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

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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)

Ana_G

Aug 2021

The guide was highly knowledgeable & shared some fascinating stories, and the tour was very interactive. Learned some new great info. A wide variety of beers were sampled and we learned all about them, history of beer, and the Ballard/Seattle area as we sipped.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you Ana for the kind review. I am glad you enjoyed the tour and I hope you had fun at the squirrel festival! I hope we can share a beer together again. Your Beer Guide Tim

DragonflySpirit

Aug 2021

Tim was an amazing guide, passionate about the Ballard brew scene, and very knowledgeable about the history of beer. I highly recommend his tours ! Five plus stars!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you, I had a wonderful time visiting with you and all your friends. I hope that their internships at Boeing were good and I wish them good luck as they move on to Graduate School. Thank you for organizing their trip. I hope they had as much fun as I did. Your Beer Guide Tim

joannaj624

Jul 2021

My husband and I had a great time with Tim on the Central Ballard brewery tour on the 4th of July. We learned SO much about beer and experienced an incredibly wide variety of tasting. Tim keeps his tours small so you can expect a lot of attention and Q&A opportunities. Most of the breweries don't have food so maybe bring some like snacks (nuts or pretzels) or have a solid meal before you go. It is a pretty good amount of beer and the "tastings" are pretty hardy. I would definitely recommend any of the tours to beers lovers, or even just beer likers, as everyone is bound to find a beer that suits their tastes :) I look forward to taking another tour with Tim on our next visit to Seattle.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

I had a great time sharing the beers of the Pacific Northwest with you and Mark. I am so happy you enjoyed the tour and the beers. And thanks for the nuts!