Explore the Tacoma-area's craft beer scene

Tacoma ventures like Sig Brewing's taproom expansion bring creative beer offerings such as a Key-lime tart ale. Efforts like a $40 million redevelopment in Puyallup demonstrate the integration of breweries into mixed-use spaces to boost community engagement.

Meanwhile, events like Tacoma Beer Week spotlight local collaborations, with exclusive brews such as a Cascadian dark ale and a citrus-inspired pale rice lager.

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Early conceptual renderings give a rough idea of what the Palindrome Communities mixed-use project in downtown Puyallup could look like.

NO. 1: A DEVELOPER THAT BREWS ITS OWN BEER PLANS $40 MILLION INVESTMENT IN DOWNTOWN PUYALLUP

The five-story apartment building in downtown Puyallup would have 115 units. The project also calls for nine townhomes for sale and a food hall. | Published December 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by akrell@thenewstribune.comAlexis Krell

A four-pack of E9 Brewing Co.’s Baniyana, a citrusy rice lager brewed with Delightful Neighborhood Market and Jan Parker sits on a table, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 2: THIS SUDSY TACOMA CELEBRATION MOVES TO MARCH WITH LOTS OF EVENTS, FOUR NEW BEERS

Events include beer-can derby, trivia for charity, a beer and cheese pairing, and a Bob Ross-themed paint night. | Published February 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Sig Brewing Co. has opened a second taproom at 5419 South Tacoma Way with a taplist sourced from its original brewpub in the Brewery District near downtown Tacoma. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 3: NEW TAPROOM OFFERING UNIQUE FLAVORS OPENS IN TACOMA. KEY-LIME TART ALE IS WORTH A TRY

The taplist features the brewery’s excellent IPAs as well as crisp lagers and fruity hard seltzers. | Published July 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Grape and owner BJ enjoy the warmer weather on the patio of Beer Star on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 4: HERE’S A LIST OF THE BEST DOG-FRIENDLY BARS AND RESTAURANTS AROUND TACOMA AND PUYALLUP

If the business allows it, yes — you can bring your pup to the bar or even a restaurant patio. | Published June 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Jeromy Krom, owner of Clear Line Draft, cleans the draft lines at Bar Rosa, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 5: THAT SKUNKY DRAFT BEER AT THE BAR? DON’T BLAME THE BREWERY. IT COULD BE DIRTY TAPS

Mold. Gunk. Gross! We talked with two local draft-cleaning companies to learn the telltale signs of a dirty draft system, just in time for Tacoma Beer Week. | Published February 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

The entrance to Evergreen State Brewing’s taproom in Gig Harbor, Wash.

NO. 6: MOUNT RAINIER-INSPIRED BEER ON TAP AFTER NEW OWNER BUYS GIG HARBOR’S NAMESAKE BREWERY

A host of beers named for Washington state destinations will be on Evergreen State Brewing’s menu. One of the taprooms is family-friendly. | Published March 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Julia Park

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.