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What makes our region s agriculture sustainable S A G E C e n t e r Di s c ov er W ha t s n s i d e I At the Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Center our mission is hands on learning and education through fun and interactive multi media exhibits Soar over Morrow County on a simulated hot air balloon ride Watch a potato turn into curly fries Try your hand at milking a cow or driving a tractor Browse our gift shop and finish your visit with a scoop of delicious Tillamook ice cream Expl a ird s e v f Morro ew C Mi k co di co er Can you be t the GPS tractor e dairy farm is stai b Ti l mo I Cre Ne d we sa mor a e 101 Olson Road P O Box 200 Boardman OR 97818 541 481 7243 www visitsage com October 2019 Cheers NW 3

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CHEERS NORTHWEST Swag Cool merch we found on the world wide web 2019 Gold Medal Winner at the National Drunken Tomato Awards Mary s Spicy Bloody Mix with hot pressed Tomatoes for thick and bold tomato flavor Organic Lime Juice Fresh Grated Organic Horseradish and our Proprietary French Pickle Brine No MSG added No Gluten No Additives No Preservatives No added Sugars ever We like to say the only ingredient that you can t pronounce is the Worcestershire Sauce MarysMixers com From 12 99 Bella Bevanda meaning Beautiful Drink was created In 2011 in Camas Washington We believe in taking your precious memories and creating a uniquly exciting way to make them last beyond your experiences Bella Bevanda is an earth friendly and cruelty free company Each bottle is hand cut hand sanded and hand poured with soy vegan wax and plant based fragrance oils making every piece one of a kind BellaBevanda com Prices vary 6 Cheers NW October 2019 Hood Crest Winery s own Tess Barr has a new album out now titled Trouble s Comin 13 cuts of well crafted music that showcases Barr s dynamic range and extensive talent It s all original except for one inspired cover and was recorded in Hood River Portland Oregon and in Los Angeles California This new project is a follow up to Barr s 2014 critically acclaimed release Do What You Want TessBarr com 9 99 The original uKeg 64 is a mini keg in the size of a half gallon growler keeps beer cold fresh and carbonated for two weeks On the go or at home Durable double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel CO2 regulator cap with customizable tap handle and gauge Includes two 8 gram CO2 cartridges 64 oz 4 5 beers 5 2in x 8 1in x 10 9in GrowlerWerks com 149 00 Von Ebert Brewing is a locally owned independent Craft Brewpub with a goal of being an all around World Class eatery that makes inspirational food and beer They have 2 locations in PDX see website for more info T shirts are available online along with other swag featuring their iconic wild boar VonEbertBrewing com From 18 00

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brews to arrive at a most delicious answer Fresh Haze IPA Using a complicated malt build and a melody of hops the end result is a velvety bodied hugely juicy hazy IPA that satisfies beer geeks and pleases any IPA fan Like it s older brother Fresh Squeezed IPA Fresh Haze further explores the outer edges of what an IPA can be IT COMES WITH THE TERRITORY Renew Revitalize Reinvent That spirit is common around our territory Every season brings a fresh renewal of the sights sounds smells and thrills of the Pacific Northwest Bend revitalized itself to become a destination city And Deschutes reinvented their A HAZY TWIST ON OUR MAIN SQUEEZE best selling IPA to become juicier hazier and tastier Fresh Haze is a sophisticatedly well balanced hazy IPA that adds yet another creative dimension to the Pacific Northwest IPA style ABOUT FRESH HAZE IPA Hazy IPAs gives beer drinkers so much tropical mango citrusy goodness without the tongue tingling bitterness of a typical long after each sip We all still love our Fresh Squeezed IPA but SPECS some days it s the Fresh Haze we Malt Unmalted wheat Malted crave Wheat Munich Malt C 15 Pale 2 Row Flaked Barley BREWER POV Hops Northern Brewer Cash thing to look for in a hazy IPA The brewing team at Deschutes mere Mandarina Bavaria Amarillo The orange citrus sweetness is a curious bunch We asked explodes in your mouth and the ourselves What if we brewed almost creamy like body keeps Fresh Squeezed IPA to be a hazy these lingering flavors around IPA It took us countless pilot IPA Fresh Haze delivers every Alc 6 5 IBU 45 Cal 221 12oz PAID ADVERTISEMENT October 2019 Cheers NW 7

