Tag: Everett Breweries

  • The Everett Brewery Trail Has Changed — Here Is Your Updated Summer 2026 Guide to All 6 Active Stops

    The Everett Brewery Trail Has Changed — Here Is Your Updated Summer 2026 Guide to All 6 Active Stops

    Earlier this year, At Large Brewing — one of Everett’s original modern craft brewery destinations — closed its waterfront taproom permanently on March 31, 2026. The trail changed. Here’s where it stands now heading into summer.

    The At Large closure matters because it removed one of the anchor stops in the Port Gardner waterfront cluster, and because At Large’s patio at 2730 W Marine View Drive was one of the genuinely good places in the city to drink local beer outside. That loss doesn’t go away just because new stops have opened. But the new stops are real, and the overall trail is still worth doing.

    Here’s the updated 2026 guide — six active taproom stops, two geographic clusters, and what’s worth watching next.

    The Active Stops

    1. Scuttlebutt Brewing — Two Locations, Two Different Experiences

    Everett’s longest-running craft brewery now operates two distinctly different taproom experiences, and the distinction matters when you’re planning a night out.

    The Craftsman Way pub (1205 Craftsman Way) is the original, the full-service experience: food, more seating, the flagship tap list, the familiar Scuttlebutt signage. It’s where you take people who haven’t been to Everett before and want to understand why the local beer scene has lasted. The Cedar Street production taproom (3310 Cedar St) is the stripped-down version attached to the brewing facility — better for exploring new releases, less about the full pub experience. Read our two-location breakdown here.

    2. Sound to Summit Brewing — Marina Taproom

    1710 W Marine View Drive. The family and dog-friendly patio at the marina is the closest thing to what At Large’s waterfront setup offered, and Sound to Summit earns its slot on the trail independently — their award-winning pilsners and stouts hold up on any tap list in the region. They brew out of Snohomish and pour at the marina, seven days a week. When the weather is good, this is the move. Full guide here.

    3. Obsidian Beer Hall — Downtown Hewitt

    1420 Hewitt Ave. Owner Craig Chambers opened this curated PNW beer hall in 2024 in the former Toggles space, and it’s become a genuine anchor on the Hewitt corridor. The tap list rotates and emphasizes Pacific Northwest craft — not exclusively Obsidian’s own production, but a curated selection that gives you a good cross-section of what’s being brewed in the region. Live music events run regularly through the Everett Music Initiative. This is technically a beer hall rather than a brewery-owned taproom, but it belongs on any beer walk through downtown Everett. Full profile here.

    4. Lazy Boy Brewing — South Everett Industrial

    715 100th St SE, Suite A1. This is the one people haven’t found yet, and finding it is part of the experience. Lazy Boy is tucked into a south Everett industrial park — no signage visible from the street unless you know where you’re going. Nine taps, Wednesday through Saturday 3–9 PM, Thursday trivia, Saturday live music, monthly line dancing. The scale is small by design, and the vibe is closer to a working brewery taproom than a hospitality space. We called it the spiritual successor to At Large’s ethos — a place where the beer is the point and the regulars actually show up. Full guide here.

    5. Middleton Brewing — Everett Mall Way

    607 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 27-A. Owner Geoff Middleton has been brewing since 2013. The 1.5-barrel nano-brewpub is one of Everett’s quieter finds — the specialty is fruit ales, which is genuinely unusual in a market that defaults hard to IPAs. The scale means the tap list changes constantly and you’ll encounter beers that exist nowhere else. Worth tracking specifically for seasonal fruit ale releases. Full profile here.

    6. U-Neek Brewing (formerly Crucible) — Everett Mall Area

    909 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite D440. New owners Erik Andresen and Johanna Watson took over Crucible Brewing and relaunched it as U-Neek, reopening under the new name in February 2025. Part of the Pacific Northwest Brewing Center complex. Hours: Monday–Saturday 12 PM–10 PM, Sunday 12 PM–8 PM. Family-friendly neighborhood taproom with trivia nights and rotating food trucks. Full profile here.

    How to Run the Trail

    The current trail splits naturally into two loops.

    North/Downtown loop: Obsidian Beer Hall (Hewitt Ave) → Scuttlebutt Craftsman Way → Sound to Summit Marina Taproom. This is the waterfront-and-downtown circuit, all within reasonable walking or short driving distance. The north loop is the best intro for first-timers and the right circuit when you’re combining brewery stops with dinner on the Hewitt corridor or the waterfront.

    South/Industrial loop: U-Neek → Middleton Brewing → Lazy Boy. These three are within a few miles of each other in south and east Everett. The south loop is the more adventurous circuit — less visible, more local, more interesting for people who’ve already done the downtown pass. Note that Lazy Boy’s hours (Wed–Sat, 3–9 PM) are the constraint to plan around.

    Doing both loops in a single day is possible but ambitious. A better approach: hit the north loop one evening, the south loop on a Saturday afternoon when Lazy Boy is open and you have time to find the industrial park.

    What Changed Since April 2026

    The April 2026 trail guide listed eight stops, including At Large and some additional options that have since closed or reduced hours. The practical trail today is six solid taprooms. The closure of At Large remains the biggest gap — specifically the loss of the waterfront patio, which Sound to Summit partially compensates for but doesn’t fully replace.

    On the positive side: Lazy Boy and Middleton have both settled into their operational rhythms in a way that makes them reliable additions to the list rather than question marks. U-Neek under new ownership has stabilized. The trail is smaller than it was two years ago, but the remaining stops are consistent.

    What We’re Watching

    The Port of Everett still has one remaining Restaurant Row space at Waterfront Place without a permanent tenant. A taproom or brewpub in that slot would complete the waterfront cluster in a way that At Large’s absence broke. We’re watching the Port’s tenant search process.

    In the meantime: six active stops is a solid summer brewery trail. Hit them in order or mix the loops. Either way you’re drinking well in Everett.

    The six active stops: Scuttlebutt Brewing (2 locations) • Sound to Summit Marina • Obsidian Beer Hall • Lazy Boy Brewing • Middleton Brewing • U-Neek Brewing

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many breweries are in Everett WA in 2026?

    As of summer 2026, Everett has six active taproom stops on the brewery trail: Scuttlebutt Brewing (two locations), Sound to Summit Brewing at the marina, Obsidian Beer Hall on Hewitt, Lazy Boy Brewing in south Everett, Middleton Brewing on SE Everett Mall Way, and U-Neek Brewing. At Large Brewing closed permanently in March 2026.

    Did At Large Brewing in Everett close?

    Yes. At Large Brewing at 2730 W Marine View Drive closed permanently on March 31, 2026. It was one of Everett’s original modern craft brewery destinations.

    What is the best brewery in Everett WA?

    Scuttlebutt Brewing is Everett’s most established craft brewery with two locations. For the best outdoor drinking experience, Sound to Summit’s marina taproom is the current top choice. For the most adventurous and local experience, Lazy Boy Brewing in south Everett is the hidden gem worth finding.

    Where is Lazy Boy Brewing in Everett?

    Lazy Boy Brewing is at 715 100th St SE, Suite A1, Everett, WA — in a south Everett industrial park. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 3 PM to 9 PM.

    Is U-Neek Brewing the same as Crucible Brewing Everett?

    Yes. U-Neek Brewing Company at 909 SE Everett Mall Way is the rebranded and relaunched version of Crucible Brewing, under new owners Erik Andresen and Johanna Watson since February 2025.

  • Scuttlebutt Brewing Has Two Completely Different Locations — Here’s Which One Is Right for You

    Scuttlebutt Brewing Has Two Completely Different Locations — Here’s Which One Is Right for You

    If you’ve been to Scuttlebutt Brewing once, you’ve actually only been to half of it. Everett’s oldest and most decorated craft brewery operates two completely different venues — and most people who’ve been going to one for years have never set foot in the other. That’s a problem worth fixing, because they’re not interchangeable. The right one for you depends entirely on what kind of night you’re having.

    We’ve spent time at both locations this spring and came away with a clear picture of who each one is for. Here’s the breakdown.

    The Family Pub: 1205 Craftsman Way

    This is the Scuttlebutt most people know. The Craftsman Way location is a full-service pub and restaurant — booths, a bar, food that goes beyond bar snacks, and a vibe that works for a date night just as well as a Tuesday afternoon. It sits in the north end near the marina, and it has the feel of a place that’s been doing this for a while without getting sloppy about it.

    The food program is the differentiator here. Fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, and the kind of pub fare that’s actually cooked well rather than heated from frozen. The beer list covers the full Scuttlebutt catalog — flagships like their American Amber Ale (their longest-running tap, a medium-body malt-forward beer that’s been on since the brewery opened in 1996) alongside whatever seasonal is rotating through. In spring 2026, look for their lighter session ales as they prep for summer patio weather. The pub patio is worth noting — it’s one of the better outdoor setups in the north end when the sun shows up.

