At only 860 feet, this is our shortest tour, but you will not find more great beer in a two block area of any city in the country. Our tour starts and ends just a few short blocks from Old Ballard's Historic District. In our tour we will not only learn about each of the breweries but their histories and the history of brewing in Ballard. In order to enjoy the unique beers at each location we will learn a bit about the different beers and brewing styles.

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Lagunitas Taproom and Beer Sanctuary

We begin our tour just a few short blocks from Ballard's Historic district at Lagunitas Taproom and Beer Sanctuary. One of Ballard's newest breweries is actually one of California's oldest. The Ballard brewery features old favorites and beers only brewed here in Washington. Even if you think you are familiar with Lagunitas there will be something here you have never tried before. Find out more about Lagunitas Brewing.

NW Peaks Brewery

NW Peaks' Bergschrund Taproom occupies a space that has been a tavern since 1947. This nano-brewery now brews beers that are inspired by the Alpine peaks of the Cascade and Olympic mountains. The owner and brewmaster is an avid mountaineer and you will get to sample ales named after NW Peaks such as: Eldorado Pale, Redoubt Red and Challenger IPA. Find out more about NW Peaks Brewery. 

Peddler Brewing Company

We'll end our tour at Peddler Brewing Company. As you may guess from the name this brewery is geared toward bicycle riders (pun intended). But everyone enjoys their beers, even walkers like us. Besides the wall of broken bicycles, a large beer garden and plenty of bike racks you will enjoy some of the finest beers in Ballard. Find out more about Peddler Brewing Company.