On Fri, 10 Oct 2003, Will Vaughan wrote:
> Pike

Decent, especially because of the availability of draft imports.

> Pyramid

Skippable, IMO.

> Elysian

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

> Belltown Pub

Closed, or so I was told.

> Hopvine

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

> 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.

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