Spruce BuddFort George Brewery, Astoria OR There's something inherently inviting about foam, and the fluffy snow white head on this shimmering spruce beer will have your mouth watering. Sweet, biscuity Pilsner malt and a touch of lemon balm combine appealingly with...
Open Country Pale AleVarietal Beer Co., Sunnyside WA Straw colored in the glass with striking clarity, Varietal's dry-hopped pale ale throws off a lemony fragrance, woody aromatics like pine and spruce, a fresh grassy note, and a trace of spicy pineapple. Lighter...
Easy Day TangerineWorthy Brewing Bend, OR Cloudy pale orange with an ephemeral head of foam, this easy drinking beer starts with a squeeze of mandarin orange and sweet tangerine on the nose, followed by a touch of tropical fruit and a brush of woodsy pine in the...
Nectarine Golden Ale pFriem Family Brewers, Hood River OR Pale gold with a little haze, this barrel-aged beer begs to be served in stemware to better appreciate its lustrous color and inviting aroma. A bit of tangy acidity on the nose is soon joined by notes of bright...
Seasonal change can catch you by surprise. Some years it creeps in slowly and quietly until the day you happen to turn around and notice that Hey, Summer is here. Other times it arrives suddenly and unexpectedly, like a guest who shows up early to a party: Oh hello,...
From cards to candy and flowers to food, Americans are expected to spend more than $21 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. And while liqueur-filled truffles can be fun to unwrap on the 14th, I wonder how many shoppers choose to buy that special someone a...
For many people, the start of a new year represents an opportunity for change, a chance to start fresh or be better. Some resolve to exercise more often, while others commit to learning a new skill, or donating time to a nonprofit or volunteer organization. If you’re...
Phil Pesheck has wanted to brew IPAs since college. Excited by the mystery of fermentation and passionate about learning all he could about beer styles and ingredients, he accepted a job at the first brewery that would hire him after graduation. Beginning as a...
Winter in the Pacific Northwest can be a tough season to get through, even for its hardiest residents. Every year it brings shorter, grayer days, lower temperatures, and plenty of precipitation. And if you aren’t the type to keep chains in your car while obsessively...
