August 29, 2009
I recently had an opportunity to take my boat into Poulsbo on the Kitsap peninsula. Our beer was running low after a day on the water. I asked someone on the dock if they could direct me to someplace close where I could pick up some “Good” beer. I was directed to a small shop not far from the marina across Front St. named, oddly enough Marina Market. I’m not sure what I was expecting as I approached this modest little shop with a crab trap and a pirate flag in the window. Upon entering, I have to say I was knocked out by the selection of amazing brews. On the shelves and in the coolers of this small store were some of the greatest beers in the world. I wandered around for about 10 minutes like a kid in a candy store unable to decide. Eventually I settled on North Bridge Extreme Imperial IPA, from Denmark, which I had never had before, and Avery Samael’s one of my favorites but hard to find. On my way to the register I past by another cooler filled with incredible imported cheeses and had to pick up a couple to wash down the beer. When I got to the register, I met the owner who complimented me on my selections. We proceeded to embark on a 20 minute conversation about the beers in his store, of which he is quite knowledgeable. Needless to say, our trip to Poulsbo was enhanced more than just a little bit by our experience at Marina Market. If you are passing thru by boat or by car you owe it to yourself to stop in.

June 27, 2009
Marina Market has to be one of the strangest small stores I’ve been in. They have everything from fishing gear to tomatoes! Great selection of killer cheese, licorice (don’t tell anyone about the licorice!) Enough of that though. This joint has probably the best selection of high quality brews on the planet including some quite rare stuff! The owner’s are friendly and helpful. May sound cliche’ but if they don’t have it you really don’t need it. If you’ve been to a World Market and think they have a good beer selection then you will LOVE Marina Market! P.S. One of the owners isn’t afraid to have a beer with you either!