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Best breweries in Seattle, Washington

Within 13 miles of Seattle we track 84 breweries. 4 rate Exceptional and 17 rate Great. Holy Mountain Brewing in Seattle leads the list at 4.59 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Holy Mountain Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Rating
4.59Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
2
Fremont Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Fremont Brewing was born of our love for our home and history as well as the desire to prove that beer made with the finest local ingredients – organic when possible --, is not the wave of the future but the doorway to beer's history. Starting a brewery in the midst of the Great Recession is clearly an act of passion. We invite you to come along with us and enjoy that passion -- because beer matters.
Rating
4.55Exceptional
Popularity
Extremely widely rated
3
Fair Isle Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Fair Isle Brewing is a brewery, taproom, and restaurant located in the growing Ballard Brewery District specializing in lagers, saison, and farmhouse-style beers. Our saisons are created with ingredients farmed and foraged in the Pacific Northwest and fermented with our house blend of wild and feral yeasts and bacterias. The taproom offers several Fair Isle draft beers, and a curated list of guest beer, cider and wine. Kids welcome.
Rating
4.53Exceptional
Popularity
Well rated
4
Ravenna Brewing Company
Seattle, Washington, United States
Ravenna Brewing Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #7 in Washington. They are most well known for "Lion Tamer Vanilla Porter", which is an Other Porter and "Juan Carolita Jalapeño Kölsch", which is a Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
4.45Exceptional
Popularity
Well rated
5
Floodland Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Floodland Brewing produce's world class beer and is ranked #1 in Washington. They are most well known for "Senescence", which is a Saison and "Inevitably It Ends (2022)", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Others.
Rating
4.52Great
Popularity
Well rated
6
Human People
Seattle, Washington, United States
Human People is a small brewery, Bringing quality and ingredient-focused beer to those that seek it. Our beers are always aromatic, thoughtful, and extremely quaffable. To be enjoyed with friends, together.
Rating
4.47Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
7
Cloudburst Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Cloudburst Brewing produce's flawless beer and is ranked #5 in Washington. They are most well known for "Happy Little Clouds", which is a German Pilsner and "Cosmic Lust IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
4.38Great
Popularity
Widely rated
8
Fast Fashion
Seattle, Washington, United States
Fast Fashion produce's high quality beer and is ranked #15 in Washington. They are most well known for "Interstellar Space", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Double Bagel Mode", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.31Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
9
Bizarre Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Brewery, taproom and beer garden located in Seattle's Industrial Magnolia neighborhood. Rotating taplist, featuring side-pulled lagers, hand-pulled pub beers, pale ales, sessionable stouts & porters, small batch oak-aged releases, and more!
Rating
4.28Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
10
Burke-Gilman Brewing Company
Seattle, Washington, United States
Rating
4.27Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
11
Gasworks Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Rating
4.20Great
Popularity
Barely rated
12
Ladd & Lass Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Ladd & Lass Brewing is a labor of love from husband-and-wife team, Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan. We are proudly brewer-owned and owner-operated. Located in Seattle’s University District, L&L is focused on brewing a diverse roster of beer styles that resonates with beer lovers and non-beer lovers alike.
Rating
4.18Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
13
Urban Family Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Urban Family Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #32 in Washington. They are most well known for "Death to Cereal", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "The Lady", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.
Rating
4.18Great
Popularity
Widely rated
14
Stoup Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
We are a family friendly brewery and tap room in the heart of the Ballard Brewing District. Also! Science!! We are owned and operated by a Chemist, a Biologist and an aesthetically motivated marketer. As scientists, our fundamental understanding of fermentation results in consistent quality. Guided by our aesthetic sensibilities, we hope to have created a uniquely appealing tap room for our beer-loving patrons.
Rating
4.17Great
Popularity
Widely rated
15
Here Today Brewery & Kitchen
Seattle, Washington, United States
Located on the beautiful Seattle waterfront, next to the sculpture park. A full service kitchen, limited cocktail menu and unique house made non alcoholic options make this a perfect stop for tourist and locals alike. All ages until 8pm and dog friendly.
