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    Fermentation Initiative

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
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    Pilsner
    Stephanie S.

    Saw the sign for beer one day so we had to stop in! Excellent beers on tap, I had the Pilsner. The brewer was really knowledgeable and let us try a few different beers. It's also both a home brew shop and taproom. Their taproom area is pretty comfortable, especially on a hot day! I'd definitely check it out again sometime!

    Enjoying kicking back with this pilsner at Fermentation Initiative's new taproom! Woohoo!
    Alden C.

    I've been into Fermentation Initiative a few years ago hoping that they would have their own taproom but alas at the time it was brewing supplies only. Now as much as I enjoy drinking craft beer I haven't done the plunge to make my own yet at home. Just recently however on Instagram Fermentation Initiative announced that they now had a taproom where they were pouring their own beer! Hooray! Let's go try some new beer! We went there and had samples of almost everything that was on tap. There were a couple different pilsners and IPA's all of which tasted great! There was a really nice dark beer on tap as well which I believe was an oatmeal stout. I got a pint of one of their delicious pilsners and kicked back in the fresh, new seating by the bar. It was really nice and relaxed and the guys here were super friendly and informative! I'm f going to pay attention to their Instagram posts closely so I know what new beers they may release and any other noteworthy information! So glad this place got a taproom!

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    Troy T.

    Stopped in to get brew supplies and had a beer and a cribbage game while we waited. Very helpful staff.

    Lots of choice!!

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    The customer service is amazing, as is the big selection of beers. Great atmosphere. We LOVE this place!

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    11 months ago

    Nice place. Lots of beer and wine making supplies. Very helpful staff. Great brewery and tap room in the back.

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    Great store and great beer, trivia on Tuesday is great. All Seahawks games shown here

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    7 years ago

    Very friendly and knowledgeable employees. Well stocked. Let's all buy local when we have a quality home brew shop!

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    8 years ago

    I have been to this store on multiple occasions, and they aren't open. Very frustrating. I would call before going to not waste your time.

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    Dystopian State Brewing Company - Ceremony set up

    Dystopian State Brewing Company

    4.2(107 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Since moving to Tacoma in 2017 I've been to Dystopian state multiple times. Although most if their…read morebeers are bit my style they usually have a few ciders on tap that I like. I've attended weddings & events at this brewery and recently hosted my company holiday party here. The experience was amazing and the guy working the bar was super cool. I will be back for a beer and wouldn't hesitate to have another event here.

    Recently attended a baby shower at Dystopian, which I was so excited about because it's been on my…read morelist to visit for so long! I'm kinda surprised that I never made it in before the baby shower, because this spot is pretty close to home. Parking is easy with several lots around the area and also street parking out front of the brewery (if you're lucky enough to snag one). This place is huge! Super open concept and I can definitely see how they manage to host events here on a regular basis. Also love the vibe here and the string lights, it just makes everything feel cozy. They have lots of board games, corn hole, and a steel tip dart board for people to enjoy. They're also kid-friendly which is nice to note for future visits (sorry if you're one of those people who doesn't like kids at breweries, we're still rollin' up). Service was great while we were here as well. Their beer selections are solid and I enjoyed their hazy. They also have a cider or two on tap as well as a seltzer, if I'm remembering correctly. They have a good selection of canned wines as well. Overall this is a solid brewery and with it being close to home, I'm sure we'll be back a few times this summer!

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    Pint & Pie

    3.6(38 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I guess Pint and Pie is also with the name of Holy Smokes Brewing. This brewery located where a…read morecouple other breweries were prior, Mother Fern and Pacific Brewing and Malting. I've had beers here a couple of times and I must say I liked the second time better. I liked the Oktoberfest beer that I had compared to some of the lagers offered here. Food here is super good as they specialize towards savory pot pies and sweet pies as well as macaroni and cheese. Steve got a delicious vegetable pot pie with a excellent arugula salad. I got the Caprese Macaroni and Cheese which was out of this world. So good! The sweet pies are quite good as well as I had a Key Lime slice of pie and Steve had a stout pie. Both pies were awesome! If you don't want to come here for the beer then definitely come here for the food.

    I've been following Pint and Pie on Instagram for awhile and always wanted to try it so I was…read morereally excited when I finally was able to. We came on a Sunday right at opening, after what was one of their busiest weekends. I was slightly disappointed to be honest because they were out of basically everything. We got the last pies they had and even the last Diet soda. We took the only pies they had which was a beef and a veggie. Both of the pies were fantastic! The crust was great and they had an awesome flavor. I was disappointed to find out that the pies are not actually made by them on site, but I guess bought and shipped in. We wanted to try cider, but alas the prior group from the night before unfortunately drank everything they had. Overall we had a good experience but it wasn't exactly what I was hoping for. I am looking forward to going back again to try some cider and their chicken pie! I will re-review them then!

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    McMenamins Elks Temple

    3.9(179 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    McMenamins Elks Temple is such a fun spot and easily one of the most unique places to hang out in…read moreTacoma! The whole building has so much personality, and I love that they fully lean into the weird, playful aesthetic. The tiki bar downstairs is my favorite part, every so often they do these little lightning and rainstorm effects that make the whole experience really fun. The food is solid, the cocktails are good, and there's a huge beer selection, so it works really well whether you're coming for dinner, drinks, or just wandering around. It's also a great date spot because there are so many different rooms and bars to explore, and you can keep moving around and trying different things instead of sitting in one place all night. Service has always been really friendly too. I'd come here as for the venue and the drinks more than the food, but it's one of those places I always love to take people who visit Washington.

    I never pass up the chance to visit a McMenamins when I'm in Oregon, so we decided to try this one…read moreon our way north to Seattle and I'm so glad we did. The restaurant is enormous, with plenty of seating and the classic McMenamins eclectic charm. Instead of my usual McMenamins cheeseburger, I ordered the shrimp and crab roll, and I'm glad I branched out. My daughter had the crab mac and loved it as well. Then we headed downstairs, which got even better. There's a tasting room, bottle shop, and one of the best-stocked McMenamins gift shops I've seen. If you're a fan of their merchandise, this is the place to shop. Other locations can be hit or miss when it comes to selection and sizes, but this one had plenty of both. I'm a Ruby Ale fan, so I couldn't resist picking up a new red Ruby hoodie. (Yes, I own more than one Ruby hoodie. ) Our server was friendly, attentive, and struck that perfect Pacific Northwest balance of being available without hovering. Overly, a great stop!

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    Fish and chips.... salad instead of fries

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