So let me give a little preface here before I begin. Georgetown is quite possibly my favorite brewery in all of Seattle. They have never made a beer I didn't like, their well-known standards are amazing for their taste, and leave you wanting more, and the first time I ever came to Seattle, I had a Georgetown Beer (more on that below). So as biased as I may be, I will do as best I can to remain objective, (I may overhype a bit, but it's truly from the heart) and not rate everything 5/5 and tell you this is God's gift to Seattle (Though sometimes after a few Manny's, 9lber's, Bodhizafas, and Johnny Utah Pale Ales, I begin to question myself.)
Enter the Construction Zone of Amazing Beer
First thing you see is a big warehouse in the industrial part of Seattle. When you get to the front door, it's big and striped in yellow and black caution lines, and the doors part just like in an episode of Star Trek. From there it expands into a neat little tasting room where you can sample all the full-time and part-time beers, and get a glimpse into what is coming up on tap later on.
Around the walls are pictures of various Seattle sights, and a map of other breweries in the area. On the far side, you can look in and see where they make the beer, and inquire about tours. On the side closest to the door is a merchandise area with shirts, t-shirts, drinking glasses, etc.
Growler featuring their newest beer Tess IPA
The tasting room is pretty amazing. All samples are free. You pick the ones you want to try, and at the end, you can purchase a growler with the beer of your choice, and 6-packs of cans. The bartenders, brewers, and other personnel are very friendly, knowledgable and supportive. As an added bonus, you can watch them fill growlers right in front of you for an exciting few hours tasting and talking craft brew.
With this sign, you will never be lost looking for great beer
Overall, this place is awesome. The only drawback is the place is just a tasting room, and nothing much in the way of Taproom with pints (you can get that most places in Seattle, but for here...maybe one day.) I hope to see them continue to evolve into a bigger operation as time goes on. If it turns out anywhere near where the level of their beer craftsmanship is, we're all in for a huge treat. Georgetown carries my highest recommendation. For more information about them, click here.
***Side Note***: Before I begin rating beers, I did something a little bit different this time. Usually I link the beer list to Untappd Review, which I continued to do this time, but as an added bonus, I added the logos to the respective beers which lead you to the Brewery's full-on description of the beer, which is a real treat for beer nerds! I will work to go back and do this for the previous Blog Entries as well! Enjoy!
Comments: The was a fairly smooth beer. it goes down almost like a lager, and has a really good malty taste to it with what feels like a dry aftertaste at the end. There is a light hop that gives it a little kick, and makes for an enjoyable experience.
Comments: I really want to say that a requirement of anyone drinking beer in the Northwest, should be to consume a pint of Manny's...or two...maybe 3. I remember when my dad came in from Washington D.C., he tried Manny's, and that was it, the go-to for him most of the rest of the trip. I even tried to send him some for his birthday, but there are these silly things known as Federal Regulations that prohibit shipping of some beer state-to-state. This is very smooth, light, very refreshing, and is a go-to beer if you're not sure what you want. It is very keg-worthy, and can happily be consumed in mass quantities by many people. Go get some!
Comments: Remember how I said the first beer I ever had in Seattle was from Georgetown? This was it. I had a Johnny Utah Pale Ale at Doc Maynard's Public House prior to doing the Underground Tour, and I found a beer I loved! While the effect doesn't ring quite as true today (because there are tons of other beer styles, flavors, tastes), it's still a great beer. It's hoppy, with a citrus taste. It's a clean light beer, that goes down smooth, and delivers everything a pale ale should. As I always have to friends, and others, I recommend this one!
Description: "Strong, almost cider-like, sour, tart, good, different."
Comments: The was a very strange beer at first. When I read the style, it said "Red Ale", so in my mind, I prepared for what a Red Ale normally tastes like. After the first sip, I was quite taken aback. Not in disgust mind you, but because of just how different it is. After speaking with the bartender, I learned it was infused with some red wine barrels, and mixture of 12 and 24 month old beer. It is very complex, odd, and unique. Try it. Each sip makes you more and more curious.
Description: "Hoppy, but not in a kill-you sort of way, fruity, bitter, little aftertaste, refreshing."
Comments: The Award-Winning IPA is a very refreshing brew. It brings hop, but doesn't let that fully consume the beer. It's a nice brew, that bring aromas of fruit, sips bitterly, and leaves a little hoppy aftertaste following each sip. Happily Recommended. You won't go wrong.
Comments: The 9lb Porter is exactly what it sets out to be. A nice refreshing coffee-style brew, that is sweet, smooth, and has a nice aroma to it. It's dark, and bitter and might not be everyone's favorite, but it delivers. Recommended.
Comments: I'm actually sipping one of these as I write this. Out of the 11 I sampled, this is the one I took home. It was just released the day I was there, and it's quite good. It's nice and citrusy in taste, aromas and flavors of fruit, and a nice hop. It's well mixed, and is definitely recommended.
Comments: Stout. Literally the best way to describe this beer. It simply doesn't get any more stout than this, and that's all it will ever have to be. It's roasty, very smooth, and dark. The flavor is great, and will challenge you to find another Stout that is so...Stout. Recommended!