    Hours at Craftsman Way run Sunday through Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM. The kitchen closes 30 minutes before the pub does, which is worth knowing if you’re coming late.

    This is the location you bring someone who doesn’t drink beer. The food holds up on its own, the space is comfortable, and the service is practiced. It’s also the location for groups — they can handle a bigger party without the chaos that a smaller taproom sometimes struggles with.

    The Cedar Street Taproom: 3310 Cedar Street

    The Cedar Street taproom is a different animal. This is where the brewing actually happens — the production facility is attached, and when you’re sitting at the bar, you’re closer to the tanks than you are at Craftsman Way. The space is smaller, more industrial, and oriented entirely around the beer. There’s no kitchen. Food is not the point.

    What Cedar Street has that Craftsman Way doesn’t: access to pilot batches, one-offs, and taproom-only pours that never make it to the restaurant. If Scuttlebutt’s brewing team is testing a new hop combination or a sour that might not go into production, Cedar Street is where it shows up first. For anyone who wants to drink Scuttlebutt beer specifically and is less interested in a full meal, this is the location.

    Hours at Cedar Street are more limited: Monday through Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Those hours tell you something about who this space is for — it skews toward people who can pop in mid-afternoon, hop enthusiasts doing research, and the kind of local who treats it as a neighborhood stop rather than a destination evening out.

    Parking at Cedar Street is easier. The neighborhood is quieter. The energy is lower-key. Bring a book or a friend you can actually hear.

    The Beer Itself in 2026

    Scuttlebutt has been brewing in Everett since 1996 — that’s 30 years of operating in the same city, which is genuinely rare in craft beer. Most breweries that have been around that long either got bought, moved production out of town, or quietly coasted on their reputation. Scuttlebutt has done none of those things. They still brew at Cedar Street. They still own both locations. And the beer still wins awards.

    Their flagship lineup is stable in the best way: the Amber Ale remains the house pour, the Hefeweizen is the summer go-to, and their IPA program has gotten more interesting over the past few years as they’ve incorporated more PNW hop varieties. The Paws & Pints collaboration with Everett Animal Shelter — announced earlier this spring, where the winner of a dog photo contest gets a beer named after their dog and a Cal Raleigh–autographed leash — is the kind of thing only a brewery that’s been this embedded in a community for three decades can pull off without it feeling like a marketing stunt.

    The Big Dumper Beer, their Cal Raleigh collab lager, remains available at both locations. It’s a crisp, crushable lager — nothing challenging about it, which is the point. It’s a baseball beer. Drink it on the patio when the Mariners are on.

    Which One Should You Go To Tonight?

    Here’s the simple version: if you want dinner with your beer, go to Craftsman Way. If you want to drink interesting beer and might be in and out in 90 minutes, go to Cedar Street — but check the hours first, because they close early.

    If you’ve only ever been to one of them, go to the other one. You’ll understand Scuttlebutt better after you have.

    Scuttlebutt Brewing — Family Pub
    1205 Craftsman Way, Suite 101, Everett, WA 98201
    Sun–Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM – 10 PM
    Full menu, patio, all ages

    Scuttlebutt Brewing — Cedar Street Taproom
    3310 Cedar Street, Everett, WA 98201
    Mon–Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM | Sat: 10 AM – 5 PM | Sun: Closed
    Beer only, taproom-exclusive pours, production facility adjacent

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long has Scuttlebutt Brewing been open in Everett?
    Scuttlebutt Brewing has been operating in Everett since 1996 — making 2026 their 30th year in business. They are one of the longest-running craft breweries in Western Washington.

    Does the Cedar Street taproom serve food?
    No. The Cedar Street taproom is beer-only. If you want food with your Scuttlebutt beer, go to the Craftsman Way family pub location.

    What’s the difference between the two Scuttlebutt locations?
    Craftsman Way is a full-service pub and restaurant with a complete food menu, longer hours, and a larger space. Cedar Street is the production taproom — smaller, beer-focused, with access to pilot batches and one-off pours, but no kitchen and earlier closing times.

    Is the Big Dumper Beer still available?
    Yes, the Cal Raleigh collaboration lager is available at both Scuttlebutt locations as of spring 2026.

    Can I visit both locations in one day?
    Yes — they’re both in Everett and about a 10-minute drive apart. Cedar Street closes earlier (5–6 PM), so start there and finish at Craftsman Way for dinner.

    Are dogs allowed at Scuttlebutt?
    Dogs are welcome on the patio at the Craftsman Way location. Scuttlebutt has also run dog-friendly events in partnership with Everett Animal Shelter.

  • Das Bratmobile: Everett’s German Food Truck Is Making Uli’s Brats and Schnitzel From Scratch — And Most People Don’t Know It Exists

    Das Bratmobile: Everett’s German Food Truck Is Making Uli’s Brats and Schnitzel From Scratch — And Most People Don’t Know It Exists

    Das Bratmobile has been feeding Everett the real thing for years, and most of the city still hasn’t found it. A German food truck run by a brother and sister from Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Das Bratmobile is the kind of operation that food-obsessed locals discover and immediately tell everyone they know. It’s authentic, it’s handcrafted, and it shows up at the Beverly Food Truck Park with the kind of menu that makes you realize how many years you’ve been settling for inferior sausages.

    If you haven’t been, here’s everything you need to know.

    Who’s Behind the Truck

    Ferdi and Uschi moved to the United States from Pirmasens, a town in Rheinland-Pfalz in western Germany, in the early 1990s. They built Das Bratmobile themselves — not because it was the trendy thing to do, but because buying a pre-built food service trailer was too expensive and building their own was the only realistic path. That’s the origin story of a truck built with genuine stakes, not a lifestyle pivot. When you taste the food, that history makes sense. This isn’t a German-themed food truck. It’s a truck run by Germans cooking the food they grew up eating.

    The Menu: Uli’s Sausages, Schnitzel, and Frikadelle

    Das Bratmobile sources its sausages from Uli’s Famous Sausage, the Seattle institution that has been making old-world European sausages since 1982. If you know Uli’s, you know what that means: these aren’t grocery-store brats. These are serious sausages made with care from a supplier that takes the craft seriously. The lineup includes smoked, jalapeño cheddar, currywurst, and polish — mild to spicy, with something for every heat tolerance.

    The Jaegerschnitzel is a bestseller — a German classic done right: breaded and fried pork cutlet with mushroom gravy. When it’s made well, schnitzel is one of the most satisfying foods in existence. Ferdi and Uschi make it well.

    Then there’s the Frikadelle — a homemade German burger. Not an American burger with a German twist. A proper German pan-fried meatball patty, seasoned the way it should be, served with German-style potato salad. If you’ve only ever had American versions of this concept, the real thing will recalibrate your expectations.

    German-style potato salad rounds out the sides — vinegar-based, not the mayo-loaded American picnic version. It’s the right call alongside sausages.

    Where to Find Das Bratmobile

    Das Bratmobile rotates through several Everett-area spots. Your most reliable bet:

    Beverly Food Truck Park — 6731 Beverly Blvd, Everett. The park runs Monday through Saturday, 4–7 PM with a rotating lineup of 2–4 trucks. Das Bratmobile is one of the regulars here, alongside other standouts we’ve covered. Check StreetFoodFinder before you go to confirm they’re on the schedule that day.

    They’ve also appeared at Scuttlebutt Brewing’s Cedar Street taproom, the Everett Food Truck Festival, and at various events around Snohomish County. Scuttlebutt + Das Bratmobile is one of those pairings that doesn’t need a lot of explaining — a cold craft beer and a proper Uli’s brat is a complete evening.

    What to Order

    First visit: Get the Jaegerschnitzel. It’s the benchmark — if they can do schnitzel right, they can do everything right. Spoiler: they can. Add a brat on the side and get the potato salad. This is a two-hands meal.

    Second visit: Try the Frikadelle. It’s different from what you expect a “burger” to be, and that difference is entirely the point.

    For heat seekers: the jalapeño cheddar brat from Uli’s brings real spice without gimmick. Most vegetarian and vegan customers will find options with the potato salad and some of the sides — but this is fundamentally a meat-forward menu.

    Price Range and Parking

    Food truck pricing — typically $10–$16 per item. Cash and cards accepted. The Beverly Food Truck Park has surface parking on-site, free. When Das Bratmobile is at Scuttlebutt, street parking on Cedar Street or the nearby lots applies.

    Why This Truck Matters

    Everett’s food truck scene has real range: Uzbek street food at Tabassum, Indian chaat at The Food Atlas, Mexican-Cuban fusion at Mexicuban, Central Asian flavors at Beverly Food Truck Park regulars. Das Bratmobile adds German to that list — and it’s not a novelty version of German food. It’s the real thing, from people who know exactly what the real thing tastes like because they grew up eating it.

    We’ve covered food trucks in Everett before, and one pattern holds: the trucks worth returning to are the ones where the operators have a personal stake in the food being right. Das Bratmobile is exactly that. Ferdi and Uschi built this truck with their own hands. The food shows it.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is Das Bratmobile food truck in Everett?