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PHOTO BY PIKE BREWING THE ART OF THE CRAFT Washington craft brewers step up to the plate BY HANNAH SUTTON Juicy tropical citrusy flavor of life s finer things home to about 400 breweries Craft beer Caramel chocolaty To satisfy this mandate hun nearly double the 2014 total goodness Craft beer Hints of dreds if not thousands of dif This is not a small feat consid raisin cherry plum toffee fig ferent types of beer have come ering there are just over 7 000 anise and licorice Craft beer to fruition on the craft beer mar breweries in the entire United Vanilla bean cinnamon sticks and ket and the U S has a far wider States Craft beer s consistent wait for it hot peppers Craft variety of beer flavors styles growth can be attributed to Beer and brands to choose from than consumers looking to keep their any other market in the world business local and connect with characterized by a thirst all Fortunately for craft aficionados the people behind the products puns intended for exceptional in the Pacific Northwest Eastern quality taste and creativity They Washington happens to be the themselves on their balancing anticipate the nuance of flavor hops capital of North America act of perfecting IPA and Pilsner A craft beer drinker can be balance and craftsmanship from their brews that they do from all 8 Cheers NW October 2019 According to Washington Beer Blog The Evergreen State is Washington state brewers pride classics while simultaneously developing unique beverages

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Beer CHEERS NORTHWEST using imaginative ingredients and a wooded beer garden Their Many of these breweries are selection is brewed with quality small even family owned making ingredients technical knowhow them integral figures within their and boasts bold but balanced fla local communities These factors vors Founded in 2009 by Puget contribute to the pride most craft Sound natives Travis Guterson operations feel in sourcing their and Mike Runion the brewery dis ingredients locally tributes throughout Washington Craft beer fanatics are often Today the brews are distributed inclined to trying things off the all throughout Washington and beaten path Based on their the family friendly tap houses production volume 7 Seas feature both indoor and outdoor Georgetown and Two Beers were seating hospitable staff and of in Washington Beer Blog s top course a remarkable beer selec can purchase a growler to take 25 breweries while Propolis and tion An added bonus comes with home The next time you come Stoup are hidden gems with out projector screens exclusively for back you will want to come standing Yelp reviews from locals watching Seahawks games In back they ll take back your and out of towners alike 2020 the Gig Harbor house will growler and offer you a brand relocate to a new location along new one georgetownbeer com 7 Seas Brewing located in the water 7seasbrewing com both Tacoma s historic brewery district and beautiful downtown Seattle s Georgetown Brewing Gig Harbor is a microbrewery Co the maker of Manny s Pale featuring an intimate taproom Ale is more of a production As a five time Sip Northwest Best of the Northwest award winner Propolis Brewing produces herbal ales inspired by brewery and beer to go shop old world tradition local resourc selling growlers and kegs Manny es and the rhythms of nature Chao and Roger Bialous began Established by Piper Corbett and brewing test batches of pale ales Robert Horner in 2012 and locat in the early 2000 s and today ed in Port Townsend the Propolis they oversee a 60 person staff ales are brewed using locally and the largest independent grown organic herbs fruits and brewery in Washington state flowers from the forest and the Rather than a place to spend an fields surrounding the area Every evening a visit to Georgetown ale is crafted in small batches provides a helpful staff member many under 50 cases then to guide you through a free tast bottled corked capped labeled ing of every beer they sell Once and waxed by hand The taproom you ve selected your favorite you welcomes guests of all ages and October 2019 Cheers NW 9

