Mashing-In News: Rep. Marilyn Strickland on Grit & Grain, Washington Craft Beer Summit
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 — Winona Ryder turns 54 today!
Today’s craft beer news pours a potent mix of policy, resilience, and roots — from Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland discussing shutdowns and tariffs in the Peaks & Pints taproom to Washington’s beer summit brewing in SeaTac, national data showing the beer market steadying, and brewers across the globe (and garden) proving that craft, community, and even biodiversity remain the industry’s most enduring ingredients.
Rep. Marilyn Strickland on the Shutdown, Tariffs, and Tacoma’s Thirst for Resilience
At 3:30 p.m. today in the Peaks & pints Events Room, the Grit & Grain Podcast invites former Tacoma Mayor and current U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland to unpack the federal shutdown, Trump-era tariffs, and how global policy trickles down to the taproom — with reflections on Tacoma roots, non-alcoholic beers, and the strange art of keeping democracy and fermentation alive at the same time. (Grit & Grain Podcast)
Peaks & Pints Turns Nine: A Toast to Tacoma’s Craft Beer Heart
Tacoma’s Peaks & Pints celebrates nine years of craft, community, and cedar-scented revelry with new house IPA and cider, live bluegrass from The Barleywine Revue, and a toast to the taproom’s enduring rock-n-roll spirit and beer-soaked legacy. (Washington Beer Blog)
Washington Craft Beer Summit and Awards Return to SeaTac November 3
The Washington Craft Beer Summit returns Monday, Nov. 3 in SeaTac, offering a full day of keynotes, education, Grit & Grain Podcast taping, and industry networking hosted by the Washington Brewers Guild, capped by the sold-out Washington Craft Beer Awards dinner and the inaugural Craft Hall of Fame inductions. (Washington Beer Blog)
NBWA Report: U.S. Beer Market Steadies as Draft Sales Rise and Modelo Retakes #1
New data from the National Beer Wholesalers Association and Fintech shows the U.S. beer market holding steadier than headlines suggest in Q3 2025 — with on-premise draft sales ticking up, consumer spending shifting toward drinking out rather than at home, light beer still dominating, and Modelo reclaiming its spot as America’s top-selling brand. (Beervana)
How Biodiversity Became the Smartest Business Strategy in Craft Cider
From Washington’s Finnriver to Oregon’s Blossom Barn and New York’s Seminary Hill, orchard-based cideries are proving that biodiversity isn’t just sustainable — it’s strategic, boosting pollination, orchard health, authenticity, and even revenue through collaborations with local beekeepers, conservationists, and land trusts. (Brewers Magazine)
Hasta La Raíz: Breweries Unite Nationwide to Support Immigrant Justice Through Beer
Founded by Portland-based beer veteran Jessica Salas, Hasta La Raíz is a nationwide craft beer collaboration uniting more than 60 breweries—from Highland Park to HenHouse—to brew for immigrant justice, raising funds for Freedom for Immigrants while celebrating cultural roots, community, and resistance through creativity in the glass. (Brewers Magazine)
Guinness to open Open Gate in December
Guinness will officially open its long-awaited Open Gate Brewery London on Dec. 11, 2025, in Covent Garden’s historic Old Brewer’s Yard — a 54,000-square-foot destination blending brewing innovation, immersive experiences, and Michelin-caliber dining under one roof, marking a bold new “home” for Guinness in the UK. (Brewers Journal)
Tavern On The Green: The Heartbeat of Central Park Still Shines Bright
Nearly a century after its 1934 debut, Central Park’s Tavern On The Green remains one of New York City’s most magical dining experiences — a onetime sheepfold turned legendary restaurant where history, celebrity, and timeless charm meet under the twinkling lights of the park, still enchanting guests from around the world. (Chilled Magazine)
LINK: Peaks & Pints beer and cider cooler inventory
