**Lumber House Brewery: A Masterpiece of Craft Brewing--But Let's Talk About the Concrete Elephant…read morein the Room** Lumber House Brewery is not just **good**--it is a **revelation**, a divine temple of hops and barley, a sanctuary where beer enthusiasts gather to worship at the altar of pure, liquid perfection. The brews here? **Impeccable.** The balance of flavors, the craftsmanship, the sheer dedication poured into every pint--this is the kind of beer that **rewires your brain chemistry**, rendering all lesser beverages obsolete. The food? **Legendary.** A burger so impossibly juicy it deserves its own Netflix documentary. Fries that crunch with a level of precision that suggests **some sort of alchemical wizardry is at play**. Each dish is not just **prepared**--it is **engineered**, designed for maximum indulgence and unrestrained joy. The staff? **Incredible.** Friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about their craft. Every conversation with them feels like a TED Talk on the art of brewing, and yet **somehow more engaging**. And yet--**AND YET**--let us address the single most inexplicable contradiction in human history: **LUMBER HOUSE BREWERY IS LOCATED IN A CONCRETE TILT-UP BUILDING.** Read that again. Slowly. Let it sink in. Lumber House Brewery--the very name **evokes images of rustic timber lodges**, cozy wood-paneled beer halls, the scent of sawdust mingling with the comforting aroma of freshly poured stouts. You hear "Lumber House," and you **expect** beams, planks, a structure that whispers of heritage, craftsmanship, and the sturdy embrace of dimensional lumber. But no. **Concrete.** Gray, impersonal, **unapologetically industrial concrete**. Tilted up like some sort of affront to the very concept of its name. It is an irony so stark, so **mercilessly hilarious**, that one cannot help but admire the sheer audacity of it. This is not just **a choice**--this is a **statement**, a deliberate defiance of expectations, an architectural plot twist so profound it rivals the greatest mysteries of our time. Could they have constructed a grand wooden brewery, rich in timber and nostalgic warmth? Absolutely. But instead, they **rebelled**. They chose strength over sentiment, functionality over theme, and in doing so, they **cemented--literally and figuratively--their place in history**. And somehow? **It works.** So go. Step into Lumber House Brewery's **glorious contradiction**, revel in the fact that **despite its lack of lumber**, it delivers one of the **most unforgettable** brewery experiences imaginable. Five stars. And a **moment of stunned silence for the irony**.

Second time here and both times it's been after a hike. They are located in the back of a…read morerelatively unassuming business center with plenty of parking. It's not a huge place but they have plenty of seating and comfortable brewery ambiance. Food and beer is ordered at the bar and they bring the food to wherever you're sitting. We were on a bit of time crunch and just grabbed seats at the bar. Since it was an in between meal period, they weren't super busy which was perfect. We both ordered the burger special which was a bacon bleu burger which comes with waffle fries. The waffles fries are fantastic, and an underrated fry choice, IMO. They were hot and crispy. Burgers were loaded but the knock on them was that they were over cooked for both my wife and I, while also being small compared to the bun. Overall, the flavor was still good and along with good beers (we got the Kolsch & Pale Ale) it was a 4 star experience. When we were getting ready to leave, a guy at the end of the bar received his pretzel order and it looked delicious. Will definitely come back and try that next time!

Came here to hang with new friends. It was a beautiful Washington day so the gate was lifted and it…read morewas this perfect weather. Service was fast and friendly. We didn't eat food here, not even sure they offer or sell. We came to drink, and food wasn't a thought. They allow kids, and have a wall of games and books.

There are several tap rooms and brewery locations in Renton. But one in particular holds the…read morehearts and imagination of Renton's local brew scene - that's the Four Generals. Located on Wells Avenue in the block of Renton that once housed Renton City Hall over 100 years ago, the founders of Four Generals have made this small place their own with their own creationss (try their seasonal Oktoberfest) as well as some guest brews such as Schilling Hard Ciders. Be advised, there's no food here (except for a pretzel or choice of Frito Lays products), but food can be brought in from one of the many Downtown Renton restaurant locations. Also, they close at 10:00pm so plan accordingly. With that, come in down, enjoy a beer selection, and take in good old-fashioned community vibes! #fourgeneralsbrewing

Such a fun atmosphere! Live music and great beers to choose from! Everyone is welcomed in from…read moreyoung, to old!

