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    Packwood Brewing Co.

    4.1 (159 reviews)
    Open • 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    PACKWOOD BREWING CO. ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Catherine M.

    Space is welcoming. My husband loved the kolsch. Food wise I had the chicken bowl. It had good flavor but I wished it had more chicken and some veggies. My husband had the carnitas quesadilla which was very flavorful.

    Pretzel
    Haley S.

    Came here for good beer and live music and got both! The atmosphere here is super cool, family friendly, and definitely captures that small town vibe. My friends and I got a few rice bowls, tacos, cheesy pretzel and of course a few beers and ciders.

    Bloody Mary (Virgin)
    Shivank V.

    This BYOF is a great area for those wanting to explore Mt. Rainier. The exterior of the brewery is just the same as the interior. I have never seen such great wooden architecture before in my life. There are enough seats to host large events as well as many games and books to enjoy. What's great about this place is that they have non-alcoholic beer as well as a variety of craft brewery. The bartender, Jason, was very helpful in deciding which beer to try. If you get a chance to come here, I highly recommend ordering: -Self Care "Scherler Easiest Lager" (N/A): very light, hoppy, tastes like a normal IPA, but without the buzz. It is a bit watered down in opinion, but I don't mind it. -Hourglass IIPA (8.5%): An Imperial IPA with strong pine and orange flavors, a little bitter, crisp, and fresh. Better than your typical lager. -Huckleberry Cider (6.4%): sweet, and beautiful color, a great choice for cider lovers. -"Virgin" Bloody Mary: your typical Mary, but without the booze, and a splash of Yucatán Habanero hot sauce. You can heat it up as much as you want with their variety of sauces. Packwood Brewery is a must try for any hikers or vacationers. Grab a pint, sit back, and relax after a very tiring adventure!

    veggie rice bowl - mostly rice
    Lauren W.

    The location and decor of this place is great. It definitely takes inspiration from the very mountain community it's a part of. The people working here are very nice and our food came out in a decent amount of time. My only complaint was the food itself. Maybe just come here for the beer/cider. We all found that our food lacked flavor and was very bland. I ordered the veggie rice bowl and it was mostly plain white rice. Not many veggies or chickpeas. Not many options on the menu overall if you can't eat dairy or are vegan.

    Pomegranate Margs + World Cup
    Jenai E.

    We very much enjoyed Packwood Brewing! Chill vibe, lots of yummy drinks both beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic. We loved the tacos! Steak, chicken, and carnitas were all delicious.

    Outdoor seating
    Shelby E.

    Stopped in after a weekend of camping and what a way to end the weekend! Excellent vibes, very dog friendly, lots of shaded tables, it was a great time! Everyone we met in Packwood was just delightful. We didn't get any food, but everyone around us seemed pleased with what they ordered! Beer was great and cold!

    Exterior
    Rachel W.

    What a great spot!! We came here for drinks and beers after hiking in Rainier. Awesome tap list with a lot of variety (we really like the doppelbock and the porter), the nachos were delicious, and the vibe of the whole place was cozy and friendly. Would definitely come here again if I found myself in Packwood again.

    Beer.
    Michelle O.

    Beer was great, atmosphere was fun. Great way to spend the evening after enjoying the views and hiking. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed when we were there but still a great time.

    Cool digs
    Lee B.

    This place has the vibe and location down pat, so there's not much to discuss.. But I will. Because the tacos were embarrassing. $6 a toco.. Two 4" tortillas each. Maybe 1 oz of meat each, pickled onion, (ooh, fancy! ) and a drizzle of sour cream (see pic). At this rate, I'll need 6 tacos and $36 to feel satiated.

    Steak and pork tacos
    Mel S.

    Prickly pear cider was really good. Food was ok, tacos were pretty small and not much flavor to them for the price. Ambiance is good though, they have lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

    Outside Patio with Live Music
    Travis T.

