Tricksters Brewing Co.

Tricksters is off the beaten path in an industrial area of Coeur d’Alene, but expertly crafted brews and word of mouth have kept the tasting room busy since its opening three years ago. The brewery, named after the havoc-wreaking “trickster” coyote demigod of Native American folklore, is sleek and cool — perfect for a pint or two in the summer. Owner Matt Morrow got his start in the booming Colorado brewing scene, and it’s clear he’s brought some of that excellence to the Inland Northwest. His Bear Trap Brown English brown ale won a bronze medal from the North American Brewers Association this year, and three of his most popular brews will soon be distributed across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.