Highest-rated breweries in Washington
Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.
Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer's overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S.—and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!
Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.
Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It's first and foremost the journey of the beer's own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it's also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there's the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.
Combine America's love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).
Many of the nation's highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.
To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Washington using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.
Regardless of the brewery's size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!
#29. Propolis Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2457 Jefferson St. Port Townsend, Washington
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#28. Big Block Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3310 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy Southeast Sammamish, Washington
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#27. Triplehorn Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 19510 144th Ave. Northeast Suite 6 Woodinville, Washington
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#26. Elk Head Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 28120 State Route 410 East Buckley, Washington
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#25. Narrows Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 9007 South 19th St. Tacoma, Washington
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#24. Rail Hop'n Brewing Co.
- Rating: 5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 122 West Main St. Ste 101B Auburn, Washington
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#23. Riverport Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 150 9th St. Ste B Clarkston, Washington
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#22. Whipsaw Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 704 North Wenas St. Ellensburg, Washington
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#21. Dick's Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3516 Galvin Road Centralia, Washington
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#20. Chainline Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 503 6th St. South Suite 210 Kirkland, Washington
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#19. Doghaus Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
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#18. Bainbridge Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 9415 Coppertop Loop Northeast Bainbridge Island, Washington
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#17. 7 Seas Brewery & Taproom
- Rating: 4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2101 Jefferson Ave. Tacoma, Washington
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#16. Ravenna Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 5408 26th Ave. Northeast Seattle, Washington
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#15. Postdoc Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 17625 Northeast 65th St. Suite 100 Redmond, Washington
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#14. Mac & Jack's Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 17825 Northeast 65th St. Redmond, Washington
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#13. Double Bluff Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 112 Anthes Ave. Behind Fair Trade Outfitters Langley, Washington
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#12. Odd Otter Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 716 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, Washington
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#11. Island Hoppin' Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 33 Hope Lane Eastsound, Washington
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#10. 7 Seas Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 3207 57th St. Court Gig Harbor, Washington
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#9. Port Townsend Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 330 10th St. Port Townsend, Washington
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#8. Whistle Punk Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 122 South Monroe St. Spokane, Washington
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#7. Elk Head Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 739 Point Brown Ave. Northwest Ocean Shores, Washington
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#6. Iron Horse Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 1621 Vantage Hwy Ellensburg, Washington
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#5. Black Raven Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 14679 Northeast 95th St. Redmond, Washington
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#4. Pike Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (221 reviews)
- Address: 1415 1st Ave. Seattle, Washington
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#3. Bale Breaker Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 1801 Birchfield Road Yakima, Washington
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#2. Icicle Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (275 reviews)
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#1. Old Stove Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (285 reviews)
- Address: 1901 Western Ave. Suite A Seattle, Washington
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
