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Julia Turner and her father, Ed, toast as they try out a flight of beer and cider at Lake Stevens Brewing Co. when it opened last year. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Beer of the Week: Lake Stevens Brewing Co.’s Sour Imperial

The beer has a depth and a complex flavor profile that goes beyond just another barrel-aged stout.

Danielle Lothrop pours from one of the 21 Wednesday night at Toggle’s Bootleshop in Everett on November 8, 2017. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Their dog would be proud of bottleshop named in his honor

Toggle in downtown Everett is named for the owners’ now-deceased shiba inu dog.

Beer of the Week: Toggle’s Groove IPA from 5 Rights Brewing

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Beer of the Week: Toggle’s Groove IPA from 5 Rights Brewing

Beer lovers’ friendship leads to a big, juicy New England-style IPA.

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Seven affordable, findable wines for the Thanksgiving table

Each costs $15 or less, and most if not all can be purchased at supermarkets.

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Where to get a drink calendar

Beer, wine, spirits: Snohomish County booze calendar

Beer of the Week: Lost Canoe Brewing’s Peanut Butter Porter

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Beer of the Week: Lost Canoe Brewing’s Peanut Butter Porter

This Snohomish brewery’s porter sweetened with peanut butter extract has become a customer favorite.

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This year’s Snohomish Brewfest will be at Thomas Family Farm

The seventh annual beer festival and fundraiser for the Snohomish Senior Center has moved to a farm.

Pinot gris overtakes chardonnay as top white grape of Oregon

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Pinot gris overtakes chardonnay as top white grape of Oregon

With over 15,000 tons harvested in 2015, pinot gris is even more dominant in the neighboring state.

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Beer, wine, spirits: Snohomish County booze calendar

Whitewall at Brown Lantern: Anacortes’ The Brown Lantern is hosting Marysville’s Whitewall Brewing for a tasting from 6…

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Beer, wine, spirits: Snohomish County booze calendar

Crux Brewing tasting: Monroe’s Harry’s on Tye is hosting Bend’s Crux Brewing for a brewers night from 5…

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Boo and beer events celebrate Halloween in Snohomish County

There’s concerts, costume contests and “trick or drink” fun at breweries and bottleshops this weekend.

Beer of the Week: Celebrate Oktoberfest with these 5 brews

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Beer of the Week: Celebrate Oktoberfest with these 5 brews

Langley’s Double Bluff is celebrating its second anniversary and October’s end with German-style beer.

Why syrah continues to rise in popularity in Washington state

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Why syrah continues to rise in popularity in Washington state

It’s the Evergreen State’s third-most popular red grape, after cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

Snohomish brewer flavors beer with chilies from mom’s back yard

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Snohomish brewer flavors beer with chilies from mom’s back yard

Beer of the Week: Smoked rye forms sturdy foundation for SnoTown’s well-balanced Loose Rooster.

Woodward Canyon Winery continues to weave masterpieces

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Woodward Canyon Winery continues to weave masterpieces

Owner Rick Small uses grapes from vines he used when he made wine in his back yard in…

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Beer, wine, spirits: Snohomish County booze calendar

Dash to Diamond Knot: Flying Unicorn Racing is teaming up with Mukilteo’s Diamond Knot Brewing to host Dash…

Beer and cupcakes: Snohomish brewer, baker form unlikely duo

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Beer and cupcakes: Snohomish brewer, baker form unlikely duo

Pacific Northwest Cupcakes uses SnoTown’s brews to make beer-infused sweet treats.

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Beer of the Week: Scuttlebutt Brewing’s raspberry and lemon ale

The Mad Kraut has a tart twang on the finish and tastes like a Belgian beer kissed a…

Oregon pinot gris tops Great Northwest Wine invite judging

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Oregon pinot gris tops Great Northwest Wine invite judging

Pike Road Pinot Gris won best of Show in the 2017 Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition.

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Bothell is the place to be for a craft beer this weekend

Take your pick: There are five beer-related events on Friday and Saturday in and around Bothell.