    Das Bratmobile regularly appears at Beverly Food Truck Park (6731 Beverly Blvd, Mon–Sat 4–7 PM), Scuttlebutt Brewing taproom, and various Snohomish County events. Check StreetFoodFinder at streetfoodfinder.com/DasBratmobile for the current schedule.

    What sausages does Das Bratmobile use?

    They source from Uli’s Famous Sausage in Seattle — one of the best European-style sausage makers in the Pacific Northwest. Varieties include smoked, jalapeño cheddar, currywurst, and polish.

    What is Frikadelle?

    Frikadelle is a traditional German pan-fried meatball patty — similar to a burger but seasoned and prepared in the German style. Das Bratmobile makes it homemade.

    Is Das Bratmobile vegetarian-friendly?

    This is primarily a meat-focused menu (sausages, schnitzel, meatball patties). The German potato salad and some sides are vegetarian. Not the best choice for fully plant-based eaters.

    Who owns Das Bratmobile?

    Brother and sister Ferdi and Uschi, who immigrated from Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany in the early 1990s and built the trailer themselves.

    What’s the best thing to order at Das Bratmobile?

    Start with the Jaegerschnitzel — breaded pork cutlet with mushroom gravy. It’s their benchmark dish and consistently excellent. Add a brat and German potato salad to round out the meal.

  • Middleton Brewing: South Everett’s Nano-Brewpub Is the Fruit Ale Spot the Rest of the City Forgot to Tell You About

    Middleton Brewing: South Everett’s Nano-Brewpub Is the Fruit Ale Spot the Rest of the City Forgot to Tell You About

    What is Middleton Brewing? Middleton Brewing is a 1.5-barrel nano-brewpub in South Everett run by owner-brewer Geoff Middleton, specializing in nontraditional fruit ales. Located at 607 SE Everett Mall Way Suite 27-A, it’s open Thursday through Sunday and is one of the most under-the-radar craft beer stops in Snohomish County.

    Middleton Brewing: South Everett’s Nano-Brewpub Is the Fruit Ale Spot the Rest of the City Forgot to Tell You About

    There’s a pattern to how people discover Middleton Brewing. Someone moves to South Everett, does a quick search for local craft beer, finds the brewery trail article that mentions eight stops, sees Middleton listed, assumes it’s just another tap house, and promptly goes somewhere shinier. A few weeks later, a neighbor sets them straight.

    “You haven’t been to Geoff’s place yet?”

    Then they go, order a Tangerine IPA, and wonder why they waited.

    Middleton Brewing has been operating at 607 SE Everett Mall Way since 2013, tucked into a suite in a South Everett commercial strip. It’s a 1.5-barrel nano-brewpub—meaning Geoff Middleton brews everything on-site in small batches, frequently rotates what’s on tap, and is personally behind the bar more days than not. The scale is intentional. At 1.5 barrels, he can try things that no production brewery would risk: a Lime & Cilantro session ale, a Walnut Almond Coconut stout, a Ginger Lemongrass wheat. Every batch is a few kegs. When it’s gone, it’s gone.

    The Beer Program: Fruit-Forward, Unashamed, Surprisingly Sophisticated

    The majority of Middleton’s beers include fruit, and Geoff doesn’t apologize for it. His Tangerine IPA uses a full pound of fresh tangerines per gallon—which is not a flavoring trick, that’s a real citrus load that comes through in every sip. The result is bright and bitter in the way a good IPA should be, with fresh citrus that doesn’t read as artificial or syrupy. It is, by a wide margin, the best fruit IPA in South Everett, and it’s not particularly close.

    The rotating tap list on any given week might include some combination of: Blackberry Wheat, Blueberry Stout, Strawberry Blonde, Jalapeno Pale, Honey Ale, Coconut Porter, or the Ginger Lemongrass Saison. These aren’t gimmick beers—they’re the product of a homebrewer who spent years perfecting recipes before going commercial and who still treats every batch as a small batch worth getting right.

    If you want to know what’s on tap before you make the drive, check their Facebook page or Instagram (@middleton_brewing), where Geoff posts fairly regularly about current pours. The tap list changes with whatever just finished fermenting, so there’s no reliable “house beer” other than whatever he’s currently excited about.

    The Space: Small, Dog-Friendly, Genuinely Neighborhood

    Middleton Brewing is not a destination taproom with exposed timber beams and a DJ. It’s a neighborhood brewpub that happens to be in a commercial strip near the SE Everett Mall. The space is small and unpretentious, with open seating, a full food menu including sandwiches, pizza with vegan cheese options, beer cheese nachos, and the kind of low-key atmosphere where you can show up with your dog (they’re welcome), claim a table, and work through a few small-batch pours without anyone making you feel like you need to buy another round.

    It’s also genuinely family-friendly. There’s no craft-beer-bar pressure to the place. Geoff Middleton built it to serve his neighborhood, and that’s exactly what it does.

    The Origin Story: From Painting Contractor to Nano-Brewery Owner

    Geoff Middleton’s path to opening a brewery ran through a college hobby, a family painting business, and about a decade of perfecting recipes on a homebrew kit. His first batch was a two-gallon blonde ale from a retail kit to which he added fresh blueberries—a choice that probably tells you everything you need to know about where his beer program was going to end up.

    He chose the brewpub model deliberately, wanting a taproom-first business rather than a production brewery chasing distribution. In 2013, the Middleton family opened at the current SE Everett Mall Way location. Geoff still works for the family painting business during the week. The brewery runs Thursday through Sunday, and he’s there every open day—which means if you have a question about a beer, the person who brewed it is almost certainly the one pouring it.

    That kind of direct-from-brewer tap experience is increasingly rare as Everett’s craft beer scene has grown and professionalized. The Everett brewery trail now has eight stops, ranging from production facilities with full kitchens to small taprooms. Middleton sits firmly at the intimate, personal end of that spectrum—a place where the menu is whatever Geoff just finished brewing and the best pairing advice comes from the guy who made it.

    How It Fits Into the Broader South Everett Craft Beer Scene

    South Everett has quietly developed a credible craft beer circuit. Lazy Boy Brewing opened recently at 715 100th St SE and is drawing the rotating-tap crowd with trivia nights and live music. U-Neek and Crucible Brewing, just down the road at 909 SE Everett Mall Way, relaunched with new ownership and a new small-batch Owner’s Series that rhymes with what Middleton has always done. That puts three distinct nano-to-small breweries within a few miles of each other in South Everett—a circuit worth building an afternoon around.

    For context on the North Everett and waterfront brewery scene, Obsidian Beer Hall on Hewitt and Sound to Summit at the marina offer a different vibe—larger spaces, more taps, waterfront access. Middleton is the counterweight: tight, brewer-owned, neighborhood-first.

    What to Order

    If the Tangerine IPA is on tap, start there. It’s the anchor of the program and the best introduction to Geoff’s approach. If you want to go fruit-forward but lighter, look for whatever wheat or blonde is currently running with a fruit addition. For the adventurous: ask what the weirdest thing on tap is. The answer is usually worth trying.

    On the food side, the beer cheese nachos pair well with anything on the hop-forward side of the tap list, and the house pizza with vegan cheese is legitimately good for a brewpub offering.

    The Details

    Address: 607 SE Everett Mall Way Suite 27-A, Everett, WA 98208
    Hours: Thursday–Friday 2–9 PM, Saturday 2–9 PM, Sunday 2–8 PM (closed Mon–Wed)
    Phone: (425) 280-9178
    Dog-friendly: Yes
    Family-friendly: Yes
    Price range: Pints typically $5–$7, food items $9–$14
    Parking: Free surface lot at the commercial strip
    Follow for tap updates: Facebook (Middleton Brewing) / Instagram @middleton_brewing

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of beer does Middleton Brewing specialize in?

    Middleton Brewing specializes in nontraditional fruit ales—beers that use real fruit additions like fresh tangerines, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, coconut, ginger, and jalapeño. The tap list rotates constantly based on what’s currently fermenting.

    Is Middleton Brewing dog-friendly?

    Yes. Middleton Brewing is family- and dog-friendly.

    What are the hours at Middleton Brewing?

    Thursday through Friday 2–9 PM, Saturday 2–9 PM, Sunday 2–8 PM. Closed Monday through Wednesday.

    How big is Middleton Brewing?

    It’s a 1.5-barrel nano-brewpub, meaning all beer is brewed on-site in very small batches. When a batch runs out, that beer is gone until the next brew cycle.

    How does Middleton Brewing compare to other Everett breweries?

    Middleton is the smallest and most personal of Everett’s brewery options. It lacks the large-production capacity or waterfront ambiance of places like Sound to Summit or Obsidian Beer Hall, but it offers something none of the others do: a brewer-owned nano-operation where the person pouring is the person who brewed it, and the tap list changes based on actual small-batch experimentation rather than a set rotation.

