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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 to Submit – Sept 26
Judging Dates – Oct 14 & 15
Medalists Announced – Nov 12
DETAILS HERE
SPIRITS
Deadline to Submit – Nov 12
Judging Dates – Nov 18
Medalists Announced – Dec 11
DETAILS HERE
WINE
Deadline to Submit – Oct 17
Judging Dates – Nov 11 &12
Medalists Announced – Dec 9
DETAILS HERE
CIDER
Deadline to Submit – Nov 20
Judging Dates – Dec 3
Medalists Announced – Dec 17
DETAILS HERE
