Central Ballard Brewery Tour

Overview

TOUR INCLUDES URBAN FAMILY BREWING, STOUP BREWING, AND OBEC BREWING.

In the center of Ballard's Brewing District, these three breweries stand out. At each guided tasting we will learn about the different beer styles, what to look for when you are tasting beer, the history of beer, and the craft brewing renaissance in the Pacific Northwest. For example, we'll learn how an obscure export ale for British soldiers was reborn in the Pacific Northwest to become the most popular craft beer style in North America or how a small Czech town gave its name to one of the world's most popular beer styles.

At each brewery our Cicerone certified Beer Guide will lead a guided tasting of four, 4-once beers, for a total of 12 different beers. This is about 3 pints of beer.
* 3/4 of a mile, 1,500 steps
* Each guide a certified cicerone
* 12 different 4 oz beers
* Free 4-oz souvenir tasting glass
* Free souvenir Bottle Key-Chain opener
* Beer & Food Pairing Guide

City: Seattle

Sun 15 Jun

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Starting at $89.00

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Sun 15 Jun

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
No children allowed.
As of mid-March, King County is no longer requiring proof of vaccination or mandatory face masks. BUT the situation is volatile, and restrictions may be reinstated at any time. It would be wise to travel with a mask just in case. Your guide is fully vaccinated.

What To Expect

Urban Family Brewing Company

Our tour begins at Urban Family Brewing. Just settling into their brand new brewhouse, Urban Family has been a feature of the North Seattle Brewing scene for years. Originally inspired by the Belgian and French Farmhouse brewing traditions they now feature huge selection of in-house brewed sour ales and IPAs making this one of the more unique breweries in the neighborhood. Old world traditions and innovative northwest styles served side by side.

Stoup Brewing

Stoup has that crazy, mixed-up Seattle, hipster, family vibe. The beer garden features a fire pit for those cool evenings and there is always something new and exciting on tap. Besides traditional styles and IPAs, you may find experimental beers and old world beers you typically find only in Europe

Obec Brewing

Our final stop is Ballard's newest micro-brewery. Obec is a Czech word (pronounced "O-Betz") meaning "community" and their ideal is to build community around beer. You will feel right at home with their traditional styles and cozy taproom. It is all about building community around Obec, and making the world a better place through beer. We will also get a look at the brewing process.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (13)

meredithw568

Sep 2021

Tim was awesome! He starts by talking about how to best sample each beer (observe, smell, taste, feel), but as we drank each type, he’d talk about the history and origin story. Tim was a cornucopia of knowledge, both brewing and general history of Seattle. After a short while, it felt more like hanging with a knowledgeable friend than a “tour”. Highly recommend him!!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you Meredith for the kind words. I am glad that you enjoyed the tour and the beers. Cheers, Your Beer Guide Tim

Abigail P

Sep 2021

Tim was knowledgeable patient and friendly. He made you step out of your comfort zone. Which in turn makes you learn more about what you like and don't like.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you Abigail, I am happy that you found the tour useful. Now go out and explore more beers!

Jill S

Sep 2021

I’m so happy we signed up. Tim is friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about beer. My husband and I loved the experience and appreciated that Tim did the tour even though it was just us two who signed up. For the first two breweries, we sat outside. The last one was inside, and the brewery had its giant door open.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you Jill, I am glad you enjoyed the tour and the beers.