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Sip Magazine has been a Northwest resource for all things craft beverage since 2009. Family-owned and female-run, Sip shares stories and news through print and online, along with new releases, events and industry insights.
Today @sip_magazine & @newschoolbeer have announced a strategic partnership https://sipmagazine.com/sip-publishing-and-the-new-school-announce-strategic-media-partnership-to-amplify-the-northwest-beverage-industry/
In honor of Women’s History Month, Freeland Spirits debuts a limited-edition Pink Gin—vibrant, botanical, and purpose-driven. Proceeds support women in leadership through Xcelerate.
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Sunlit Tuscan vineyard with headline about a sailor, a Woodinville wine network, and a travel curator building a transatlantic bridge.
Two smiling men wearing "Picnic Table in Italy" aprons toast with drinks—one a red cocktail, the other a glass of white wine.
Stone-front wine shop 'Vino al Vino' with a smiling woman in an apron at the doorway and a vintage bicycle outside.
Tour group listening to a guide in a dim, vaulted wine cellar lined with wooden barrels.
What happens when a Pacific Northwest wine community follows one of its own to southern Tuscany? PicNic Table Italy turns tasting room ideas into hands-on journeys through vineyards, olive orchards, hill towns, and farmhouse tables.
https://sipmagazine.com/the-table-between-two-coasts/
Woman perched among wooden wine barrels handing a glass of pale wine down to another person's outstretched hand.
Women are shaping the Columbia Gorge wine scene. From low-intervention methods at Loop de Loop to a collaborative community across the AVA, they’re defining a young region still discovering its identity.
https://sipmagazine.com/women-shaping-the-future-of-the-columbia-gorge-wine-scene/
Pssst… Washington! Tickets for Taste Washington are on sale for March 21 & 22! Enjoy 200+ wineries, 75 restaurants, Bubbles & Bingo, live cooking demos, and all food & drinks included. VIPs get early access at 1 PM.
The WA wine industry is evolving, with sustainability, collaboration, and consumer shifts shaping its future. https://sipmagazine.com/sara-higgins-on-wine-industry-challenges-and-sustainability/
Hand lifting a bottle above a lineup of assorted sparkling-wine bottles, promoting everyday bubbly.
You don’t need a milestone to pop sparkling wine — sometimes making it through the day is reason enough. Discover where Seattle is sipping bubbles and celebrating the everyday. 🥂
Tap the link: https://sipmagazine.com/where-to-drink-sparkling-wine-in-seattle/
Can AI perfect your pint, or is brewing best left to human touch? While AI might ensure consistency & new flavors, some say true brewing lies in human intuition. What's your take? Is AI the future or a step too far? Share below! 🍺 #AIinBrewing #CraftBeer
Checking out a new brewery? Revisiting an old favorite? Maybe grabbing a pint with friends you haven't seen in a while?
#OregonCraftBeerMonth #CraftBeer #DrinkLocal @traveloregon.bsky.social
Montana is now Big Spirits Country. WildRye Distilling crafts award-winning bourbon, gin, vodka, and liqueurs from local farms.
Read the full story and try cocktail recipes here: https://sipmagazine.com/call-of-the-wild/
A Festive Toast to Lunar New Year. 🥂 When nearly 20% of the world is partying, you better believe we’re pouring a drink to match. https://sipmagazine.com/pear-petal-a-festive-toast-to-lunar-new-year/
#LunarNewYear #SipMagazine #CocktailRecipe #YearOfTheFireHorse
Smiling brewers at Sunriver Brewing, a street festival booth, and a hop selection. Text: Sunriver Brewing values patience, place, purpose. Story by Ryan Stevens.
In a world chasing trends, Sunriver Brewing shows that patience and purpose still matter: https://sipmagazine.com/built-on-water-driven-by-craft-sunriver-brewings-natural-edge/
Join the Auction of Washington Wines for the must-attend girls’ night of the season—an evening of exceptional wines from Washington’s finest female-led wineries, gourmet bites, bespoke auction packages, and a few delightful surprises. https://auctionofwawines.org/events/galentines
Super Bowl LX is almost here and we all know the most important play is the pour. Keepin it classy with a Washington Cab? Going hard with a hazy IPA? Or old school with a Vitamin R? Drop your drink of choice in the comments. We promise not to judge... much.
Let’s go @seahawks!
🍷🍫 Red Wine & Chocolate Weekend - Presidents Day Weekend just got a little sweeter, and this year it lands ON Valentine’s Day. https://www.visityakima.com/wine-event-red-wine-and-chocolate
@visityakima
Poster for Reuben's Brews Hop Mob event on Saturday, Feb 7th, featuring two anthropomorphized hop characters with Triple Crush and Blimey That’s Bitter beer cans.
🍻 Hop Mob 2026 returns Sat, Feb 7 at Reuben’s Ballard & Downtown taprooms. Sip exclusive Triple IPAs like Blimey That’s Bitter! & Triple Crush, plus guest taps from top PNW breweries. Doors open 11 AM—don’t miss it!
https://sipmagazine.com/event/reubens-brews-hosts-the-2026-hop-mob/
A person in a sleeveless top and boots balances on grape crates against a striped wall. Text: "Sip Magazine 2026 Edition."
