From landmark acquisitions and bold product launches to long-awaited openings and creative new concepts, 2025 proved to be a defining year for the Northwest beverage and hospitality scene. From Oregon to British Columbia, established producers reshaped the industry through major portfolio moves, while independent brands and operators pushed boundaries with new spaces, flavors, and experiences. The year saw global wine headlines rooted in the region, spirits innovation reaching national shelves, breweries expanding their neighborhood footprints, and hotels, restaurants, and cocktail lounges adding fresh energy to their communities. Together, these stories reflect a Northwest beverage culture that continues to evolve—balancing heritage and experimentation, scale and craftsmanship, and a deep connection to place. Here are Sip Magazine’s Top Beverage News Stories of 2025, capturing the moments that shaped the year and signaled what’s next for the region.
The Wyckoff Family Announces the Acquisition of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Straightaway Cocktails Releases Tequila Variety Pack At Costco
82 Acres, a New Neighborhood Restaurant from Abbey Road Farm, Opens Today
Punk Era-Inspired Cocktail Lounge El Sid To Open August 9 In Everett’s APEX Building
Salt Harvest and Firn are Now Open at Populus Seattle
Lightwell Hotel & Spa, Downtown Hood River’s First Full-Service Hotel in a Century, Opens this Fall
Narrows Brewing Brings Damn Drinkable Beer to Tacoma’s Proctor District with New Taproom
REALI Brings Tuscan Heritage and Estate Farming to Walla Walla Valley
Montgomery Distillery Unveils B’Amaro: The World’s First Bourbon-Based Amaro
Ackley Brands Adds Silver City Brewery to its Expanding Portfolio