    Does Middleton Brewing serve food?

    Yes—full food menu including sandwiches, pizza (with vegan cheese option), beer cheese nachos, and soups.

    Where is Middleton Brewing located?

    607 SE Everett Mall Way Suite 27-A, Everett, WA 98208. Free parking in the surface lot.

  • Obsidian Beer Hall on Hewitt Is the Curated PNW Beer Room Downtown Everett Didn’t Know It Needed

    Obsidian Beer Hall on Hewitt Is the Curated PNW Beer Room Downtown Everett Didn’t Know It Needed

    What is Obsidian Beer Hall in downtown Everett? Obsidian Beer Hall is a 21+ rotating-tap beer hall at 1420 Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett, opened in 2024 by owner Craig Chambers in the former Toggles Bottle Shop space. It pours rotating Pacific Northwest craft beers alongside cider, hard kombucha, hard seltzer, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Hours are Wednesday–Thursday 4pm–9pm and Friday–Saturday 4pm–10pm; closed Sunday–Tuesday.

    Obsidian Beer Hall on Hewitt Is the Curated PNW Beer Room Downtown Everett Didn’t Know It Needed

    We’ve been writing about Everett breweries for weeks now — Lazy Boy, Sound to Summit’s Marina taproom, the U-Neek/Crucible rebrand, Scuttlebutt’s Paws & Pints promo — and somehow we hadn’t gotten around to writing about the room at 1420 Hewitt that quietly became one of the most interesting beer spaces in the city. That ends tonight.

    Obsidian Beer Hall isn’t a brewery. It’s a beer hall — and that distinction is the whole point. Owner Craig Chambers opened Obsidian in 2024 in the former Toggles Bottle Shop space at 1420 Hewitt Avenue, two doors down from The New Mexicans at 1416 Hewitt and a half-block from a stretch of downtown that has, in the last three years, gone from “sleeping” to “the most rewarding 2-block stroll in Snohomish County.”

    The pitch isn’t we make our own beer here. The pitch is we taste a lot of beer so you don’t have to, and what’s on tap tonight is the result of that work. It’s curation, not production. And in a beer scene as deep as the Pacific Northwest’s, that’s a real job.

    The Address, the Hours, the Vibe

    Obsidian Beer Hall — 1420 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201

    Hours: Wed–Thu 4pm–9pm, Fri–Sat 4pm–10pm. Closed Sun–Tue.

    21+ only. No food kitchen — bring it in or order from a neighbor.

    The room itself is the right shape. The Toggles space had good bones — long, narrow, brick — and Obsidian leaned into them. The walls rotate work from local minority artists, which is one of those small commitments that tells you who’s running the place before you even talk to anyone. There’s no TV mounted over the bar trying to compete for your attention. It’s a beer hall, in the original sense of the term: a room designed for people to sit, drink something good, and talk to each other.

    The Origin Story Worth Knowing

    This is the kind of opening backstory that Everett doesn’t get often enough.

    Craig Chambers grew up drinking Coors Light at the University of Washington. His own words. Macrobrew. He transferred to the University of Montana and discovered what beer could actually be at Big Sky Brewing — that specific revelation a lot of us had at some point in our 20s when somebody handed us a glass of something and said “no, taste it.” He carried the vibe of those Montana beer rooms back to the Pacific Northwest, watched the Toggles space come available in downtown Everett, and decided he could do that here.

    The reason this matters: the Pacific Northwest is the densest, most experienced craft-beer region in North America. Anyone opening a beer-focused room here is operating in a market that has seen everything. To survive, you have to know exactly what you’re doing and exactly what you’re for. Obsidian’s answer is curated PNW lineup, comfortable room, no kitchen, art on the walls, community-first events, 21+ adults only. That’s a clear identity, and clear identity is what wins in this market.

    What’s Actually on Tap

    The lineup rotates — that’s the model — but the consistent thesis is PNW first. Expect to see beers from Washington and Oregon producers you might have heard of and several you haven’t, with the rotating-tap rhythm leaning toward what’s interesting now rather than what’s reliably the most ordered. If you ask the bartender what’s worth your time on a given night, they’ll tell you. That’s the trade — you don’t get the comfort of a permanent house IPA you can rely on, but you get an actual recommendation from someone who has been tasting all week.

    Beyond beer, the menu hits the categories an Everett bar room ought to in 2026:

    – Cider (PNW-leaning, regional)

    – Hard kombucha for the friend who wanted to come along but doesn’t drink beer

    – Hard seltzer if that’s your move

    – Wine for the date who is over the IPA conversation

    – Non-alcoholic options — meaningful ones, not just one Athletic Brewing can in the back of a cooler

    The non-alcoholic list is one of the small trust signals. A beer hall in 2026 that takes NA seriously is a beer hall that wants you to come back, not just spend.

    The Music and Art Programming

    Obsidian books real events. The Everett Music Initiative has put live shows here — recent example being Tilson XOXO followed by a dance party — and the room moonlights as an art gallery for local minority artists in rotation. Add in the occasional themed community night (a recent “Pole Jam” community fitness event was, by all accounts, both unexpected and a hit) and you’ve got a programming calendar that does what most Everett bars don’t bother with: it gives you a reason to show up tonight.

    Follow @obsidian_beer_hall on Instagram for the actual schedule. The Facebook page also posts current event lineups.

    How It Fits the Hewitt Corridor

    Here’s the bigger story that’s emerging without anyone planning it.

    Two doors east at 1416 Hewitt is The New Mexicans — the only kitchen in Snohomish County serving real Hatch green chile. Two doors east of that, at 1414, is the closed Prohibition Grille space (per Yelp), and at 1510 Hewitt is the 1976-founded Vintage Cafe — one of the oldest continuously-operating restaurants in downtown Everett. At 1707 is Sabaijai Thai. Up at 2019 Hewitt is Heritage African Restaurant. At 1712 is Luca Italian.

    In the last 10 years, Hewitt Avenue between 14th and 21st quietly became the densest, most-international 6-block restaurant corridor in Snohomish County, and Obsidian Beer Hall is the only dedicated drinks-only room in the middle of it. That makes it the natural before-and-after stop. Eat New Mexican green chile two doors down at 1416, then walk over to Obsidian for a PNW pour. Pre-game a Sabaijai dinner here. Drop in after Heritage. The corridor works in part because Obsidian holds down a specific job — not a kitchen, not a brewery, not a wine bar, but the dedicated rotating beer room — that the other rooms can’t.

    What to Order If It’s Your First Time

    We won’t pin a specific beer to this article because the rotating-tap model means whatever we name will likely be off the lineup by the time you read this. But the pattern to follow:

    1. Walk in. Don’t pre-decide.

    2. Read the chalkboard.

    3. Ask the bartender which one they’d pour for themselves right now.

    4. Trust the answer.

    That’s how a curated beer hall is supposed to work, and Obsidian is built for that interaction.

    The Verdict

    Obsidian Beer Hall is the room downtown Everett needed and didn’t quite know it was missing. It’s not trying to be a brewery. It’s not trying to be a cocktail bar. It’s not trying to be a music venue, even though it hosts music. It’s trying to be a really good beer hall in the Pacific Northwest sense — curated lineup, comfortable room, real adults, real conversation — and on every visit so far it has nailed exactly that brief.

    If you live downtown and you haven’t been: go this week. Wednesday opens at 4. The Hewitt corridor pre-game starts here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Where is Obsidian Beer Hall located?

    A: 1420 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, in downtown Everett between 14th and 15th. Two doors west of The New Mexicans.

    Q: What are Obsidian Beer Hall’s hours?

    A: Wednesday and Thursday 4:00pm–9:00pm; Friday and Saturday 4:00pm–10:00pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

    Q: Is Obsidian Beer Hall a brewery?

    A: No. Obsidian is a beer hall — it pours rotating beer from Pacific Northwest breweries rather than brewing its own. Think of it as a curated PNW craft-beer room.

    Q: Is Obsidian Beer Hall 21+?

    A: Yes. Obsidian is 21-and-over only.

    Q: Who owns Obsidian Beer Hall?

    A: Craig Chambers, a Washington native who discovered craft beer at Big Sky Brewing in Montana. He opened Obsidian in 2024 in the former Toggles Bottle Shop space.

    Q: Does Obsidian Beer Hall serve food?

    A: Obsidian does not have an in-house kitchen. The neighborhood — including The New Mexicans, Sabaijai Thai, and other Hewitt-corridor restaurants — is the food pairing.

    Q: What kinds of drinks does Obsidian serve besides beer?

    A: Cider, hard kombucha, hard seltzer, wine, and a meaningful non-alcoholic selection.

    Q: Are there events at Obsidian Beer Hall?

    A: Yes. Obsidian hosts live music in partnership with the Everett Music Initiative, rotating local minority art on its walls, and occasional community events. Check Instagram @obsidian_beer_hall for the current calendar.