This place was pretty bad ass! First time here, and absolutely loved it. How cool is that it's…read morepartnered with Burger Buds?! I live in the Maple Valley area and am pretty familiar with the burger truck there, but never really knew it originated In The Claw. The place is spacious, tons of indoor seating and plenty outside as well. Lots of types of beers on tap and the service was friendly. Like most folks I assume, we ordered from the truck outside the main entrance, got our meal, sat down inside and enjoyed some tasty beverages and great food. Also bought a bottle of their Jumbleberry to take home. Decent prices for sure. Absolutely loving the environment with what, a brewery, smash burger truck, distillery, and a wine bar all within a parking lot proximity. Enjoyed catching up with my buddy and definitely coming back with the lady of the empire. Thanks for the experience and as always, enjoy and Happy Everything!

Hoooolllld up. Their beer is great. No lie. I've been here…read moremultiple times. So this is return-worthy. But their hotdog.... Omg. I promise you that this isn't the beer talking. (Although it would be well within itself to take over and extol the virtues of Dubtown processed meat tubes.) Their dogs are hot dog deliciousness. And even moreso with their curry ketchup. Omg.... Ohh myyy GOD DAMMIT DOUGHNUT, that's an amazing condiment. For lack of fried onions, Sriracha, jalapeños... (Seattle dog FTW) I went with cream cheese and curry ketchup. Not the same, I know.... But DAMN. If that wasn't well worth it. Oh and the beer! The beer is good! And the staff is friendly. Social, and professional. Whether they're busy or if it's slow. I recommend their Liquid Sunshine (it's a beer... not ALL beers... but I hear you). Also... Their P.F.U.D.O.R. Hibiscus IPA? Yeus please. It's different, and different is alway good. Stare at it. Don't let it intimidate you. It's different, but if you eyeball it it will submit.

We went today right when they opened and the bartender was so kind and patient. He put on the…read morefootball game for us and then we tried a few samples before we made our drink choice. I got the blackberry sage cider and it was delicious! I'm not much of a drinker and this was light and refreshing. My husband ordered the cold IPA and he also enjoyed it. The environment looks really chill. I would like to stop by later in the day and check it out during the evening. I'm sure it gets crowded. Def will come back next time we are in Renton.

Incredibly sweet and accommodating service. Delicious food and nice variety of drinks! Super open…read morelayout. Would definitely recommend of you are looking for a low key bite and drink!

We were shocked that this was one of the highest rated places on yelp. We were passing through from…read morethe national park, this beer is disgusting. I got a flight and all of the beer was gross. I come from a craft beer background and this was so gross. All of the beer tasted watered down. It is located in a cute small town, and because we hated the beer so much, we went to other places. They informed us that this place is a complete MAGA bar which made us hate this place even more. It is completely republican and MAGA loving. Will never go back, hopefully nobody else does either.

This is the "good 'ol boys" brewery in town…read more And I say that with 100% positivity. You'll feel like you're at a big rowdy backyard cookout (don't you DARE call it a BBQ unless yer smokin' meats) that you just stumbled into. The man running the taps, who I can only assume is the owner, is boisterous, friendly, and ON TOP OF THINGS. He'll ask you what you normally drink, give you some samples, and hook you up with the right beer. I tried to give him a card and he just said "just let me know how many you've had before you leave, I trust you!". You really feel like you're at some sort of family get together. Oh, and the views of Rainier from the patio are stellar! Unlike almost all other breweries in the PacNW, this one is not stocked chock full of insufferable, apathetic, hipster and post-hipster types. The crowd here is largely blue collar: truckers and farmers, Carhart and coveralls, construction workers and men-at-work signs. Which, again, is refreshing for a brewery. Beer is for everyone, not just beardos at coffeeshops with macbook pros that "work in tech". My only qualm is that I feel like the beer is just OK. It wasn't bad or anything, but it also didn't blow me away. Most of the beers were a little too much on the sweet and malty side (even the IPA) for what I usually like to drink. (which is stuff that is really pale, dry, and bright) The irony of my sounding like one of those disaffected beer bro stereotypes I just criticized earlier in the review is not lost on me though so...take what I say with a grain of malted grain.

