summer sips

Phoenix Herrewig

Beer & Wine Lead

Whether you’re into cider, beer, wine, or nonalcoholic options, we’ve got you covered. We hope these favorites from our Beer & Wine department will save you some time at the store and take some stress out of entertaining this summer!

Black Raven Brewing

Pilsner 5.2% Alc. /Vol.

This is the latest addition to Black Raven’s standard lineup and the first of many new lagers to be brewed in their Woodinville brewery. This pilsner is crisp, clean and easy to enjoy. Perfect for a sunny day spent relaxing on the porch.

Icicle Brewing Company

Dragontail IPA 6.7% Alc. /Vol.

Dragontail is a modern take on the West Coast IPA, with a blend of hops that bring out notes and aromas of juicy citrus, sweet peach, and honeydew melon. The malts provide a smooth mouthfeel while letting the character of the hops shine through. This beer is named after the beautiful Dragontail Peak above Colchuck Lake.

Off Set Ciderworks

Off Dry Cider 6.5% Alc. /Vol.

This mildly sweet dry cider is crafted from a blend of Washington-grown apples and pears. With no added sugar, a light refreshing body, and smooth finish, it’s the perfect drink after a warm day.

Hop Wtr

Classic Sparling Beverage 0% Alc. /Vol.

a non-alcoholic sparkling hop water crafted with bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients. Refreshing and hydrating, HOP WTR Classic is packed with Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic and Azacca hops, delivering a piney, earthy flavor that reminds you of your favorite IPA, all with no calories and no sugar.

Famega

Vinho Verde 10.5% Alc. /Vol.

This is one of the most affordable and delicious wines from Portugal. Famega Vinho Verde is a lightly fizzy, dry glass of lemon/lime deliciousness with a crisp finish. Refreshing and versatile-and a great party wine and goes well with light summer dishes!

Vale d’Este

Vinho Verde Rosado 10% Alc. /Vol.

This distinctive pink wine is bright, crisp, and fruity with delicious berry undertones. It’s the perfect accompaniment to pizza, pasta, and fruit based desserts.

the co-op reappLies for (an even Better) B-corp status

By Richard Porter Board Member

You probably know by now that the Sno-Isle Coop is Snohomish County’s first certified B-Corp organization. That’s important for anyone who wants to shop in a way that benefits both the microeconomy and the world at large. We love that.

But there’s more. For the co-op to maintain its certification it must update its B Impact Assessment every three years and verify its updated impact score. This keeps the co-op accountable to its own high standards through a third-party assessment.

Re-upping a B Corps status may sound like an easy process, but for several reasons it’s trickier than you might think.

The recertification documents comprise of 253 detailed questions.

Also, the process of reporting can surface new areas for self-reflection. The co-op’s internal review often involves implementing new policies and procedures.

As co-op General Manager Leah Scates explains, “We’re developing systems and metrics to track sustainable products. We’re also in the process of developing a system to begin keeping track of social identifiers to make sure that we’re hiring folks who represent all sorts of communities.”

B Corp recertification questions change yearly as B Lab updates its criteria to better reflect social justice practices, climate change, and equitable trade in an ever-changing global economy. Criteria that may have counted as socially progressive three years ago have changed or been updated.

“B Corps recertification has made me realize that I want to go through the process every year for [the co-op’s] own sake. We want to make sure that we build better systems to keep ourselves accountable,” said Leah. “I feel fortunate to have another form of accountability.”

One area that needs little adjustment are the co-op’s governance policies. Sno-Isle’s guiding documents and Board of Trustees ensure that the co-op is perpetually on the right track.

“We have our mission statement and board policies, but the B Corp is a third party that gives us even more criteria to meet, things that we might not think of in our hyperlocal community,” said Leah. “To hear about ways to improve from a global entity… it’s special that we’re looking through that lens, too.”

We’re with you on that one, Leah.

Keep shopping at the B Corps-certified Sno-Isle Foods Co-op to make sure that your dollars are maximized for the good of all.

At the time of writing, the co-op’s B Impact Assessment application has been submitted and is still pending.