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...
Angela Prosper
Westland Distillery American Single Malt Whiskey, Peat Week Cask No. 508
Seattle’s whiskey-focused Westland Distillery just wrapped up its second annual Peat Week: a so-called “week of reek” celebrating the unmistakable earthy-smoky character that defines the style of...
Grazers: Brouwer’s Café
Stepping into Fremont’s gothic-style Brouwer’s Café is like walking into Game of Thrones or a Shakespearean play—but in real time. If you replace the drama and tragedy with beer and whiskey, that...
Chainline Brewing Co. Big Wheel Session Brown
Chainline Brewing Co. just opened its doors in 2015, new to the Kirkland, Washington scene. With the fresh brewery comes an equally fresh attitude, as it’s built directly alongside the city’s...
Local Proof: Hops Aren’t Just for Beer
Washington state grows 70 percent of the nation's hops on any given year (80 percent in 2014). This year's harvest in the Yakima Valley was nearly 75 million pounds. The rapidly growing bines can be...
In Preview: ¡Salud!, The Premier Oregon Pinot Noir Auction
Willamette Valley’s ¡Salud! is exactly what you might think: a celebration and toast to good health. Of course, an effective toast calls for something to toast with, so naturally, the...