**Lumber House Brewery: A Masterpiece of Craft Brewing--But Let's Talk About the Concrete Elephant in 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**. read more

Second time here and both times it's been after a hike. They are located in the back of a relatively 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! read more

Lumber House Brewery - Bacon Bleu Burger (special) - Breweries Near Me - Black Diamond, Washington

Awesome relaxed atmosphere, family friendly. Amazingly good beer, and the food served by Rolling Smoke BBQ is fabulous!

Sad days! As they were technically closed till June 21st. They were really nice to go ahead and fill a crowler. Looking forward to their reopening. Looking forward to opening the crowler of their " Just the tip fir Pale Ale" tonight. Looks like a cool friendly place, when they reopen the food will be preorder, as at least for a while the kitchen will be closed. I'll report back on the "Just the Tip fir" Cheers! read more

Lumber House Brewery - Sad days! Closed till the 21st - Breweries Near Me - Black Diamond, Washington

We came here on a Saturday night to see a friend's band play and really enjoyed ourselves. This place is unassuming at the back end of a newer industrial park. We had a great table right at the roll up doors with a good view of the band and the outdoor views of the trees. Throughout the night we had great service and a lot of fun. My daughter tried each of their delicious ciders with the Peach Ginger being the hands down favorite. I tried a few of their house made beers including the Tres Brewers Mexican Lager, Bock, Wood Amber, and a Wyatt Honey Kolsch. We snacked on Knots & Cheese, a basket of fries and the Artichoke Dip with crusty bread. Everything was served quickly and we really had an awesome time here. This is a great place to visit when in the area. read more

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Finally! A local brewery within driving distance from the home. Great environment (newer:cleaner and customer service. Try a flight but our favorite was the Octoberfest and Timber Ale. Win win because it's situated next to Rolling Smoke BBQ...another must have. Great beer and BBQ for a Friday night. Plus support your local businesses and well definitely be back! read more

These guys know how to make great beer. I prefer IPA's and theirs keep me coming back. I know my friend and his wife love their jalapeño beer, too. They don't have their own food and I was disappointed in the BBQ food in the attached food place. I was not disappointed with their food. The guy at the bar was friendly and helpful in letting me taste the beers before I ordered. read more

My favorite place to go. Their beer is excellent, the service and general ambiance is all I can ask for. Their partnership with Rolling Smoke BBQ means that they have awesome food as well. read more

The new location, while not as fun as the farm, is far better than the previous locale. Plenty of seating (high and low tables and three bar areas) with south and West windows and uncovered outside eating : smoking space will accommodate large groups. The varied menu offers house made appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and salads. They even have a kid's menu! We had The best Rueben sandwich ever! The Kid's Nachos were big enough for Mom to try one and were tasty. Side salad was fresh, cold, crispy and tasty. All condiments served on the side. Beer? Oh yes- delicious. Food and 4 beers $58. Service was friendly and accurate. Finally a place in MV area (actually Blk Diamond) for a casual meal, local owners, off the beaten path and not in the 4 Corners mess. Kudos to Jake and Melissa for making it work! Oh and wines from local winery. read more

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We hadn't been to this place since the move and remodel. Pleasantly surprised as to the space, atmosphere and food options have all expanded. The beer selections are great, nice selection of wines and ciders as well. We both had burgers and were happy to say they're good! There was a steady stream of people to include several people bringing their puppies, and children as well. There was also live music and the musician was really great and had another guitarist play with him for a few songs too. If you haven't been here in awhile? You should give it another try as we did and had a great time in the process, the staff are friendly and attentive. They also rent out kegs, and was able to score a 1/6 barrel of their Pale Ale on this visit. read more

Our first time here was great. Friendly bartender, clean, good drinks, we will be back. Pulled pork sandwich was amazing! Glad we found this place. read more

My first time here and love this place! We enjoyed the sampler and was wonderful ! Food was great too! A good combination of good beer and food in Black Diamond. Can not wait to be back to bring family and friends! Bar owner was friendly too. read more

Love this little hidden gem! It's got a nice, casual atmosphere, and it the perfect place to grab a beer and a bite to eat. The burgers have great flavor, but for the price I wish the patty was a bit thicker. Waffle fries are tasty and have been fresh on both visits (there's nothing worse than cold fries!). Compared to similar options in the area, this is my favorite! read more

All I got was a blackberry hard cider, and it was terrible. Not very cold either. The saving grace was the bar tender dude was nice.

