Seattle

Eric Venker: Go Thursday nights for events like special releases, brewers' night, and Iron Brewers Showdown.

Eric Venker: "This suburban brewer is worth the short drive to Redmond, where the brewery and taproom occupy a large space in a sprawling business park." -BeerAdvocate

Eric Venker: 64 beers on tap, well known for its rotating selection of Belgians.

Eric Venker: A great beer-only bar and bottleshop with 38 taps and growlers to go. Second location planned in Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Eric Venker: Doesn't boast a number of taps that one might expect from a great beer bar, but always plan to find a dozen gems lined up.

Eric Venker: Another of Bob Brenlin's outstanding beer bars (Latona Pub and Fiddler's Inn).

Eric Venker: Another of Bob Brenlin's outstanding beer bars (Latona Pub and Hopvine Pub).

Eric Venker: Get a pint and walk through the museum room and explore one of the worlds most comprehensive collections of breweriana.

Eric Venker: Previously a funeral home (Bruce Lee's final above ground appearance was here), 34 taps are lined up with a Northwestern focus.

Eric Venker: Cozy tasting room that is actually the brewing space. Within walking distance of several other breweries like Maritime Pacific Brewing, Stoup Brewing, and Populux Brewing.