Ska Brewing Is Among 15 Years of Good Food Awards Finalists in 2025
Ska Brewing flagships True Blonde Ale and Pink Vapor Stew are recognized as finalists among the 15 Years of Good Food Awards Finalists.
DURANGO, CO— Ska Brewing flagships True Blonde Ale and Pink Vapor Stew are recognized as finalists among the 15 Years of Good Food Awards Finalists, a special tribute to past Good Food Awards winners who have earned the most votes from the awards’ prestigious judges.
For the first time ever, the Good Food Awards collected ballots to determine finalists— more than 8,000 of ‘em— from the public in support of their favorite producers who had previously won Good Food Awards. Ska’s True Blonde Ale was a winner in 2019; Pink Vapor Stew won in 2021, and again in 2023.
“Ska Brewing has always been a big fan of the Good Food Foundation and their mission,” says Marketing Director Kristen Muraro. “It is an honor to be recognized as a finalist this year, and to be included among such great brewing companies."
Among a competitive pool of past winners, Ska has two-top scoring beers in this Community Choice vote for the 2025 Beer finalists category alongside three other beers from Fullsteam, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, and Maine Beer Co.. In total, 91 products from 86 companies are finalists in categories that also include wine, cider, grains, pickles, cheese, chocolate, and more. The 2025 Good Food Awards winners will be announced on June 28 at the Good Food Mercantile in New York City
Media interested in learning more about Ska Brewing’s achievements in the Good Food Awards can contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT SKA BREWING
Founded in the spirit of punk rock and a little bit of ska, Ska Brewing has been challenging the status quo and brewing beers that refuse to conform since 1995. From the iconic Mexican Logger to the rebellious Modus Hoperandi IPA, Ska Brewing is dedicated to crafting unforgettable beers and beverages that are as unique as the people who drink them. For more information, samples, or just to chat about how great peaches are, contact Ska Brewing at info@skabrewing.com or visit our website at www.skabrewing.com.
Blue Ox Malthouse Adds Seven Roasted Floor Malts To Portfolio
Major expansion in 2024 established Blue Ox Malthouse as the world’s largest floor maltster in America and implemented a roaster to offer specialty roasted malt products rarely available from craft maltsters.
LISBON FALLS, ME– Blue Ox Malthouse has seven new roasted malt products in stock.
Major expansion in 2024 established Blue Ox Malthouse as the world’s largest floor maltster outside of Europe. It also implemented new equipment and processes to enable the malthouse to offer specialty roasted malt products rarely available from craft maltsters.
After rigorous research and development— which included experimentation with Blue Ox customers Maine Beer Co., Tributary Brewing, and Goodfire Brewing— Blue Ox is pleased to present seven new roasted malts: Chocolate Rye, Crystal 90, Crystal 120, Golden Triticale, Roasted Barley, Roasted Oats, and Roasted Wheat. Like all of Blue Ox’s offerings, these new malt styles are floor malted with premium grains sourced from family farms in the Northeast. Their specifications are as follows:
Chocolate Rye - Roasted pretzels and dark chocolate. Flavorful and black in color. 350 SRM.
Crystal 90 - Deeply nutty flavors with hints of molasses. 80-90 SRM.
Crystal 120 (Special Moxie) - Cooked raisins, roasted sugars, and maple syrup. 110-120 SRM.
Golden Triticale - Pure s’mores and granola. Put it on ice cream! 10-15 SRM.
Roasted Barley - Baking chocolate and dark-roasted coffee. Dark black color. 600 SRM.
Roasted Oats - Notes of sesame and sugar cookies with a glass of milk. 200 SRM.
Roasted Wheat - Huskless and roasted to perfection. Notes of coffee and chocolate. 550 SRM.
Browse these roasted malt styles and the entire Blue Ox malt portfolio at blueoxmalthouse.com. Brewers, distillers, and bakers interested in purchasing Blue Ox’s floor malted products can contact orders@blueoxmalthouse.com.
Media inquiring about Blue Ox Malthouse can contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.
ABOUT BLUE OX MALTHOUSE
Launched in 2013 by homebrewer and community organizer-turned-maltster Joel Alex, Blue Ox Malthouse is Maine's first malting operation. Blue Ox Malthouse seeks to push the possibilities of craft beer and spirits, and support Maine agriculture by connecting these two groups through world class quality Maine-made malt. Reinvigorating a centuries-old floor malting tradition, Blue Ox is committed to growing the connection between brewers and farmers while striving to grow more sustainable food systems and serve as a model for sustainable and rural economic development. Learn more at blueoxmalthouse.com.