Exhibit 23.2



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8, pertaining to the Redhook Ale Brewery, Incorporated 2002 Stock Option
Plan of our report dated January 25, 2002, with respect to the financial
statements of Redhook Ale Brewery, Incorporated included in its Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.


                                                  /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Seattle, Washington
June 13, 2002