Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGasworks Brewing
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Gasworks Brewing pours an in-house crafted lineup that runs from West Coast pils to a brown ale finished with Madagascar vanilla and Haitian cacao nibs. The Scorpion Bowl, a fruited sour for three or four with a lit 151 volcano, is the kind of theatrical pour that defines the place.
- What should I order?
- Start with Splash Landing, a hazy IPA hopped with Nectaron, El Dorado, Mosaic, and CTZ. For something darker, Future Soon brown ale brings vanilla and cacao. The Scorpion Bowl is a shareable spectacle, but it's meant for a group.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer drinkers who like variety and aren't afraid of a fruited sour. The milkshake list also gives non-beer drinkers a reason to stay. Those seeking a quiet, contemplative pint might find the popularity a drawback.
- When should I go?
- Good for a casual afternoon or evening with a group. The venue can get crowded on nice days, so early arrival may be wise. The Scorpion Bowl is best when shared among friends.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The in-house brewing operation is the core, with detailed hop and flavor notes for each beer. The Scorpion Bowl, served with a lit 151 volcano, is a memorable shareable. The view of Lake Union adds to the draw, though it's not the beverage program itself.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Beer
A diverse, creative in-house beer program with detailed hop and flavor profiles. Includes a hazy IPA, West Coast pils, brown ale, and a shareable fruited sour.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse styles covering IPA, sour, pilsner, and brown ale.
- — Detailed tasting notes for each beer, indicating thoughtful brewing.
Standout selections
- — Splash Landing: Hazy IPA with Nectaron, El Dorado, Mosaic, and CTZ hops, citrusy and dank.
- — Future Soon: Brown ale with Madagascar vanilla and Haitian cacao nibs, 5.4% ABV.
- — Scorpion Bowl: GF fruited sour with pineapple, orange, lemon, cherry; shareable with lit 151.
Nonalcoholic
Hand-dipped milkshakes in six flavors, including Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Mint Chocolate Chip, Mixed Berry, and Flavor of the Month. A straightforward but reliable non-alcoholic option.
Menu strengths
- — Provide a non-beer alternative for designated drivers or non-drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Flavor of the Month: rotating option adds variety.
How it sits with the food
While the food menu was not detailed in beverage context, the milkshakes provide a non-alcoholic counterpoint. The brown ale's vanilla and cacao notes could pair with dessert, and the fruited sour's citrus could cut through rich fare.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
Community reviews
Anyone with a free Inebrious account can rate the drinks here. Community ratings are kept entirely separate from the Inebrious editorial score above.
No community reviews yet. Be the first to write one.