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Outfitted with softly glowing Edison lightbulbs and plenty of seating, Redhook’s new small-batch brewpub on Pike/Pine dispenses inventive creations from beer scientist aka head brewer Nick Crandall. Like the hazy Two Up Imperial IPA, consisting of high doses of oats and wheat, plus southern hemisphere–sourced hops: a well-rounded drink that doesn’t kick you in the mouth like its double IPA Read more...
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It can be hard to suss an excellent brewery out of the masses of good ones, especially if, like Seapine, that brewery doesn’t have some major calling card or gimmick. Here there’s a gentle German slant—gose, kolsch, hefeweizen—but even that’s hardly noticeable. What is noticeable is consistently intelligent, elegant brewing: Sea Witch Stout is a standby for its style. The Read more...
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This prototypical Seattle brewery—think exposed tanks, concrete floors, no kitchen, though not quite as many dogs and toddlers—sits beside literary dive bar mecca The Blue Moon Tavern. Floating Bridge’s beer is approachable, yet playful—with offerings like a spicy juniper bitter and a chai pale ale. And the industrial austerity is balanced with relaxed neighborhood touches: grab a board game to play Read more...
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There’s a vaguely culty feel to this brewery on Interbay’s main artery. It could be the temple vibe in the austere white taproom, or maybe just the reverence with which other brewers speak of the place. Drinkers sometimes describe Holy Mountain as experimental, though it brews beers, like Germany’s tart wheat gose, that have been around for centuries. For all Read more...
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In his previous gig as Elysian’s experimental brewer, Steve Luke created hits like Space Dust IPA and Split Shot espresso milk stout. So it was big news when he opened his own place in a no-frills converted stable near Pike Place Market. Here he chases whatever idea happens to be of interest, a process that yields beers with major charisma and entertaining Read more...
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A new-American menu is offered to accompany the beers at this brewpub, including things such as burgers, steaks, and panini sandwiches. For more Seattle restaurant coverage, check out the eat and drink section. Read more...
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A Greenwood tap room that serves sandwiches and such, but where beer takes center stage. Read more...