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focuses on positive inclusion and A beer geek a scientist and a Who knows what we d be drinking maintaining a peaceful environ foodie combined their love for today if it weren t for one cou ment for the appreciation of the craft brewing food trucks and ple s love of complex craft beers ales and community Seattle to open Stoup Brewing and each other It was 1989 and www propolisbrewing com in the thriving Ballard brewery dis Charles and Rose Ann Finkel trict in 2013 Stoup prides itself finally realized a longtime dream Two Beers Brewing Co s re on respecting both the art and to open their own brewery in Se laxed tasting room in Seattle s science of beer making so each attle Pike Brewing Company SoDo neighborhood crafts sip is sure to be as delicious as is an independent craft brewery delicious creative beer with it is well crafted The brewery located at 1415 First Avenue in quality Northwest ingredients In opened up with just three beers downtown Seattle s Pike Place 2007 Joel VandenBrink founded on tap and now has 21 pouring Market neighborhood Pike Two Beers after he discovered at any given time helping it to Brewing is home to two locally life s a little more honest after compile numerous awards in focused restaurants American two beers This inspired him to just six years This bustling yet gastropub The Pike Pub and craft a beer and open a taproom warm and communal taproom is seafood focused restaurant and where beer fans can slow down lined with whimsical wall murals oyster bar Tankard Tun Both and simply enjoy friendship Plen making way to garage doors that restaurants are known for local ty of seating space along with a open to an outdoor beer garden sustainable and seasonal menus pool table shuffleboard area and The kid friendly beer hall is great Pike offers brewery tours and a board games allows guests to for large groups and frequented Micro Brewery Museum illustrat comfortably enjoy pints of Two by food trucks ing 9 000 years of beer history Beers own brews and eats from www stoupbrewing com www pikebrewing com the Bread Circuses food truck www twobeersbrewery com 10 Cheers NW October 2019

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Wine Country s First Choice WHAT MAKES BREW SPECIAL The unique local craft beers and ciders are what sets Brew Coffee Tap House apart from other tap houses They use locally sourced ingredients and partner with local chefs and bakeries for many of the signature menu and dessert offerings The atmosphere is cozy with plenty of unique Organic Produce Grocery Meat Seafood Beer Wine Health Beauty Delicatessen Catering Gift Baskets character and furnishings Both locations have fun outdoor patios with games and artisan gas fire pits as well as being family and pet friendly all hours Why Brew A combination coffee and tap house concept leapt into existence when Mitch and Cathy Teal looked into the 1850 s Independence Bank window and Cathy said coffee and Mitch said beer simultaneously They wanted to make a comfortable inspiring space with unique ambiance in historically significant buildings that help strengthen and revive historical main streets and their respective communities Locations currently include the 1850 s Independence Bank and the 1930 s original West Salem City Hall You can find them on Facebook Independence location BrewCoffeeAndTapHouse and Salem location BrewCoffeeAndTapHouseWestSalem They are located at 211 Main Street Independence and 1320 Edgewater West Salem Call Independence at 503 837 0279 and West Salem at 503 370 2739 PAID ADVERTISEMENT Harvest Fresh Grocery Deli 251 NE THIRD ST McMINNVILLE OREGON www HARVESTFRESH com 503 472 5740 October 2019 Cheers NW 11

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Hauer of the Dauen Winery A Boutique Winery We farm our vines on all three major soil types in the northern Willamette Valley Visit us and discover the effect of geology on Pinot Noir with our 2017 Soil Trilogy Cheers 16425 SE Webfoot Road Dayton 503 868 7359 Saturday Sunday noon 5pm or by appointment PINOT WITH A VIEW ElkCove_Cheers_NW indd 1 9 27 19 4 46 PM In McMinnville Oregon s Historic District visit Pinot Vista Vineyard s Wine Tasting Lounge for a Unique Tasting Experience Join us for events music seasonal and happy hours and more Visit Our Dundee Location Always Estate Grown 448 NE 3rd Street McMinnville OR 503 474 6361 www PinotVistaTastingLounge com Dundee Tasting Room 1410 N Highway 99W Ste 100 Dundee OR 97115 971 832 8332 Or Our three other locations Walla Walla Woodinville Spokane www cougarcrestwinery com Always Walla Walla 509 529 5980 October 2019 Cheers NW 13