Rating
4.17Great
Popularity
Lightly rated
16
Halcyon Brewing Company
Seattle, Washington, United States
Brewpub in Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle. We like brewing lagers most, hoppy concoctions, the occasional farmhouse saison and some things in between. GABF Gold for session Ipa 2023.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Barely rated
17
Lowercase Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
At Lowercase we are defined by what we are not. We aren’t big and we like that. We aren’t flashy and we like that. You won’t see us on grocery store shelves or on tap in a stadium. We believe that it is the little things that matter, that good beer is worth the wait, and that community drives our craft. It’s about process, intention, and care. This is beer as it’s always been.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
18
Reuben's Brews
Seattle, Washington, United States
Although only a month old at the time, our clever, thoughtful son, Reuben, came up with the idea of giving Adam a homebrewing kit for his birthday. When Reuben and I took Adam to Bob’s (our friendly, neighborhood homebrew supply store) to pick up his kit, I was expecting to pick up a little tin of “beer mix” and a bucket to brew. We were a bit surprised and overwhelmed by the seriousness of this beer-brewing business. I thought, “Oh great, there’s more storage space gone once Adam gives up on this little hobby in a month’s time.” Even though I rarely admit to being wrong now that we’re married, I couldn’t have been farther from the mark thinking that this would be an easily discarded hobby. The first brewing system has been dwarfed by the upgraded and supersized brewhouse, and there has been no chance for the mash tun, brew kettle, or hot liquor tank to gather any dust! Adam’s hobby turned into full-blown obsession, and in tribute to the little man who started it all, Reuben’s Brews was born!
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Very widely rated
19
Chainline Brewing Company
Kirkland, Washington, United States
Welcome to Chainline Brewing Company. Inspired by the active outdoor lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest with two locations in the heart of Kirkland. Whether in the Kirkland Urban Taproom, or Chainline Station alongside the Cross Kirkland Corridor, our goal is to provide the local community with the finest Northwest style Ales and Lagers. Look for us in local restaurants and craft beer establishments around Western Washington, or check us out in person, Children and dogs welcome!
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
20
The Real Standard Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Standard Brewing is a brewpub in the heart of Seattle's Central District quietly serving well-crafted beers alongside fantastic cocktails and food. We are 21+ and pet free. Visit us at: 2504 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
Rating
4.13Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
21
MIRAGE
Seattle, Washington, United States
MIRAGE produce's world class beer and is ranked #9 in Washington. They are most well known for "Derecho", which is a New England IPA and "Body Talk", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Others.
Rating
4.13Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
22
Dirty Couch Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Dirty Couch Brewing produce's decent quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Rampant Sour Red", which is a Flanders Red Ale and "Plausibility Whiskey Sour Porter", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Wild Ales.
Rating
3.96Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
23
The Good Society Brewery & Public House
Seattle, Washington, United States
The Good Society is a small, hyperlocal multi-award winning brewery and public house in the North Admiral District of West Seattle, WA. With an extreme focus on togetherness, a portion of each beer goes to organizations help those in need in our community.
