Mashing-In News: March Mildness, Women’s History Month
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From barleywine blowouts and Women’s History Month gatherings to a new Yakima hop debut, a celebrity NA beer launch, and the operational realities of brewery consolidation, today’s craft beer news shows an industry balancing celebration, innovation, and survival.
Beveridge Place Pub Hosts Barleywine Bacchanal and March Mildness
Beveridge Place Pub in West Seattle celebrates a packed March lineup featuring March Mildness, the 24th annual Barleywine Bacchanal with dozens of barleywines on tap, a pFriem Family Brewers showcase, and a Trappist beer night. (Washington Beer Blog)
Wayfinder Beer Celebrates Women’s History Month with Event Series
Portland’s Wayfinder Beer is celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of community-focused events, guest beer tappings, and creative workshops throughout March that highlight women in brewing, art, outdoor culture, and local business. (New School Beer + Cider)
Pelican and Grand Fir Team Up for Mr. Lager’s Brewers Dinner
Pelican Brewing and Grand Fir Brewing will host the Won’t You Be My Lager? brewer’s dinner on March 14 in Pacific City, featuring a five-course meal paired with beers from both breweries and debuting their Mr. Lagers Neighborhood collaboration lager. (Brewpublic)
Segal Ranch Unveils New Hop Variety Ramosa
Yakima Valley’s Segal Ranch has officially named its experimental hop D55 as Ramosa, a new tropical-forward variety honoring longtime breeder Martin Ramos and featuring pineapple, mango, and fresh melon aromas. (Washington Beer Blog)
George Clooney Launches Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand Crazy Mountain
George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman have launched Crazy Mountain, a new non-alcoholic lager brand brewed with maltose-negative yeast and debuting in Original and Lime varieties across select U.S. markets. (Brewpublic)
Brewery Consolidation Reveals Hidden Maintenance Costs
As craft beer consolidation accelerates, breweries acquiring multiple facilities are discovering that inconsistent maintenance systems and equipment standards can create costly inefficiencies, prompting greater adoption of standardized practices and asset-management tools. (Craft Beer & Brewing)
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