about

Sip Magazine.

Seattle-based Sip Magazine has been a Northwest resource for all things craft beverage since 2009. Family-owned and female-run, Sip shares stories and news through its print magazine and website, along with new releases, events and industry insights through its social channels.

Formerly Sip Northwest, the publication evolved into Sip Magazine in 2020. Through its group of thirsty contributors, we’re dedicated to celebrating craft culture with a focus on wine, beer, spirits and cider, along with zero-proof options. Discover profiles on producers to learn their history and goals in the industry, beverage reviews to find your next favorite sip, boozy recipes from cocktails to desserts, travel-focused stories highlighting libation destinations and more. 

Locals themselves, Sip‘s publisher, editor and writers are engrained in the Northwest and passionate about sharing all that the Pacific Northwest — and beyond — has to offer.

Kristin Ackerman Bacon

Publisher, CEO

A Washington native whose family has long ties to the wine industry in Eastern Washington, Ackerman Bacon brings more than a decade of experience with luxury lifestyle magazines to Sip Northwest. Her extensive resume includes management positions at Robb Report Vacation Homes, Estates West Magazine and Luxuryrealestate.com and selling within titles such a Robb Report, The Robb Report Collection, Worth, Denver Life and Desert Living. Since launching Sip Publishing, she has also brought to life CIDERCRAFT magazine and Sip’s Wine Guide: British Columbia launched in Spring 2017.

EMAIL:  kristin@sipmagazine.com

Melissa Ackerman Miller

Chief Operating Officer

A native to Washington State, Miller brings over a decade of business development and operation experience to Sip Northwest magazine. Prior to her involvement with Sip Northwest, Miller spent over 12 years in the business operations of an Arizona Spring Training Facility and management of Recreation Department. Her diverse experience includes managing multi-million dollar operational and capital budgets, revenue/expense forecasting, project planning and implementation, marketing and advertising, sponsorship development and event development, along with marketing and implementation.

EMAIL:    melissa@sippublishing.com

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Layers of Bliss: Jar Tiramisu Recipe

Love a boozy dessert? Often, many boozy treats are baked, which leaves you with a lower ABV. But not this easy recipe for Tiramisu in a jar.Tiramisu is traditionally made up of layers of soaked sponge cake or ladyfingers with a mascarpone filling and served by the...

Actor Kyle MacLachlan Opens New Tasting Room in Walla Walla

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Multnomah Whiskey Library Spotlights Women Bartenders

Multnomah Whiskey Library (MWL) is hosting a Women’s History Month guest program to foster community for women in the cocktail industry and showcase their talent. For the month of March, this Portland whiskey-focused lounge will feature eight drinks created by women...

Washington Winery Celebrates 20 Years and Announces Transition to Organic Wines

WALLA WALLA, WA, MAR 8, 2023 – Foundry Vineyards - a boutique, family-owned winery focused on art and wine - is proud to announce its 20th Anniversary. This milestone serves as an opportunity to reintroduce Foundry Vineyards to the public as a low-intervention organic...

Brook & Bull Cellars Calls for More Women To Score Wines

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Belly Warmers that Celebrate the End of winter

As the Pacific Northwest thaws out from an unexpected late winter, the rain and daffodils sprouting signify that spring is around the corner. So what are some good drinks for imbibing during this transition from winter ice to spring rains? Photo Left: Courtesy...

Stanford’s Steak Announced its first AHG Cares Community Cocktail, Benefiting the Rainbow Center

Stanford’s Steak, the contemporary steakhouse and lounge in Downtown Tacoma, is excited to announce its inaugural Community Cocktail, benefiting Tacoma’s Rainbow Center, now being served at 1502 Pacific Ave! As an Ascend Hospitality Group (AHG)...

Square Mile Introduces New Imperial Hard Cider

Coming in at an ABV of 8.4%, this crisp and bright cider from Square Mile is made from Pacific Northwest apples and tastes like a cider that is close to half of its ABV. Featuring prominent notes of juicy apple skin and citrus, Imperial Hard Cider was designed to make...