In its 25th year, Deschutes Brewery joined the ranks of fellow breweries around the country that are employee-owned. Founder Gary Fish, who launched the brewery in Bend, Oregon in 1988, offered up shares of the company in an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)....
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but just around the corner awaits another holiday feast (or two or three depending on how large and extended your family is). If you’re like me and have more than a few holiday gatherings to attend this season, it’s great to have an...
The often serene vibe of Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood takes a turn when I walk into Pies & Pints, just off of 65th Street. With wall-to-wall booths and dangling stained-glass lamps above each nook, the place is seemingly mom n’ pop—we’re talkin’ pies here...
You can feel it in the air—winter is coming. And so are the seasonal beer releases: those dark and roasted brews that grace frosty glasses for good cheer. Perfect to pair with the inevitable turkey, ham, roast and sides at seasonal gatherings, take along a winter...
Water is not only a crucial component in the makeup of the human body, but water is also a main ingredient in brewing, accounting for roughly 90 percent of what beer is composed of. Understanding this key content to the process, Backwoods Brewing Co. pulls from a...
Every culture has its version of a sandwich. Americans rejoice over ultra-long subs, Mexicans dish up mouth tantalizing tortas and the Vietnamese are revered for their savory and spicy bánh mi. I like to consider myself a connoisseur of sandwiches, and indulging in...
Better than a monthly beer club but still offering selected and limited edition craft beers: Tavour, an online service in which members can choose from craft beers made around the nation shipped right to their door. The Seattle-based company began when three...
Cross the Washington Cascades and tourists search for drooping plump vineyards, blooming orchards and labyrinthine wheat fields. Continue past the agriculture and travelers will hit the northeastern city of Spokane, the state's second largest city of more than...
Located in the picturesque, premier area of the Columbia River Gorge, Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon, Washington focuses on session beers. The brewpub’s welcoming essence reflects off the name of the company—beer for all. Currently, there are eight beers on...
Something about coffee and beer works so well that there seems to be a never-ending supply of new brew-bean combinations to try. It's been two years since I've touched on the subject, so I felt it was time for a revamp. Between all the creativity that things like...
