Skip to main content
Mark Stock

Mark Stock

Contributor

Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since. He spent years making, selling, and sipping Pinot Noir in the Dundee Hills before a full return to his journalistic roots in 2016. He's helplessly tied to European soccer, casting for trout, and grunge rock. In addition to The Manual, he writes for SevenFifty Daily, Sip Northwest, The Somm Journal, The Drake, Willamette Week, Travel Oregon, and more. He has a website and occasionally even updates it: markastock.com.

Send all editorial inquiries HERE.

Glasses of champagne on a tray

Discover the secrets of Champagne: What you’ve always wanted to know

Champagne hails from France and is an age-old sparkling wine. Here's a breakdown of one of the most famous beverages.
A scene from the north part of Yellowstone.

Yellowstone restaurants: Where to get a world-class meal near our first national park

Yellowstone is known for a lot of things, but not really its culinary arts. So, opt for a great meal at one of these nearby spots.
Cheers two beers

San Diego Beer Week kicks off tomorrow

San Diego Beer Week kicks off in no time. Here's a primer on the craft gathering.
Glass of beer

Meet the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame inductees

There's a hall of fame for craft beer. Here's who might be joining.
Miller High Life and Tilit collaboration.

Tilit x Miller High Life’s collaboration is one of the coolest of the year

Chefs are cool. A new collaboration between Miller High Life and Tilit echoes that.
Coors

Coors and Yellowstone have teamed up for a beer in time for the final season

Coors has released a beer to commemorate season 5 of the show. Here are the details.
Dale's Easy IPA.

Oskar Blues expands its lauded beer line

One of Colorado's most famous breweries is releasing new material. The drop includes an IPA and NA pilsner.
Ryan Reynolds (left) and Rob McElhenney introducing themselves to Wrexham at the home stadium.

The Wrexham brand grows into beer

Welcome to Wrexham's celebrity creators have brought a soccer fairytale to the states. Now they're getting into beer.
Beer tap

Farewell, double IPA

The double IPA was once the king of bitter beers. Now, it seems to be no more.
Wine barrels

Embrace the season with Ramato wine, an Italian favorite

Ramato wine is built for autumn. The ancient Italian take on Pinot Gris offers more color and flavor.
2018 Great American Beer Festival

A breakdown of the latest Great American Beer Festival

The Great American Beer Festival has come and gone. Here are some beer-centric takeaways.
Deschutes Kernza Lager.

This collaboration beer may hint at the future of brewing

Beer is going sustainable with better farming approaches. The latest move involves a sustainable new grain.
Moody Tongue table.

How a Michelin-starred restaurant pairs beer and food

Wine is not the only beverage suitable for a good pairing. Moody Tongue has mastered the beer and food pairing.
Celebration IPA can.

Sierra Nevada releases 2024 version of Celebration Fresh Hop IPA

Sierra Nevada has released its annual Celebration Fresh Hop IPA. Here's what to know.
Bartender with a martini

How to order a martini like you know what you’re doing

What's the difference between a dry and wet martini anyway? You don't have to be James Bond to order this classic cocktail with style. Here's how it's done.
Negroni

Enhance your Negroni with a proper pairing

There are many great Negroni cocktail recipes out there. And they're all the better with the right pairing.
Beer close-up

Actor Tom Holland drops NA beer

There's a new NA beer on the market, one launched by a big name actor. Here's what to know about BERO.
fathers day beers allagash brewing company white 640x640

An iconic craft brewery introduces staple beers in can

Allagash is canning two beers and expanding its reach. Craft fans can now get the brand's hazy ipa and lager.
The Champagne Safari cocktail from Hot Tin.

How to use Pimm’s for a refreshing cocktail

Pimm's is so often thrown into a Pimm's Cup, a classic drink. But the British liqueur can do way more than that.
Rip City IPA.

Craft beer teams up with another NBA team

The Portland Trail Blazers have teamed up with Rogue Ales. The partnership has resulted in a new IPA.
Glass of beer

More craft beer winners from the Fresh Hop Competition

A look at some of the winners in the second leg of the 2024 Fresh Hop Competition. Get some in your fridge.
Samples during wine harvest.

10 fascinating things you didn’t know about wine harvest

Winemaking involves a lot, most of which people know little about. Here are ten fascinating harvest-time things.
Four Seasons Napa suite

Move over stars, Michelin keys are checking in

Michelin is now dealing in keys, awarded to top hotels in the world. Here are some of the best in the U.S.
Two ice-cold glasses of gin with blood orange garnish with cocktail sticks on a table

The Finnish Long Drink is the best gin cocktail you’ve probably never heard of

The Finnish Long Drink is a 70-year-old Scandinavian gin-based beverage that's refreshing and easy to make at home.
A pint of beer and a soccer match.

