Warmer weather means we’re finally starting to see some highly anticipated seasonal fruits and vegetables trickle in from all corners of the Northwest. But how do we pair our local brews with this freshly picked bounty? Use the summer harvest to draw inspiration...
E.Z. Tiger, another Yakima, Washington, venture from beer-happy Cowiche Canyon owners Graham Snyder and Kaj Sturdivant, has blossomed into an innovative dim sum and noodle house “celebrating the flavors of the Pacific Rim” since their opening in April 2018. “We...
Move out of the way, rosé — low calorie, low ABV and low sugar options are leading the summer. Breweries like Bale Breaker, Omission and Deschutes are all breaking into lighter offerings, but the producers below are finding new opportunities by going straight into...
Consider this your friendly reminder that cherry season is in full swing. But why only eat cherries when you can sip on them too? Northwest producers regularly concoct cherry infusions to enjoy year-round. And if you need some last-minute beverage ideas for the...
Just a quick ferry ride from multiple Northwest ports, Victoria is known for its island-pace of life, Mediterranean climate, and English-inspired architecture. The British Columbia capital is very pedestrian-friendly and maintains a natural beauty that hosts some...
Single Hill Brewing’s cofounder and “Director of Liquids,” Zach Turner, is actually an industry veteran, growing his wealth of knowledge and experience in the beer industry for more than 10 years. In his college days, Turner homebrewed nearly every style under the...
You’ve heard the term thrown around and seen it in on some wine lists. Now, more natural wine bars are thriving in the Northwest, like L’Oursin in Seattle and Ardor Natural Wines in Portland. In context, it seems to explain itself, like with most products that...
Gasp: There was once a time where alcohol was banned entirely, and its repercussions are felt in the current, yet always-changing alcohol industry today. For this week’s Drink.EDU, we’re taking a quick trip down memory lane of America’s driest season. In 1920,...
Let’s pour a glass and review all our vine-to-wine knowledge in the light of upcoming springtime wine events. Spring releases, dinner pairings, barrel tastings, concerts in the vineyard — all the daytime sipping a Northwesterner has been dreaming about as this...
It’s happened to all of us. Whether it’s reaching for a bottle at a summer barbecue, or snagging a six-pack from the store just to open and find an unusual, unwelcome odor. It’s musky. It’s strong. Is that a… skunk? Don’t worry, nothing was fundamentally wrong with...
