What's up guys and gals? This week we got a pint in Washington's favorite Bavarian village, Leavenworth Washington. This brewery was an outstanding example of everything that makes this town great.
Flagship: multiple
Dogs: outside patio only
Do they brew there: yes
Food: Bavarian snacks
Has guest taps: no
Events: yes
Outside seating: yes
Few things, to me, feel as good as a strong, dark beer right after you come in from the cold. In the mountains that divide west and central Washington the Icicle brewing Company seems to understand this. Like everything in this picturesque town the brewery radiates a Bavarian style.
This brewery takes a unique but also German approach to their setup. As soon as you step inside you are greeted by the main bar. Once you have a pint you can go outside to a patio or around the right side of the bar. We'll cover the patio later but the right will send you up a staircase to a spacious loft. Wooden tables share the space with pillows and pictures of beer and people enjoying the mountains.
On the way up to the loft you can see a number of vats, right in the center of the building. While having the brewing process visible is a staple of the craft brewery there's something about having the beer making front and center.
Finally the patio out front has what was maybe not the most unique or German feature but certainly impressive. One of the tables was had a fire place running down the center. I'm talking about real flames keeping you warm while you enjoy a cold beer.
With Bavarian charm and good beer this brewery is a stop in Leavenworth that is not to be missed.
Flagship: multiple
Dogs: outside patio only
Do they brew there: yes
Food: Bavarian snacks
Has guest taps: no
Events: yes
Outside seating: yes
Few things, to me, feel as good as a strong, dark beer right after you come in from the cold. In the mountains that divide west and central Washington the Icicle brewing Company seems to understand this. Like everything in this picturesque town the brewery radiates a Bavarian style.
This brewery takes a unique but also German approach to their setup. As soon as you step inside you are greeted by the main bar. Once you have a pint you can go outside to a patio or around the right side of the bar. We'll cover the patio later but the right will send you up a staircase to a spacious loft. Wooden tables share the space with pillows and pictures of beer and people enjoying the mountains.
On the way up to the loft you can see a number of vats, right in the center of the building. While having the brewing process visible is a staple of the craft brewery there's something about having the beer making front and center.
Finally the patio out front has what was maybe not the most unique or German feature but certainly impressive. One of the tables was had a fire place running down the center. I'm talking about real flames keeping you warm while you enjoy a cold beer.
With Bavarian charm and good beer this brewery is a stop in Leavenworth that is not to be missed.
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