Pepper Bridge Winery & Genus Brewing
Club Exchange: Feature Weekend
Dear Wine & Mug Club Members,
This club exchange is a full of fun! In the exploration of flavor, we are encouraging you to smell taste and enjoy.
Take your time browsing the feature weekend details that you, our club members, get to enjoy!
About Genus Brewing
Genus Brewing, located in Spokane Valley, Washington, is renowned for its innovative and ever-evolving approach to craft beer. Rather than adhering to a static lineup, they embrace experimentation, frequently altering recipes and incorporating unconventional ingredients to create unique brews. It is also a home brewing suppler that caters to enthuiasts who enjoy crafting their own beer at home, offering a wide range of products such as brewing kits, ingredients like hops and malt extracts, fermentation vessels, and accessories. Their emphasis is on providing quality materials that help individuals create unique and personalized brews, fostering creativity and experimentation in the brewing process. Genus Brewing also often engages with the brewing community through educational content and support for both beginners and experienced brewers alike.
Awards and Recognition
Genus Brewing's commitment to quality and innovation has earned them accolades, including:
Gold Medal: For "Erinaceus V.4 Witbier" in the Belgian-Style Witbier category at the 2024 Washington Beer Awards.
Bronze Medal: For "Clavaria Fumosa" in the Smoke Beers category at the same awards.
Brewing Philosophy
Embracing the concept of "natural selection" in brewing, Genus Brewing rarely replicates the same recipe. They continually adapt their grain bills, hop selections, yeast strains, and adjuncts to craft beers that are both innovative and reflective of current trends.
About Pepper Bridge Winery
Pepper Bridge Winery is a family-owned estate winery rooted in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley. A pioneer in the region, we are known for Bordeaux-style wines that reflect structure, balance, and a deep sense of place.
Every bottle begins in our sustainably farmed estate vineyards and is crafted with meticulous attention — from gravity-flow winemaking to aging in 100% French oak. With a philosophy that blends innovation and tradition, Pepper Bridge Winery invites our guests to slow down, savor, and discover what makes Walla Walla a wine region to experience.
Founded in 1998, Pepper Bridge Winery honors a multigenerational legacy of farming, winemaking, and stewardship—producing limited-production wines that age beautifully and tell the story of Walla Walla with every pour.
At Pepper Bridge Winery, we invite our guests to slow down, savor, and discover what makes Walla Walla a truly world-class wine region. From our cellar to your table, our wines are made to be experienced, not just tasted. Visit us, you are always welcome!
Beer & Wine: How are they alike?
Beer and wine share some similarities despite being quite different beverages:
- Fermentation Process: Both beer and wine are fermented beverages. They are made through the process of converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide with the help of yeast.
- Ingredients: Both beer and wine primarily consist of water, yeast, and sugars (from grains for beer and from fruits like grapes for wine).
- Varieties: Like wine, beer comes in a wide variety of types and flavors, influenced by ingredients, fermentation methods, and aging processes.
- Social and Cultural Role: Both beer and wine have significant cultural and social roles in various societies around the world, often associated with celebrations, rituals, and social gatherings.
- Pairing with Food: Both beer and wine are often paired with food to complement flavors and enhance dining experiences.
While they share these similarities, they also have distinct characteristics that make each unique in taste, production methods, and cultural significance.
Visit
GENUS BREWING
At the Spokane Valley taproom, visitors can enjoy a rotating selection of beers. While the brewery doesn't offer food, you are welcome to bring your own or order from nearby eateries like River City Pizza and Mariscos Mi Tierra. It is a family friendly and dog friendly spot, no need to leave anyone at home to visit!
Notable Beers
Genus Brewing offers a diverse array of beers, spanning various styles. Some standout creations include:
- Castor Muncher Coffee Kölsch: A light Kölsch infused with hazelnut caramel coffee, offering a unique twist on a traditional style.
- Count Chocula Imperial Cereal Stout: An imperial stout inspired by the classic cereal, delivering nostalgic flavors.
- Reece’s Puffed Porter: A porter that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, reminiscent of the popular candy.
- Peachachu Peach Hibiscus Sour: A fruited sour ale brewed with peach and hibiscus, providing a refreshing and tart experience.
- Achatina: A New England-style hazy IPA, characterized by its juicy hop profile and smooth mouthfeel.
- Kharankui: A 7.1% ABV hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with the Pink Boots Society, supporting women and non-binary individuals in the fermented beverage industry.
Hours:
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Phone: 509-808-2395
- Address: 17018 E Sprague Ave, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99037
Pepper Bridge Winery: Destinations to Enjoy
Named after the bridge on the Pepper Family farm used in the days of the settlers, Norm McKibben chose a stunning spot to the south of Walla Walla to build the winery. Surrounded by vineyards, planted fields, and the sweeping views of the Blue Mountains we invite you to slow down and take your time here.
