The household name, Bend, Oregon's Deschutes Brewery, releases their 27th anniversary imperial porter and it’s nothing short of a rich, chocolaty, espresso brew to coat the tongue. Aromas of a...
Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter XXVII
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Angela Prosper
Local Proof: B.G. Reynolds Making Tiki Even Easier
Blair Reynolds, owner of Hale Pele in Portland, started B.G. Reynolds more than a decade ago, making syrups used for tiki cocktails and other classic drinks. I’ve talked to Reynolds about the syrups...
Monster Vineyards 2012 Monster Cabs
British Columbia winery Monster Vineyards was inspired by Ogopogo—the “Loch Ness” of Lake Okanagan, and thus, the primary antagonist of Okanaganites’ nightmares. Fortunately, the vineyard, that sits...
Drifters: The Resort at Paws Up
Along the banks of the rushing Blackfoot River 35 minutes northeast of Missoula, Montana, is a 37,000-acre working cattle ranch turned luxury resort known as Paws Up. This secluded hideaway in the...
2 Towns Ciderhouse Fly’n South
Challenge accepted—2 Towns Ciderhouse chooses "dare" when it comes to blending outside natural flavors into their 100-percent fresh-pressed Northwest apple ciders. The Corvallis, Oregon, cidery...
We Dig: Seattle’s Young Lady Sommeliers
Move over boys, these female sommeliers are taking over a wine list near you. In the past, men have taken the lead in the sommelier field—124 men currently hold the certification of Master Sommelier...