Victor, Idaho's Grand Teton Brewing Co. took it upon themselves to make "Idaho's session ale." Started in 1988 by brothers Ernie and Charlie Otto, Grand Teton (then Otto Brothers Brewing Co.) was...
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Local Proof: The Gateway Gin from Captive Spirits
Seattle-based Captive Spirits Distilling has captivated gin lovers since they opened in 2012, and launched their flagship Big Gin. Around that same time however, owner and distiller Ben Capdevielle...
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2013 Côt et Merlau
Red blends can be a roller coaster of sensations for your taste buds. A Merlot is a distinct, almost trademarked, flavor that can be easily identified. So too can the Malbec variety be pinpointed...
Drifters: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Even the grandest dame needs a little work now and again. Last year the grand old property of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (the Hotel Van to locals) turned 75, and though the classic hotel has certainly...
In Preview: 28th Annual Oregon Brewers Festival
It’s that time of year again—the 28th annual Oregon Brewers Festival returns to Portland’s Waterfront Park for five days of brews, brews and more brews (and some food and music too)! While beers...
Apple Outlaw Blackberry Bounty
Apple Outlaw owners Blair Smith and Marcey Kelly traded traffic for tractors when they moved from the sunny state of California up to Oregon, finding them an orchard in the Applegate Valley. Knowing...