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A case study of the problem with craft beer bars

I’ve spent the last few days touring around Seattle and Yakima having one of the best beer experiences of my career. The most hyped bar in the city just spoiled it, and should be avoided. 

The trouble with drinking is that if something goes wrong, you’re not in the best position to defend yourself. In relation to the authority figures who are supposedly looking after you, you’re somewhat infantilised – there’s an assumption that if you’re intoxicated, you must be in the wrong. Or at least, there is if you’re dealing with arrogant arseholes who have forgotten their position role.

It was such a perfect night. We started by visiting Fremont Brewing. Situated on the northern lake shore of the fractal coastline that makes Seattle so stunning, it was one of those brief moments when you think life simply can’t get any better. The beers were stunning, the atmosphere was amazing. It reminded me of the bars on South London’s celebrated Bermondsey Mile, but it was more confident, more relaxed, more …

Source: Pete Brown

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