Aaron Swaney

Snohomish distillery and winery team up for Valentine’s Day

Snohomish distillery and winery team up for Valentine’s Day

Skip Rock Distillers is offering its Blackberry Liqueur, and Kasia Winery its Off the Hook rose.

Snohomish distillery and winery team up for Valentine’s Day
Diamond Knot, Scuttlebutt roll out cans to lure new customers

Diamond Knot, Scuttlebutt roll out cans to lure new customers

Snohomish County’s two oldest craft breweries rebrand with new lineups of beer in cans

Diamond Knot, Scuttlebutt roll out cans to lure new customers
Drink this: Passion fruit meets pot in Lazy Boy’s new hazy IPA

Drink this: Passion fruit meets pot in Lazy Boy’s new hazy IPA

The Everett brewery’s Strata Hazy IPA has flavors of tangerine, mango, apricot and passion fruit.

Drink this: Passion fruit meets pot in Lazy Boy’s new hazy IPA

Booze calendar

5th annual Chili Cook-off at Gallagher’s: Edmonds’ Gallagher’s Where-U-Brew is hosting its fifth annual Chili Cook-off at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the homebrewing store,… Continue reading

Booze-related events in and around Snohomish County

Wasky bottle release at Foggy Noggin: Bothell’s Foggy Noggin Brewing will release bottles and tap a keg of its Wasky Burton Ale at noon Jan.… Continue reading

Snohomish brewer ages ales in whiskey and oak wine barrels

Snohomish brewer ages ales in whiskey and oak wine barrels

All four beers for this weekend’s SnoTown Barrel Program Release Weekend celebration.

Snohomish brewer ages ales in whiskey and oak wine barrels

Beer, wine, spirits: Where to grab a drink in Snohomish County

National Championship with Oakshire: Everett’s Brews Almighty is hosting Eugene’s Oakshire Brewing during the college football national championship game at 5 p.m. Jan. 7 at… Continue reading

Drink this: A look ahead at the brew year of 2019

Drink this: A look ahead at the brew year of 2019

Here are a few things the Herald’s beer aficionado Aaron Swaney is looking forward to next year.

Drink this: A look ahead at the brew year of 2019

Beer, wine, spirits: Where to grab a drink in Snohomish County

South Everett Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl: Everett’s Crucible Brewing, Middleton Brewing and Lazy Boy Brewing will host the South Everett Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl from… Continue reading

Drink this: Snohomish pub to host wassail evening — with more ale

Center Public House made a mulled wine for the pub’s wassail event the Sunday before Christmas.

Winter warmers: 3 cocktails to brighten dark Northwest days

Winter warmers: 3 cocktails to brighten dark Northwest days

Here are recipes for a coffee bourbon warmer, a vanilla vodka chai and an autumnal cider toddy.

Winter warmers: 3 cocktails to brighten dark Northwest days

Beer, wine, spirits: Where to grab a drink in Snohomish County

Christmas Caroling and Sing Along: Port Gardner Bay Winery is hosting its annual Christmas party with caroling and holiday sing alongs at 6:30 p.m. Dec.… Continue reading

Drink this: The ugly Christmas sweater party phenomenon
Drink this: The ugly Christmas sweater party phenomenon

Beer, wine, spirits: Where to grab a drink in Snohomish County

Watts Winter Beers Release Party: Bothell’s Watts Brewing will release its two newest winter beers, Xylocopa Stout and Solitary Series Winter 2018 Imperial Brown Ale,… Continue reading

Drink this: Holiday gifts for the booze lovers on your list

Drink this: Holiday gifts for the booze lovers on your list

Here are some non-liquid and liquid ideas for friends and family who like adult beverages.

Drink this: Holiday gifts for the booze lovers on your list
Drink this: New brew named for Ale Spike’s move near airfield

Drink this: New brew named for Ale Spike’s move near airfield

The company shut down its bottleshop in Stanwood and opened a brewery on Camano Island.

Drink this: New brew named for Ale Spike’s move near airfield

Beer, wine, spirits: Where to grab a drink in Snohomish County

Lake Stevens Brewing 2nd anniversary: Lake Stevens Brewing is celebrating its second birthday with special beer releases, raffles, daily specials and more all weekend at… Continue reading

Beer, wine, spirits: Where to grab a drink in Snohomish County

BABS release at Skookum: Skookum’s annual release of its Barrel Aged Breakfast Stout begins noon Nov. 23 at the brewery, 17925 59th Ave. NE, Arlington.… Continue reading

Drink this: New Summit series named after the tallest peaks

Drink this: New Summit series named after the tallest peaks

Sound to Summit in Snohomish is brewing seven beers in honor of the Seven Summits. Denali is first.

Drink this: New Summit series named after the tallest peaks
Booze notebook: Temple Distilling celebrates 3rd anniversary

Booze notebook: Temple Distilling celebrates 3rd anniversary

The latest news on Snohomish County’s breweries, wineries and distilleries.

Booze notebook: Temple Distilling celebrates 3rd anniversary