Slapped with tastefully chic nautical branding, the products of Old Salt Merchants in Washington's seaport of Port Townsend don the face of Butch, the curmudgeonly fictitious seaman who represents sailors of the area's past and present. Other than sporting...
When the frogs are barkin', peace and harmony has come a'knockin'. According to Native American folklore, when frogs are croaking (or barking), it speaks of an euphonic balance in nature. Bringing this essential consonance to the dinner table and locally-flush wine...
From our sister publication and cider expert, this story originally ran on CIDERCRAFTmag.com. Beverage-making 101: balance is key. For cider, the apples required to produce a quality bevvie must have the appropriate balance of tannins, acidity and (most...
It’s not hard to forget it’s been winter in the Pacific Northwest with the lack of customary cloudy days, annual snowfall and frigid cold. Kick back on the porch with a glass of Woodinville, Washington-based Dirty Bucket Brewing Co.’s refreshing Sicyne India pale...
From our Best Of the Northwest 2014 issue, this selection was one of three remarkable Libation Destinations in Washington state. To read more in-depth stories from print, subscribe here! It might be the sparkling sheen of the Salish Sea from the edge of Bellingham...
Regardless of your location in the Northwest, you know you are a Seahawks fan. Especially since both the 49ers and Broncos are out of the championship running and you lost your arguing excuse. Whether you wore your blue in your baby photos or you're a newly minted,...
Bellingham, Washington seems to be collecting breweries and tap houses as of late. Last summer, the city established the Bellingham Tap Trail to commemorate this thriving scene and also saw the opening of two new breweries: Wander Brewing and Aslan Brewing Co. The...
Founded in 2008, Charles & Charles is a Cream-level supergroup collaboration between Food & Wine’s 2009 winemaker of the year Charles Smith, also of K Vinters and Charles Smith Wines, and Charles Bieler of Three Thieves, Bieler Père et Fils and Gotham...
In many ways and in a more traditional sense, cider follows suit of wine. In others ways and in a more "New World" approach, it takes notes from beer. Additives like hops, herbs and fruit mirror that of its carbonated barley brother, and in styles like...
While anise spirits including absinthe have been experiencing an upswing in popularity over the last few years, others, like ouzo, have been next to neglected. Still, Dry County Distillery’s ouzo-style Black Rope Anise has done more than well for itself, garnering...