Walla Walla Options
Wine Library Tasting – 12 bottle purchase requirements (6 bottle purchase requirement for you as club members)
Walk through the winemaking facility, enjoying an in-depth exploration of our gravity-flow practices, setting the scene before you kick back and enjoy a private tasting in wine library--one of our most special spaces.
If you would like you can choose to do our club tasting flight, glass pours, or a hand-selected list of wine for bottle service. Options will be provided prior to your appointment via email, the bottle service will include options of Library Wines that have lived their whole life in the room you get to enjoy them in.
Winery Luncheon – $90 per person ($76.50 for you as club members)
Indulge in a memorable dining experience with our hearty, seasonal coursed menu, artfully crafted by Hattaway’s on Alder. Each dish is thoughtfully paired with our wines, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Enjoy the best offerings of the season and savor local cuisine and winemaking in an elegant, inviting setting.
Club Tasting – $20 per person (Complimentary for you as club members)
Enjoy a line-up of our current release wines, including a special club wine, with a member of our winery family & learn about the winery history at a reserved table overlooking our estate. Need food during your visit? Pre-order the Vineyard Lunchbox or Winery Luncheon experiences, otherwise light charcuterie is available.
Vineyard to Winery Experience - Let us take care of your whole day! Just enjoy your vacation and we will do the rest.
Itinerary
10:00 am Meet at Pepper Bridge Winery for coffee and pastries
10:15 am Depart Pepper Bridge Winery for tour of the vineyards
11:30 am Arrive to Amavi Cellars for Sensory Class & Tasting
1:00 pm Lunch and Tasting at Caprio Cellars
3:00 pm Facility Tour & Tasting at Pepper Bridge Winey
4:30 pm Depart Pepper Bridge Winery with artisan gift basket
- Appointments are available every day from 10 am – 3:30 pm.
- Phone: (509)525-6502
- Address: 1704 JB George Road | Walla Walla, WA 99362
Woodinville Options
Club Tasting – $25 per person (Complimentary for you as club members)
Enjoy a line-up of our current release wines, with a member of our winery family & learn about the winery history at a reserved table. This tasting can include wines from our sister-winery Amavi Cellars, your club savings will apply to the Pepper Bridge Wines when purchasing.
5/30/25 Live Music with Luna 5 pm - 8 pm
6/13/25 Meet the Winemaker
Food
You can add a variety of food to your tasting, we have cheese, charcuterie plates, chocolate, Marcona almonds, olives and crackers.
- Appointments are available every day from 12 pm – 4:00 pm.
- Phone: (425) 483-7026
- Address: 14810 NE 145th Street | Building A-3 | Woodinville, WA 98072
Vancouver Options
Club Tasting – $20 per person (Complimentary for you as club members)
Enjoy a line-up of our current release wines, with a member of our winery family & learn about the winery history at a reserved table.
5/30/25 Final Friday Music - Owen Kortz
6/27/25 Final Friday Music
7/25/25 Final Friday Music
8/29/25 Final Friday Music
9/26/25 Final Friday Music
Food
You can add a variety of food to your tasting, we have charcuterie boards, goat cheese with fig jam, Marcona almonds with fresh rosemary and Castelvetrano olives.
- Appointments are available every day from 12 pm – 5:15 pm.
- Phone: (360) 726-6119
- Address: 677 W Columbia Way | Vancouver, WA 98660
Our Concierge is here to help you get set up for the right experience in the right location!
Online Options - We know not everyone will get to visit!
Shipping - Need to know
Home Brew Supply
- Can not ship to: UT, KY, WV, and MS
- Email: wineclub@bergstromwines.com if you live in HI, ME, SD, LA, OK, or AK
- Must visit first if you live in DE and AR.
- Use Promo Code: PEPPERBRIDGESHIP to utilize complimentary ground shipping on 12 bottle orders *restrictions AK & HI
Pepper Bridge Winery
- Can not ship to: AR, SD, DE, KY, MS, NJ, RI, UT, VT, WV
- Must visit first if you live in DE or AR
- Automatic complimentary ground shipping on 12 bottle orders.
- Use Promo Code: BERGSTROMSHIP to save $40 on 6+ bottles using ground or express shipping.
Both companies care for the quality of product you are choosing, we will reach out if there are weather or speed recommendations.
How to Save
Save on Bergstrom Wines
- Promo Code: PEPPERBRIDGE6 to save 15% on all 6-11 bottle orders.
- Promo Code: PEPPERBRIDGE12 to save 20% on all 12 bottle orders.
- Promo Code: PEPPERBRIDGESHIP for complimentary ground shipping on 12 bottle orders.
Save on Pepper Bridge Wines
- Promo Code: BERGSTROM15 to save 15% on all purchases
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