Will Vaughan wrote:

> 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 a
>
> Pike
> Pyramid
> Elysian
> Belltown Pub

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.

> Elephant and Castle
> FX McRory's
> Hopscotch

Hopscotch closed a long time ago.

> Hopvine

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

> 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).

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.

> Also, any liquor/beer
> stores
> that sell the Alaskan Smoked Porter we can't get back east would be
> appreciated.

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?
--
DGS