  • Lazy Boy Brewing Is the South Everett Taproom That Just Got More Important After At Large’s Closure

    Lazy Boy Brewing Is the South Everett Taproom That Just Got More Important After At Large’s Closure

    Quick answer: Lazy Boy Brewing is at 715 100th St SE, Suite A1, Everett, WA 98208 — tucked in the back corner of an industrial complex south of Highway 526. The taproom is inside the brewery itself and pours nine Lazy Boy beers including taproom-only specials. Open Wednesday–Saturday, 3pm–9pm; closed Sunday–Tuesday. Trivia on Thursdays, line dancing once a month on Fridays, live music Saturdays, occasional yoga. With At Large Brewing closed as of March 31, Lazy Boy is now one of the most underrated brewery taprooms left in Everett — and the regulars want to keep it that way.

    The Brewery Hiding in an Industrial Park

    Most people who have driven past 100th Street SE on the way to the Boeing Freeway have never noticed the small Lazy Boy Brewing sign tucked into a multi-tenant industrial building. That’s the whole point. Lazy Boy isn’t a destination brewery in the Cascade district sense — it’s a working brewery with a taproom inside it, and the room itself feels like it. Concrete floor. Steel beams. Tap list on a chalkboard. A few high-tops. A long communal table. The cellar is twenty feet from your stool.

    This is the kind of brewery your friend who used to live in Bend, Oregon will recognize immediately. It’s the kind of brewery the Everett craft beer community has quietly defended for years. And as of April 2026, with At Large Brewing closing its doors at the end of March, Lazy Boy is one of the few Everett breweries left where the operation is small enough that the person pulling your beer probably also helped brew it.

    The Address, Hours, and How to Find It

    Where: 715 100th Street SE, Suite A1, Everett, WA 98208. The complex is set back from the road behind a parking lot. Drive to the back. Suite A1 is in the far corner. The sign is small. Trust the map pin.

    Hours: Wednesday 3pm–9pm, Thursday 3pm–9pm, Friday 3pm–9pm, Saturday 3pm–9pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

    Phone: (425) 423-7700.

    The hours are the part most first-timers get wrong. This is not a Tuesday brewery. This is not a noon brewery. Lazy Boy keeps a working brewer’s schedule — they brew during the day and they open the taproom in the late afternoon. If you show up at 1pm on a Sunday you will be standing in an empty parking lot.

    The Beer: Nine on Tap, Including Taproom-Only Pours

    Lazy Boy keeps a rotating tap list anchored by their flagships and topped up with seasonal and one-off pours that don’t leave the taproom. The flagship lineup runs the standard Pacific Northwest deck: an IPA, a hefeweizen, a Belgian, a porter, plus seasonals that lean toward the brewer’s curiosity rather than chasing a national trend.

    What to order on your first visit:

    • The IPA, on the flagship board. Classic Pacific Northwest hop bill, well-attenuated, drinkable. If you want to know the brewery, start here.
    • The hefeweizen. Banana-and-clove yeast character without the syrupy weight some PNW hefes carry. A great introduction beer for someone who thinks they “don’t like wheat beers.”
    • Whatever the seasonal is. It’s the most likely beer to surprise you and the most likely beer to be gone next month.
    • A taster flight. The taproom serves four-pour flights that get you across the lineup for less than the price of two pints.

    To-go is a real part of the model. Growlers and 32-oz crowlers are available, and they’re priced fairly compared to grabbing four-packs at the grocery store. If you have a friend coming over for dinner Saturday, this is your stop on the way home.

    The Programming Is What Makes Lazy Boy Different

    The thing that distinguishes Lazy Boy from the bigger Everett breweries isn’t the beer. The beer is good. The beer is reliably good. What sets Lazy Boy apart is what they do with the room when there isn’t a brewing shift running.

    • Thursday trivia. The most consistent weeknight programming in the south Everett brewery scene. Teams of four to six. Questions that lean local. The regulars are friendly to newcomers and they will absolutely beat you the first three times you try.
    • Saturday live music. Local acts, mostly acoustic, mostly singer-songwriter-leaning. The room sounds better than you’d expect a concrete-floored industrial space to sound. They keep the volume at a level where you can actually have a conversation.
    • Once-a-month Friday line dancing. This is not a joke. It is exactly what it sounds like. It rotates onto the calendar once a month and the regulars treat it as a real holiday. If you want to see Everett at its weirdest and most committed, find out which Friday and show up.
    • Occasional yoga. Yoga in a brewery is a Pacific Northwest tradition at this point and Lazy Boy runs sessions when the schedule allows.

    None of this is on a glossy event calendar. Most of it lives on the chalkboard at the door and on Lazy Boy’s social feeds. That’s part of the charm — and part of what keeps the taproom feeling like a community room rather than a tourist stop.

    The Crowd

    Lazy Boy on a Thursday evening is the most accurate cross-section of working-age Everett you’ll find anywhere in the city. There are construction guys still in their hoodies. There are nurses off shift. There are couples on a low-key date. There are dads who picked up the kids from soccer and brought them along (yes, the taproom is family-friendly until 8pm, and the line dancing crowd treats kids like part of the show). There are no Boeing engineers performing being craft beer connoisseurs. There are people drinking beer they like in a brewery they like.

    That’s a different vibe than Scuttlebutt’s polished waterfront restaurant model and a different vibe than Sound to Summit’s marina taproom. Both of those are great rooms. Lazy Boy is the third option, and it’s the one that scratches a different itch.

    Why Lazy Boy Matters More After At Large’s Closure

    Everett’s brewery scene took a real hit when At Large Brewing announced its closure and shut down at the end of March 2026 after a multi-year run on Marine View Drive. At Large was the closest thing Everett had to a small, working-class waterfront brewery, and its absence opens a hole that the bigger taprooms can’t quite fill.

    Lazy Boy is the obvious place that fills part of it. Different geography — south Everett, not the waterfront — but the same operational ethos. Small. Working. Owner-operator visible. Beer made by the people serving it. If At Large was your weeknight brewery, Lazy Boy is now the spiritual successor in town. It’s been there the whole time, doing the same thing, on a different street.

    That’s the kind of news the Everett craft beer community quietly absorbs and rallies around. It’s also a quiet plug for everyone who liked having multiple small operators in town: this is when you support them. Show up on a slow Wednesday. Buy the four-pour flight. Take a crowler home. The breweries that survive are the ones whose taprooms still feel busy on the days when nobody else is showing up.

    How to Spend an Evening at Lazy Boy

    • Arrive at 3:30pm. Beat the after-work crowd. The taproom is calmest in the first half-hour after open.
    • Start with a flight. Get the lay of the land. Pick a favorite. Order a pint of the favorite next.
    • Order the seasonal. Don’t leave without trying whatever the brewer has running this month.
    • Bring a friend or three. The communal table is built for it.
    • Take a crowler home. The to-go pricing is fair and your future self will thank you.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is Lazy Boy Brewing in Everett?

    Lazy Boy Brewing is at 715 100th St SE, Suite A1, Everett, WA 98208 — in the back corner of an industrial complex south of Highway 526.

    What are Lazy Boy Brewing’s hours?

    Wednesday through Saturday, 3pm to 9pm. The taproom is closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

    Can you buy beer to go from Lazy Boy?

    Yes. Growlers and 32-oz crowlers are available to take home, plus kegs. To-go is priced reasonably compared to grocery store four-packs.

    Is Lazy Boy Brewing kid-friendly?

    Yes, until evening hours. The taproom welcomes kids in the early evening; check current policy for the live music nights.

    What kind of beer does Lazy Boy make?

    The flagship lineup includes an IPA, a hefeweizen, a Belgian, a porter, and rotating seasonal and taproom-only specials. Nine beers on tap at any given time.

    Does Lazy Boy serve food?

    Lazy Boy doesn’t run a full kitchen, but they often have food trucks parked outside on Friday and Saturday evenings. You’re also welcome to bring food in or have it delivered.

    What events does Lazy Boy Brewing host?

    Trivia on Thursdays, live music on Saturdays, line dancing once a month on Fridays, and occasional yoga sessions. Programming is announced on Lazy Boy’s social channels and the taproom chalkboard.

    Is Lazy Boy a good alternative to At Large Brewing?

    For Everett locals who lost their favorite small waterfront brewery when At Large closed at the end of March 2026, Lazy Boy is the closest match in operational ethos — small, owner-operator, working brewery with a taproom attached. The geography is different (south Everett, not the waterfront) but the vibe is similar.

  • Scuttlebutt’s Paws & Pints Is the Most Everett-Feeling Beer Promo of the Year

    Scuttlebutt’s Paws & Pints Is the Most Everett-Feeling Beer Promo of the Year

    Scuttlebutt Brewing and the Everett Animal Shelter’s Paws & Pints photo contest closed voting on April 17, 2026. The grand prize is a Scuttlebutt beer named after the winning dog, unveiled at a celebration party at the Scuttlebutt Taproom (3310 Cedar Street, Everett) with a food truck, swag, and a puppy playpen. The celebration date is forthcoming — keep an eye on Scuttlebutt’s channels.

