There’s No Place Like the Breweries in This Emerald City

is home to such a wealth of breweries, taprooms, and lush waterfront scenery that you’ll want to take your time savoring all of the above. Put on your finest flannel, pull up a barstool, and let us pour you a pint.

“IT’S LIKE FAMILY, Ballard/freemont

The undisputed king of the Seattle beer scene, the charming Ballard/freemont section of Seattle boasts the most breweries and beer bars per square mile in the state. Most of the destinations are within walking distance of each other, but you may need more than one day to hit them all. If you choose just one area of Seattle to visit, this will most likely be your best bet.

First stop: Fremont Brewing. One of the fastest growing breweries in the state, it’s become a favorite of locals and is constantly packed to the rafters with patrons. Freemont is well-known for its innovative and delicious combinations poured through the two Randalls that are in frequent rotation. Just down the street, Brouwer’s Cafe is a must-visit for beer fans. With sixty-four taps, an extraordinary 300-bottle list, and a full schedule of beer events, this is a destination for local (and visiting) craft-beer fans.

Less than a mile away is the impressive Reuben’s Brews, a brewery so well loved by Seattle beer fans that they brewed the official beer for this year’s Seattle Beer Week. With a Randall program just as impressive as Fremont’s, as well as several GABF awards under its brewing belt, Reuben’s is a beer experience that you shouldn’t miss.