Best WA Brewery?

I think you forgot to mention Sound.

 

Terry! W T F?
New kids on the block ignored
But if I must choose

Black Raven hands down
From Trickster to Old Birdbrain
Best across spectrum

 

Elysian, Pike & Hales have probably earned their way to at least be listed in the poll, no?

 

Pike? They made their mark
But not best by any stretch
Elysian though . . . .

 

Stir things up for sure
Rainy days in Washington
do that to you bud

 

Other than Fremont, I would say there is opportunity here..............

 

RED PEAK

 

I voted other, but the vote is for Elysian. I listen to Deerhunter more often than the Beatles or the Stones, but I can't say it makes them a better band. I feel similar about Black Raven & Fremont. Very good, very exciting & progressive, need some time before I would call them the best.

 

Well - to continue your analogy. Deerhunter is a much better band now than the Stones or Beatles (sad face) are...

 

In the context of being current and exciting- yes. Perhaps this poll should be "your favorite brewery in Washington", as I would consider history, accessibility & achievement as part of what makes the "best". My vote for Elysian is largely rooted in the consistent quality over the years. The pumpkin ales which are among the benchmarks for the style nationally and the massive success of the brewpubs. They are independent, and the ability to open that Sodo location didn't happen by accident. I may not ever want a beet bock, but that is a slight, if any draw from their other achievements.

My.02- I was just surprised when gathering names for the poll that those three were not off the top of his head.

 

If historical impact is what matters most Red Hook would have to be on the list.

 

Fremont. Anything they put out, I seem to buy and enjoy.

 

For style, Chuckanut; for consistent limited and regular brews, Fremont.

 

Fremont. Black Raven is excellent. I just haven't had enough of their stuff.

 

Old Schoolhouse all day long dude. They should be in the poll.