Peddling Brews in Seattle’s Ballard District

There are over 180 breweries in Washington State and the city of Seattle is home to many of them. By my count there are over 70 breweries in Seattle and King County. How was I to decide what breweries to visit? In my case, the answer was driven by 3 major considerations: time – with…

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The Mistress

I have a mistress. She loves to wear green and adorns herself with exotic flowers. Her arms and legs are long and sinewy. Her fragrance is pungent and enticing. When she embraces my lips and tongue, I get weak in the knees. My whole body yields to her intoxicating caresses. She has homes all over…

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Brews n The Hood

Located about an hour east of Portland and at the confluence of the Hood and Columbia Rivers in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, the city of Hood River is the home and hub to scenic mountain and water vistas, adrenaline junkies, fruit orchards, historic landmarks, and brewing excitement. Hood River was discovered by…

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Artifex Brewing Announces Grand Opening – @artifexbrewing

Artifex Brewing Company announced their official grand opening in San Clemente will be held on 15 November (Saturday) from noon to 6pm.  There will be beer, food, and live music. The brewery has actually been open since early August, but this Grand Opening event will celebrate the occasion. Hope to see you there!  

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Bend – Central Oregon’s Happening Spot for Craft Beer

With a population of just under 80,000, Bend is certainly not a large city. However, as the hub to at least 26 breweries in the Central Oregon region, Bend towers over many major metropolises in the world of craft beer. Bend straddles the Deschutes River and is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade…

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Mount Shasta’s Realm

Mount Shasta is a volcanic mountain located at the southern end of the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California. The mountain towers to 14,179 feet in elevation. Its prominent features dominate the surrounding area of farms, ranches, and forests for many miles. Native Americans considered this mountain a sacred site and the mountain is still…

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