Rating
3.95Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
24
Bickersons Brewhouse
Renton, Washington, United States
Bickersons Brewhouse produce's high quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Big Hazy B", which is a New England IPA and "Princess Pudgey Pants", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
25
Future Primitive Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
As brewers, we strive to realize the veritable Form of beer as Plato might have envisioned. We challenge ourselves every day to improve our processes, source better materials, foster healthier relationships, soldiering forward on an endless march of discovery. In our effort to realize the future, we deeply respect the enduring relevance of our primitive past. As we rediscover old techniques, outdated methods, and forgotten styles, we are reminded that one person’s progress is another’s devolution. We live within a timeless and necessary dichotomy of old and new, an ever expanding landscape of the well-remembered and the vast unknown. It is here that we find ourselves as Future Primitive Brewing.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
26
Georgetown Brewing Company
Seattle, Washington, United States
Welcome to Georgetown Brewing Company, an independently owned Seattle craft brewery and maker of Manny's Pale Ale. In May of 2017, after 14 years selling beer, we went from a draft-only production facility to canning select full-time beers (hey, we always said “never say never”). Sorry, still no brewpub, but we do have a retail shop where you can pick up kegs to go, growlers, cans and perhaps get a taste of our newest beer. Or you could be social and get out to your favorite local watering hole. The only thing that hasn’t changed, we’re still focused on one thing…brewing darn tasty beer.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
27
Hellbent Brewing Company
Seattle, Washington, United States
Hellbent Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "House IPA", which is an American IPA and "DANG! CITRA IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Well rated
28
Lucky Envelope Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Lucky Envelope Brewing produce's good quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "ENIAC Mosaic IPA", which is an American IPA and "Raspberry Sour Ale", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Well rated
29
Project 9 Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
Project 9 Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "King Lupu's Happy Juice", which is a New England IPA and "Boom!", which is an Other IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.92Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
30
Logan Brewing Company
Burien, Washington, United States
Logan Brewing Company is a charity-focused brewery with locations in Burien and Kent, Washington. Our brewery produces contemporary beer styles using ingredients from Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Our beers and taproom evoke the thrills of video games, old and new. We will foster a family-friendly atmosphere in clean, welcoming surroundings.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
31
Wheelie Pop Brewing
Seattle, Washington, United States
We strive to create innovative, flavorful, and inviting beer using ingredients that are as sustainable as possible. As such, we are committed to using North American grown grains and hops*, particularly those from the Pacific Northwest. We love German and British grains, but we would rather not ship them half-way around the world to make our beer. Instead, we select and blend our excellent local ingredients with the goal of replicating European flavors as closely as possible when needed. Our English-Style Pale Ale or Italian Pilsner may not be authentic, but they’re definitely tasty! *[spoiler alert] – we do sometimes slip and use Australian or New Zealand hops. They’re just too good not to.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
32
Black Raven Brewing
Redmond, Washington, United States
As beer lovers ourselves, our mission is simple; brew beer that we want to drink. We do not limit ourselves to style guidelines or how we "should" brew any beer. We brew it our way and hope enough folks like it because we cannot drink it all, even though we try sometimes.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
33
Seapine Brewing Company
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seapine Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Positron IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Well rated
34
Formula Brewing
Issaquah, Washington, United States
At Formula Brewing, we are devoted to delivering exceptional "in glass" and "out of glass" experiences. "In glass" refers to our frequently changing line up of true-to-style beers that will satisfy everyone from the connoisseur to the casual beer lover. "Out of glass" refers to our taproom and beer garden setting that delivers a friendly and relaxing setting for your whole family.!
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
35
Four Generals Brewing
Renton, Washington, United States
Four Generals Brewing produce's good quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "West Coast Style IPA", which is an American IPA and "Renton River Haze", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
36
Camp Colvos Brewing
Vashon, Washington, United States
Camp Colvos Brewing produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Moonrise IPA", which is an American IPA and "Buckhorn IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
37
Postdoc Brewing Company
Redmond, Washington, United States
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Well rated
38
Old Stove Brewing Co.
Seattle, Washington, United States
Old Stove Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Two Pronged Crown", which is an American IPA and "Piston Hondo", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Well rated
39
Distant West Brewing Company
Seattle, Washington, United States
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
40
Big Block Brewing
Sammamish, Washington, United States
We are a small nano-brewery located in Sammamish, Washington. We are dedicated to building high quality, hand craft beers. Building a better beer because we can. Our brewery was established in 2012 and we currently brew on a small one barrel brew house that produces 15 to 20 barrels of fresh brew every month, our key focus of course is making a beer that does not suck.
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated