory
Holy Mountain Brewing’s Phinney Ridge taproom celebrates its second anniversary this Saturday, July 12, with the release of a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, the return of its hazy Anniversary IPA, and a day of community, craft, and celebration in the heart of Greenwood. (Holy Mountain)
Legends of the West: Grains of Wrath Hosts Inaugural IPA Festival
Grains of Wrath Brewing, fresh off its World Beer Cup win for Best Imperial IPA, will host the inaugural Legends of the West Beer Fest on Saturday, July 12 in Washougal, bringing together 30+ breweries and rare West Coast IPAs for a one-day celebration of hops, music, and craft beer culture. (The Columbian)
From 10 Barrel to UPP: New Bend Brewery Debuts With a Bang
UPP Liquids celebrates its official grand opening this Saturday, July 12, in Bend with live music, flash tattoos, yard games, a new beer release, and the chance to meet the former 10 Barrel brewers behind the city’s latest craft venture. (The Brew Site)
Big Block Brewing Grows Again
Just in time for its 12th anniversary, Big Block Brewing is set to open its fourth location this September in the former Lumber House Brewery space in Black Diamond, expanding its footprint into a fast-growing community while honoring the past with a guest tap dedicated to Lumber House beer. (Washington Beer Blog)
Trail to Tap: Colorado’s Best Hikes With Brewery Rewards
In Colorado, some of the best hikes end not at the summit, but at a taproom—where trails like North Table Mountain, Chief Mountain, and Garden of the Gods lead straight to world-class craft breweries pouring post-adventure pints and mountain-town magic. (Westword)
Craft Brewers Tap Into Epstein Conspiracies
In one of craft beer’s more controversial chapters, breweries like Rusted Spoke and Tactical Ops stirred national buzz—and backlash—by releasing beers labeled “Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself,” blending hazy IPAs and oatmeal stouts with conspiracy theory humor that tapped into public skepticism and viral intrigue. (American Craft Beer)
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