Mashing-In News: Sierra Nevada PILS Launch, Tumwater Artesian Brewfest
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 — Za Brown turns 47 today!
From pilsner launches and powerhouse brewfests to brewing empire expansions and flavor breakthroughs in NA beer, Thursday’s craft beer headlines tap into celebration, innovation, and a few cautionary tales—proof that the world of beer never sits still, even when the lager’s perfectly chilled.
Sierra Nevada PILS Glides into Tacoma with a Jazz-Laced Launch at Peaks & Pints
Peaks & Pints will host the official Tacoma launch of Sierra Nevada’s new PILS on Thursday, July 31, with live jazz, brewery swag, and pours of the crisp, Saphir-hopped lager alongside other Sierra Nevada favorites—no tickets or cover required. (Peaks & Pints)
Raise a Glass: Tumwater’s Signature Brewfest Celebrates 12 Years
The 12th Annual Tumwater Artesian Brewfest returns August 17 at Tumwater Valley Golf Course, featuring nearly 50 Pacific Northwest brewers and cideries, live music by AC/DC tribute band Hell’s Belles, games, karaoke, food trucks, and unlimited tastings—all celebrating Tumwater’s rich brewing heritage. (Washington Beer Blog)
Harder Day, Bigger Moves: SteepleJack Grows Brewing and Beverage Empire
SteepleJack Brewing is expanding its footprint with a new coastal pub in Manzanita, a co-packing facility for non-alcoholic beverages in Portland, a new brewmaster, and a growing spirits line under Harder Day Distilling—while putting its original Manzanita mega-project on hold. (The New School)
Raise a Glass! Karl Strauss Crowned San Diego’s Best Brewery
Karl Strauss Brewing Company was named Best Craft Brewery, Best Micro Brew Pub, and Best Happy Hour in the 2025 San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll, solidifying its legacy as a pioneering force in San Diego’s craft beer scene. (The Brewer Magazine)
No IPAs, No Problem: Oxbow’s Tim Adams Talks Farmhouse Brewing, Expansion, and Conservation
On the latest Brewer to Brewer podcast, Tim Adams of Oxbow Brewing discusses founding his farmhouse-focused brewery in Maine, brewing without IPAs, acquiring Rising Tide Brewing, and launching a new conservation initiative called Striper Season. (All About Beer)
Study Finds Berkeley Yeast Strains Improve NA Beer Flavor Profiles
A new scientific study highlights how Berkeley Yeast’s bioengineered strains, NA Classic and NA Cabana, produce non-alcoholic beers with desirable tropical, citrus, and floral flavors, outperforming other strains that yield off-putting notes such as plastic and cooked potato. (Craft Beer & Brewing)
Beyond the Bottom Line: The Hidden Costs of Craft Beer Recalls
A mislabeled beer recall by Cotswold Brewing underscores the devastating impact of product recalls on craft breweries, causing financial loss, legal exposure, reputational damage, and operational setbacks, highlighting the critical need for a strong safety culture, effective quality control, and robust risk mitigation practices. (Craft Brewing Business)
LINK: Peaks & Pints beer and cider cooler inventory
