Ballard neighborhood favorites Stoup Brewing are putting the final touch on their winterized patio in Seattle, Washington with the debut of Greenhouse seating. The Greenhouse at Stoup Brewing is a heated glass structure available for reservation only for up to 5 guests in a private corner of the beer garden.

Online reservations are available for $100 and guarantee a no-wait, 2 hour block of time. 10% of every reservation fee will be donated to one of 5 organizations that Stoup supports each month. Guests choose where their dollars go when booking the space at www.stoupbrewing.com/greenhouse. Beer is purchased separately and guests will be greeted with a Stoup Goody Pack upon arrival!  

“We’ve been thinking about how to winterize the beer garden since July,” says co-owner, Lara Zahaba. “It was apparent to us pretty early on that COVID-19 restrictions wouldn’t be lifted before winter weather set in,” adds Robyn Schumacher, also a co-owner and one of Stoup’s brewers. “The safety of our staff and customers was the driving factor in our planning,” she adds. “But,” Lara notes, “comfort is also crucial to a positive experience.” 

Stoup’s outdoor only beer garden includes tents, heat, 2 firepits and beer pods for safe separation from other guests. 

“Though we are committed to continual improvements, especially when it comes to heat,” says Zahaba, “The Greenhouse is the final addition to our winter plan.”

“I feel like a Jedi heatmaster,” notes co-owner and brewer Brad Benson who has sourced and set up a complex myriad of heating options seen throughout. “We’ll keep working on it until we’re confident all guests are warm and comfortable.”

Stoup has also expanded their merchandise store to include many weather-worthy items like blankets, hoodies, a super warm 1/4 zip and of course, hats (of the earflap and beanie variety)!

ABOUT STOUP:

Opened in 2013 by Brad Benson, Lara Zahaba, and Robyn Schumacher, Stoup Brewing is a family friendly craft brewery located in Ballard’s Brewery District. Revered for their dedication and innovation to the art and science of making beer, Stoup has garnered numerous awards and a devoted following. With up to 21 beers on tap, an inviting year round beer garden, and a rotating selection of food trucks, Stoup is a welcoming destination for beer enthusiasts of every level. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all seating is outdoors, masks are required for entry and groups are limited to 5 or fewer! Stoup is open from noon-9pm Sunday through Thursday and noon-10pm on Friday/Saturday. To learn more, visit www.stoupbrewing.com. Readers can also stay up on all the latest by following @stoupbrewing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Stoup Brewing is located at 1108 NW 52nd Street in Seattle, Washington.