We are now accepting submissions for our 12th Annual Best of the Northwest! Winners will be announced digitally to Sip Magazine’s 40,000+ followers and opt-in subscribers on July 14, 2023.
Seltzer will kick off the annual Best of the Northwest competition and timed specifically to be more inline with seasonality of this beverage, spring and summer.
Tasting Notes are available upon request for each product submitted; this will give you feedback from the judging team who evaluated your product.
All submissions will be tasted blind. The top four from each category will be awarded – Platinum, Double Gold, Gold or Silver.
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TO SUBMIT SELTZERS TO THE 2023 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST, PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES BELOW:
1. Cost of entry is $45 for each individual product submission. Payment is accepted via credit card by clicking HERE (or by copying the link below into your browser*), or by check sent to to 1335 N. Northlake Way, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98103. All applicable submission fees must be paid in full by Friday, June 30th to be entered in the judging.
2. Please submit your seltzer by clicking HERE (or by copying the link below into your browser**). The submission will not be entered in the judging unless the online form is completed.
3. Send four (4) samples of each submission.
5. All products must be produced in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana or British Columbia.
6. Submission product receiving deadline is Friday, June 30th .
*Credit card payment link: LINK HERE
**Submission form link: LINK HERE
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THE 2023 CATEGORIES ARE:
- Berry
- Citrus
- Fruit – Other
- Specialty
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Carefully package all glass-format products, especially growlers, as shipping companies are not always gentle.
2) Please DO NOT use packing peanuts or popcorn.
3) Ship all entries to the following address:
SEATTLE WINE STORAGE
C/O SIP MAGAZINE
ATTN: BEST OF SELTZER
9401 AURORA AVE N
SEATTLE, WA 98103
Deliveries may be made in person to Seattle Wine Storage, daily 12-6pm.
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