The Beer Authority, Seattle, Washington
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The Beer Authority (206) 417-9629 www.seattlebeerauthority.com
12716 Lake City Way NE Seattle Washington United States 98125
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Place: The Beer Authority Rating Avg: 37.1 No. of Ratings: 14
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The Beer Authority
Exceptional based on 14 ratings
Type: Beer Store

12716 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, Washington United States 98125 [ print map ]
(206) 417-9629
http://www.seattlebeerauthority.com


Hours: Sun- Thur Noon - 10 PM Fri & Sat Noon - 11 PM


Mayor: after4ever (3) | Taps: 8 | Bottles: 300-500 |



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Beer Available At The Beer Authority (arranged by most recent)
Maui Brewing La Perouse White 71, Fremont Bourbon Barrel Abominable Ale 98, North Sound Beer 101 , Full Sail Brewers Share Phils Existential Alt 70, Alaskan Pilot Series: Birch Bock 72, Alaskan Black IPA 90, Pike Space Needle Golden IPA 82, Boundary Bay Irish Red , Eel River Earth Thirst Double IPA 80, Boundary Bay Imperial IPA 98, Big Sky Olde Bluehair Barleywine 98, Cascade Defroster , Harviestoun Old Engine Oil (Bottle) 97, Southern Tier Choklat 100, New Belgium Lips of Faith - Super Cru 69, HeBrew Messiah Nut Brown Ale 62
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14 reviews for The Beer Authority
 Ambiance  68%
 Service  89%
 Selection  77%
 Food N/A 
 Value  80%
 Overall  79%
 Rating  81%
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CampesinoTino (57), Seattle, Washington
  84   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1013/15N/A 7/1017/20

April 14, 2012
Lots of quality local, out-of-state and Foreign brews to choose from as well as a nice tap list. Makes for a good stop after hitting up the Elliot Bay brewpub.

RyanAwesome (1), ,
does not count - explanation
  92   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/510/1014/15N/A 8/1018/20

March 27, 2012
definitely the best bottle shop and beer bar in the area. Burc, the regular barkeep, is easily one of the most friendly and knowledgeable beer geeks in town. with an awesome selection of rotating drafts and one of the best bottle selections around, this is my default option for craft beer.

camelorama (11), ,
  8   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
1/51/101/15N/AN/A1/20

February 11, 2012
closed - see "The Last Drop"

Smurf2055 (22), Seattle, Washington
  86   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/510/1012/15N/A 8/1017/20

February 9, 2012
Great place. Good selection on tap, pretty good selection of bottles, really friendly staff. Seems like a place I could really get in to. If you are local, it’s a nice place to grab a beer and watch the game. I will be stopping in again from time to time.

HughConway (15), Washington
  80   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/510/1010/15N/A 8/1017/20

March 22, 2011
Rating from just after they opened (no taps). Nice selection of bottles, local discount, knowledgeable friendly staff. Solid beer shop, solid people.

flyer50 (42), Seattle, Washington
  84   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/510/1012/15N/A 9/1017/20

January 3, 2011 [ Updated January 26, 2011 ]
Just down the street from our gym, so after we workout, we stop by for a pint! Excellent, knowledgable service from Barry, nice selection. He has Boundry Bay in bottles where Whole Foods doesn’t. Always some new and interesting on tap. Surprisingly nice ambiance for a beer store. Makes you want to have a seat and enjoy a pint, or sip while you browse the coolers. A more welcoming and sincere place than Bottleworks. He need better signage to pull in the heavy after work crowd on Lake City Way. It’s an easy place to miss that shouldn’t be missed!

CheersMate (132), Fremont (Seattle), Washington
  74   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/59/1010/15N/A 7/1015/20

October 10, 2010 [ Updated February 20, 2011 ]
Not a big establishment. I believe there were 8 taps. Great service. I believe I met the owner, and he was extremely nice. The prices are all fucked up, meaning, price tags don’t match the merchandise, so it’s a bit onerous when trying to figure out how much something costs. The selection doesn’t seem to be ordered in any type of way. Take your time while browsing the shelves, because you may miss something awesome. The selection was decent; I didn’t find anything here that I can’t get somewhere else. This is a great place to chill and take your time while beer shopping. They sell glasses, shirts, and other stuff, too. Overall, it was an interesting place, and I’ll go back.

OldMrCrow (49), Seattle, Washington
  88   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/510/1013/15N/A 9/1017/20

June 8, 2010
My fault for missing this place for so long. Really nice local bottle shop, strong on PacNW locals, weak on Belgians. Most of the beers tend to be on the less expensive end of the spectrum, which is quite nice, because it serves as a reminder than one can still pick up some very solid bombers for $4-$6, and one can leave with a mixed case for under $50. That never happens to me at Bottleworks! In addition to the 500 or 600 bottles, they’ve got a nice little bar with a bunch of good taps and inexpensive growler fills. The owner Barry is super-friendly and helpful; stop in and say hi if you haven’t already.

theisti (273), Leawood, Kansas
  72   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/59/1011/15N/AN/A12/20

May 19, 2010
Visited on a Tuesday evening, had a pint and did some bottle shopping. Low frills bottle coolers a couple of bar stools and 2 or 3 tables in the place. Compared to other shops in town, the selection is pretty limite - however there is plenty of good stuff to be found here. Barry was a really nice guy to talk to, and the other folks hanging around the shop really gave it a nice local feel. If you live in the neighborhood, its probably already a regular stop, if you live further away, certainly worth checking out.

hahobbs (1), Seattle, Washington
does not count - explanation
  94   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/510/1013/15N/A 8/1020/20

May 9, 2010
It might help that the BA is right downstairs from my apartment, but I stop in all the time. The owner and most-time beertender, Barry, is a true expert and knows his product well enough to give a useful opinion on just about everything he carries. The bottle selection is small compared to some of the other places in Seattle, but he brings in a lot of great beers. The rotating draft selection is usually quite excellent, and the recently upgraded bar is a great place to sit and have a few pints. The charity events and brewery-hosted tastings draw a crowd and are always enjoyable. Stop by and support Barry so he can expand his beer empire!

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