Mashing-In News: Trappist Tuesday, Baker’s Dozen Fest
GOOD MORNING, SOUTH PUGET SOUND!
Monday, March 9, 2026 — Juliette Binoche turns 62 today!
From monastery cellars to NA hazy experiments, doughnut-and-coffee beer festivals, and the evolving economics of barley, cans, and ingredient sourcing, today’s craft beer news traces how tradition and adaptation continue to shape the pint in front of us.
Trappist Tuesday Brings Monastic Brews to Peaks & Pints
Peaks & Pints will host Trappist Tuesday with Merchant du Vin on March 10, featuring rare draft pours of Tynt Meadow and Rochefort Triple Extra alongside a Trappist beer flight celebrating centuries of monastic brewing tradition. (Peaks & Pints)
Fremont Brewing Adds NA Hazy IPA to Growing Lineup
Fremont Brewing has expanded its non-alcoholic lineup with a new year-round NA Hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic and HBC 586 hops, adding tropical hop character to a growing series of alcohol-free craft options. (BrewPublic)
Baker’s Dozen Fest Returns with Coffee Beer and Doughnuts
Portland’s Baker’s Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest returns April 11 at The ZED at Zoiglhaus Brewing, pairing 13 breweries, coffee roasters, and bakeries for a morning celebration of coffee-infused beers and pastries benefiting All Hands Raised. (The Brew Site)
From Beer Cart to Community Hub: Art Bop’s Journey
Art Bop Beer Co. in Talent, Oregon has grown from a homebrewing hobby and beer cart into a thriving community pub and creative hub, blending craft beer, music, and art while overcoming the challenges of wildfire, pandemic, and relocation. (Ashland News)
Breweries Rethink Sourcing as Ingredient Costs Rise
As ingredient costs and supply chain volatility continue to rise, breweries are adjusting by balancing local and global sourcing, strengthening supplier relationships, improving operational efficiency, and exploring collaborative purchasing to control costs without sacrificing beer quality. (Brewer Magazine)
Brewers Association Calls for Lower-Protein Barley Breeding
The Brewers Association is urging barley breeders to prioritize lower-protein barley varieties to help craft brewers maintain flavor stability, quality, and consistency as climate stress pushes grain protein levels higher. (Brewers Association)
Craft Beer Packaging Trends Tilt Toward Cans and Value Packs
A new packaging trends report finds craft beer sales continuing to shift toward aluminum cans and value-focused formats such as singles and 12-packs, as cost-conscious consumers reshape how packaged craft beer is purchased. (Brewers Association)
Brewers Urged to Rally Around National Beer Day
Brewers are being encouraged to turn National Beer Day on April 7 into a coordinated celebration of craft beer culture, rallying taprooms and drinkers nationwide to put down their phones, raise pints, and spotlight local brewing communities. (Brewers Association)
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