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[PRIME] Local Seattle brewpubs/breweries?
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This thread was spawned by an idea in the Restaurants and Things in Seattle thread (altough I question exactly what "Things" one would look for in Seattle, and why one would want to find them in the first place.)
In my part of the country (just north of the San Francisco Bay Area) we have a pretty good selection of brewpubs, breweries and an absolute metric crapton of boutique wineries. While it's certainly nice to have a big selection, after you sample a few it turns out that there are really only a handful that are worth stopping in and visiting. The really unfortunate part is that depending on whom you ask, you'll get extremely different answers as to which ones are the "quality" establishments and which ones are total and utter crap.
After asking for recommendations from Seattle locals and PAX-goers of past years, where one can find a good brewpub in Seattle, something not too touristy, with decent beers and palatable food, this was posted:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&view=map&msa=0&msid=116457083384721755823.000467c20025053e1a837&z=9
Or use this link for breweries near PAX and the Washington State Convention Center. These are more local and within close travel distance to PAX with distances noted.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116457083384721755823.000467c2c1a15559b9854&ll=47.607436,-122.333622&spn=0.042301,0.077248&z=14
I make no claims to the validity of any of this information as it was provided down-thread. Although I plan on studying, memorizing and possibly eating the printed page in order to fully assimilate all of the information, prior to arriving in Seattle.
Personally, I prefer a malty beer and detest bitter hoppy beers. Pizza is fine if it isn't too greasy, pub-grub is fine as long as it compares to similar items that aren't served with beer. Bonus points for establishments that brew on-site and major brownie points if they are an organic brewery or use local ingredients.
Right off the top I'll mention that we tried Kell's for lunch one day last year and it was pretty good, but they don't brew their own beer so that was a bit of a letdown. I've heard that a lot of college-age people like Dick's but that seems to be mostly centered around the low cost of entry. I'm too old to buy cheap food/beer; I'd much rather spend an extra buck of ten and get something that I'm going to enjoy.
Are they any really decent breweries in town?
In my part of the country (just north of the San Francisco Bay Area) we have a pretty good selection of brewpubs, breweries and an absolute metric crapton of boutique wineries. While it's certainly nice to have a big selection, after you sample a few it turns out that there are really only a handful that are worth stopping in and visiting. The really unfortunate part is that depending on whom you ask, you'll get extremely different answers as to which ones are the "quality" establishments and which ones are total and utter crap.
After asking for recommendations from Seattle locals and PAX-goers of past years, where one can find a good brewpub in Seattle, something not too touristy, with decent beers and palatable food, this was posted:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&view=map&msa=0&msid=116457083384721755823.000467c20025053e1a837&z=9
Or use this link for breweries near PAX and the Washington State Convention Center. These are more local and within close travel distance to PAX with distances noted.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116457083384721755823.000467c2c1a15559b9854&ll=47.607436,-122.333622&spn=0.042301,0.077248&z=14
I make no claims to the validity of any of this information as it was provided down-thread. Although I plan on studying, memorizing and possibly eating the printed page in order to fully assimilate all of the information, prior to arriving in Seattle.
Personally, I prefer a malty beer and detest bitter hoppy beers. Pizza is fine if it isn't too greasy, pub-grub is fine as long as it compares to similar items that aren't served with beer. Bonus points for establishments that brew on-site and major brownie points if they are an organic brewery or use local ingredients.
Right off the top I'll mention that we tried Kell's for lunch one day last year and it was pretty good, but they don't brew their own beer so that was a bit of a letdown. I've heard that a lot of college-age people like Dick's but that seems to be mostly centered around the low cost of entry. I'm too old to buy cheap food/beer; I'd much rather spend an extra buck of ten and get something that I'm going to enjoy.
Are they any really decent breweries in town?
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RedHook is fun. It's a little bit touristy, but they have a cool tour that costs $1. You get to drink a lot of beer on the tour and get to keep a small glass. And the food is pretty decent, if they're not too packed.
Also, the Issaquah Brew House is owned by Rouge Ales, but also makes their own brews. Nice selection and good food.
Pyramid is located in south downtown, but I'm not too fond of their beers. I made the mistake one day of doing a sampler at RedHook and then a sampler at Pyramid. Pyramid tasted like crap after the RedHook...
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I'm a fan of the Big Time in the University District, they have good beer and their food is ok. Plus they have nice sandwiches!
There are a bunch of breweries around Seattle, but I am disappointed in myself for not having been to most of them. I've heard the Elysian is good, and their Tangletown location (it's near Green Lake) is really nice looking. The Pike Pub and Brewery in Pike Place Market is not very good; their beer is ok, but the service is terrible, although it is a fairly convenient location..
I'd like to check out the Elliot Bay brewing co. or Baron, but they're all the way over in West Seattle
For a family friendly brew pub you might want to try Hale's Ales over in Ballard on Leary Way, they have a good mix of brews that they make on site and serve local food.
Redhook in Woodenville has some kick ass nacho's to go with their beers, but they are a good 30 minute drive from down town. If traffic is light.
I disagree a little bit about Pike Pub; their Kiltlifter is quite good as a "guzzling" beer, but yeah, I don't remember their service ever being better than mediocre. Didn't really matter to us though, we usually grab a few growlers and go :-) If you can get it on tap, I also recommend Deschutes' Black Butte Porter. Wouldn't really call them local, but their brewery is a couple hours drive south, IIRC.