    I had a great time staying here in Packwood. I didn't know anything about this place before coming here. So my way of getting to know a new town is to find the local brewery. Packwood Brewing not only makes a great beer, they have good food, live music and a nice outdoor patio area. I was staying at a hotel within walking distance and came over here to grab a bite one evening. The crowd outside was chill and there was a live band playing some music. I ordered a Mountain Goat Coffee Porter and some food while listening to some tunes. Packwood Brewing Co. has some great options on their food menu. The tacos sounded really good, so I ordered some. I ended up ordering different protein choices for each of my tacos. Most of the food here is rice bowls and Mexican food. Packwood Brewing has both an indoor and outdoor bar for ordering beers. There are a number of picnic tables outside to sit on which brings a community feel to this place. If you like ice cream, Packwood Brewing has an Airstream that sells ice cream in the beer garden. I ordered a Salted Caramel Swirl to cap off my night here.

    Ski map.
    Buddy R.

    Great stop is you're exploring the Rainier area. I just don't know why they aren't open for lunch more days than weekends! The inside is really cool, service is quick and food is excellent. There is also an ice cream trailer on the patio that was a good ending to an excellent lunch.

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    Elk Head Brewing Company - Decor and lots of seating

    Elk Head Brewing Company

    4.6(54 reviews)
    42.3 mi
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    This is the "good 'ol boys" brewery in town…read more And I say that with 100% positivity. You'll feel like you're at a big rowdy backyard cookout (don't you DARE call it a BBQ unless yer smokin' meats) that you just stumbled into. The man running the taps, who I can only assume is the owner, is boisterous, friendly, and ON TOP OF THINGS. He'll ask you what you normally drink, give you some samples, and hook you up with the right beer. I tried to give him a card and he just said "just let me know how many you've had before you leave, I trust you!". You really feel like you're at some sort of family get together. Oh, and the views of Rainier from the patio are stellar! Unlike almost all other breweries in the PacNW, this one is not stocked chock full of insufferable, apathetic, hipster and post-hipster types. The crowd here is largely blue collar: truckers and farmers, Carhart and coveralls, construction workers and men-at-work signs. Which, again, is refreshing for a brewery. Beer is for everyone, not just beardos at coffeeshops with macbook pros that "work in tech". My only qualm is that I feel like the beer is just OK. It wasn't bad or anything, but it also didn't blow me away. Most of the beers were a little too much on the sweet and malty side (even the IPA) for what I usually like to drink. (which is stuff that is really pale, dry, and bright) The irony of my sounding like one of those disaffected beer bro stereotypes I just criticized earlier in the review is not lost on me though so...take what I say with a grain of malted grain.

    This was one of two really good breweries I visited in Buckley. Like a lot of breweries I've been…read moreto, Elk Head is tucked away in a industrial/work shop location, just off the main highway running through town. I don't know if it's there all the time, but when I stopped in, there's a Mexican food truck in the front parking lot. Once you've seen it it not hard to miss, as it's the only shop with all the doors wide open and a good sized covered patio area. Walking through the entrance, the decor stands out right away, growler jugs, hanging from the ceiling from breweries from all over the country, along with a lot of cool animal wood sculptures and memorabilia for honoring Veterans and history. I believe the bar tender was also the owner or one of them? Very friendly and helpful with the selections. Taking time to answer questions, even on a surprisingly busy Thursday afternoon. Lots of seating throughout the inside and on the patio area. They specialize in unfiltered brews, which I like, as it gives a full flavor to most beers you may not get, if they're over filtered, another one of those balancing acts that those workers of brewing magic deal with. I started off with a Amber lager, full tasting with the crispness of a lager, a flavorful change from the usual amber ales. The place had a cool old dudes vibes due to all the memorabilia and the old van in the shop, but definitely wasn't just an old dudes place, as a few of the younger crowd was enjoying a brew while working remote. Plan on a return trip on a weekend to check out the weekend vibe, try the food truck, and more of their tasty unfiltered beers. I also tried their Red Ale, which was also robustly flavored and went down smoothly. Gotta love those reds! A fun stop while passing through or coming back from some of the beautiful hikes in the area. Definitely have their own style and niche well done. Happy Yelping and Cheers!

