In the early ’90s, Dusty Trail converted the historic Engine House No. 9 bar into a brewpub at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Pine Street, officially becoming the first microbrewery in Tacoma. Dick Dickens grabbed the Engine House reins in 2002, bringing in head brewer Doug Tiede. Heads turned and medals were hung. In 2011, The X Group added the Engine House to their local restaurant empire, with Shane Johns and Donovan Stewart running the kettles and hanging even more medals, primarily for their sours and saisons. They separated the brewery from the restaurant four years ago and opened E9 Brewing in Tacoma’s Historic Brewery District. Today, Stewart runs the sales division while Johns oversees a top-notch crew of brewers. Today, we salute E9’s recent 30th anniversary with an in-house beer flight called Peaks & Pints E9 Beer Flight.

Peaks and Pints E9 Beer Flight

E9 Brewing Moon Maiden Farmhouse Ale

6% ABV

Aged in oak foudres, this farmhouse ale showcases the rich, jammy flavors of apricots sourced from the Okanogan Valley. The mixed-culture fermentation imparts earthy, barnyard funk and dry fruit esters, complemented by a subtle hint of oaky vanilla on the finish. It’s recommended to pour this beer into a glass and allow it to breathe, enhancing its apricot-woven complexity.

E9 Brewing So What

6% ABV

This West Coast IPA, brewed with Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops, offers bright notes of peach, grapefruit zest, lemon oil, and fresh-cut flowers. It provides a layered hop experience featuring pine, nectarine, mango, and orange, balanced by a minimal malt backbone.

E9 Brewing Next Exit

6.4% ABV

Pull off the road for this IPA, which has extensive notes of lemon and orange citrus, honeydew melon, and light tropical fruit thanks to Amarillo and Belma hops, and a dry-hopped with Chinook, Amarillo, and Citra.

E9 Brewing Move Fast

6.4% ABV

Move Fast IPA is brewed with Galaxy, Cashmere, and Mosaic hops to create a vibrant profile.

E9 Brewing Bonjour Mademoiselle Aria

10% ABV

Bonjour Mademoiselle Aria is a Belgian-style tripel inspired by the brewery’s head brewer’s oldest daughter. It’s rich in esters and features a light, alcohol-soaked banana finish.

LINK: Peaks & Pints beer and cider cooler inventory