Mashing-In News: Pike Brewing closures, Hoppy Holiday Food Drive
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Friday, Nov. 20, 2025 — Goldie Hawn turns 80 today!
Today’s craft beer news lands with major shifts, community power moves, and big-hearted collaborations — from Pike Brewing’s historic closure to Yakima Chief’s leadership transition, Pierce County’s expanding Hoppy Holiday Drive, and fresh innovations reshaping hops, sustainability, and brewery culture across the region.
Pike Brewing to Close Pike Pub and Fish Bar After 36 Years
Pike Brewing Company will close its historic Pike Pub and Pike Fish Bar on November 30, 2025 after decades as a Seattle beer landmark, a decision driven by rising costs, shifting consumer habits, a rebranded focus under new ownership, and increasing competition—leaving only the Summit Taproom as its last remaining home base. (Northwest Beer Guide)
Yakima Chief Ranches Names Jason Champoux as New CEO
Yakima Chief Ranches has announced a major leadership transition for 2026, with longtime CEO Jason Perrault moving into the role of Board Chair and VP of Crop Production Jason Champoux stepping in as the new Chief Executive Officer as the organization continues its mission of connecting hop growers and brewers worldwide. (Washington Beer Blog)
Pierce County Breweries Unite for Seventh Annual Hoppy Holiday Food Drive
Pierce County’s seventh annual Hoppy Holiday Food Drive returns bigger than ever — with two trophies, expanded brewery participation, and an urgent call for food and monetary donations — culminating in a Dec. 2 Wrap-Up Party at Peaks & Pints to support the Emergency Food Network amid rising community need. (Peaks & Pints)
How Modern Hop Science Is Redefining Quality and Consistency
A new Haas webinar breaks down how modern hop breeding, chemistry, and sensory analytics are transforming hop quality and making flavor consistency accessible to brewers of all sizes through tools like Sensory Plus™ and LupoCORE™, with real-world insights from TailGate, Sapporo-Stone, and Haas experts. (Craft Beer & Brewing)
Deschutes and Patagonia Provisions Launch New NA Organic IPA Brewed With Kernza
Deschutes Brewery and Patagonia Provisions have expanded their regenerative-organic beer partnership with a new Non-Alcoholic Organic IPA brewed with Kernza, reinforcing their push for sustainable agriculture while growing Deschutes’ NA beer lineup nationwide. (The Brew Site)
Koakai Brewing Founder Talks 2025 Launch and Rice Lager Missteps
A new Brewer to Brewer episode features Michael Aubuchon, who is weeks away from opening Koakai Brewing Co. and Kyoto Japanese Market in Oceanside, discussing the challenges of launching a brewery in 2025, taking over an existing business, and why many brewers miss the mark on Japanese rice lagers. (All About Beer)
Ratio Beerworks Wins RiNo’s Inaugural Creative Business Award
Ratio Beerworks has won the RiNo Art District’s first-ever Creative Business Award, honoring the Denver brewery’s decade of deep support for local music, arts, and community through its Ratio Core program and its roots in the neighborhood’s creative culture. (Brewers Magazine)
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