This little-known beer company has been quietly making appearances on well-thought-out drink menus all over town, though you still might not recognize its name. Fremont Brewing Company makes small-batch artisan beers, with barley from the Okanogan, Yakima Valley hops, and water from the Cedar River watershed. Their best brew is their first, Universale Ale: both light and full-bodied, this hop-rich pale ale is smooth, well-balanced, and touched with a hit of malted sweetness. ?Adriana Grant 3409 Woodland Park Ave. N., 420-2407, fremontbrewing.com