Fremont Brewing

I can't believe it took me this long to visit Fremont Brewing. We came here after a dinner with friends at Manolin (another fantastic neighborhood gem) and it was a lovely time. The weather was perfect for an outdoor experience. The cider was tasty and the ambience was chill.

We saw a bunch of folks who had just finished their run, apparently they are in a cow running group - it was hilarious but cool.

On my recent trip to Seattle I had a lot of good food, good coffee, and a LOT of great beer. I used the time to try many different breweries and flights at each of them to get a taste of what the area has to offer.

The first on my list was Fremont Brewing out of the Fremont neighborhood. They are a family-owned craft brewery founded in 2009 by Sara Nelson and Matt Lincecum. The brewery creates small-batch artisan beers using local ingredients, including organic ingredients when possible.

They are famous for some of their big stouts, notably Dark Star and Rusty Nail. I may not have had Dark Star at the brewery, but I was able to snag a bottle to bring home with me (the Barrel Aged version).

While there I enjoyed a giant bowl of complimentary pretzels and a flight of four of their beers.

Over the Sea:
A West Coast IPA brewed in collaboration with Coronado Brewing Company. It uses a base of 2-Row Pale with some accents of Munich, White Wheat, and C-15 for malts, and Magnum, Centennial, Salvo, Simcoe, Centennial Cryo, and Amarillo for the hops. A medium bodied IPA that is medium bitterness with pleasant aromas of ripe cantaloupe, pine, and orange zest.

Little Lies:
A Czech Pilsner brewed in collaboration with Fox Farm Brewery using Bohemian Pilsner and Melanoidan malt with Kazbez and Czech Saaz hops. Pleasant white bread dough, dry, and crisp. Just a hint of spiciness, but leans towards the malt and bitterness.

Flavor Wagon:
A Triple Hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with Flying Lion Brewing. Fruity with tropical fruits leading the way. A thicker mouthfeel, which is expected in these beers. No alcohol burn, even for the higher ABV.

Melange - Barrel-Aged Cuvee (2023)
A beautiful Strong Ale that blends vintages of Rusty Nail and a porter brewed specifically for the Cuvee. Black as night with notes of dark caramel, burnt brown sugar, warming spices, and semi-sweet chocolate. Treats you like a big warm hug that is rounded out by some astringency and spiciness.
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Typical Beer Garden with more IPA than anything else. Pretzels were a bit stale but the beer was good. They had a pop up BBQ and a Cookie Bar while we were there. Nose level was high but people seemed to be having a good time . Large parking lot across street . Pay by hour or day. Or street parking. Fun location

Good beer, regular beer pub atmosphere.
Not sure on food selection. My Beer flight was good start to finish.

Hell yeah brother. Best beer, so fresh and clean and crisp. We went here twice while visiting in Seattle. The staff is super knowledgeable so it helps when trying to decide between all the incredible beers.

I love the beer they make but this was my first time visiting the brewery.

Huge spot on the water (across the street from it) with lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

The guy behind the bar was great! We ordered a flight of beer and he gave us a sample of one of my favorite beers from them (Rusty Nail).

You can get free pretzels if you ask for them.

The beers were fantastic, the spot was amazing and the beer tender was great.

We would definitely come here again when we are in the area.

One of my fav breweries in Seattle. Love coming and hanging out with friends or alone at this spot. They have ample indoor and outdoor seating which is covered so shields you from Seattle winter. Staff is always nice and they have a robust selection of great beer - something for everyone. I love their Nitro Dark Star, Summer Ale, Interurban and also they have a wide selection of non alcoholic drinks. They have a fridge with some sandwiches if you need to grab a quick bite if not feel free to get outside food here and enjoy their beer. All in all I enjoy hanging out here and will continue to support this deserving brewery!

The ambiance is fantastic here with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Large selection of brews that are constantly rotating and they have local food vendors on specific days. When you don't know what to order, I'd suggest indulging in a flight and enjoying the heated outdoor patio.

I used to love this place but the service is not good anymore. There was a dog that attacked my service dog and almost bite him. The servers did nothing and watched it happen with a straight face. They did not offer any support or kick the aggressive dog out.
The same dog did this to my service dog last time I came in and nothing was done then too.

A true Fremont classic! I've been here multiple times, and I've loved it every single time. They have a rotating beer and cider selection that never misses, and I usually come and order a flight so I can sample a few different flavors.

It's also a really chill and relaxed atmosphere. It's a perfect place to enjoy a summer evening out on their patio, or duck out from a rainy afternoon with a nice stout. It's steps away from Gas Works Park, and I can't recommend this enough to others! From the beer to the atmosphere to the friendly staff, Fremont Brewery is a place I'll contribute to return to again and again.