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Seattle’s Kamp Social House offers a variety of nonalcoholic options, including an NA French 75.

Mindful Drinking Goes Mainstream

The sober-curious revolution is redefining our relationship with alcohol written by Ryn Pfeuffer | photography by Jackie Dodd, Brooke Fitts & Bill Purcell Indulging in Seattle’s vibrant scene was once synonymous with clinking pints, shots or cocktails, but times are changing. Whether you’re toasting for a night or embracing a lifestyle shift, the Emerald City offers an array of options to support sobriety. Nonalcoholic trends are on the ascent, mirroring a shift in social dynamics. The rise of the “sober-curious” movement, where folks actively explore reduced alcohol or teetotalism, is evident. Gen Zers spearhead this evolution, steering the conversation from…

Customers line up outside The Hop and Hound.

Dogs, Beer and Community

written and photographed by Jackie Dodd “Hey, Eric! Congrats on nine years, bud!” A silver SUV slows as it passes the serpentine line of customers waiting to be let into The Hop and Hound’s anniversary celebration to shout his well wishes to half of the husband-and-wife team behind the beloved Bothell neighborhood spot. Eric Schaffer holds a toddler in one arm and the leash of his bloodhound in the other as he stands outside greeting the patrons waiting for the doors to open on a cold, rainy June morning. A line of people and pets that have blurred the line…

Oysters and brews are a perfect pairing at Hama Hama Oyster Saloon.

Experience the Best Beer You’ll Have All Year

written and photographed by Jackie Dodd The absolute best beer I’ve had all year is the one I had at Hama Hama Oyster Saloon on a rainy spring afternoon. I would venture a guess it will be yours as well, no matter which beer you actually choose to drink on the bay while you eat oysters harvested just feet from where you sit. When you work in beer, people always ask: “What’s your favorite beer?” The answer is always that a “favorite” beer has nothing to do with style, it has to do with the experience. Is it the airport…

The Pacific Northwest is home to a number of nonalcoholic beer options.

Nonalcoholic Beer’s Rise

Why sales are going up as ABV goes down written and photographed by Jackie Dodd The question for years wasn’t if you could brew a nonalcoholic beer (NA beer), it was why you would want to. The idea of a “near beer,” defined as any beer with less than 0.5% alcohol-by-volume, conjured up images of an overly malty, quickly flattening, poorly bodied O’Doul’s your weird uncle would bring to family cookouts. Over the past few years, the category has moved from the little ventured side of the beer case, to front and center in the industry. The non-alcohol category at…

Pike Brewing opens a new venue in Ballard and with a menu from Ethan Stowell.

Pike Brewing’s Reinvention

written and photographed by Jackie Dodd “We realized that most people who live here only go to Pike Place Market when they have guests in town. If we want to be a place for locals, we have to go where the locals are,” said Pike Brewing president Drew Gillespie about the decision for an additional location for the historic brewery. Evolution is about growing with your consumers while staying true to the core of who you are, he explained. A quintessential hometown brewery mostly visited by out-of-towners was an identity marker that needed to change. Gillespie and his team took…

Beer on the Beach

Where to drink in Grays Harbor written and photographed by Jackie Dodd Blame it on Seattleites rushing to beach towns during the pandemic, or the prolific mollusk and crustacean fishing in the area, or even the impressive expanse of sand covered beaches that have Grays Harbor becoming a Washington getaway destination quickly rising in the ranks of the best places to spend a holiday weekend. As you can expect, the beer is also rising with the tide that is bringing in the tourists. While you may be considering the location for other reasons, namely the world-class crab, oyster, and razor…

The Mosaic State Brewers Collective members gain insight into careers in the craft beer industry during hop harvesting in Yakima.

Mosaic State of Mind

Brewery leaders launch a collective aimed at promoting diversity in the beer industry written and photographed by Jackie Dodd The diversity of beers is seemingly endless, with a range of ingredients finding its way into brew kettles throughout the centuries. The history of craft beer is diverse, too, with contributions from cultures around the globe. This makes the lack of diversity among America’s brewery owners that much more glaring. If asked to conjure an image of a craft-brewery owner, you’re likely to instantly think of a man. A white man, probably with a beard, in a T-shirt and jeans, and…

The Brick is somewhere between historic landmark and friendly neighborhood dive bar.

Washington’s Oldest Pub

It survived prohibition, the Great Depression, wildfires and the Spanish flu—and so far, Covid written and photographed by Jackie Dodd The bartender of The Brick Saloon in Roslyn, patted the cold, cinder block wall in the back of the dimly lit basement below the bar. “This is where it was,” he said, standing behind an aged iron door, which still looks to be a century newer than the surrounding bricks. “This is where the tunnels were during Prohibition,” he said. “They used them to get liquor in and probably to ship it out. No one really knows for sure.” What…

Raspberries brighten a German-style Berliner Weiss.

Stouping to Success

Stoup Brewing elevates pizza and beer in a Kenmore space Written and photographed by Jackie Dodd In the remains of Kenmore’s Seaplane restaurant rises a pairing of beer and food that resonates like a perfectly sung note. Weiman Maclise and chef Jason Stoneburner brought thoughtful dishes and a gorgeous space to the Kenmore spot that sputtered to a halt in the midst of the Covid crisis. When thoughts of reopening stirred, the team knew a pivot was necessary. Partnering with a local craft brewery to showcase Stoneburner’s thoughtful dishes paired with equally thoughtful beer just made sense. The top choice…