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Hi all

I've done a little bit of research on google and on the Northwest beer page, but thought I'd see if there was some recent changes among the collective wisdom of the group of places to hit in Seattle (I'll be at the Bell Harbor Conference center for a few days). So far, the must hits I have are:

Pike Pyramid Elysian Belltown Pub Elephant and Castle FX McRory's Hopscotch Hopvine The Stumbling Monk

Any additions/subtractions? Would prefer brewpubs with good food, places with lots of taps (and good scotch selection) and close to the Conference center (but will/taxi or public transport if its exceptional). Also, any liquor/beer stores that sell the Alaskan Smoked Porter we can't get back east would be appreciated.

Thanks Will

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Will Vaughan
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Decent, especially because of the availability of draft imports.

Skippable, IMO.

Good, especially the guest taps. I'm not a big fan of their BOP beers or really any BOP beers aside fom Bigtime.

Closed, or so I was told.

I like this place, good food and generally a few interesting local beers.

Well, since you're in town I might argue that it's worth going out of your way to sample the upper-level beer experiences, such as the beer store Bottleworks on 45th in Wallingford district. A few blocks down the street and around the corner on Stone Way is the Blue Star, pub food and good tap selection.

Phil

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P. Ullrich

Belltown Pub has closed. Not yet updated on nwbrewpage.com. Instead, go to the Virginia Inn, also no 1st, and not very far north of the Pike Pub.

Hopscotch closed a long time ago.

Hopvine is well out of downtown. You'll need a taxi or bus.

If you go up to the Elysian, the Six Arms (McMenamins) is between the Elysian and downtown.

From 1st Ave. downtown, take a 15 or 18 bus northbound (but *not* an express!) and get off near 1st and Mercer, right where the bus makes a left turn. Go to Floyd's Place. 29 taps. Good joint. Scotch too, and very good bourbon selection. You're also within walking distance of T.S. McHugh's, JaBu's, and McMenamins on Roy Street.

Your best bet is quite a way from downtown: Bottleworks, in the Wallingford district on N. 45th Street. Call first to see if they still have some of last year's ASP. Mind you, there are plenty of other goodies to buy there anyway.

If you get bored, you can also hit Gordon Biersch and Rock Bottom in downtown Seattle. C'mon, they aren't that bad, are they?

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dgs

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bob schinske

I keep forgetting about the Collins, and I don't mean to. It's a good joint. The neighborhood can be a bit sketchy sometimes, but the Collins makes up for a host of sins.

If you're recommending Ballard, might as well stop and have one at Maritime Pacific's Jolly Roger Tap Room while you're at it.

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Oh, Guess

The very best place in all of Seattle is the 74th Street Alehouse, which is a 20 minute bus ride from downtown in the Greenwood neighborhood and an absolute must! I moved from Seattle to San Diego a while back and I miss that place very much. Two other things I miss are Tillamook yogurt and Canada Dry Sparkling Water. Does anyone know where you can get either of these things in Southern California?

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Carol Carlson

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