    Scuttlebutt’s Paws & Pints Is the Most Everett-Feeling Beer Promo of the Year

    Here’s what happened. The Everett Animal Shelter partnered with Scuttlebutt Brewing on a fundraiser called Paws & Pints. People submitted photos of their dogs. Other people voted — at a dollar per vote — and the money went to the shelter. The grand prize? Scuttlebutt brews a beer, names it after the winning dog, and releases it at a celebration party at the taproom.

    Voting closed on Friday, April 17 at 9:00 PM. Which means somewhere in Everett, right now, there is a dog about to get its own limited-release beer. And we are very much here for it.

    The Basic Breakdown

    Paws & Pints ran from March 27 to April 17, 2026. Dog owners uploaded photos of their dogs — “glamour shots,” basically — and friends, family, and strangers paid a dollar per vote to push favorite pups up the leaderboard. The top vote-getter wins the beer naming. The top five get prizes. Everyone’s dollars went to the Everett Animal Shelter.

    In the list of reasons to live in Everett, “you can pay a dollar to get your dog a beer named after it” is a sneaky one.

    Why This Promo Actually Matters

    Breweries run dog-friendly events constantly. Most of them are the same: dog-friendly patio, dog-themed event name, maybe a rescue has a table set up. Scuttlebutt went further. The winner doesn’t just get a photo on a wall — they get an actual Scuttlebutt beer, in Scuttlebutt’s taproom, with Scuttlebutt’s name on it.

    That’s the kind of community promo that only works when the brewery actually cares. Scuttlebutt has been an Everett institution for three decades. They’ve done major-league collabs, including the Big Dumper beer earlier this year with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. They could absolutely spend their marketing budget on bigger swings. They chose to spend a chunk of it on a fundraiser for the local animal shelter and a goofy, joyful promo for a stranger’s dog.

    That says something about who Scuttlebutt is. That’s a brewery worth supporting.

    The Prizes (and Why the Leash Is So Good)

    The grand prize:

    • A Scuttlebutt beer named after the winning dog, unveiled at a celebration party at the taproom
    • A Scuttlebutt-branded dog leash autographed by Cal Raleigh, the Seattle Mariners catcher

    The top five also get prizes. Details on the exact top-five prize package weren’t spelled out in the announcement, but the winner’s Cal Raleigh leash is the piece that made local news. Cal Raleigh’s autograph on a dog leash. Sold at literally no store, anywhere. Owned by one dog in Everett.

    Scuttlebutt has been leaning into Mariners collabs all season. The Cal Raleigh tie-in for the Big Dumper beer and now this leash is a smart extension of a relationship they’ve clearly built deliberately.

    When Is the Celebration Party?

    As of this writing, the exact celebration party date has not been announced by Scuttlebutt. What organizers have confirmed:

    • It’s at the Scuttlebutt Taproom (3310 Cedar Street, Everett — not the main brewery and restaurant at 1205 Craftsman Way on the waterfront)
    • There will be giveaways
    • There will be a Puppy Playpen
    • There will be Scuttlebutt swag
    • There will be a food truck on site
    • And — critically — dogs are invited

    For the exact date, watch Scuttlebutt’s Instagram (@scuttlebuttbrewing) and the Everett Animal Shelter’s channels. The announcement is likely to come in the weeks after voting closes, so late April through May is the realistic window.

    Which Scuttlebutt Location Is the Taproom?

    This trips people up, so let’s be clear. Scuttlebutt operates two Everett locations:

    • Scuttlebutt Brewing Company restaurant & brewery — 1205 Craftsman Way, on the waterfront near the marina. This is the full restaurant.
    • Scuttlebutt Taproom — 3310 Cedar Street. This is the smaller dedicated taproom where the celebration party is happening.

    The Cedar Street taproom is the more intimate, taproom-first of the two. It’s set up for events, beer-first crowds, and dogs. If you’ve only ever been to the waterfront restaurant, the Cedar Street taproom is a different vibe and worth a visit for its own sake.

    How to Prep for the Party

    If you plan to go — and you should — here’s the prep list:

    • Bring your dog, on a leash, well-behaved enough to be in a crowd
    • Bring cash or card for the food truck (varies per event)
    • Bring a tag with your dog’s name in case the leashes get mixed up at the playpen
    • Budget for a flight — you’re going to want to try the new namesake beer, and flights let you pair it with a few others
    • Plan for the Cedar Street taproom, not the waterfront restaurant

    Arrive early if you can. Dog-centric events at Scuttlebutt tend to fill out fast, and the Puppy Playpen setup has capacity limits once things get busy.

    The Bigger Point: Everett’s Brewery Scene Is Paying Attention

    We’ve written a lot about Everett’s brewery trail this spring — the Sound to Summit taproom at the Marina, At Large Brewing on Marine View, U-Neek (formerly Crucible), and Scuttlebutt’s flagship. What makes the Everett brewery scene different from a lot of mid-size city brewery scenes is this exact kind of thing: local breweries doing promos that are genuinely for Everett, not imported playbooks from a Denver or a Portland.

    Paws & Pints is a perfect example. It raises money for a specific Everett nonprofit. It partners with a Mariners player Everett has adopted as a local hero. It gives a real product to a real dog. It makes the Cedar Street taproom into a party.

    That’s Everett-brand community building, run by a brewery that has been around long enough to know what that looks like.

    The Bottom Line

    Voting is closed. The winning dog is somewhere out there. In a few weeks, that dog’s name is going on a Scuttlebutt beer and the Cedar Street taproom is going to be full of dogs, food truck food, and people having the exact kind of Saturday you move to Everett for.

    Watch Scuttlebutt’s channels for the party date. Bring your dog. Order the namesake beer. Pet every dog in the room. Scuttlebutt earned the loyalty.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Scuttlebutt’s Paws & Pints contest?

    It’s a fundraiser for the Everett Animal Shelter. Dog owners submitted photos of their dogs, and the public voted at $1 per vote — all proceeds to the shelter. The top vote-getter wins a Scuttlebutt beer named after their dog, unveiled at a celebration party at the taproom.

    When did Paws & Pints voting close?

    Voting closed Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM. The winner and celebration party date are expected to be announced in the weeks following.

    Where is the Paws & Pints celebration party?

    At the Scuttlebutt Taproom, 3310 Cedar Street, Everett — not the flagship brewery and restaurant on Craftsman Way.

    What’s the grand prize?

    A Scuttlebutt beer named after the winning dog, released at the celebration party, plus a Scuttlebutt-branded dog leash autographed by Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.

    Are dogs invited to the celebration party?

    Yes. Dogs are explicitly invited. There will be a Puppy Playpen, food truck, swag, and giveaways at the event.

    How do I find out the celebration party date?

    Watch Scuttlebutt Brewing’s Instagram (@scuttlebuttbrewing) and the Everett Animal Shelter’s channels. The date is expected to be announced in late April or May 2026.

    How does Scuttlebutt’s Paws & Pints compare to other brewery dog events?

    Most brewery dog events offer dog-friendly patios and rescue tables. Paws & Pints goes further by committing an actual beer release, autographed memorabilia tied to a Seattle Mariners player, and substantial fundraising dollars to the Everett Animal Shelter. It’s one of the most genuinely community-integrated brewery promos in Snohomish County this year.

  • Sound to Summit’s Everett Marina Taproom Is the Waterfront Brewery the South Side of the Port Needed

    Sound to Summit’s Everett Marina Taproom Is the Waterfront Brewery the South Side of the Port Needed

    Is Sound to Summit’s Everett taproom worth visiting? Yes. Sound2Summit’s Everett Marina taproom at 1710 W Marine View Dr is open daily at noon, pours 13 beers from their Snohomish brewery, and won Best Brewery and Best Lunch in the 2025 Everett Herald readers’ awards. The pizza is legitimately good, the waterfront views are unmatched, and it’s become the anchor taproom for the south side of Port of Everett.

    Why Sound2Summit’s Everett Location Matters

    We’ll say it plainly: Sound to Summit didn’t need to open an Everett taproom. Their Snohomish flagship has been winning awards since 2014, their distribution footprint is solid, and they already had a loyal following driving out to First Street to fill growlers. Opening a second location at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place in June 2023 was a swing — and almost three years later, it’s become the brewery scene anchor we didn’t know the waterfront was missing.

    Sound2Summit Taproom & Pizzeria sits at 1710 W Marine View Dr, right on the marina with a deck that faces the water and the Olympics. The Everett location doesn’t brew on-site — that happens at the Snohomish mothership — but all 13 taps pour fresh from Snohomish, and the Everett kitchen runs a dedicated pizza program through their partner, Best of Both Worlds.

