Mashing-In News: Frenz Release Party, Drink and Win
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 — Dan Aykroyd turns 73
Bale Breaker + Holy Mountain = Frenz
Bale Breaker and Holy Mountain Brewing unleash their cryptid-inspired West Coast Pilsner at Peaks & Pints’ Frenz Night at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 1—celebrating the latest collab with Bale Breaker and Holy Mountain taps, mythical mayhem, and birthday cake for co-owner Pappi Swarner. (Peaks & Pints)
Spokane Beer Scene Turns 21
Let’s call 21 the magic number — not just the legal drinking age, but also the exact number of Spokane breweries where passionate locals have transformed their brewing dreams into brick-and-mortar taprooms, pouring everything from crisp lagers and hoppy IPAs to imaginative sours and nonalcoholic hop waters, all while fueling the Inland Northwest’s quietly booming beer scene. (The Spokesman-Review)
Drink and Win: Dogfish Head Launches Trip Giveaway for Untappd Users
Dogfish Head is giving fans a chance to win an epic trip to coastal Delaware—home of their off-centered ales—by simply checking in to a 60 Minute IPA or Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale on Untappd between July 1 and August 7, 2025, entering you to win a two-night stay at the Dogfish Inn, roundtrip airfare, brewery tours, dining experiences, and a whole lot of hoppy merriment. (Untappd)
Craft Beer, Quiet Trails, and Zero Crowds: Discovering Sperryville, Virginia
Just 90 minutes from D.C., the tiny village of Sperryville, Virginia—population 323—quietly brews some of the nation’s most innovative, terroir-driven beer at Pen Druid Brewery, where wild yeast, Shenandoah mountain air, and a zero-waste ethos converge in a sensory experience far removed from Asheville’s bustling beer scene, offering hikers, artisans, and seekers a secret-springboard into wilderness, craftsmanship, and slow discovery. (World Day)
From Brews To Branding
In Australia’s ever-evolving beer scene, Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing embodies the creative juggling act of small brewery life—where co-owner Doug Falconer once designed labels between keg washes until teaming up with brand strategist Vincent Casey to refresh their identity with a kinetic, community-driven look that honors their roots, reflects their artistry, and proves that even in a bootstrapped industry, you don’t always have to wear every hat. (The Crafty Pint)
LINK: Peaks & Pints beer and cider cooler inventory
