Beer/Drinks

Beaujolais wants to show you its serious side. For decades, this region between Burgundy and Lyon was known for juicy, grapey Beaujolais Nouveau, rushed to market after the harvest for a global party. It was tasty, it was fun and it lasted a few weeks.

MUG Root Beer and its mascot, Dog, are rallying fans across the country to “root” for all the dogs during this year’s games for a sweet treat. 

No-Li Brewhouse was awarded the No. 3 Best Beer Garden in America by a USA Today Readers Choice poll.

Rachel and Dennis Zeigler’s dreams to run a dairy farm have come far since starting out with a milk cow in their backyard.

From staff reports

The recipe for a “sleepy girl mocktail” is simple, and its promise is alluring: swirl a spoonful of magnesium into a fizzing glass of seltzer and tart cherry juice, take a big sip and get the best sleep of your life.

I love coffee and the precision that goes into brewing a cup of craft mud (trademark pending). It appeals to the part of my brain informed and influenced by my late father, a civil engineer. We shared a belief that perfection is attainable if you sweat every single mind-numbing detail, alienating anyone within a 25-foot radius in the process.

January has long been associated with a fresh start and a time to adopt new practices, but in recent years it’s been an especially popular period to reflect on drinking habits. For many, this has been spurred by the growing trend of participating in Dry January, a month-long commitment to abstain from booze. But just because you aren’t drinking alcohol doesn’t mean you can’t sip on something fun. There are now more alcohol-free spirits than ever, and mocktail options at bars and restaurants just keep getting better.

The new year is nearly here, and, as is custom, we ring out the old by running down the very best bottles to hit shelves during the past 12 months.

As 2023 draws to a close it’s time for the Greatest Values of the Year, my annual selection of a dozen wines from the year’s recommendations that cost $20 or less. These are among my favorites that I tasted throughout 2023, wines that offer excitement and quality without making a dent in our wallets.

The Spokesman-Review is looking for the best seasonal drinks in town.

The lights on the orange root beer barrel at Issaquah’s Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-In turned off last night for perhaps the last time in the retro restaurant’s history. Owner Jose Enciso announced Wednesday that the burger joint, beloved by root beer enthusiasts and classic car lovers, would close permanently Nov. 29.

While all types of alcohol can cause headaches, especially in people who are prone to migraines, red wine appears to be particularly pernicious. But scientists still aren't sure why it is a catalyst.

As the holidays approach and we entertain more, I look for wines that are not the same-old yet won’t strain the wallet. Here are three, including a quaffable white from Gascony and two high-altitude wines from northern Italy made from less-familiar grape varieties.

There’s more encouraging progress in the effort to lighten up wine by reducing the weight of bottles.

Remember to offer drinks for all guests -- not just the ones that drink alcohol.

This is the year year that Brent Roberts, of Friday Harbor, decided to make the jump into winery ownership. He is joining more than 1,050 wineries licensed in Washington, most of them small. That's a lot of dreams.