Mashing-In News: Boundary Bay Farewell, AHA 2025 Strategic Plan
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 — Doug E. Fresh turns 59 today!
From heartfelt farewells in Bellingham to Bavarian block parties in Portland, from fresh hop fests to boundary-pushing beers abroad, today’s craft beer news pours a full spectrum of stories—celebrations, closures, and the flavors that keep pushing the culture forward.
Boundary Bay Brewery Closes with 30th Anniversary Farewell Bash
After 30 years as a beloved Bellingham institution, Boundary Bay Brewery will host its final celebration on Saturday, September 20, with an all-day street party of beer, food, and live music marking the end of an era. (Washington Beer Blog)
BearKat Brewing Brings German Tradition to Sherwood
Veteran brewer Shawn Bayer and wife Jill Katsis have opened BearKat Brewing in Sherwood, Oregon, a 4,700-square-foot family-friendly brewpub focused on German and old-world styles, creative pub fare, and community-driven collaborations. (The New School)
Wayfinder’s Outlaw Country Proves Fresh Hops Go to Eleven
Fresh hop beers aren’t just more intense—they’re a different dimension of flavor altogether, with beers like Wayfinder’s Outlaw Country showing how fresh Mt. Hood hops transform lagers into experiences that, as Nigel Tufnel would say, “go to eleven.” (Beervana)
Learn to Homebrew Day 2025: Brew, Share, Celebrate
The American Homebrewers Association’s Learn to Homebrew Day returns on Saturday, November 1, 2025, inviting brewers worldwide to celebrate with two featured recipes—a Vienna Lager by NHC winner Tyler Miller and a classic Best Bitter chosen by AHA co-founder Charlie Papazian. (American Homebrewers Association)
AHA Charts Independent Future with 2025 Strategic Plan
The American Homebrewers Association has unveiled its 2025 Strategic Plan, charting a new independent path with goals to strengthen governance, education, and community while envisioning “a homebrewer in every neighborhood and a homebrew club in every community.” (American Homebrewers Association)
River North Brewery Shares Secrets Behind Its Big Beers
Denver’s River North Brewery, celebrated for its award-winning high-gravity beers like Nightmare Fuel, shares its philosophy and techniques for crafting intensely flavorful, medal-winning stouts and strong ales in a new 58-minute video course. (Craft Beer And Brewing)
Moosehead to End Bottled Beer, Goes All-In on Cans
New Brunswick’s Moosehead Breweries announced it will phase out bottles and move to cans-only packaging, sparking debate among drinkers over the best way to enjoy a beer. (Global News)
Pints and Panels Explains the World of UK Strong Ale
Pints and Panels’ latest guide breaks down UK Strong Ale, covering its malt-forward character, rich history, stylistic range, and what makes it distinct among British beer traditions. (Pints And Panels)
The Forgotten Tradition of Gale Beer in Yorkshire
Once a staple farmhouse drink in North Yorkshire’s moors, gale beer—brewed from wild bog myrtle instead of barley or hops—has faded into obscurity through industrialization and changing tastes, yet survives as a rare folk tradition that begs for revival. (Pellicle)
La Fleur en Papier Doré: Brussels’ Surrealist Café Lives On
Brussels’ La Fleur en Papier Doré, once a surrealist haunt for Magritte, Brel, and Hergé, remains a living museum of eclectic art, history, and beer—rescued from closure and still thriving as a cultural café under new stewardship. (A Tempest In A Tankard)
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