Monday 8th of June 2009 05:53:30 PM

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This was a Ram Big Horn. Once you have been to one you have been to most of them. They do differ that they tend to be much localized with there sports and keep the local high school memorabilia all around as decor. We just had a great day at NW Trek and it was time for some food and beverages. Hey this was close and I needed to tick this off my list so it was off to the Ram Big Horn Brewing of Puyallup. The beers where consistent and tasty and I got to try a new Dubbel Ewe (Belgian Double) it was a strong 9% Belgian that was tasty and had some kick if your not ready for it. Service was good and the server gave me her best beer spiel and did a good job with her descriptions. We had a nice time and if you’re in Puyallup and need some good pub food and some cold brews here is a stop for you.

Monday 28th of January 2008 01:21:36 PM

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The Ram.
A corporate bar masquerading as a local pub but from the moment you enter, the realization is apparent: there is no community here.
Most live in strip malls where parking is abundant (as are the people) and views non-existant (unless you like watching shoppers parade in and out of Target, Bed & Bath and the like!)
TV's are everywhere & the sound is up -- as is the music. Both are loud to create "ambience" but any attempt to carry on a conversation is eliminated.
The bartenders, although friendly, have too much back-bar business to attend so any talking in that arena is obliterated.
Basic pub fare rules and, because of the monolithic size of the corporation, all of it is bland, tasteless, "don't offend any customer" blah-food.
The beer too is, at best, mediocre, from IPA to Porter - nothing unique but count it on to be consistant regardless of which Big Horn / Ram you choose...which is, of course, the over-riding principle when dealing with any company this size.
These are upscale pubs for the 20-somethings walking in with a date or pack-friends eager to watch football / baseball / basketball / etc.
But a pub?
No.

Having been to 4 of the Ram / Big Horn restaurants in Washington State, I can say with complete confidence...the company has succeeded in it's mission.
They are all alike. From the atmosphere, to the food to the beer...these restaurants can't possibly satisfy any pub-lover or novice beer-learner.
With a bit of effort, there are outstanding brewpubs full of community and exceptional beer & food within 10 miles of any Ram.
Make the effort.
You wont' be sorry