Normally I'd recommend Hale's in Ballard, but they're only for fans of more hoppy beers.
Rock Bottom Brewery downtown is another good one.
I would actually strongly recommend Pike on the quality of their beers. Kilt Lifter is one of my favorite brews ever. (nice and malty, which you said you like.)
If you're narrowing it down to good pubs surrounding PAX (aka Downtown) then Pike and Rock Bottom are probably your best bets.
To repeat myself from the Alcohol Exchange thread, I recommend a trip to Full Throttle Bottles for beverage enthusiasts. It's just south of downtown and, as you can see from the expansive list, well worth the visit!
Well it *is* a chain afterall. But you wont be able to find any place that has more beers on tap. There are a few that carry a wide selection in bottles but its just not the same
Have you been to a Yardhouse? They do the same as the Taphouse (both chains) in terms of 160 on tap which is great and I can vouch for Yardhouse having really good food.
Snoqualmie Falls Tap Room in Snoqualmie, WA serves suprisingly tasty food and damn fine beer. The head brewmaster was a brewmaster over at Pyramid after they bought Thomas Kemper. The bonus is a lovely day trip to the Snoqualmie Valley, Mt. Si and Snoqualmie Falls.
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I am very much up for this, though it should probably be reserved as a pre-PAX day trip, non?
I have vivid memories of Snoqualmie Falls from when when I would've been 7 or 8. I'd love to refresh them...
Oh I had one of those last year, the Terminator, very tasty stout. Let's flood this bitch with people!
McMenamins- http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=50
Gordon Biersch- http://www.gordonbiersch.com/restaurants/index.php?pg=location&sub=loc&location_id=12
Rock Bottom- http://www.rockbottom.com/DisplayLocationRBR.php?FKLocationID=10080
Pyramid- http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/seattle
Pike- http://www.pikebrewing.com/
Bighorn/Ram - http://www.theram.com/washington/northgate.shtml or http://www.theram.com/washington/seattle.shtml
Big Time- http://www.bigtimebrewery.com/
Hale's- http://www.halesales.com/
Maritime Pacific- http://maritimebrewery.ypguides.net/
Farther away-
Elliot Bay- http://www.elliottbaybrewing.com/
Red Hook- http://www.redhook.com/
Mac & Jacks - http://www.macandjacks.com/index.php
Ellersick Brewery- http://www.ellersickbrewing.com/
Scuttlebutt- http://www.scuttlebuttbrewing.com/Scuttlebutt_Brewing_Co./home.html
Flying Pig- http://www.flyingpigrestaurants.com/
Diamond Knot- http://www.diamondknot.com/
I know there are some in Tacoma and other locals, but this is my list. Update away.
For the farther away list you should add The Ellersick Brewery. It is a really neat little brewery in Lynnwood. They have some really tasty ales. The Scotch ale is my favorite. Most of their beers are clocking in at 15% AbV
Ellersick Brewery- http://www.ellersickbrewing.com/
I gotta say, this thread is full of win. It's still 5+ months away and I already have a nice full list of places to go whilst in Seattle!
See? This is why we need the map :P
Try this link for the broader Seattle area.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&view=map&msa=0&msid=116457083384721755823.000467c20025053e1a837&z=9
Try this link for breweries that I recommend near PAX and the Washington State Convention Center. These are more local and within close travel distance to PAX with distances noted.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116457083384721755823.000467c2c1a15559b9854&ll=47.607436,-122.333622&spn=0.042301,0.077248&z=14
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Maybe the OP can update their post with the map and lists?
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Brouwer's Belgian Cafe: Not only do they have an amazing selection of Belgian beers and other imports, they have a pretty huge and constantly rotating selection of PacNW brews.
http://www.brouwerscafe.com/bier.html
A new place, which I attend as part of the Puget Sound Beer Lover's group is Naked City Taphouse:
http://nakedcitybrewing.com/
They have a Twitter site setup and send a tweet everytime they change a keg. Whilst they only have one of their own on tap right now, they're expanding to more once they finish the permits. They also car a nice mix of local/PacNW selections along with imports.
Pillager's Pub. *Just* opened in the Greenwood area, across the corner from Naked City. Owned by the same blokes doing Baron Brewing. Pirate theme. Menu is still small as they gather up a clientele:
http://www.pillagerspub.com/
While you're out enjoying the town, please drop into these interesting places:
Bottleworks:
http://bottleworksbeerstore.blogspot.com/ (Same folks who own Brouwer's)
King's Hardware:
http://www.kingsballard.com/
Good beer list and inexpensive. Please try the After School Special aka Peanut Butter Bacon Burger. It is especially yummy with cheese on it, too.
Lunchbox Laboratory:
http://www.lunchboxlaboratory.com/ (Website is crap; read the reviews at Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/lunchbox-laboratory-seattle
Sorry. Beer nerd here. :P
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I am always up for a beer night.
I love you! Good suggestions, Danicia! I've been aching to visit Lunchbox Lab, and I just posted about Brouwer's in the Twitter thread, hehe. Have you ever been to Full Throttle Bottles?
And no, haven't heard of that place. Bottleworks is so close to me already that I just go over there.
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