By Rachel Pinsky
From mid-August throughout September, farmers and their crews in Willamette Valley, Oregon, and Yakima Valley, Washington, work around the clock to harvest hops. The majority of these fresh, aromatic flowers…
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Beer
Ben’s Beer Pick!
Black Butte Non-Alcoholic Deschutes Brewery, Bend OR Non-alcoholic beer is having a moment, and for drinkers that means more options. Here in the northwest, one option that will appeal to…
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Sip Magazine Collaborates with Stoup Brewing and Zeeks Pizza for Italian-Style Pilsner
Award-winning Stoup Brewing released a collaboration beer with fellow Seattleites Zeeks Pizza and Sip Magazine. The three locally owned companies joined forces to create an Italian-style Pilsner titled Che Fico,…
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Ben’s Beer Pick!
Upcycle.Two Three Magnets Brewing, Olympia WA What do you call an easy drinking beer made with second use hops? Well, if you’re Olympia’s Three Magnets, it’s a juicy blonde ale….
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Ben’s Beer Pick
Red Mason RyeWatts Brewing, Bothell WA Washington ‘s Very Small Brewery of the Year in 2021, Watts in Bothell started canning in 2020 and is now available across greater Seattle….
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Brew Pubs With the Best Grub in Hood River
Whether you’re just passing through for lunch or making Hood River, Ore., your destination for the weekend, this town has it all. Outdoor adventures are plentiful, along with options for…
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Ben’s NA Beer Pick!
Alturas NA GoldenAtmos Brewing, Hailey ID Launched by Sawtooth Brewing in 2020, Atmos is the Idaho company’s play for a piece of the non-alcoholic beer market. Beautifully bright in the…
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Ben’s Beer Pick!
Ribbon of DarknessCrux Fermentation Project, Bend OR Inky black and devoid of light, this fittingly named Imperial Porter—part of Crux’s banished series—is a triumph of flavor. Introducing itself with aromas…
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9 Crowd-Pleasing Sips for Holiday Hosting
The holiday season comes with the opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. It’s the perfect occasion to throw a get-together, whether you’re going for an elaborate soiree or keeping…
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Beer of the Week!
Kitten MittensKulshan Brewing Company, Bellingham WA How do you keep extremities warm when December’s chill creeps in? Well, mittens are useful. But beer helps, too. Deep brown, bordering on black in color, Kittens Mittens is…
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