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Stopped in for a quick beer a few days ago while driving through the area. Had the cask-conditioned Best Bitter - exceptional. It was as good a session beer as almost any of the real ales I've had during trips to England. I wished I was able to stay longer, though it would have been tough to decide whether to try one of the other styles or just stick with perfection. Bartender was friendly. Didn't try the food. I'd definitely recommend a visit, preferable not on a gameday, though.
My brother and I stopped in a couple of weekends ago on a hot day and each had a hefeweizen. It was very nicely balanced, true to style, perfectly refreshing. Also had a cup of the chowder, which was creamy and loaded with clams. They had some interesting beer styles (watermelon ale, blueberry wheat), but I wanted a classic and wasn't disappointed.
Stopped in for a beer a few nights ago and had to have a hefe, since I really like that style and it's their flagship beer. It was very good, but I've had better from lesser-known brewers. Bar area is really small, especially given the size of the brewery buildings. Servers were friendly.
Stopped in for a mid-afternoon beer a few days ago. Nice setup, lots of open space. Had their draft IPA, which was very good. It hits you with its citrus aroma and flavor, but has some good malt in the background. Also tasted their cask version, which was softer and smoother - really nice. Bartenders were very personable. Would recommend a visit.
My wife and I were in the area yesterday, so we stopped in for a beer and a late lunch (our first visit here). I had an IPA - it was good, but I'm spoiled a bit by what I've had recently in the Pacific NW, and this just doesn't compare. The beer selection was varied, there were the three regulars (lite, red ale, and IPA) as well as three seasonals (golden ale, winter ale and doppelbock). I had the spicy balsamic calamari which was very good. It had a nice balance of spice and sweetness, and the calamari was very tender. My wife liked her chopped Cobb salad. Overall, I'd visit again when nearby, but it's not a must-go destination.
I make it up to the brewery a few times a year, most recently this past Saturday for the open house (second Sat. of the month, except for Jan and Feb). Their beers are excellent, especially their wheat beers. The blonde is my overall favorite, it's very true to style (compares favorably to Paulaner Hefeweizen, which is a classic). This visit I had my growler filled with their Winter Wheat, which is a strong, dark style, (I guess you could call it a "weizendoppelbock"). As much as I am enjoying it, I wished I had gotten a growler of the Platinum Blonde they were sampling (I tasted it after I filled my growler), as it was outstanding. Perfect balance, with a little more kick than the standard blonde.
You don't need to wait for an open house to stop by, but call ahead to make sure they are open (I don't know what their normal hours of operation are).
Thought Id post a more recent review since no one has put one up in a couple of years.
I love this place. It takes almost 90 minutes for me to get down there, but its well worth it. I was there a couple of nights ago I wanted to catch the Gothic Ale, which they have on the handpump every year around this time. The flavoring is a mixture of spices called gruit , which was widely used in northern Europe before hops became dominant. Probably not to everyones taste, but I really enjoy it, and how many places offer something like this, which is not only creative but highly drinkable? Anyway, enjoyed a couple, had a light meal (the duck quesadillas, which were very good) and even got to talk a little with the brewer, Tom. Really nice guy, and unduly modest about his beers. I think he deserves a lot of credit for his variety, and his ability to execute so many different styles so well. My bartender, Christine, was friendly all in all, I couldnt ask for a better visit.
In response to the question of whether they are still open, they were in May, and I'm sure they still are. The problem is that the link provided on this page is no longer valid - their new website is at: http://traprockrestaurant.net/
In May, I had a their IPA which was very hoppy (could have used a little more malt to balance it). I've always enjoyed their beers. They usually have a nice variety in styles.
Went there late afternoon for a beer. The patio wasn't crowded so I sat out there and had a very refreshing hefeweizen. True to style, perfect for a summer afternoon. They have a huge selection of their beers on tap, spanning a variety of styles. Service was friendly.
Was in town on business and stopped in for a beer after dinner. Had the Mighty Mo' Stout - it was outstanding. Great balance of roastiness, sweetness and hops. Nicely done. Great atmosphere as well.
My wife and I stopped in during our vacation last week for a beer and snack. Had the Pipeline Porter - great roasted coffee aroma and flavor. We enjoyed our appetizer, the Mauna Loa Volcano Rolls. Would recommend stopping in, if you're exploring in the area (it's close to Hanauma Bay, a popular snorkling spot).
Stopped in for a beer on vacation last week and the Pale Ale was the daily special, so I tried one. Very good, aggressively hopped (maybe more like what I would expect from an IPA). Bartender was friendly - provided samples to help a few of the other customers select a style they might like.
Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon for a pint and a light lunch. Had the IPA, nice balance, very good. My wife and I shared a halibut sandwich which was good (the fries were great). Cool building, lots of old firehouse decor.