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PHOTO COURTESY OF BO S WINE DEPOT WINE FOR THE REST OF US Bo s Wine Depot showcases great inexpensive wines from around the world BY ANTHONY ST CLAIR Schlock or snobbery Oregonians With an original gonians to many of the great When it comes to buying wine location in Eugene and a new inexpensive wines from around in Oregon says Bo s Wine Depot store in Springfield Bo s Wine the world that I knew many of founder Boris Bo Wieden Depot welcomes the wine buyer them from Europe says Boris feld Needham consumers have with a brightly lit approachable And I wanted to take the stigma often faced those two extremes space a select inventory of out of the whole concept of wine Instead of overwhelming racks quality wines at a variety of pric shops that you d have to be with no guidance or dusty es and helpful experts who can expert or rich or both to overpriced bottles in intimidating guide any customer to the right shop at one I want people to specialty shops in 2015 Boris bottle whether it s for a collec be able to walk into one of my created what he considers a tion or to take to a party stores and not feel intimidated new wine buying experience for 14 Cheers NW October 2019 I wanted to introduce Ore no matter their wine knowl

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Wine CHEERS NORTHWEST edge enjoyment the business side of the wine in Four years after opening his Starting with a small glass of dustry and it showed him that first shop Boris is now ready to wine with dinner at age 13 Bo beyond the big distributors were add a third Eugene Springfield ris began learning about wine amazing but unknown wines location and bring the Bo s a passion he continued stoking Today Boris co owns Bo s Wine Depot experience to more after moving to the U S in Wine Depot with his wife Karen parts of Oregon beginning with 1987 Prior to opening the first Wiedenfeld Needham Eugene franchises in the Portland area 1 500 square foot Bo s location store manager Buzz Kawders Boris s love for wine began in in 2016 Boris studied enology is another longtime industry his native Germany Born near winemaking at the University veteran whose experience D sseldorf Boris saw wine as of California Davis worked also includes making sparkling a fun regular part of everyday in wine distribution and also wine for Domaine Meriwether in life From his father s wine cellar served as the general manager Veneta to humble wine markets set for Eugene s Sundance Wine Everything about Bo s Wine up in barns the point of wine Cellars His combined experi Depot says Boris is designed was never pretentiousness but ences helped him understand to reflect approachability and PHOTO COURTESY OF BO S WINE DEPOT October 2019 Cheers NW 15

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PHOTO COURTESY OF BO S WINE DEPOT affordability Prices range from us our concept is one that was eries distilleries etc they re under 10 to over 100 with long overdue not going into downtown Eu an average bottle price of In addition to wines from gene they re going into Spring around the world the shop of field Main Street Springfield is fers a regular Bo s Gris a pinot starting to look like what I hope which tend to be a little arrogant gris made by Mark Nichols one day Eugene will look like and pricy cater to collectors owner of Eugene s Oregon Wine and intimidate the hell out of Lab Boris plans to continue shopping Bo s Wine Depot people who are new to wine he developing more custom wines customers can also subscribe Boris also believes customers to one of three wine wlubs The around 12 Traditional fine wine stores explains I want wine shopping In addition to everyday wine to be fun and non intimidating I need to more of a wine s story Dark Side The Explorer or The want folks with 10 bucks in their than what a label might tell Collector s Club pocket to feel just as welcome Small signs help customers un Customers get 12 bottles as the collector looking for a derstand more about each wine of fun everyday drinkers from grand cru Burgundy and guide their choice around the world every other Earlier this year trade maga After proving the concept with month says Boris together zine Beverage Dynamics named the original Eugene store Boris with tasting notes and stories Bo s Wine Depot one of its 2019 opened a second shop in neigh about the people who made the Top 100 Retailers the only boring Springfield earlier this wine and why we chose it company in Oregon to earn the year distinction and one of only two Springfield is the up and Dark Side wines feature hearty reds and the occasional hearty in the Northwest Operating in coming place in our little metro ros such as cabernet zinfan a control state such as Oregon area explains Boris If you del merlot red blends Neb takes creativity says Boris look at most of the cool new biolo or grenache The shop s Our customers have shown restaurants coffee shops brew most popular club The Explorer 16 Cheers NW October 2019

