Mashing-In News: Brew Five Three, GABF on sale
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Thursday, August 7, 2025 — Charlize Theron turns 50 today!
Happy National IPA Day! As hop lovers across the country raise a glass to the iconic India Pale Ale, today’s craft beer news pours out a bold blend of history, innovation, and celebration—from Tacoma’s Brew Five Three and Chuckanut’s summer sippers to terpene breakthroughs and ticket drops for GABF 2025.
Craft Beer and Civic History Collide at Tacoma’s Brew Five Three
Once a military fortress echoing with marching boots and Roy Orbison ballads, Tacoma’s historic Armory now hosts Brew Five Three—an annual beer-and-music jubilee where craft beverages, soulful bands, and dog-friendly revelry spill into the city’s soul this Saturday, August 9. (Peaks & Pints)
Summer in a Glass: Chuckanut and Threes Discuss Warm-Weather Brews
The All About Beer podcast chats with Chuckanut Brewery and Threes Brewing to explore what makes the perfect summer beer, how seasonal styles like golden lagers and pale ales capture the spirit of the season, and what customers are really looking for when the weather heats up. (All About Beer Podcast)
Washington Ranks Mid-Pack in U.S. Beer Taxes at 25th
Washington state ranks 25th in the nation for beer taxes, at $0.26 per gallon—squarely in the middle of the pack—offering slight relief amid rising costs, though experts say simplifying alcohol tax structures could make the system fairer and more efficient. (News Talk KIT)
Breakside, Kiitos, and Abstrax Explore Terpenes in Brewing
On the latest podcast, Breakside, Kiitos, and Abstrax dive into the science and real-world application of brewing with terpenes—revealing how these powerful compounds can boost flavor, reduce hop loads, and open new creative paths for everything from IPAs to hop waters and non-alcoholic beers. (Craft Beer & Brewing)
GABF 2025 Tickets Now on Sale: 2,000 Beers, New Spirits Area Debuts
The 2025 Great American Beer Festival returns to Denver October 9–11 with over 400 breweries pouring 2,000+ beers, a new Distilling Experience featuring whiskey and spirits, and ticket prices ranging from $85–$220—plus entertainment, food pairings, and the country’s largest beer competition. (Denver Gazette)
Beer Brands Battle for Floor Space Amid Shifting Retail Priorities
Beer brands are losing valuable floor and display space to non-alcoholic beverages and other alcohol categories, prompting Bump Williams Consulting to urge suppliers to stay aligned with wholesalers and retailers as they face stagnant 2025 trends, shifting consumer habits, and leadership shakeups, such as Jim Koch’s surprise return as Boston Beer CEO. (Brewbound Podcast)
Tied Pubs, Free Houses, and Taxes: A Tale of Three Nations
A 1909 Brewers’ Journal article reveals how differences in licensing laws and taxation across the UK led to England’s tied-pub system, while looser regulations in Scotland and Ireland preserved a freer market—highlighting how legislation, not just geography, profoundly shapes beer culture and styles. (Shut Up About Barclay Perkins)
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