Redhook Ale Brewery

The atmosphere at the brewerey's Forecaster pub is great. The centrepiece of the pub is a huge stone fireplace surrounded by leather couches and chairs, great for those damp Washington evenings. They also have live blues groups playing on Friday and Saturday evenings. It's a fun atmosphere with a touch of sophistication. It's the kind of place you could go for an informal (but still classy) date or just hang out with friends. You can also sample all of the beers that Redhook produces, as you'd expect, and most of them are very good. Of particular note is their Nitro, as it's called on-tap. It's called porter in its bottled form. It's a must for dark beer lovers. Food in the Forecaster is also good, and not overly expensive. The servers are very polite and friendly. The tour was a bit of a dissappointment. It only costs $1, so you can't really complain about the price. You also get to sample five of Redhook's brews in a Redhook tasting glass that you get to take home. The tour is pretty dull, though: not really a lot of information. If you want to try a bunch of their beers, it's a great choice, but don't expect to get a lot of info on the brewery or their processes. Definitely worth an hour of your time, though, considering the price tag and the quality of the beer. See www.redhook.com for additional info.