Stoup Brewing has always felt like a place where lab coats and pint glasses share the same hook by the door. Born in Ballard in 2013, it carries that quietly radical idea that beer can be both rigorously studied and joyfully consumed — chemistry humming beneath the surface while laughter spills across the bar top. Recipes behave like living hypotheses, balance remains the north star, and the lineup moves easily from crisp lagers to hop-bright IPAs to deep, contemplative barrel-aged stouts, each one tuned with a kind of scientific grace that never forgets beer is, first and last, for people. It’s a brewery built on curiosity and community in equal measure, where precision and pleasure shake hands and order another round.
Stoup’s Robyn Schumacher — co-owner, brewer, former biology teacher, and Certified Cicerone — is the rare kind of beer mind who can talk yeast metabolism and mouthfeel in the same breath without losing the room. She brings a sensory awareness that feels almost architectural, building beers that don’t just taste good but make sense, each flavor landing exactly where it should. When Grit & Grain sits down with her at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, this flight becomes more than a lineup — it becomes a conversation in liquid form. Each pour reflects that ethos: thoughtful, balanced, a little nerdy in the best possible way, and ultimately designed for that simple, perfect moment when someone takes a sip, smiles, and leans back into the evening.
Peaks & Pints Stoup Brewing Flight
Stoup Citra IPA
5.9% ABV | American IPA | Seattle, Washington
Sunlight seems to pour straight through the glass, all citrus shimmer and tropical daydream, like a postcard from somewhere warmer than Tacoma in March. Grapefruit peel, lime zest, and soft mango drift across a lean, golden body while the bitterness stays clean and measured, never overstaying its welcome. Built as a love letter to a single hop, the beer finishes crisp and bright, disappearing just quickly enough to make the next sip feel inevitable.
Stoup Everybody Love Everybody IPA
6.8% ABV | American IPA
A bright little chorus rises from the glass, full of citrus shimmer and easygoing tropical energy, like the first warm day that convinces you winter might finally loosen its grip. Passionfruit, melon, and a faint strawberry note glide through a smooth body while the bitterness stays friendly and composed. The message lands without fuss — balanced, welcoming, quietly joyful — finishing clean and ready for another round.
Stoup Woodpile IPA
7.5% ABV | Northwest IPA
Campfire echoes drift up from the glass, citrus peel and ripe pineapple threading through cool evening air with a faint hint of berry in tow. A sturdy malt frame keeps everything grounded while waves of hop character roll in — grapefruit zest, soft tropical fruit, and a touch of resin moving in steady rhythm. The finish settles crisp and gently bitter, like the last glowing embers after a long day outside.
Stoup Disco Mullet
6.6% ABV | Cascadian Dark Ale (Black IPA)
Dark as vinyl spinning under neon light, this Cascadian Dark Ale opens with roasted malt and cocoa shadow before a burst of grapefruit peel and pine cuts through like a guitar riff you didn’t see coming. Old-school hops bring a slightly unruly edge, resinous and bright, while the body stays lean enough to keep everything in motion. Roast and hop meet in playful tension, finishing crisp, dry, and just a little wild.
Stoup Sticks & Stones 2026
11.0% ABV | Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout
A slow swirl of midnight and oak settles into the glass, carrying dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and warm bourbon rising like a quiet fireside confession. Roasted malt builds a deep foundation while barrel character layers in caramelized sugar, charred wood, and a soft whiskey glow that lingers without overwhelming. The finish leans smooth and contemplative, inviting you to slow down and listen as the last notes fade into the dark.
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