New Guide to Washington Beer
The Beering of Ballard
A surfeit of industrial space near a large population that likes to drink local has created a legit brewery district.

Image: Mike Holm
1. Reuben’s Brews
Britain and Germany by way of the Pacific Northwest
2. Stoup Brewing
Classics, done right. Coming soon: a huge new beer garden.
3. NW Peaks
The new Bergschrund taproom is all about sessionable brews that still pack flavor.
4. Hilliard’s Beer
So, so much more than its ubiquitous 12th Can pale ale
5. Peddler Brewing
Lovers of bikes, massive tasting flights, and coffee saison
6. Maritime Pacific Brewing Company
Bar food; smooth, reliable ales
7. Populuxe Brewing
Spot-on beers in a range of styles, but you had us at “cornhole and an outdoor fire pit.”
8. Bad Jimmy’s
Flavorful beers, zero snobbiness
9. Hale’s
A Seattle brewing longtimer serves jo jo–style fries and a dozen house beers.