2026 Sip Magazine edition will be officially out mid-March, serving as your definitive guide to the region’s evolving liquid culture. Spotlight Best of the Northwest Award Winners, alongside our list of this year's SipFluencers. https://shop.sippublishing.com/products/2026-annual-collectors-edition
A cozy wooden cabin amid lush forest with text promoting "Treetops, cocktails, and a serene escape" at Skamania Lodge.
Romance is sweeter with the views and flavors of the PNW. At Skamania Lodge, couples can zip through forests, relax in Alpine Treehouses, and savor craft cocktails and local cuisine.
Read the full story: https://sipmagazine.com/romance-in-the-canopy-a-pacific-northwest-escape-at-skamania-lodge/
Get cozy with a glass of PNW Port. Check out the best fortified wines in the Pacific Northwest: https://sipmagazine.com/from-portugal-to-the-pnw-the-art-of-port-style-wines/
Story by Becky Garrison
#PortWine #PNWWine #WashingtonWine #OregonWine #DessertWine
A new era has arrived for Washington’s founding winery. @chateaustemichelle is unveiling a stunning brand renaissance that honors its 60-year legacy while embracing a modern future.
Bidding is NOW OPEN for the auction of items from a Cidery Production Facility in Gig Harbor!
https://murphyauction.com/Auction/Details/9877
With the recent closure of Pike Pub and Pike Fish Bar, we’re reflecting on the immense impact of Charles Finkel, the visionary who helped shape the Pacific Northwest’s craft culture.
As the craft beer landscape shifts beneath our feet, @pfriembeer is looking ahead in 2026 with a clear vision: quality, collaboration, and community.
Collage with three images of people holding Red Mountain wine bottles. Text asks about the connection between a Norwegian farm and the wine.
A smiling man in sunglasses pours red wine into a glass while standing among lush green grapevines at sunset.
Two bottles of Dalset wine with red labels placed on a stone slab in a grassy area. A red barn and leafless tree are in the background.
Colorful abstract mannequin torso beside a wine bottle and glass on a wooden barrel, surrounded by lush green plants.
Even Johansen’s journey from childhood sips of Malbec and Tannat to crafting Red Mountain wines honors his heritage while embracing experimentation.
https://sipmagazine.com/meet-dalset-wines-a-washington-winemaker-blending-norwegian-heritage-experimentation-and-red-mountain-terroir/
Tall bottle of Ewing Young Distillery's Old Coxe Barrel Aged Rum, with a wax-sealed cap, set outdoors on a wooden barrel top.
Label of "Old Coxe Barrel Aged Rum" featuring a portrait of an older man with gray hair. Text indicates 43% Alc/Vol, 750 ml, 87 proof.
Ewing Young Distillery Old Coxe Barrel Aged Rum bottle on a wooden table next to a small barrel, with a blurred outdoor background.
Meet Old Coxe Rum, a new release from Ewing Young Distillery. Barrel-aged and richly layered, it honors Naukane, a Hawaiian royal whose life bridged Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest.
https://sipmagazine.com/old-coxe-rum-ewing-youngs-tribute-to-pnws-hawaiian-legacy/
Story by Ryan Stevens
Three friends walking through a lush green hop field, each holding a glass of beer, smiling and engaged in conversation.
Hands holding a large amount of fresh, green hop cones, used in brewing beer, against a blurred background.
Three women smiling and toasting with drinks, standing outdoors on a sunny day, with a scenic mountainous landscape in the background.
A farmer drives a blue tractor down a narrow path flanked by tall, lush green plants, likely in an agricultural field.
Calling all beer writers! The Yakima Valley Residency, sponsored by @yakimavalley Tourism in partnership with the North American Guild of Beer Writers (NAGBW), is now open to NAGBW members. Apply now at the link in bio! https://www.visityakima.com/nagbw
#NAGWB #visityakima
Indoor pool with stone walls, wooden ceiling, and green-tiled steps leading into the water. Two wooden chairs are placed poolside.
A rainy street scene with a sidewalk café featuring outdoor seating. A person with an umbrella walks in the distance. Overcast sky.
Cozy hotel room with a double bed, white linens, and a colorful blanket. Brick wall backdrop with a waterfall painting above the bed.
Two people stand smiling in front of a wine display. Behind them, a wall features a round mirror and the words "loop de loop".
Forget hibernation—this winter, commit to comfort. We've curated the ultimate Wine and Wellness Getaway. Discover hidden gems in the Gorge with Sip Magazine!
https://sipmagazine.com/winter-wine-and-wellness-getaway-in-the-gorge/
#WineSpa #OregonWine #PNWWinter #WellnessGetaway
Let's be real, the only resolution you'll actually keep involves our PNW Beverage Bingo card.
Tag the friend who is definitely a bad influence below and tell us which local spot is first on your hit list! 👇
#PNWBeverageBingo #DrinkLocal