    What to Order at the Everett Taproom

    Start with the beer. Sound2Summit’s lineup is broad — lagers, IPAs, stouts, sours, the works — and because the Snohomish brewery rotates seasonal releases, the 13 taps in Everett never look the same two months in a row. Their flagship IPAs remain reliable. Ask the staff what’s fresh; they know.

    Now, the pizza. We’ll admit we rolled our eyes when we heard “taproom pizza.” We’ve been burned before. But Sound2Summit’s Everett pizza program is not taproom pizza — it’s actual pizza. The Getting Figgy (fig, prosciutto, arugula) is the one everyone talks about, and the gluten-free crust here is genuinely good rather than apologetically edible. The supreme nails the topping-to-cheese ratio. The mac and cheese is a pizza-adjacent side, and we’ve watched more than one table order it twice in one sitting.

    If you’re not in a pizza mood, the steak dip is massive and the salads punch above taproom expectations. Keto and gluten-free options exist across the menu without feeling like afterthoughts.

    Hours, Parking, and the Waterfront Situation

    The Everett taproom is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. No weekday breakfast, no late-night — this is a lunch-through-dinner operation that understands its audience is families, marina folks, and happy-hour-seekers walking over from Waterfront Place offices.

    Parking at Waterfront Place is free and plentiful; on summer weekends it gets tight when the marina is busy, but you’ll never circle the block the way you might downtown. The taproom is family-friendly and dog-friendly on the deck.

    The deck is the move. When the weather cooperates, grab a spot outside with a pint and a pizza and you’ve got views of the marina, the boatyard, the Millwright District construction across the water, and — on clear days — the Olympics. There are days this is objectively the best outdoor seat in Everett.

    Where It Fits in Everett’s Brewery Scene

    Everett has eight stops on the brewery trail now, and Sound2Summit has distinguished itself in a specific way: it’s the one where the food matches the beer. At Large is better for pure taproom vibes. U-Neek (formerly Crucible) is better for experimental brews. Scuttlebutt owns the legacy nostalgia play. Sound2Summit is where you go when the group is split between drinkers and people who just want to eat well.

    The 2025 Everett Herald readers’ awards backed that up when they handed Sound2Summit both Best Brewery and Best Lunch — a combination that, as far as we can tell, has never been pulled off by the same business in the same year. Best Lunch alone is a crowded category in Everett. Winning both means the pizza is doing real work.

    The Verdict

    Sound2Summit’s Everett Marina taproom isn’t just a second location — it’s arguably the best version of what Sound2Summit does. The Snohomish original has history and brewery vibes. The Everett location has a waterfront deck, actual pizza, and the kind of easy parking you never get at a great brewery. If you haven’t been yet, go this weekend. Sit outside. Order the Getting Figgy.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are Sound to Summit Everett’s hours?

    Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Where is Sound to Summit’s Everett taproom located?

    1710 W Marine View Dr, Everett, WA 98201, at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place on the south side of the marina.

    Is Sound to Summit Everett family-friendly?

    Yes. The taproom welcomes families, and the deck is dog-friendly.

    Does Sound to Summit brew beer at the Everett location?

    No. All brewing happens at the Snohomish flagship on First Street. The Everett taproom pours 13 beers drawn from the Snohomish production.

    Is the gluten-free pizza crust actually good?

    Yes. It’s noticeably better than the typical gluten-free taproom crust — firm toasted edges, soft center. The Getting Figgy on GF crust is a legitimately recommendable order.

    Is there parking at Sound to Summit Everett?

    Yes. Waterfront Place has free parking. Summer weekends can get tight but it’s nothing like downtown parking.

    How does Sound2Summit compare to other Everett breweries?

    Sound2Summit wins when you want beer plus a real meal. At Large wins on taproom atmosphere, U-Neek wins on experimental beers, and Scuttlebutt wins on Everett legacy credibility. Each has a lane.

  • At Large Brewing: Everett’s Waterfront Taproom Is Better Than You Think

    At Large Brewing: Everett’s Waterfront Taproom Is Better Than You Think

    What is At Large Brewing in Everett? At Large Brewing & Taproom is a craft microbrewery located at 2730 W. Marine View Drive on Everett’s working waterfront, right on the marina. With 17 rotating taps of house-brewed craft beer, a dog-friendly patio with water views, and a rotating cast of food trucks, it’s one of the most underrated taproom experiences in Snohomish County — and most Everett residents still don’t know it exists.

    At Large Brewing Has Been Right There on the Waterfront and You’ve Been Sleeping On It

    We’re going to say something that might sting a little: if you’ve lived in Everett for more than a year and haven’t been to At Large Brewing, you’ve been wasting a perfectly good waterfront city. This taproom is sitting right on Marine View Drive, directly on the working waterfront, with a patio view of the marina — and somehow it remains one of Everett’s best-kept secrets.

    That ends now. Here’s everything you need to know about why At Large Brewing should be in your regular rotation.

    The Location: Actually On the Water

    At Large Brewing is at 2730 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201. That address matters. Marine View Drive is the artery that runs along Everett’s western waterfront, connecting the Port of Everett marina to the industrial working port. At Large sits right in the middle of that stretch — close enough to the water that you can smell the salt air from the patio.

    This is not a “waterfront-adjacent” situation. This is a 17-tap craft brewery with a patio where you can watch boats come in and out of the marina while drinking something the brewer made on-site. For a city that sells itself as a waterfront destination, the fact that At Large doesn’t have a line out the door every Friday evening is frankly baffling.

    Parking is available on-site. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor patio area. The vibe is casual, knowledgeable, and unpretentious — exactly what a good taproom should be.

    The Beer: 17 Taps, Always Rotating

    At Large Brewing knows no boundaries when it comes to hops — that’s not us talking, that’s their stated philosophy, and they mean it. The 17-tap rotation covers the full spectrum of craft beer styles, from well-crafted blondes and easy-drinking pilsners to aggressive IPAs and sessionable ales. They also pour a variety of canned ciders from local cideries for the non-beer-obsessed in your group.

    The right approach at At Large is to order a flight first. Five or six small pours let you map the current tap list before committing. When you find the one — and you will find the one — order the pint and sit on the patio. This is the move. This has always been the move.

    Because the tap list rotates continuously, the best way to know what’s currently pouring is to check their Instagram (@atlargebrewing) before you go, or just call ahead: 425.324.0039. They’re good about posting what’s on tap.

    The Food Situation: Food Trucks Done Right

    At Large doesn’t run their own kitchen, and honestly, we think this is the correct call. Instead of trying to do mediocre bar food in-house, they bring in a rotating cast of food trucks that partner with the taproom regularly. The result is genuinely good food — real cooking, not bar nachos — paired with properly made craft beer.

    Check their social media before you go to find out which truck is parked out front. The lineup changes, which means repeat visits don’t get boring. Waterfront beer with different excellent food each time is a feature, not a bug.

    If you show up on a night without a food truck, the solution is simple: eat before you come, or grab something from one of the nearby spots on Marine View and bring it over. At Large is not precious about outside food — this is a real neighborhood taproom, not a hospitality experience designed to extract maximum per-head spend.

    When to Go: Hours That Actually Make Sense

    At Large Brewing is closed Monday and Tuesday — they’re a microbrewery that needs brewing days. The rest of the week, here’s the schedule:

    • Wednesday–Thursday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    • Friday–Saturday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Our recommendation: Friday evening, arrive around 3 or 4 PM before it gets busy. You get the waterfront patio in the late afternoon light, the full tap list before anything kicks, and the unhurried early-evening energy that makes a neighborhood taproom feel like exactly what it is. By 6 PM on a Friday this place has the exact right kind of buzz — lively but not chaotic.

    Sunday afternoons are also excellent. There’s something deeply satisfying about sitting on a marina patio with a well-made local beer on a Pacific Northwest Sunday — even if it’s overcast, and especially if it’s not.

    Private Events and Group Visits

    At Large has a group seating area near the front bar and offers private event and reservation services. If you’re planning a birthday, work event, or neighborhood gathering and want something more interesting than a chain restaurant private room, At Large is worth a call. A craft brewery on the Everett waterfront is a genuinely distinctive venue for a private event.

    They can also do crowlers and growlers to go — a 32oz crowler of whatever’s best on tap is an excellent gift for a homebrewer friend or an impossible-to-argue-with contribution to a potluck.

    The Verdict: Go This Week

    At Large Brewing is the kind of place that makes you feel good about living in Everett. A real microbrewery making real beer, right on the waterfront, with a patio that costs nothing but gives you a view that would run you $30 a seat at a restaurant. It’s not fancy. It’s better than fancy. It’s genuinely, unapologetically local.

    Go this week. Try the flight. Find your pint. Sit outside if the weather cooperates. Tell your friends.

    At Large Brewing & Taproom

    Address: 2730 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201
    Phone: 425.324.0039
    Hours: Wed–Thu 3–9 PM | Fri–Sat 2–10 PM | Sun 2–8 PM | Mon–Tue Closed
    Parking: On-site
    Dog-Friendly: Yes (patio)
    What to Order: Start with a flight; ask what’s freshest on tap
    Price Range: $7–$9 per pint | Flights available
    Instagram: @atlargebrewing
    Website: atlargebrewing.com

    Frequently Asked Questions About At Large Brewing in Everett

    Where is At Large Brewing located?

