Mashing-In News: Newport Oregon Closures, WA Breweries Party Spaces

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Today’s craft beer news opens with seismic headlines out of Newport, fresh resources for Washington drinkers, and a speculative shake-up in the global beer world.

Rogue Ales Abruptly Closes After Owing Hundreds of Thousands in Back Rent and Taxes

Rogue Ales, one of Oregon’s most iconic craft breweries, abruptly shut down all locations after falling hundreds of thousands of dollars behind on rent and taxes, leaving employees blindsided and ending a 37-year run that helped define Newport’s and Portland’s beer identity. (KATU)

Newport Brewing Company Closes After Years of Setbacks

Newport Brewing Company — opened in 2019 as a local alternative to Rogue — has closed after years of brewer turnover, multiple failed sale attempts, pandemic setbacks, and an ultimately unsustainable business model, with its equipment now headed to auction and the property back on the market. (The New School)

New Directory Lists Washington Breweries and Cideries With Private-Event Spaces

The Washington Beer Blog has launched a free, statewide directory of breweries, cideries, taprooms, and beer-focused bars that offer private-event spaces, giving Washington drinkers an easy resource for hosting parties of all sizes while helping local craft businesses connect with new customers. (Washington Beer Blog)

Is BrewDog Headed for Its Steve Jobs Moment?

A new column compares BrewDog’s turbulent rise, marketing stunts, founder departures, mounting debt, and current struggles to Apple’s early history, suggesting that if the company’s financial woes deepen, James Watt could eventually stage a Steve Jobs–style return. (Beer Insider)

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