Welcome to Sip Northwest’s Bar Tab, a weekly selection of what to drink in the Northwest now. Come on in, belly up to the counter and order a metaphorical drink on us. We sense a theme here, summer is coming... And so are the seasonally appropriate beers now...
At first glance, Gearhart, Oregon, appears to be just another of the small beach towns that liberally dot the Oregon Coast. Rain stipples the windshield as we turn off the Highway 101, leaving behind a generic commercial zone of gas stations and outlet malls. But...
The best way to celebrate the arrival of summer is with a cold one. Conveniently, you can enjoy said cold one (and lots more) during Portland Beer Week from June 9-19. Events will take place throughout the brew-loving city, including releases, special fests – beer...
Bow, Washington is a small place - the downtown area consists of one street. But for a place so small, the beer is plentiful. During the year 1900, four saloons resided on the street now called Cains Court. The Old Edison was the only bar to survive the Prohibition...
With a rising beer scene, Idaho is doing well in the suds department. A key player in the Northwest, one important beer category must not be left behind - India pale ales. From hoppy to tropical and everything in between, these Idaho IPAs are must-haves to keep...
There’s nothing like a cold one waiting at the finish line to keep you going. This summer, race for booze of the wine and beer varieties while staying in shape and benefiting local charities – what more could we ask for? From cycling to running to walking, each...
After much fermentation and anticipation, Seattle Beer Week is back. From May 12 to 22, beer will be pourin’ freely in your favorite seaside city; whether you’re an avid beer drinker looking to expand your portfolio – Machine House Brewery’s Stinging Nettle Ale and...
In 1996, the SuperSonics reached the NBA Finals, Nirvana released “From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah,” and Elysian Brewing Company poured its first beer in Seattle’s Capitol Hill. A lot has changed since, but the beer is still flowing from Elysian, 20 years...
For the past 3 years, Breakside Brewery and Lewis & Clark College have partnered to offer a course in brewing and the business of beer for students interested in the craft beer industry. Sponsored by Lewis & Clark’s Center for Entrepreneurship, the course...
After a months-long expansion project, Pier Coffee announces it has co-located with Odin Brewing, a Seattle-based craft beer company. The combined beer and coffee brewery makes both cold brew coffee and craft beer on separate, dedicated systems and the two...
