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Mashing-In News: U.S. Open Beer Winners, Washington Beer Awards

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Oregon City Brewing, Reuben’s Brews, and Sunriver Lead Northwest Wins at U.S. Open Beer Championships.

Mashing-In News: U.S. Open Beer Winners, Washington Beer Awards

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The Pacific Northwest continued to impress at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in Oxford, Ohio, as Oregon City Brewing led the charge with five medals, while Seattle’s Reuben’s Brews and Oregon’s Sunriver Brewing each claimed four. Back home, the final hours are ticking away for breweries to enter the 2025 Washington Beer Awards, with registration closing tonight at midnight. And in a groundbreaking fusion of brewing and biotech, Sydney’s Young Henrys is turning its fermentation CO₂ into methane-reducing cattle feed and clean oxygen—all part of a spin‑out aimed at tackling climate change. Finally, looking ahead to spring 2026, Southern California beer fans have reason to celebrate: Mike Hess Brewing is set to unveil a massive 36,000 ft² waterfront flagship at West Harbor, blending fresh taps, craft cocktails, and live entertainment.

Northwest Breweries Shine at U.S. Open Beer Championship

At the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Ohio, Northwest breweries made a strong showing with Oregon City Brewing leading the pack with five medals, followed by four each for Seattle’s Reuben’s Brews and Oregon’s Sunriver Brewing, as part of a competition that judged over 8,000 beers across 170 style categories. (Washington Beer Blog)

Last Call: Washington Beer Awards Registration Closes July 18

Time’s almost up! Registration for the 2025 Washington Beer Awards closes at midnight on Friday, July 18—breweries have just a few final hours to fine-tune entries, update specialty info, and ensure their best beers are in the right categories for a shot at medal glory this fall. (The Northwest Beer Guide)

Mike Hess Brewing Heads to LA’s West Harbor

Opening in spring 2026, Mike Hess Brewing at West Harbor will be a 36,000-square-foot waterfront hub featuring a brewery, distillery, scratch kitchen, and massive beer garden—designed as a vibrant gathering place for craft lovers, families, and music fans just steps from the LA waterfront amphitheater. (Mike Hess Brewing)

Inaugural New Jersey Beer Week

Despite brewing some seriously good beer, only 3% of what’s consumed in New Jersey is actually made there—a gap the Brewers Guild of New Jersey hopes to close with its first-ever New Jersey Craft Beer Week, a statewide celebration of 150+ independent breweries aimed at turning more locals into loyal, homegrown pint-pounders through July 20. (NewJersery.com)

Craft With a Cause: These NC Breweries Make Beer That Gives Back

In North Carolina, a growing number of craft breweries are proving that beer can be a force for good, blending exceptional brews with bold commitments to sustainability, community partnerships, and charitable giving. From solar-powered taprooms to monthly nonprofit collaborations, these 10 breweries show that every pint can make a positive impact. (Cardinal & Pine)

From Tinnies to Tech: Young Henrys Brews Up a Biotech Revolution

Young Henrys, the cult Sydney brewery known for fueling tattooed beer lovers, is now bubbling with biotech ambition—capturing CO₂ from fermentation to grow algae that slashes livestock methane and powers a cleaner future for both beer and beef. (Forbes)

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