This was one of two really good breweries I visited in Buckley. Like a lot of breweries I've been…read moreto, Elk Head is tucked away in a industrial/work shop location, just off the main highway running through town. I don't know if it's there all the time, but when I stopped in, there's a Mexican food truck in the front parking lot. Once you've seen it it not hard to miss, as it's the only shop with all the doors wide open and a good sized covered patio area. Walking through the entrance, the decor stands out right away, growler jugs, hanging from the ceiling from breweries from all over the country, along with a lot of cool animal wood sculptures and memorabilia for honoring Veterans and history. I believe the bar tender was also the owner or one of them? Very friendly and helpful with the selections. Taking time to answer questions, even on a surprisingly busy Thursday afternoon. Lots of seating throughout the inside and on the patio area. They specialize in unfiltered brews, which I like, as it gives a full flavor to most beers you may not get, if they're over filtered, another one of those balancing acts that those workers of brewing magic deal with. I started off with a Amber lager, full tasting with the crispness of a lager, a flavorful change from the usual amber ales. The place had a cool old dudes vibes due to all the memorabilia and the old van in the shop, but definitely wasn't just an old dudes place, as a few of the younger crowd was enjoying a brew while working remote. Plan on a return trip on a weekend to check out the weekend vibe, try the food truck, and more of their tasty unfiltered beers. I also tried their Red Ale, which was also robustly flavored and went down smoothly. Gotta love those reds! A fun stop while passing through or coming back from some of the beautiful hikes in the area. Definitely have their own style and niche well done. Happy Yelping and Cheers!

Enumclaw might be famous for its love of horses, but their bourbon game is pushing the envelope…read morenow. The infused bourbon hits different; like someone took a regular Old Fashioned and said "what if we just skipped a step." Smooth, no burn, dangerously easy to keep ordering "just one more." Comes from a kid-sized barrel. Then they hand you the cocktail menu. Three pages. THREE. Of Old Fashioned variations alone. I started at the top thinking I'd be "responsible" and work my way down methodically like a scientist. By page two my handwriting in my notes app had degraded into something a forensic analyst would call "concerning." By page three I was just pointing at words and nodding. Staff didn't judge me for asking "which one's basically a dessert" out loud. Small-town distillery, big-town ambition, and a menu that actively dares you to have a system for ordering. I did not have a system. I have regrets only about my Tuesday morning. Will be back.

Are you kidding me right now? This location and proximity to other good eats and drinks in the area…read moreis mind blowing to me!! Once we had our fill of cider and burgers, we strolled across the parking lot and wandered into this little gem. Right away, my buddy and I shared a flight of whiskies while pondering life. Well... actually, pondering why I haven't heard of this place before and I can't wait to bring the queen of my empire here! I actually bought a couple of bottles of the Cold Brew Whiskey to take to her in Texas. She'll be so happy as much as I was when I first tasted this. We tried some of the locals finest and even had a Cold Brew Iced Whiskey with some caramel sauce... SO DAMN GOOD! We also had the Blackberry Bramble! Dudes!!! Dangerously refreshing! The folks tending bar were great! Which made the experience even all the better! I'm just down the road a ways in MV, and will definitely be coming back with friends and Familia! The drink menu is insane! You'll love it here! Just want to thank the staff for the memorable experience and as always, enjoy and Happy Sampling!!

What are unique place. It ended up being in a residential house not on a commercial lot. They…read moreturned their garage into a brewery which is pretty unique. Over by the bar it's a little bit tight to be able to order if there are multiple people inside there. I did enjoy having to be able to sit down and kinda relax while having a beer. I ordered their off Center healthwise in with her raspberry kind of thing. It was absolutely delicious. I would definitely order that again. The parking is in front of someone's house which felt a little unusual. It was raining and there was quite a lot of big puddles to navigate to get to the garage door. I gave it four stars because I think there is some places to improve. The tables that you sat at feel little sticky, even after they were cleaned. Maybe a better way to advertise their merchandise. It was over in the corner. I only order one beer in that beer is killer so I think their beer is on point for the one I ordered.

Always a great local brewery, with great entertainment. It's been great to be a part of this small…read morebusiness.. Sad to hear they're calling it a day at the end of this summer. God speed on your new journey