    At Large Brewing is located at 2730 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201 — on the working waterfront along Everett’s marina. The taproom has an outdoor patio with water views.

    What are At Large Brewing’s hours?

    At Large Brewing is open Wednesday–Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday–Saturday 2–10 PM, and Sunday 2–8 PM. They are closed Monday and Tuesday.

    Does At Large Brewing have food?

    At Large Brewing uses a rotating food truck model — different trucks park outside the taproom regularly. Check their Instagram (@atlargebrewing) or call 425.324.0039 before visiting to see what food is available.

    Is At Large Brewing dog-friendly?

    Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio at At Large Brewing.

    How many beers does At Large Brewing have on tap?

    At Large Brewing maintains 17 rotating taps featuring their own house-brewed craft beers across multiple styles, plus a selection of canned ciders from local cideries. The tap list rotates continuously.

  • Crucible Is Now U-Neek Brewing — And Everett’s Craft Beer Scene Is Better for It

    Crucible Is Now U-Neek Brewing — And Everett’s Craft Beer Scene Is Better for It

    What is U-Neek Brewing in Everett, WA? U-Neek Brewing is the rebranded evolution of Crucible Brewing, Everett’s beloved craft brewery at 909 SE Everett Mall Way. New owners Erik Andresen and Johanna Watson took over in early 2025, bringing Native American and women-owned leadership, a fresh brand identity, and a slate of exciting new beers alongside the classic Crucible recipes locals already love.

    Crucible Brewing Had a Great Run. U-Neek Is Going to Have a Better One.

    We’re going to be honest with you: when we heard Crucible Brewing was changing hands and rebranding, our first reaction was protectiveness. Crucible had been part of Everett’s craft beer landscape for over a decade. The Arc Furnace Pilsner alone has fueled more post-run Friday afternoons than we can count.

    But then we met Erik and Johanna, and we relaxed. These two aren’t carpetbaggers swooping in to flip a taproom. They’re Everett people who used to end their runs by walking to Crucible for to-go beers. Their first “date” was at Crucible. This brewery is part of their story — and now they’re writing the next chapter of its story for the whole community.

    U-Neek Brewing Company opened in January 2025 at the same address — 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite D440 — with a Grand Reopening celebration on February 1–2. The name isn’t just a clever spelling: it reflects an intentional commitment to building something original, something that belongs entirely to this moment and this ownership team.

    Who Are Erik Andresen and Johanna Watson?

    Erik and Johanna represent something genuinely exciting in the local craft beer scene: Native American and women-owned brewery ownership. The Pacific Northwest has a thriving craft beer culture, but truly diverse ownership at the brewery level is still rarer than it should be. U-Neek changes that conversation in Everett.

    What we love most about this ownership story is how organic it is. They didn’t buy Crucible as a business investment — they bought it because it mattered to them personally. When the previous owners announced closure in 2023, Erik and Johanna stepped up. Head Brewer Spencer stayed on. Operations Manager Lance stayed on. Sales Manager Carson stayed on. The institutional knowledge didn’t walk out the door; it stayed and evolved.

    Their stated goal: “While we deeply respect the legacy of Crucible, it has always been Erik and Johanna’s dream to craft a brand of their own.” That’s exactly the kind of stewardship a beloved local spot deserves.

    What’s on Tap: The Beers You Know + the Beers You Need to Try

    Here’s the thing about the beer program at U-Neek: they didn’t nuke the menu. Smart move. The classics that made Crucible a destination are still flowing, and new U-Neek originals are being added alongside them.

    From the Crucible vault, you can still get:

    • Arc Furnace Pilsner — The flagship. Clean, crisp, crushable. The gold standard for an Everett Friday afternoon.
    • Kome As You Are Japanese Rice Lager — Light, smooth, and sneakily sessionable. One of the most approachable beers in any taproom in Snohomish County.
    • Smith and Weizen Blood Orange Hefeweizen — The citrus pop in this one is real. Great gateway beer for people who think they don’t like craft beer.
    • Pink Drink Raspberry Sour — Yes, it’s pink. Yes, it’s delicious. Order it without irony.
    • Putin Out Russian Imperial Stout — Big, dark, complex. The beer for Everett’s six weeks of actual winter.

    And now the new U-Neek originals joining the rotation:

    • Cold Quench Kölsch — The new house easy-drinker. German-style, crisp, and utterly drinkable. Get this on a warm waterfront day.
    • Peach Tree Thiolized IPA — This is the beer that signals U-Neek is playing at a higher level. Thiolized IPAs use a specific yeast strain to unlock tropical fruit compounds in the hops — the result is a peachy, juicy, aromatic IPA that doesn’t punch you in the face with bitterness. We love it.

    On the non-alcoholic front: seltzers, hop water, and Soundbite Cider are all available, plus draft wine from a local winery. This is a genuinely inclusive taproom — you don’t have to drink beer to have a good time here.

    The Owner’s Series: Small Batch, Taproom-Only Releases

    Here’s the program we’re most excited about: the U-Neek Owner’s Series. These are limited 15-gallon batches brewed exclusively for the taproom — you cannot get them anywhere else. The concept is simple and brilliant: new beers get tested at small scale, and the ones that hit get scaled up for wider production.

    Beyond just the owners, staff members get to develop their own beer styles using the pilot system. That means your next favorite beer might come from a taproom employee who had a wild idea on a Wednesday afternoon. We love that energy.

    If you want to be in on the best stuff before it scales — or before it sells out and disappears forever — make U-Neek a regular stop. Ask what’s on the pilot tap when you walk in.

    The Taproom Vibe: Family-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, Community-Forward

    One of the things that set Crucible apart was its unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere — and U-Neek is leaning into that even harder. All ages welcome. Dogs welcome. If you’ve got a 6-year-old and a golden retriever and you want a proper IPA while both of them run around, this is your spot.

    The taproom has a banquet room available for private events and meetings. Weekly programming includes Taproom Trivia and Game Night. On food truck rotation days (most Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays), you can pair your pint with serious street food — the Poke Me truck has been a hit, and Avery’s Chicken and Waffles is exactly as good as it sounds.

    Growlers, crowlers, and kegs to go mean you can bring U-Neek to your next backyard situation. A 64oz crowler of the Cold Quench Kölsch is genuinely one of the better things you can bring to a summer barbecue in this area.

    The Verdict

    Crucible Brewing left Everett a 10-year legacy worth protecting. U-Neek Brewing is protecting it — and adding to it. New ownership, new beers, a more intentional community identity, and the same taproom you already knew how to get to. What more do you want?

    Go in. Try the Peach Tree Thiolized IPA. Ask about the Owner’s Series. Welcome Erik, Johanna, and the whole crew to their next chapter. Everett’s brewery scene is better for them being in it.

    U-Neek and Crucible Brewing

    Address: 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite D440, Everett, WA 98208
    Hours: Monday–Saturday 12:00 PM–10:00 PM | Sunday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
    Parking: Strip mall parking lot — free and plentiful
    What to Order: Peach Tree Thiolized IPA for something new; Arc Furnace Pilsner if you’re not ready to change
    Price Range: $6–$9 per pint | $5–$7 per half-pint
    Dog-Friendly: Yes
    All Ages: Yes
    Instagram: @uneekandcruciblebrewing

    Frequently Asked Questions About U-Neek Brewing in Everett, WA

    Is Crucible Brewing still open?

    Yes — Crucible Brewing reopened under new ownership as U-Neek and Crucible Brewing in January 2025. The taproom is located at the same address: 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite D440, Everett, WA. The beloved beer recipes are still being brewed, and new beers are being added regularly.

    Who owns U-Neek Brewing?

    U-Neek Brewing is owned by Erik Andresen and Johanna Watson. The brewery is Native American and women-owned — a significant milestone for Everett’s craft beer scene. The couple are longtime Everett community members who were regular Crucible patrons before taking ownership.

    What beers does U-Neek Brewing serve?

    U-Neek serves both classic Crucible recipes (Arc Furnace Pilsner, Kome As You Are Japanese Rice Lager, Pink Drink Raspberry Sour, Putin Out Russian Imperial Stout) and new original beers like the Cold Quench Kölsch and Peach Tree Thiolized IPA. Limited-batch Owner’s Series beers are available taproom-only.

    Is U-Neek Brewing family-friendly?

    Yes. U-Neek Brewing is explicitly all-ages and dog-friendly. The taproom has space for kids and pets, and non-alcoholic options including seltzers and hop water are available.

    Does U-Neek Brewing have food?

    U-Neek operates a food truck rotation on most Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Basil Vietnamese restaurant is located next door for a full sit-down dining option. Growlers and crowlers to go are available for taking beer home.