By Ben Keene
Punchline Petit Sirah Wild Ale Dwinell County Ales, Goldendale, WA With a striking magenta color and the slight haze you’d expect from a wheat beer, Punchline is a drink that will…
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Wine of the Week!
Old Country WhiteGratsi, Columbia Valley You had us at Washington wine in a box. Equivalent to four bottles of vino, this Sauvignon Blanc with “Mediterranean inspiration” proudly states its low sugar…
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Bale Breaker and Yonder Cider Open New Ballard Taproom
Here’s some good news for the outdoor drinking set: Seattle’s biggest beer garden opened on Saturday. Well, technically it reopened. Taking over and renovating the Ballard space formerly occupied by…
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5 QUESTIONS with Celebrated Homebrewer ANNIE JOHNSON
As an amateur and professional brewer, Annie Johnson is a force in the world of brewing. The first homebrewing competition she entered earned her first place at the 2001 California…
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Wine of the Week!
Dry SpritzVinH20, Portland OR You know when you try to convince yourself that a vodka soda is healthy because you’re hydrating? Well, VinH20 is the wine version of that libation,…
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Beer of the Week!
Hot Tub LifeguardBale Breaker Brewing Co., Yakima, WA Best known for its fresh off the farm IPAs, Bale Breaker might raise a few eyebrows with this kettle sour. Rose gold in color with exuberant carbonation,…
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6 Family-Friendly Breweries to Soak Up Fresh Hop Season
September in Washington’s Yakima Valley isn’t just your typical transition to fall. For the Yakima Valley, the smell of freshly harvested hops wafts through the air as we all get ridiculously…
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Sipping Local With San Juan Seltzer – The First-Ever Full-Production Seltzery
Summer drinking typically takes a lighter tone as we look to fruity, refreshing drinks that are easy to sip. And while canned wines and cocktails are certainly at the top…
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Prime Picks for National Pinot Noir Day
As if you needed another reason to drink the crown jewel of Oregon wine, today, August 18, is National Pinot Noir Day. This red wine grape of Burgundian (France) origin…
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Recipe: Easy Summer Rhubarb Crisp + Wine Pairings
We’re officially in the dead of summer. It’s the time of year when we’re soaking it all up, the sun rays, the longer days, the family vacations and more. But…
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