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    Elk Head Brewing Company - Restroom ideas?

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    The Kiln - So epic

    The Kiln

    4.0(54 reviews)
    50.7 mi

    Went to Kiln after my grandson's baseball game. There were lots of cars in the parking lot but…read morestill empty tables inside. We ordered the Dad Bod pizza, a salad, a Dark Persuasion stout , and a Guava cider. Everything was delicious. I also tried the RRR brown ale, but is was too hoppy for me. The staff was friendly and helpful with our beverage selections, This place is larger than it looks. Although there were lots of cars, there were still empty tables. There is a large outside patio area but it was a chilly evening do we opted for indoors. The setting is a modern chrome and black look. It was suite noisy. I think feed was a band outside but we couldn't hear it. All in all a pleasant experience.

    Let me tell you how fucking disgusted i am with this establishment. My name is Michael Shultis. I…read moream an orthopedic physician assistant in yakima....have been for 14 years. Recently i started going through a breakup with my wife. I am also an artist andca writer. So....to relax after seeing 22 to 24 patients a day or replacing a shoulder or a knee in surgery....i enjoyed having a pint or two at the kiln. But....after playing a few games of pool tonight with some insecure little boys.... One of these boys accosted me after identifying himself as an employee of the kiln and screamed in my face repeatedly that "everyone in the kiln knows you are creep and are taking pictures of girls." Repeatedly at the top of his lungs. Somewhat slandering a highly respected medical provider in this community that is beyond reproach. So.....the entire crew at the kiln talk shit about the patrons paying their wages. Like going to a barber who talks lies behind your back. Or better yet.....a little baby's sandbox. I have seen this before many times. Owners no longer present and the staff think they own the place. Believe me......my lawyer will be in contact. Peace out.

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    The Kiln - Seating with AC

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    The Kiln - Really good fries and chicken tenders!

    Really good fries and chicken tenders!

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    Wild Man Brewing Gastropub

    Wild Man Brewing Gastropub

    4.5(27 reviews)
    65.4 mi
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    Really wanted to love this place. But the inattentive and semi-passive FOH staff made it difficult…read more They're still a newer storefront in Oly, in time they may grow and reflect better customer service. Pros: Chill lounge/sitting area at the front corner with sofas, a low bar (accessibility friendly) and board games. Big tables to accommodate groups and various bar seating. Large brewery menu screens with large range and the food looked good. Tbh we came for brews so can't comment on food. The Wildman Beer brand was so-so. Some better than others! Cons: FOH staff interaction. Why we love pubs/breweries is because of the chill, friendly, conversational flow of FOH; their knowledge of the beers and/or cocktails, their passion for sharing it with new customers so they come back again and again ... this vibe fell short at Wildman. TL;DR Good for a basic group of people looking for a brewery experience in town with room for large groups. Not for those who are expecting an awesome brewery experience -- a la PDX, DEN, PHX, ATX or SEA.

    I was at the Wild Man Brewery in Raymond a few summers ago. At the time I liked the beer well…read moreenough. But when I saw that they opened up a location in Olympia and Steve and I were going to Olympia for a show it made perfect sense to go to this new location. Downtown where our show was is super walkable and this brewery is right there. When we went in what escaped my attention at the Raymond location was that I was particularly impressed with their own mead selection. And the mead did not disappoint in the slightest. The first mead I had was their Oak Aged Classic Mead. Such fantastic balance in body and the oak flavor was truly impressive! I got another mead from the list, the Sneaky Bastard Meer. It's called meer I believe due to the five different kinds of hops they put into it. Great floral and honey flavored highlights! Our experience here was excellent! Steve enjoyed his drink selections as well! Definitely returning for more mead enjoyment!

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