Comments: This one was interesting. It's a strong Golden ale that is light in color and flavor, but packs a strong taste with sour elements. It finishes off with a Belgian aftertaste that's interestingly mixed in. At 8%, you'll feel golden after 1 or 2 of these. Just don't drink it if the sun is just coming up. Try it!
Comments: I've had Lucille several times now, and it's a good standard IPA. It's a very fluid beer, that goes down smoothly, brings some hop, and mixes fruity flavors for a well-crafted taste. Certainly recommended!
Comments: Harkin packs the punch when it comes to triple IPAs. The bartender was saying how Triples have become a new trend in the Brewing scene, and this one puts it on display for the good of the cause. It is nice and bitter, ample hops, and carries a refreshing strong boost with it's citrusy taste. Perfect for one of those weeks that you're ready to put to rest with an ice cold brew. Recommended.
After achieving the "Legendary" Badge on the Untappd App Feb. 2, 2018, I now begin my quest for the "Extraordinary" badge. This consists of 1,000 unique beers worldwide.
501. Kiteboard Kolsch
(Sound to Summit Brewing)
Feb. 2, 2018
502. Montecristo Gold
(Sound to Summit Brewing)
Feb. 2, 2018
503. Big Wall Belgian IPA
(Sound to Summit Brewing)
Feb. 2, 2018
504. Six Gill IPA
(Sound to Summit Brewing)
Feb. 2, 2018
505. Black Sail Cascadian Dark Ale
(Sound to Summit Brewing)
Feb. 2, 2018
506. Tripel Seven Belgian Ale
(Scuttlebutt Brewing)
Feb. 2, 2018
507. Tom Flanders Sour Red Ale
(Georgetown Brewing)
Feb. 6, 2018
I went to Sound to Summit on the recommendation of one of the ladies that work at the local Credit Union I am a member of. She recommended them hands down for their food and beer selection. I had to take her up on it.
Finding the place was a little difficult as it's tucked away in a pocket of offices and other buildings just off the main road. If you're following GPS, when it tells you you've arrived, turn on to the side street, and make 2 left turns into the parking lot, and they're in the corner with the outdoor tables and lights. I actually parked the next lot over and walk to it. (Side Note, I posted the GPS, because if you know me from some of my other ventures, there's a "106" reference in there.)
This place is great. Standard brewery details. If you go in, you can do either bar or sit down at a table and be served straight from there. The food is wonderful, the beer selection is pretty awesome (certainly a Belgian influence) and overall atmosphere is enjoyable.
The special for the week was a Guac Burger. It was a little messy, but absolutely worth it. Coming with a side of fries and some ketchup, it made for the perfect layer to grease me up for what was to come next. Overall, the place was great. You can have a great selection of beer, grab some great food, pleasant staff, and I had an awesome experience, and hope to return at some point.
Description: "Light, fruity, crisp, great aftertaste, refreshing."
Comments: This beer was a great choice for my 500th official beer to earn the rank of "Legendary" on the Untappd App. Light and fruity, it carried an amazing aftertaste, and was overall refreshing. Go for it!
Description: "Golden Light, apple-flavor, very Belgian, great aftertaste, very nice aroma."
Comments: Oh those dear sweet blondes. This Belgian was a beauty! First the aroma was epic! That told me this was going to be worth it. Next the blonde lightness of it was refreshing, fluid, and had a bit of an apple taste mixed in...not quite to the level of cider, but starting there. Finishing it off with an amazing Belgian style aftertaste, and boom, this was awesome, and my favorite beer of the bunch.
Description: "Belgian taste, light bitterness, hint of orange, mild hop, slight spice."
Comments: There's a theme here, Belgian beer. Good call! This one was an interesting IPA. Unlike the more bitter IPAs you can get anywhere, this one mixed light bitterness with a slight hop, hints of orange, and almost a spicy taste to it. None of them standout to crush the others, but blend well to create a smooth taste, with a Belgian finish. Good stuff!
Description: "Very nice IPA, Mix aromas of fruit and citrus, mild hoppiness, and great taste."
Comments: This IPA was pretty good. More on the citrusy side, and a tamer hoppiness. The taste was pretty good, and more smooth. This mixed well with the Guac burger that I started on about this point in the flight. It didn't miss.
Description: "Nice dark ale, very sweet, roasted, like sweet coffee, mild hop."
Comments: This was a nice beer. I don't recall have Cascadian Dark Ale before (though after 500+ in 3 years, it's hard to keep track). This was exceptionally smooth, very sweet with a roasted flavor. It tasted like sweet coffee with a mild hop to it. Very good, and recommended.
Description: "Amazing stout. Super smooth, coffee flavor, smells like dark chocolate."
Comments: I'm going to go on record and say this is probably the best stout I have tried thus far. It was EXTREMELY smooth, had a great coffee flavor, aromas of dark chocolate, and just super enjoyable. Highly Recommended!
Here is a list of the first 500 beers I have officially drank. I began this list in October of 2015 when I first moved to the West Coast. This list began in downtown Vancouver, WA, and through lots of memorable and not-so-memorable moments, has continued on to now. Some of the beers are ones I have had prior, but this is the first official time I have logged them. I keep track of this list by using the Untapped App. I am unaffiliated with them, but highly recommend them as this is the best beer app you can find.
They like beer...I like their beer!
Enter the Construction Zone of Amazing Beer
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