Stopped in at about 4 pm on a Friday - it wasn't crowded and service was attentive. Had the Immortal IPA cask - excellent. Nicely hopped, perfect balance, very drinkable. Also tasted the Jasmine IPA - it was very "jasminey" (what did I expect?). Interesting, but I don't think I'd want a whole pint. They had about 10 of their own beers on tap, with a great range in styles, and a few interesting guest beers as well. Not too far from the downtown area, parking wasn't a problem at that time of day. Highly recommended.
This place is kind of a sleeper. From the outside (and inside), it looks like a small bar you might find in just about any neighborhood - a pool table, dart board, and some local guys having a beer or two. They offer about 15 beers on tap, mostly micros from Washington and Oregon. They did have one of their own, Ed's Red Imperial Ale. Had to try it and I'm glad I did. Served in a smaller glass, it was great - sweet, but balanced, very drinkable. Could easily sneak up on you with its higher alcohol content....Worth a stop if in the area.
Stopped in after dinner on our one night in Newport. Tremendous selection of their beers, but it does make it tough if you're only going to have one or two. Decided to go for something unusual and had the Juniper Pale Ale (where else are you going to be able to get something like this on tap?!). It was great - nice hop character but the juniper came through as well. The only other brewpub I've visited with a selection (in terms of numbers/styles) even close to this is Victory (in PA). A must visit if you're in the Pacific NW (I think they offer pretty much the same huge selection at all of their locations).
We were driving down the coast on our vacation and stopped in mid-afternoon for a pint. Decided on the Doryman Dark - perfect balance, very nice. The location can't be beat. Worth a side trip from Portland to see the coast and sample the brews.
What a great place! Stopped in for a beer on a weeknight and there were a bunch of musicians sitting around a couple of tables playing bluegrass. The beer was great and the service was very friendly. Would highly recommend a visit (the Cannon Beach area itself is worth a drive).
Visited the Alehouse for lunch a couple of days ago and had the cask IPA - it was great, but I think the keg version is even better (it's a little hoppier). Also had a bowl of soup (chipotle fish stew) which was very good. Large selection of their beers, a little out of the way from downtown, but in an interesting area (the Hawthorne section).
Stopped in for a beer after a trip out to the Kutztown PA. German Festival. I'm a big fan of hefeweizens during summer, so I had the Donner Weiss. It wasn't bad, just not very good. Somewhere between so-so and good. It didn't have much tartness (the lemon helped a little, but a good hefe doesn't need it), was a little paler and thinner-bodied than it should have been. My wife had the same impression. Place seemed nice otherwise, and I'd give it another shot if back in the area.
Stopped in for dinner and a beer after the Sox opener. They didn't have a huge selection of beer, but I give them credit for diversity - among the 5 they offered was a Belgian-style ale and on the hand-pump they had a milk stout. Decided on the stout. It was true to style, malty, somewhat but not overly sweet. My brother had the Golden Spike (American-style) Ale - nicely balanced, moderately hopped. Foodwise, we were looking for something simple - they accomodated us and let us order from the lunch menu. Definitely worth a visit when in the area.
Stopped in after dinner on Saturday for a beer. Had the Maxwell's Dry Stout. It was almost perfect! Great roastiness, nice body, perfect balance. Served just a little too cold, but it warmed up nicely. Only stout I've ever had that was better was Zonker (Snake River Brewpub, WY). The place was packed and the food looked and smelled great. There was a duo playing Beatles, Paul Simon, Allman Bros. tunes, and they were good, which was another plus. Will be sure to make the trip down here again.
Have stopped in on two visits to Seattle. Last weekend had the cask-conditioned Harvest Ale. Very nice balance, a good session beer. First time there, had their flagship pale ale, which was excellent. Food was great both times, as was the service. Highly recommended.
Only had time for a quick beer, and had the Best Bitter. Very good, true to style flavor-wise, served just a little too cold (no problem as you can always let it warm up a little). Hit it mid-afternoon, so it wasn't crowded. Seemed like a nice place, but it's a little hard to find (in a strip mall in a somewhat residential area). The menu looked interesting - would like to have tried the food, based on the other reviews.
Stopped in for a quick pint and a light lunch. Decided to try the Coffee Stout - it was very good, good roasted malt taste, nice body. The description says it actually contains coffee, but it wasn't any stronger tasting than some other brewers' stouts I've had that only use dark roast malts. The seafood chowder was great. The place is small, but has a pretty good selection of beers. Great atmosphere - pool table right between the bar area and back dining area, and a classic Dylan CD playing in the background. Pt. Townsend itself is nice - they had a festival featuring old wooden boats last weekend. The brewpub and town are worth a side-trip if travelling between Seattle and the Olympics.
