Sip Magazine’s 14th Annual Best of the Northwest

by | Jul 22, 2025

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Registration is officially open! 

Sip Magazine’s Best of the Northwest competition returns for its 14th year, celebrating the finest craft beverages from across the region. Each submission is evaluated through a rigorous blind tasting by an esteemed panel of experts—including cicerones, sommeliers, beverage directors, writers, distributors, and other industry leaders. Top entries are awarded coveted Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver medals within their respective categories.

This trusted, longest standing all-inclusive beverage competition offers exclusive insight into the Northwest’s ever-evolving beverage landscape and delivers a curated guide to the must-try wines, beers, spirits, and ciders of the year.

Submission Information

BEER 

DEADLINE IS CLOSED
Find the Full List of Medalists Here
DETAILS HERE

SPIRITS 

DEADLINE IS CLOSED
Medalists Announced – Dec 17
DETAILS HERE

WINE

DEADLINE IS CLOSED
Find the Full List of Winners Here
Judging Dates – Nov 11 &12
DETAILS HERE

CIDER

Deadline to Submit – Jan 9
DETAILS HERE

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