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explores diverse lesser known and more from the day to day our employees and franchisees styles from around the world operations of the stores says and enabled them to pursue from Gascogne blanc and bobal Boris to focus more on stra something that is fulfilling to ros to Montepulciano and tegic planning finances and of them and enables them to Rh ne reds Collector s Club course tasting and buying the be successful says Boris I members enjoy rare and limited wines would love to get the kind of releases small allocations and brand awareness where people Boris plans to open a third one time buys all personally location in 2020 most likely in might drive somewhere and say selected by Boris such as north Eugene After that Boris oh look there s a Bo s Let s barolo Oregon pinot noir and will focus on crafting a franchise stop and grab some wine on our Ch teauneuf du Pape model for Bo s Wine Depot then way home With two locations up and begin working with wine lovers running plus regular events throughout the state to help Bo s Wine Depot and wine clubs Boris could let them start their own Bo s Wine 541 603 3768 bosdepot com himself focus on management Depots Eugene 364 E 40th Ave in but instead he s taking a step the Edgewood Shopping Center In the next five years Boris back to look at the future of hopes to see the franchises Springfield 1879 Pioneer Park Bo s Wine Depot take off in Oregon I hope that way E I am removing myself more I will have improved the lives of Amazing View Delicious Wines Now pouring the 2016 Vintage TWENTY FOUR 90 POINTS WINE REVIEWS We invite you to visit us at our newly finished tasting room which overlooks the Dundee Estate Vineyard where all of our wines are produced The Tasting Room is open Daily 11am 5pm Celebrating 3 Years in Carlton 8415 NE Worden Hill Rd Dundee Oregon 844 387 4676 www furiosovineyards com PikeRoad_Cheers_NW indd 1 October 2019 Cheers NW9 27 19174 34 PM

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PHOTO COURTESY OF HOOD CREST WINERY IT S ALL ABOUT THE REDS THE WHITES AND THE BLUES BY TAMMY COOK Nestled in the hills above the 20 years ago with a m thode house made red wine jelly goat glorious Columbia River Hood champenoise wine Similarly mo cheese dried cranberries and Crest Winery and Distillers sits tivated the couple planted Hood caramelized onions a perfect at the foot of Mt Hood in the Co Crest s Block E with Chardonnay companion to the Full Circle lumbia Gorge AVA Built of wood Pinot Noir and Meunier to craft sparkling For kids of all ages harvested right on the property an estate sparkling wine the Nutella pizza is a win and the new tasting room welcomes You ll encounter this month s you can add toppings Check out you with warmth and beauty wine releases including Nebbiolo the menu for the made in house plus giant chandeliers hand Merlot Chardonnay and Tempra focaccia bread with fondue or try picked by Tess Bar winemaker nillo If you re interested in a bite the mouth watering pork belly distiller blues singer and lover of to accompany your award win pearls ning wines dive into one of Hood Crest s delicious wood fired and winemakers have been pizzas The classic Margherita collaborating for over 26 years is topped with house pulled As she spent over two decades mozzarella heirloom tomatoes creating a sparkling named Full and fresh basil Hand crushed Circle Tess sang the blues and San Marzano tomatoes and olive made pearl jewelry along the oil finish this mouthwatering way Tess and Patrik made a classic Or sample the Hood name for themselves almost Crest Special pizza topped with 18 Cheers NW October 2019 PHOTO BY TAMMY COOK Patrik and Tess Barr owners

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steen Bon Jovi Johnny Van Winery and Distillers won t be Zant Meat Loaf Patty Smith complete without a little blues Joe Cocker Michael Jackson Songwriter and performer Tess and keyboardist Jeff Bova Celine latest release is titled Trouble s Dion Michael Jackson Blondie Comin It s 13 cuts of well craft Eric Clapton Joe Cocker Cyndi ed music showcasing Barr s Lauper plus harmonica and dynamic range and extensive slide guitar contributions from talent backed by her powerful her husband Patrik The result voice Along with her husband is a powerful modern exciting and musical partner Patrik Tess new album crafted from the has teamed up with legendary heart and a dream come true producer Ron Nevison and his for Tess See SWAG page 06 for A list team of musicians and more information Listen to the engineers Tess new album is a Tess Barr Blues Band and other follow up to her critically ac music every Friday Saturday and claimed 2014 release Do What Sunday at Hood Crest Winery You Want and Distillers The project included top mu As you may have noticed the sicians like guitarist Tim Pierce other big news at Hood Crest Rick Springfield Bruce Spring Winery is the addition of a PHOTO BY TAMMY COOK Your experience at Hood Crest distillery Tastings are now being served More to come in the next few weeks on the cordials vodka and other specialty drinks coming soon to round out the total experience with Patrik Tess and their talented team Visit hoodcrestwinery com or stay connected on Facebook or Instagram DELFINO VINEYARDS TASTE THE PLACE Home of Handcrafted Artisan Wines 3829 Colonial Road Roseburg Oregon 541 673 7575 www DelfinoVineyards com October 2019 Cheers NW 19

