Feature Articles

• Adventure Ales

  

  Hiking Hell's Canyon in Oregon, kite boarding in the Columbia River gorge, kayaking in the San Juan Islands; where adventure lurks, beer is brewed. One you expose your body and mind to the thrill of the Northwest's great outdoors, it's only fair that you replenish your spirits with a local beer brewed from the same land. This is your go-to guide for combining the thrill of the outdoors with your favorite libation.

• Hefeweizen 101

  

  Adding a lemon slice to a Hefeweizen is a rare sight in a Bavarian beer garden, but it's common practice in America and represents one of the hallmarks that separates the American style from its German counterpart. Learn how this beer found its way across the pond.

• Liquor Infusions

  

  Come on all you DIY'ers, it's summer! Don some flip-flops and grab a jar, it's time to impress your friends (and yourself) with cilantro-lavender margaritas, Kentucky cherry limeade, and even a BLT martini.

• Watering Holes: Ashland, OR

  

  Journey to Ashland and tour the breweries and restaurants, while learning what makes this town so unique. Not into theater? Don't worry, you'll find something in Ashland to float your boat.

• Beyond the Northwest: San Diego, California

  

  With more than 30 breweries and brewpubs, including heavy hitters like Green Flash, Lost Abbey, Alesmith, and Stone, San Diego is home to some of America's best beer. Travel through the four quadrants of SD for your perfect pint.