No Boat Brewing Honored with 2025 Brewshed Alliance Award

No Boat Brewing Company in Snoqualmie has received the 2025 Brewshed Alliance Award from Washington Wild, recognizing its commitment to clean water and community stewardship. The brewery, part of the Brewshed Alliance since 2020, collaborates with nearly 90 breweries statewide to promote the connection between healthy watersheds and quality beer. Cofounder David Skiba expressed pride in the award, emphasizing the brewery's dedication to protecting wild lands. The Lagerhead Festival, initiated in 2024, showcases this commitment by raising funds for watershed protection while introducing local breweries to the community. Skiba explained that clean water is essential for producing high-quality beer, linking the brewery's philosophy to its natural surroundings.

The brewery operates as a minimum intervention brewhouse, utilizing simple ingredients to highlight the region's character. Skiba also pointed out ongoing threats such as public land selloffs and logging, which the brewery aims to combat through its partnership with Washington Wild. The award underscores the brewing industry's reliance on natural resources, affirming that great beer begins with pristine water.