West Seattle’s Super Deli Mart might just be the exception that proves the rule when it comes to fostering the creation of local communities.

The Atlantic recently featured the convenience store in an extensive article entitled “A Postmodern Elks Club Serving Some of the World’s Best Beer”.  It’s a fascinating look into at the odd-couple money-makers at this West Seattle establishment.  This conveinence store, with its regular selection of Hostess Cupcakes, Doritos and Coors Light (it’s #1 seller) is better known around Seattle as the place to go to get some of the country’s most sought after craft beers.

Like what you ask?  According to the article, Super Deli Mart has recently tapped sought after brews such as…

• Elysian Brewing Company’s Dark o’ the Moon pumpkin stout
• Stone Japanese Green Tea Imperial IPA
• Russian River Pliny the Younger

Just to name a few.

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