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LUSCIOUS LANE LIQUORS The epicenter for local spirits and liqueurs BY ANTHONY ST CLAIR Oregon s craft distilleries continue their rise and much of that increase is happening outside of Portland Lane County has seen growing numbers of craft spirits producers From limoncellos to whiskeys the Eugene Springfield area is the epicenter for local spirits and liqueurs Along with distilleries in two small towns locals and tourists alike are finding fresh innovative tipples for gift giving and everyday enjoyment In 2018 Oregon had 71 craft distilleries making the Beaver State number six in the nation after Colorado with 99 at the top of the list was California with 156 craft distilleries Nationwide in 2018 America s number of craft distillers increased 15 5 percent to 1 835 Oregon made craft spirits accounted for 3 6 million liters of spirits sold statewide from Oregon distilleries in 2018 for a total of 66 million in sales up 1 3 percent from 2017 The growth in distilling is a natural evolution for an area that also includes world renowned wineries breweries and cideries With two distilleries in 2014 Lane County is now home to 10 active distilleries with six in Eugene two in Springfield one 20 Cheers NW October 2019

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Spirits CHEERS NORTHWEST in Oakridge plus one in develop of the Great Oregon Forest in kas a spiced honey liqueur with ment just north of Eugene in Co each bottle of hand crafted liquor roots in Lithuania and Poland burg Charleston based Stillwater we make as well as be a as well as vodka whiskeys and Distillery also has a tasting room thirst quenching stop for outdoor infusions with fruits and spices in Florence recreation and mountain biking such as Stralape o made with Here s a taste of the spirits that enthusiasts strawberries and jalape os call Lane County home Made with the spring tips of www deepwoodsdistillery com Douglas fir trees Fir of the Crescendo Spirits Eugene Doug is the top seller of the Elixir Craft Spirits Eugene Veteran owned and operated 11 spirits available from Deep Inspired by the long rich tradi Crescendo Spirits is also one Woods Spr ce is similar but tions of their native Italy brothers of the few U S distillers to use replaces fir with coastal spring Andrea and Mario Loreto produce only certified organic ingredients Sitka spruce tips Deep Woods four artisanal botanical liqueurs in Founded in 2013 by two engi also does deep dives into global west Eugene neers Crescendo crafts one vod spirits traditions such as Krupni Originally from Peru the cincho ka and four Italian style liqueurs Limoncello lemon Limecello lime Arancello orange and their newest addition Pompelmocello grapefruit The idea to do a grapefruit liqueur stemmed from the requests by our fans to start making a grapefruit says the company The addition of grapefruit to our current line really completed our citrus lineup www crescendospirits com Deep Woods Distillery Oakridge tite for the cask brewed beers at Brewers Union Local 180 it was only natural to see craft distilling come to the Cascade foothills Founded in 2015 Deep Woods aims to put an essence PHOTO COURTESY OF ELIXIR CRAFT SPIRITS After seeing the public s appe October 2019 Cheers NW 21

