Kristin Ackerman Bacon

ELEMENT BEND, AN OUTDOOR-INSPIRED HOTEL, OPEN FOR ADVENTURE

BEND, OR – February 12, 2021 – Outdoor enthusiasts can now check into a new hotel in Downtown Bend that is perfectly designed for adventure. Element Bend, the first Element Hotel by Westin to open in Oregon, is now welcoming guests to its spacious, airy studios and...

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Kombucha Curious?

Sip Publisher Kristin Bacon chats with Jason Scherer of Beneficial Brewing for a Kombucha 101. What’s the skinny on this zero proof fermented beverage with multiple health benefits? All your questions answered here! https://youtu.be/ItTLbfvbivk

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Scratch Distillery’s Edmonds Own Whiskey

https://vimeo.com/479047141/1af5b16ed1 It’s Monday, and we’re talking whiskey! Join Publisher Kristin Ackerman Bacon and Erin James as they review Scratch Distillery's Edmond’s Own Whiskey. Cheers!

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Chasing the Freshies! Part 1

Our tasting panel returns for a 2-part series to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year… FRESH HOP SEASON! Join us as we taste and review eight PNW Fresh Hops! Panel IncludesAnnie Johnson, Brewmaster/Brewery Consultant ABrewsC Bobby Wood, Advanced Cicerone,...

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Locust Cider Opening Fort Collins Taproom

OPENING SOON! Washington-based Locust Cider is opening a second Colorado taproom in Fort Collins, CO, joining ourhard cider production facility in Boulder, CO (opened in July 2019). Our newest taproom is located just off College Avenue  on Walnut Street in the heart...

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Washington Cider Week Kick Off!

Washington Cider Week - which kicks off Sept 10th-20th - looks a little different this year. We feature some of the brains behind this year’s virtual festival. Northwest Cider, Dragon's Head Cider and Zeeks Pizza chime in on what they are doing to make sure you can...

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