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There’s a new darling in the hop fields. And her name is Dolcita® HBC 1019 c.v.

Developed by Hop Breeding Company, the breeding partnership between Yakima-based John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches, Dolcita spent years simply known as HBC 1019 before officially getting her name last year. And if the buzz from brewers and b**r drinkers is any indication, she’s quickly becoming one of the hops everyone is seeking out.

Think peach, pineapple, orange, candy-like sweetness and creamy tropical notes. Basically, the darling hop Sabro wishes it could be. We said what we said.

And now that fresh hop season is underway across the Northwest, we want to know where all that freshly harvested Dolcita is headed.

NORTHWEST BREWERS: Who’s brewing a fresh hop b**r with Dolcita® HBC 1019 c.v. this harvest?

Drop your brewery + b**r name + release date in the comments so everyone can start planning accordingly.

B**R DRINKERS: Know of a Dolcita fresh hop b**r coming out? Tag the brewery below.

Consider this the beginning of our Dolcita fresh hop hit list. 🍑

One ton of fruit. Two barrels. One vineyard at a time.

For nearly a decade, Arenness Cellars has been “test driving” Washington vineyards in search of what makes each Cabernet Sauvignon taste distinctly of its place. Now, Robert Bailey and Su Matemanosak have put down roots in Walla Walla, but the experiment is far from over.

Read how a tiny w**ery built its identity by letting the vineyard do the talking. Link in the comments section.

Story by Aakanksha Agarwal

We’re handing over the keys to Vineyard today. 🍇

For the day, the team at Ciel du Cheval is taking over Sip’s social to give us a behind-the-scenes look at harvest on Red Mountain.

This storied vineyard has been the source of fruit for some of Washington’s most celebrated w**es and producers. Today, we’re going straight to the source to see what’s happening in the vineyard right now.

Follow along in our Stories as the Ciel du Cheval team takes us through harvest, introduces us to the people behind the vineyard and gives us a closer look at the work that happens long before the w**e reaches your glass.

Follow along. Harvest starts now.

Oregon’s Latino food and w**e community is coming together for a new two-day celebration this September.

The first Latino Makers Food & W**e Convivio will bring w**emakers, chefs and makers to Oregon w**e country for an intimate vineyard dinner followed by a Grand Tasting in McMinnville.

Get to know who’s pouring, cooking and participating, plus what to expect from the inaugural event. Find all the details in the comment section!

No roads in. No roads out. Forty years of b**r.

What started with a nearly forgotten Gold Rush-era recipe and a string of failed batches became one of the most enduring breweries. Now, we are marking four decades with an ambitious 40-b**r pack that tells the story of where it’s been and where it’s headed.

How fishermen, icebergs, bears and a little ingenuity helped build an Alaskan original. Read the full story through the link in our comment section!

Story courtesy of New School B**r + C***r

Prost! Fremont Oktoberfest is back September 18–20!

Seattle’s largest b**r festival returns to Fremont with seasonal pours, local favorites, international brews, live music, great food and plenty of Oktoberfest fun. Grab your crew, break out the lederhosen and get ready to raise a stein.

And we’ve got a little something extra for Sip readers: Use code SIP26 when purchasing your tasting ticket and get 3 EXTRA drink tickets added to your tasting experience.

September 18–20 | Fremont, Seattle | 21+

Click the link in our comment section for all the details!

It’s that time of year again, and we want to see what harvest looks like where YOU are.

Every harvest season, we ask our w**ery and brewery friends across the Northwest to take us along for the ride. The early mornings, long days, dusty boots, sticky hands and all the beautiful chaos that goes into getting what’s in the field, vineyard and hop yard into the glass.

🍇 WINERIES: Show us the bins rolling in, vineyard crews at work, sorting, crushing, punch downs, cellar action and everything happening from vine to w**ery.

🍻 BREWERIES: Take us to the hop fields! Show us hop harvest, those glorious fresh cones, the mad dash to get them back to the brewery, processing, loading up the kettle and all the fresh-hop madness happening right now.

📸 Photos, videos, Reels, Stories...we want it ALL.

Tag and use so we can find your posts. We’ll be gathering our favorites and sharing them throughout harvest season to give our followers a behind-the-scenes look at harvest across the Northwest.

Talking Cedar Brewery & Distillery is using its limited-edition MMIW Tribal Pale Ale to draw attention to one of the most urgent and overlooked human rights issues facing Indigenous communities. A portion of proceeds supports the Urban Indian Health Institute, helping fund research, advocacy, and support for families affected by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis.

Learn more about the release and the mission behind it through the link in our comment section.

For more than 50 years, Ciel du Cheval - Vineyard has helped shape some of Washington's most celebrated w**es. While its name may not appear on every bottle, its fruit has become the foundation for w**eries across the state, earning a reputation for remarkable structure, balance, and consistency.

What makes one vineyard so influential? Discover the story behind one of Washington's most iconic vineyard sites and why w**emakers continue to seek out its fruit year after year.

Read the full story through the link in our comment section.
Story by Aakanksha Agarwal

You came for the w**e. What made you stay?

Maybe it was the vineyard. Maybe it was dinner. Maybe it was the people around the table...

Across the Pacific Northwest, w**eries are creating experiences that linger long after the last sip. Discover where to find them and start planning your next visit through the link in our comment section.

Story by Cheyenne Elwell

Brooks W**e
Chateau Ste. Michelle W**ery
DeLILLE CELLARS
Amaterra W**es
Evening Land Vineyards
Pearl and Stone W**e Co.
Two Vintners W**ery