MORNING FOAM FOR MONDAY, AUG. 29 2016: A seven-taster flight of craft beer news, from the fluffy head all the way to the bottom mystery. …

Silver City Brewery is a well-oiled machine – with an educated staff that understands the importance of crafting and following a recipe.

Change.org proposes Washington state recognize the significance of our natural resources and craft beer culture by officially adding “beer” as the State Drink.

Following the debut of Star Trek Golden Anniversary Ale: The Trouble With Tribbles at Comic-Con International in San Diego and “Star Trek Las Vegas,” Shmaltz Brewing Company boldly goes to the “Mission New York” convention at the Javits Center from September 2 – 4, 2016. The national rollout of the second Collector’s Edition 50th Anniversary beer, Star Trek Golden Anniversary Ale: Voyage to the Northeast Quadrant, launches next week at “Mission New York” as the beer becomes available in 25 states across the country, including Washington state.

Though the original Oktoberfest in Munich will come to a close on Oct. 3 this year, Widmer Brothers Brewing will host its annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 8. For the 12th year the event will move from the brewery to Portland’s Living Room at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Any way you slice it or pour it, the entire beer community should strive to care for, champion, protect, preserve, defend, foster, grow, safeguard and support small and independent craft brewers.

Avery Brewing Company — maker of Avery White Rascal Belgian-style White Ale and Out of Bounds Stout — will partner with FREESKIER Magazine on Pow Day IPA, an 8.1% ABV coffee IPA.

Octobot is a squishy, eight-armed, octopus shaped robot made with 3D printing and silicone gel. The kicker: Instead of a battery, Octobot runs on chemical reactions inside its completely flexible body.