Out of Chardonnay’s Shadow: Aligoté Finds a Home in Oregon
Burgundy might be keeping a secret, but Oregon’s Willamette Valley is bringing it out into the open. Aligoté is the “other” white grape of Bourgogne, often found living in Chardonnay’s shadow. It generally boasts vibrant acidity, versatility and range. Worldwide,...
Fly, Rail and Sail Your Way Through the Pacific Northwest
Start your adventure before you arrive with a slate of regional craft beverages aboard trains, planes and ferries The Pacific Northwest has always celebrated a strong sense of place. That connection to local agriculture and craftsmanship doesn’t stop at wineries,...
Submit to Sip Magazine’s 15th Annual Best of the Northwest Beer Awards
Registration is now open for the 15th Annual Best of the Northwest Beer Awards, marking 15 years of Sip Magazine producing the Northwest's largest and longest-running regional commercial beer competition. The Best of the Northwest Beer Awards have celebrated the...
Best Farm Breweries in Washington for Beer Lovers
The evergreen state’s 15 million acres of farmland produce 300 different crops, ranking second in the nation. Of those 300 crops, three are essential ingredients of beer – and the state excels there, too. Washington farms are the sixth largest producers of barley...
The Next Vintage: Shaping the future of AniChe Cellars
The name AniChe has appeared on wine labels since 2009. Long before Anaïs Mera knew she would one day help run a winery, it was already part of her identity. When Rachael Horn and her husband Todd Mera founded AniChe Cellars, she named the Columbia Gorge winery after...
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WAugust Returns as a 31-Day Celebration of Washington Wine
Industry-led Programming Spotlights Growers, Makers, and Regions Throughout August SEATTLE (August 3, 2026) — WAugust is back as Washington’s month-long celebration of wine, place, and community. Built for storytellers and designed for broad participation, WAugust brings curious newcomers and longtime lovers together to taste, travel, and celebrate the stories of Washington wine.Now in its fifth year, WAugust offers a platform for wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, retailers, and local...
Silver Lake Winery & Distillery Appoints Internationally Acclaimed Winemaker and Master Distiller; Rusty Figgins to Lead Vineyard, Winery & Distillery Operations
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Meet your new party trick: Lavender French 75 Lemon Jelly Wedges
Feather & Folly Gin is built for citrus. Its bright botanical profile lifts lemon rather than competing with it, and the floral notes pair naturally with lavender. Set inside real lemon peel...
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Meet Breakside’s Newest Year Round Beer: West Coast IPA
PORTLAND, Ore. July 31, 2026 — Breakside Brewery, one of Portland's most award-winning breweries, today announced the release of its newest year-round beer, Breakside West Coast IPA, now available in 12oz 6-pack cans and on draft at all Breakside locations. To...
Oregon Hop Growers See Fantastic Quality in 2026
In 2026, the volume of hop acreage stayed relatively flat, but growers and brewers are excited about the quality of this year’s harvest PORTLAND, Ore. — Next week, many of Oregon’s hop growers will begin the first round of harvest, with fresh hop beer season soon to...
Triceratops Brewing and Well 80 Brewhouse Can Historic Collab for First Time
(Tumwater, Wash.) July 27, 2026 — What do you get by combining a classic pre-Prohibition recipe with one of the South Sound's favorite beers? A blend of historic proportions! Leotucky Lager (5% ABV), the latest collaboration between friends Rob Horn of Triceratops...
Alesong Brewing & Blending Launches Canned IPA and Pilsner
Alesong Brewing & Blending is now offering its own Pilsner and IPA, while continuing its barrel-aged beer program that has been its specialization for 10 years. “In our 10th anniversary year, we are stoked to offer more Alesong in more ways,” says Brian Coombs,...
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Drinkers Beware: Fan-Favorite Halloween Experience Black Lagoon Returns to Haunt Cocktail Bars Across N. America
This fall, the award-winning Halloween pop-up transforms 34 celebrated bars across the US and Canada into immersive sanctuaries of artisanal cocktails, eerie decor, and spirited seasonal...
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Portland Cider Co. Welcomes Oregon Zoo’s New Red Pandas With Special-Edition Pacific Berry
Fourth annual Oregon Zoo Foundation partnership supports animals at the zoo and wildlife around the world CLACKAMAS, Ore. — Portland Cider Co. is welcoming the Oregon Zoo’s two new red pandas with a special-edition release of Pacific Berry featuring playful red panda...
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Fly, Rail and Sail Your Way Through the Pacific Northwest
Start your adventure before you arrive with a slate of regional craft beverages aboard trains, planes and ferries The Pacific Northwest has always celebrated a strong sense of place. That connection to local agriculture and craftsmanship doesn’t stop at wineries,...
The Hilltop Unveils a New Cultural Destination Above the Columbia
A visionary nonprofit — created by the founders of the legendary Gorge Amphitheatre — announces a mission-driven cultural campus, launching with its inaugural SOAR Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, featuring David Foster and Friends, Katharine McPhee, and the...
Curiosity Roads Unveils Belgian Beer Pilgrimage With Victory Brewing Co-Founder Bill Covaleski
Once-In-A-Lifetime Journey Offers Rare Access to Small Trappist Breweries, Lambic Producers and Farm Breweries That Define Belgian Beer Culture Portland, OR (June 8, 2026) – The serious beer lover's dream vacation is here. This fall, boutique travel...
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Where Craft Meets Convenience: iGulu’s Take on Home Brewing
In today’s drinks landscape, where convenience often outweighs craft, a quieter shift is taking hold. Consumers are craving something more tactile, more personal and more connected to what’s in...