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na calisaya shrub was brought to Heritage Distilling Co Eugene Navy Strength American Con Rome in 1632 and the bark was From its headquarters in Gig temporary London Dry and long used to fight malaria Today Harbor Washington when Heri Barreled along with their dou that bark provides the bitter tage was looking for an Oregon ble gold medal winning Small edge in Elixir s flagship liqueur location they chose Eugene Batch Premium Vodka and five Calisaya Liqueur With roots in because they saw it was a place flavored vodkas boysenberry Florence Italy iris roots bring a where people loved locally made raspberry blackberry apple delicate violet like scent to Iris products and wanted to support cider and marionberry Each Liqueur Northwest and Italian area businesses bottle of flavored vodka has been herbs barks and spices come With custom made Italian stills infused with around a pound of together in the Italian style amaro Heritage is Eugene s largest dis fruit and uses no artificial flavors Fernet dei Fratelli Loreto Elixir s tillery Along with their top selling Members of the Swallowtail newest release Caff Corret flagship Brown Sugar Bourbon Whisky Barrel Club the distillery s to is a minimally sweetened BSB Heritage offers vodka gin newest offering can purchase an all natural coffee liqueur made whiskey and rum entire barrel s worth of whiskey with coffee from Seattle s Caffe In addition to the tasting room or just a portion Heavy charred Umbria and store the public can also get American white oak currently www elixircraftspirits com a taste of what it s like to be a harvested from the Midwest distiller During regular three hour ages Swallowtail s Scotland im Eon Distilling Springfield My Batch classes spirit fans ported Single Malt Whisky and Only available since 2018 Eon s can learn about distilling tour their Irish style Oatis Whisky PNW Vodka is all about the the facility with the head distiller based on Ninkasi Brewing s Oatis region that gives the vodka its bottle spirits produced that day Stout name and take home two bottles along www swallowtailspirits com Founded by Trevor Davies seven with enjoying a food and spirits years ago with fifty dollars in my pairing Thinking Tree Spirits Eugene bank account Eon s inaugural www heritagedistilling com Located in Eugene s Whitaker neighborhood Thinking Tree vodka is intended to represent the Pacific Northwest and help Swallowtail Spirits Distillery is dedicated to farm to flask people to feel they are contribut Springfield distilling utilizing Oregon fruits ing to something greater After cutting his teeth working grains and tubers and local Beginning with a six times dis with other Oregon distillers Kevin regional sourcing wherever tilled base made from all corn Barrett founded Swallowtail in possible We live in this garden Eon then does a seventh distil 2014 With the distillery s orig of lushness and bounty says lation through copper mesh and inal 3 600 square foot distillery founder Emily Jensen Our filters the final vodka through the in Springfield s Thurston area space is a celebration of what roots of native Northwest trees Swallowtail recently celebrated makes Eugene so special that have been carbonized for the grand opening of their new In addition to their flagship Gifted maximum filtration and smooth tasting room in downtown Spring Gin Thinking Tree also offers ness Each bottled is hand filled field Whiteaker Rum and Mainstage and hand sealed Swallowtail produces four gins Vodka More spirits and liqueurs www pnwvodka com 22 Cheers NW October 2019

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are in the works says the com one primary vodka A one finger Trail can help craft spirit fans pany including 88 Whitskey salute to all who try to keep us keep track of their top tipples Rumskey bourbon and four in their own little box Blood x The Eugene Distillery Trail Pass liqueurs rhubarb blueberry Sweat x Tears is a vodka crafted port launched in 2017 as part of blackberry and chocolate rum for the misfits Also available is the Eugene Ale Trail Passport www thinkingtreespirits com Finland made Tom of Finland Or Available from participating ganic Vodka which was inspired breweries cideries and distill Wolf Spirit Distillery Eugene by 20th century LGBTQ artist eries throughout Lane County Founder Phil Gruszka believes Tom of Finland completed passports can be not just in upending the system www wolfspiritdistillery com redeemed for prizes at the Eu but getting one thing perfect gene Cascades Coast Visitor and then go from there With so many high quality spirits Information Adventure Center Wolf Spirits currently produces available the Eugene Distillery in Springfield PHOTO COURTESY OF SWALLOWTAIL SPIRITS October 2019 Cheers NW 23

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NORTHWEST RECIPES Pig Turnip BEER BRAISED ONIONS FROM NATALIE SHEILD CHEF Inspired by German cuisine chef Natalie Sheild brings the best of Germany and the Northwest to Springfield Oregon s Publichouse a popular downtown hub for craft food and beverages DIRECTIONS Prep time 10 minutes Slice onions and ends about a quarter of an inch thick Pour olive oil into Cooking time 30 45 minutes saut pan and turn heat to high Once oil is hot add onions and stir continuously to ensure onions do not burn INGREDIENTS 4 lb yellow onion 1 2 c olive oil 1 4 c sugar 1 2 c beer 1 1 2 tsp salt When onions are coated in oil add sugar and salt and continue to stir Continue cooking onions on medium high stirring constantly When onions have turned a caramel color add beer Continue to cook stirring constantly When onions become a dark brown turn off the heat and let rest in pan for 15 more minutes stirring every 5 minutes Serve immediately as a topping for sausages burgers sandwiches or chill and serve on your favorite salad www PigandTurnip com 418 A Street Springfield Oregon 541 654 4055 32 Cheers NW October 2019