Allagash teams up with Maine’s first pro soccer club

Pro soccer is getting another team and another partner. Allagash Brewing is teaming up with Maine's newest club.
Refreshing Paloma cocktail with clear ice, tequila and grapefruit

Squirt is your bartender’s secret weapon (and you never even suspected it)

Squirt has a major following for a reason. Here's how to mix with the classic soda.
Close-up of beer in a glass

NYC gets a limited edition wine-inspired beer

Breweries and wineries should collaborate more often. This small-run release is more proof.
Melinda Archuleta of Bar Carlo

Cantaritos: Harvest and history in a glass

Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a historic drink. Meet the cantarito, a fall-ready sipper.
Last Word cocktail

How to make The Last Word cocktail, a gin classic from another era

The Last Word is a classic gin cocktail that's come back to life as of late. Here's how to make one like a pro.
Fresh home made Tom Collins cocktails with lemon

How to make the finest Tom Collins cocktail, according to experts

The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail made of gin, soda water, simple syrup, and citrus. Here's how to make the very best version of it.
Tom Collins cocktails

The gin cocktail recipes you can’t live without

Up your home bartending game by trying these essential gin cocktail recipes.
Deportivo Saprissa celebrates its CONCACAF League champion trophy after drawing 0-0 against Motagua at the Tegucigalpa National Stadium in 2019.

NA beer is betting big on pro sports

Regular beer is not the only drinks industry backing sports teams. NA beer is entering the fray as well, sponsoring all kinds of teams.
Beer with hops

Crack an award-winning cold one from fresh hop fest

Fresh hop beer season is in full swing. These are the first round of winners from the Craft Beer Awards.
Italian liqueur Amaretto with almonds nuts on a vintage table. Liqueur is poured from a bottle into a glass.

What is amaretto? The basics of this classic Italian liqueur

Fruit, nutty, and sweet, amaretto has so much to give beyond desserts. Here's how to use the Italian liqueur.
Beer

Toast to the latest honey beer winners

Breaking down the winners of the latest Honey Beer Competition. The work of bees and humans, these ales are quite intriguing.
Firestone Walker 8ZERO5.

Firestone Walker drops refreshing non-alcoholic blonde ale

There are more NA beer options than ever. Firestone Walker's latest release joins the party.
Fresh produce at BATA

Wood-fire cooking: BATA’s acclaimed chef offers his best tips

Fall is here, but don't put that cooking flame out. Here are some great wood-fire veggie cooking tips from chef Tyler Fenton.
Grilled sandwich

How top chefs make their favorite sandwiches

Sandwiches can be special. Just ask these top chefs, who've offered up some insights and tips.
Beer outside

NHL’s newest franchise gets a custom beer

The Utah Hockey Club is the NHL's newest team. It's also the theme of a new craft beer.
Irish coffee

How to make the best Irish coffee recipes, fall-ready drinks

There may be no better combo than coffee and whiskey. Thus, we present you the five best Irish coffee recipes, and how to make 'em like the pros do.
years beer launches pilsner can

Chance the Rapper’s former manager launches NA beer brand

NA beer continues to expand its reach. Years Beer is the latest offering and launched by a pretty big name.
Blending.

Cheers to the Land is one of the coolest things happening in beer (and cider)

Cheers to the Land is all about the farmers. It's one of the coolest campaigns in craft beer.
Group of friends doing football tailgating.

College athletics and beer brands team up

College athletics is big business. It's becoming even more so by aligning with breweries.
Busch Light Camo C.U.P. and cans.

Busch drops Camo C.U.P. in time for hunting season

Hunting season is upon us and Bush Light knows as much. The mega beer brand just released the Camo C.U.P.
Stone Brewing 28th anniversary hazy double IPA.

Stone drops a behemoth of a beer to celebrate 28 years

Stone Brewing is ringing in 28 years with a new brew. Here's what to know.
The Chef Show

The best food shows to stream on Netflix right now

Craving a new food series? We foraged through the Netflix catalog to find Taco Chronicles, The Chef Show, Street Food, Ugly Delicious, Nailed It!, and more.
best movies of the 2000s sideways

Sideways is 20 and still affecting the wine industry

Sideways turns 20 this year. The classic indie film changed its author, and the wine industry, forever.
Wild Wild Country

From food to true crime, here are the 14 best Netflix documentaries to stream

We've found the best documentaries that you can stream on Netflix right now across a wide array of genres.
JP's Milk Punch.

Soy is the latest trend in creative mixology

Soy sauce is a kitchen cooking staple. It's also a great means to making a more interesting drink.
Fair Isle Brewing.

The 10 most underrated West Coast breweries, according to industry insiders

There are so many craft beer makers out there. This list of ten showcases the most underrated on the west coast.