A weekly look at the draft selection at beer-friendly bars across the country.

When is a beer store more than a beer store? When you can drink in it, of course!

Many people from the Seattle area sing the praises of Redmond's Malt & Vine because of their exceptional craft beer (and wine) selection. But what really sets this beer store apart is that they have their tavern license, meaning those 10 taps you see aren't just for growlers: You can grab yourself a glass of beer while you do your shopping.

Don't feel like browsing? Malt & Vine has table seating as well. And nothing is really off limits here. Patrons can hang around and drink anything in stock for a small corkage/crackage fee. Even bring your own food for a private beer and food pairing. Here's a store that really carries through on the "make yourself at home" credo.

Malt & Vine also holds regular beer tastings every Friday night, as well as other beer-centric events when the fancy strikes them. (A full schedule of events is available on their Web site.) The owners and staff have a reputation for being both knowledge and friendly, so you know these events will be worthy of your time and your questions will be ready to be answered.

Let's take a look at what Malt & Vine currently feels is worth serving to their beloved beer drinkers (after the jump). ...

• Iron Horse Quilter's Irish Death
• Silver City Indianola Pale Ale
• Redhook Belgian Style Tripel
• Amnesia Brewing Desolation IPA
• Two Beers Espresso Stout
• New Belgium Biere de Mars
• Weltenburger Barock-Hell
• Speakeasy Double Daddy IPA
• Two Beers 20/20 Blonde
• Thomas Kemper Root Beer

Once again, here's a draft list that believes in keeping things regional. With the exception of the Weltenburger (a German brew, if you couldn't guess) all the beers are from the American Northwest (with a regional root beer tossed in for good measure). The store regularly updates its draft list on the Web site or get breaking news of what's being tapped on its Twitter page.

Can't make it to Malt & Vine? You can also check out the Web store. However, something tells me they wouldn't totally mind if you did your shopping at your local beer store. It just feels like it would fit their ethos.

Malt & Vine is located at 16851 Redmond Way in Redmond, WA. www.maltandvine.com.