Brewery's to visit in the PNW

[bfeucht]

If you end up getting short on time there are several great pubs in the Seattle area. Most the staff at these places will talk beer with you for hours:
http://www.thedogandpony.com/
http://www.beveridgeplacepub.com/
http://www.maltandvine.com/

The tap house does have 160 beer on tap, but my experience there has been less than stellar. Staff half the time could care less about beer and they have many domestics on tap in the 160.
http://www.taphousegrill.com/


Another place I've been to and loved was Full Sail Brewery in Hood River, OR. About an hour east of Portland, but I thought it was well worth the drive.

 

[Manfish]

While it's owned by Anheuser-Busch, I went to Red Hook in Seattle and didn't regret it one bit.

I just knew you had to be wrong about this... how could I be drinking and loving beer that is from a brewer that is partly owned by A-B?! Sadly, I looked it up and they own 25% of Red Hook AND Widmer... the later being my favorite brewer. Good thing I am making my own now and dont have to worry about giving them a dime!

 

[munche]

If you end up getting short on time there are several great pubs in the Seattle area. Most the staff at these places will talk beer with you for hours:
http://www.thedogandpony.com/
http://www.beveridgeplacepub.com/
http://www.maltandvine.com/

The tap house does have 160 beer on tap, but my experience there has been less than stellar. Staff half the time could care less about beer and they have many domestics on tap in the 160.
http://www.taphousegrill.com/


Another place I've been to and loved was Full Sail Brewery in Hood River, OR. About an hour east of Portland, but I thought it was well worth the drive.

I'm going to be up in Seattle around Labor day, any tips in the downtown area? I think I was at the Taphouse last year...very similar to the Yardhouse, kind of corporate-y but a decent beer list

Last year I did make it to the Elysian (sp?) and Pike...bored and typed in "brewery" on google maps to see what came up.

 

[thataintchicken]

The sad thing about your itinerary is the Monterey stop. There is unfortunately not much there worth visiting ( brewpub wise. ).

Peter B's- Monterey: No... just no.
Monterey Coast Brewing in Salinas: the beer is bland and the food can be either really good or barely edible.
The parking is heavily policed in Oldtown -- just assume you will get a ticket.

One place I have yet to visit is English Ales Brewery in Marina. Yelp reviews seem positive. Reviewers say they fill growlers.

Overall, this looks like a fun trip for you :rockin:

 

[bfeucht]

I'm going to be up in Seattle around Labor day, any tips in the downtown area? I think I was at the Taphouse last year...very similar to the Yardhouse, kind of corporate-y but a decent beer list

Last year I did make it to the Elysian (sp?) and Pike...bored and typed in "brewery" on google maps to see what came up.

I haven't been myself but I've heard great things about Collins Pub. It is down by Qwest Field.
http://www.thecollinspub.com

 

[frolickingmonkey]

If for some reason you head north from Seattle, Bellingham is a worthy stop for Boundary Bay Brewing and Chuckanut Brewery. Both breweries make excellent stuff and have gotten lots of recognition for doing so.

While it's owned by Anheuser-Busch, I went to Red Hook in Seattle and didn't regret it one bit.

This is a misconception... Redhook is the majority owner of Redhook. AB does own a minority stake in Redhook, though (less than 25%). The ownership deal is basically a distribution agreement with AB so that Redhook gets national distribution of their beers...

 

[kawickstrom]

The sad thing about your itinerary is the Monterey stop. There is unfortunately not much there worth visiting ( brewpub wise. ).

Peter B's- Monterey: No... just no.
Monterey Coast Brewing in Salinas: the beer is bland and the food can be either really good or barely edible.
The parking is heavily policed in Oldtown -- just assume you will get a ticket.

One place I have yet to visit is English Ales Brewery in Marina. Yelp reviews seem positive. Reviewers say they fill growlers.

Overall, this looks like a fun trip for you :rockin:

I also happen to be a car fan and in the city of Monterey sits Laguna Seca Raceway. Trust me Monterey wont be without its fun.

I havent seen or heard of Russian River beer here on the East coast so I will be looking for that. I have a friend here that is real hophead, Anybody know a good IIPA I can get out there that will knock his socks off haha?

 

[Rage]

On the off chance you're near Bellingham Washington, I suggest checking out Boundary Bay Brewery and either trying the Scotch Ale or their sampler.

 

[thataintchicken]

I also happen to be a car fan and in the city of Monterey sits Laguna Seca Raceway. Trust me Monterey wont be without its fun.

I lived in Monterey from 1991-2001. I really enjoyed it and have some great memories from Laguna Seca. I'd still live there if it didn't get incredibly expensive to do so.

 

[kawickstrom]

I lived in Monterey from 1991-2001. I really enjoyed it and have some great memories from Laguna Seca. I'd still live there if it didn't get incredibly expensive to do so.

I cant wait to go and see that track. Enough of the playstation, time to see the real thing.

 

[kawickstrom]

Visited Redhook Brewery last night. Nice place, pretty good beer. I had their Copper Hook Red Ale and their Big Ballard Imiperial IPA. I am bringing a couple of those Big Ballards home with me..

 

[velosim]

SEATTLE
Brouwer's 400 N 35th St beer bar only (no brewery) 30+ sour!
Maritime Pacific 1514 NorthWest Leary Way pub
Elysian 542 1ST AVE S. 1221 E PIKE ST 2106 N 55TH ST pub
Naked City Brewing 8564 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 pub
Maritime Pacific 1111 N.W. Ballard Way Seattle,WA 98107 pub

You have Maritime on here twice- the Leary Way address is their old spot (they moved about 6 monthys ago) it is currently vacant.

Also consider Big Al's a little south of downtown Seattle...

 

[bfeucht]

Also consider Big Al's a little south of downtown Seattle...

Big Al is only about 2 miles from my house! If you end up there be sure to ask if they have any local heroes on tap. About every other month they pick a local home brew recipe to add to the rotation.

 

[woknblues]

+1 to Rogue. I haven't been to other breweries in the area, but I am sure that you will enjoy your visit as I did.

 

[pdxal]

+1 to Rogue. I haven't been to other breweries in the area, but I am sure that you will enjoy your visit as I did.

You're about 3 years too late.
Zombie thread.