Mashing-In News: March Mildness Showdown, Attack the Block
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 — Rob Lowe turns 62 today!
Today’s craft beer news moves from playful pickle beers and cross-country mild ale showdowns to brewery expansion, anniversary releases, massive tap takeovers, and the policy work shaping beer’s agricultural future.
Lucky Envelope Drops Collab Lager, IPA, and Pickle Beer Event
Seattle’s Lucky Envelope Brewing has released a Pennsylvania-inspired collaboration lager with Triceratops Brewing, debuted a new Citra West Coast IPA, and announced its first-ever Beer Pickle Day featuring experimental pickle beers and food pairings. (Northwest Beer Guide)
Machine House Takes on Chicago in March Mildness Showdown
Machine House Brewing will host a three-day March Mildness showdown March 20–22, taking on challengers from Chicago’s The Beer Temple and Pennsylvania’s Forest & Main in a friendly competition celebrating English-style mild ales. (Washington Beer Blog)
Bend Brewing Expands with New Jackstraw Location
Bend Brewing Co. is set to open its third location, The Way West, this summer in Bend’s new Jackstraw development, partnering with Sisters Meat & Smokehouse to create a food-and-drink hub amid ongoing debate over the project’s impact on the local community. (The New School)
Public Coast Brewing Celebrates 10 Years with New Releases
Public Coast Brewing Co. in Cannon Beach is celebrating its 10th anniversary with new seasonal releases, including the return of its StackStock Candy Cap Stout and a new non-alcoholic Peach Cream Soda, alongside live music and ongoing festivities. (Brewpublic)
Buoy Beer Brings Back Lager Fest to Astoria
Buoy Beer Co. will host its annual Lager Fest in Astoria May 8–9, featuring 18 guest breweries, a wide range of lager styles, live music, food, and a free, family-friendly celebration of crisp, clean beer. (Brewpublic)
Attack the Block 2026 Brings Massive Tap Takeover to Portland
Block 15 Distribution will host Attack the Block 2026, a three-night, multi-location tap takeover at Loyal Legion in early April featuring six Oregon craft producers and more than 150 taps during Oregon Beer Awards week. (Brewpublic)
Brewers and Growers Push for Federal Ag Research Funding
The Brewers Association joined barley and hop industry partners on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal research funding and agricultural policies that support crop resilience, hop breeding programs, and a stable supply of high-quality ingredients for brewers. (Brewers Association)
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