Ale Spike

 

 

This was a nice surprise. It's off the main road to Camano and just down the street from the old town Stanwood and the Amtrak stop. I counted 30 taps for growler fills, even three from Lagunitas but more from Washington. Several big coolers of beers, mostly 22 oz but some six packs. Having just been to Elizabeth Station I was surprised to see so many new and different brews. I'd venture it's the best beer selection between Lynnwood and Bellingham.

Pleasant service, though dogs get free water.

In the same plaza as the QFC, as you head into Stanwood from I-5, the strip-mall storefront doesn't stand out. But, once in the door a nice selection of brew is available in coolers on the right hand side of the store. Beers are sorted by style, I prefer sorted by brewery, and the wall of coolers runs the length of the store. There are a couple warm racks at the back.

A nice selection of taps is at the bar, and the owner said they rotate regularly, and quickly. There a couple of small tables, in addition to the handful of barstools. A nice store policy is if you get the last bottle of something, there's a discount.

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Store is dog friendly as well. If you're headed over to Camano Island this is a must stop, and it's probably worth swinging off of I-5 if you're in the area.