Mashing-In News: Lagerhead Beer Fest, Brewing Hope
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 — Linda Ronstadt turns 79 today!
Today’s craft beer news flows with purpose, pride, and unexpected hops of innovation—from Snoqualmie’s conservation-driven Lagerhead Beer Fest and Stoup Brewing’s pint-for-a-cause launch, to global stories of brewing transformation in Ghana and Australia. Whether you’re chasing lagers in the Cascades, exploring Boise’s beer-soaked backstreets, or decoding Yakima Chief’s new hop matrix, there’s something here for every brewer, drinker, and cider sipper with a thirst for what’s next.
Lager Than Life: Snoqualmie’s Beer Fest Pours With Purpose
Lagerhead Beer Fest returns to Snoqualmie on July 19 with 50+ breweries and wineries, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly vibes—all to support clean water and conservation efforts through Washington Wild’s Brewshed Alliance. (Living Snoqualmie)
Pints With Purpose: Stoup Brewing Debuts Brewing Hope
Stoup Brewing has launched Brewing Hope, a refined community giving program centered around pint-night fundraisers that support local nonprofits and causes aligned with the brewery’s core values, starting with an event on July 17 benefiting Washington Wild and the National Parks Conservation Association. (Washington Beer Blog)
New YCH Tool Helps Brewers Navigate Hop Product Choices
Yakima Chief Hops has introduced a comprehensive Product Usage Matrix to help brewers choose and apply the right hop products—from pellets to oils—with confidence, offering detailed guidance, data sheets, and support to optimize recipes and brewing outcomes. (Craft Beer & Brewing)
Schilling Cider Backs ACA’s $250K Push to Elevate the U.S. Cider Industry
The American Cider Association has launched its first-ever $250,000 capital campaign, “It’s Cider’s Time,” to boost advocacy, education, and awareness for cider, with Seattle-based Schilling Cider jumpstarting the effort with a $25,000 pledge. (Craft Brewing Business)
Boise Emerges as a Hidden Gem for Craft Beer Lovers
Boise may be smaller and more affordable than Denver, but with its booming craft beer scene, walkable downtown, and seamless blend of urban charm and outdoor adventure, it’s proving to be a worthy, laid-back rival to Colorado’s beer capital. (The Travel)
Aussie Ale-Trails: Mudgee Trades Shiraz for Suds and Crushes It
Mudgee may be known for its wine, but a brewery-hopping weekend revealed an unexpectedly world-class craft beer scene filled with passionate brewers, standout pints, and a uniquely welcoming small-town vibe. (Man Of Many)
Brewing Against the Grain: How Ghana Is Reinventing Craft Beer
In Ghana, innovative craft brewers like Tale Beer and Heritage Brewing are redefining beer by using local grains such as rice and cassava to create uniquely Ghanaian styles, winning international medals while turning tax challenges into flavorful triumphs. (Craft Beer & Brewing)
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