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Craft beer in Washington
Yakima hops and Puget Sound craft.
Washington is where the hops in your beer come from. The Yakima Valley produces around 75% of US commercial hops, and Seattle has built a craft scene that ranges from West Coast IPA to genuine farmhouse lager (Bierstadt-influenced) to traditional German-style brewing.
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Cities to plan around
- Seattle
- Tacoma
- Bellingham
Notable picks in Washington
Bottleworks
SeattleBest craft bottle shop in the Pacific Northwest. Massive selection with attention to provenance and freshness, plus a serious cellaring section.
Cloudburst Brewing
SeattleSeattle's hop fanatic. Steve Luke's pun-named IPA lineup turns over fast and showcases new hops with relentless curiosity.
Known for: Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe in West Coast IPAs
Fremont Brewing
SeattleSeattle production scale done right. The Urban Beer Garden is one of the city's best afternoon spots; the barrel-aged stout program is strong.
Known for: Cascade, Citra, Centennial across the lineup
Holy Mountain Brewing
SeattleSeattle's most celebrated mixed-fermentation program. Saisons, oak-aged sours, and an exceptional standard hop-forward lineup. Tasting room is small — go early.
Known for: Citra, Mosaic, Strata
Reuben's Brews
SeattleSeattle's most decorated brewery — multiple GABF medals, broad style range, and a Ballard taproom that's a reliable destination.
Known for: Citra, Mosaic in hazies
Stoup Brewing
SeattleBallard's quiet workhorse. Outdoor seating, food trucks, and a lineup that covers everything well without specializing in any one thing.
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FAQs about craft beer in Washington
How many craft breweries does Washington have?
Freshie tracks 6 curated craft beer destinations in Washington (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 0 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Washington known for?
The Yakima Valley produces around 75% of US commercial hops, and Seattle has built a craft scene that ranges from West Coast IPA to genuine farmhouse lager (Bierstadt-influenced) to traditional German-style brewing.
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.