"Summertime and the livin' sippin' is easy..." is an apt revision of the Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong classic "Summertime" — at least if we're singing an ode to the prolific choice of beverages produced and served in the Inland Northwest. This year's Drink Local issue is a collection of stories covering that and more, from why so many local breweries are now canning their brews to a 40-year wine industry expert's tips on how to pair the age-old beverage with whatever's on your plate. We've also got some happy hour highlights, where to find spirits from locales around the world, an update on drink flights of all kinds, and places to go when you've got a specific vibe in mind. Cheers!
— CHEY SCOTT, Inlander Editor