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LAST CALL WITH Matt I used to tell a story that began Other than the obvious there s before today s portable electronic with one line I swear I m not a just one problem with this story ordering tablets I was pretty good wine snob but Yes it really happened But but I knew it and was way too despite my protestations I truly brash about it The tale took place when I served as a wine steward at a four star was a wine snob when the event Looking back I was an idiot hotel known for its carefully curat occurred back in the mid 1990s Almost 25 years later I know ed wine cellar At a private event a and when I first began to relate there s so much I don t know I woman approached and asked me the story shortly after it was know I could spend the rest of my for a zinfandel Noting her clothing all a big joke The customer was life studying oenological topics and hairstyle I suspected she was a pleasant woman who was out of and never reach the end I ve asking for something else her element and almost certainly built on my early knowledge but knew it After presenting her with I ve also gained personal matu You are aware zinfandel is a red the first glass I talked with her rity which tempers my former wine I asked describing classic zinfandel and arrogance The biggest lesson I white zinfandel at no time did I learned is to have a little humility Yes I know she said It s kind of mock her Technically I gave her Wine has humble roots it s pink a taste close to what her palate such an innate part of the human expected my own faux pas white experience we need to keep our No no no I replied in my friend zinfandel But the story I later perceptions at reachable levels liest tone Zinfandel is a robust related over and over was told accessible to everyone That s the red wine which some of its fans using terms somewhat less than joy of wine even describe as a little rowdy flattering And I nearly always got I continued You re undoubtedly a big laugh thinking of white zinfandel Let me see what I can find At the time I was a cocky young I ve learned the so called rules of wine tasting are remarkably subjective and that the first thing waiter bartender and wine stew a novice wine taster needs to do ard who thought he knew a lot is relax A person new to sampling about wine True I had learned the fruits of the vine might be best fandel anywhere I left my post enough to work exclusive private advised to approach tasting as and moved into the back To the dining in luxury hotels with notable a child would no preconceived howling glee of waiters other chefs and talented sommeliers I notions no explicit expectations wine stewards and kitchen staff I was trusted to serve high profile a perfect reliance on senses and poured a glass of riesling adding guests who demanded perfect the trust to turn those impressions just a splash of pinot noir for color white glove service I had learned into words It s really that simple before I delivered the cheery pink a lot and was proud of the knowl Only a fool read pompous waiter abomination to my customer She edge and skills I d gained from my might disapprove was delighted she ordered efforts I could take the orders of three more over the next couple a 12 top table without using a pen self many of the uptight aspects hours and paper and this was years of wine have been relaxed No Knowing we had no white zin 34 Cheers NW October 2019 Just as I aged and mellowed my

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rules now To be sure centuries of history mean we ve got volumes of knowledge and experience to guide us But exploring the world of wine has never been more accessible and welcoming to everybody everywhere For the last decade I ve used my experience to share the joy of food and fellowship with others I ve written features and regular columns in a variety of publications celebrating Northwest fare and drink I ve rated countless wines I even served as editor in chief of a monthly craft beer magazine Now I ll contribute to Cheers Northwest where I hope to continue celebrating the magical cuisine and beverages of the Pacific Northwest Aside from our world famous wines award winning craft brews and possibly the best coffee anywhere we boast an abundance of local ingredients that both famous and up and coming chefs are using to create dishes of true distinction I can t think of any region on the planet where I d rather eat and drink Oh I still tell the wine snob story once in a while But I ve added the element of an overconfident young waiter who thought he knew a lot more than he did The tale still gets laughs But the story possesses an appropriate measure of humility making it less judgmental and more encouraging Pretty much like what s happened to the world of wine in recent years BY MATTHEW MEADOR October 2019 Cheers NW 35

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