Terrible server and customer service. Lost food order and then screams at us for complaining??? read more

The beer hit the spot. We both had the DDouble IPA....it was smooth, light, but had the right level of hoppiness. We also has the knots and cheese. Knots were good, but that cheese sauce was probably the best I've ever had. The environment was clean, refreshing, and quite inviting We're definitely going again. read more

Ordered the Sawdust Hazy IPA. and the Farmhouse burger. Beer was a light and clean tasting hazy. The burger came with seasoned waffle fries(like Curley fries but waffle shaped) and they were crisp and light. But the burger was fan-fucking-tactic! Super beefy tasting and the merl sauce (1000 island) was a perfect handshake to the crisp lettuce and red onions on the burger. The brioche bun held up great and was the bun. read more

Lumber House Brewery - Sawdust Hazy IPA and Farmhouse burger - Breweries Near Me - Black Diamond, Washington

Great family owned business and a great success story. Plenty of beer to chose from and even some ciders! Menu is Covid small for now but there (soon to be) new location and will have an amazing new menu of "real" food and a view of Mount Rainer! Strong work guys! Dan & Kim read more

Lumber House Brewery - Stout and Timber Ale for an amazing Black and Tan but don't forget to try the "hazy IPA" - Sawdust ! - Breweries Near Me - Black Diamond, Washington

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Great local brewery still rocking on through Covid! Their double IPA is tasting great and the black IPA is my fav. I've always had warm friendly service here and would give my business to Lumberhouse rather than another box store in nearby 4 corners. Looking forward to a great 2021 here! read more

What a great brewpub for this town - they really fit into the core atmosphere of Black Diamond. Easy to get to off the highway, they have plenty of parking. The biggest draw is the fantastic selection of brews, but the dining options are decent as well. They are planning to expand in 2021, so the food menu should really expand once that occurs. I always end up going for the Scotch ale or the DIPA, but they do great Red ales, and a number of other delicious options. Be sure to try one of their bourbon-barrel aged ales; really tasty! I always like the Lum-Burrito, but often go for a round of pulled pork mac&cheese. The brats are good, and my partner really enjoys the fried avocado! The staff here is fantastic; always friendly and happy to offer samples or answer any questions about the brew selection. With Covid still in full swing, the outdoor dining option is very helpful, with heaters available to cut down on the winter breeze. The owners are very accommodating to those with pre-existing conditions that affect mask usage, and leave it up to the customer to go with the option that best meets their ability to comply. Having a child with terrible asthma, who has to wear a face shield, I can really appreciate their graciousness in that matter. Definitely stop in to see what they have on tap this week, or it might not be available for awhile; they are always coming out with exciting new options. read more

Great service, great food and great selection of brewed beverages. On evenings with live music, it's way too loud to carry on a conversation with your friends. The ambiance would gain that 5th star if the live music wasn't so loud. read more

Been here twice and tried a variety of their beers and have enjoyed just about everything. I love getting the flights of deliciousness! The fried chicken sandwich was super yummy and full of sloppy goodness. My partner loved the Blue Cheese burger. We'll definitely be back ! read more

We love this place. Super cool vibe, great beers and the owner and staff are just lovely! read more

Lumber House Brewery - Flight! Really good beers! - Breweries Near Me - Black Diamond, Washington

I really wanted to love this place, and if I were just reviewing the ambiance and service, it would be a perfect 10. I'm used to living around tons of breweries and bottle shops, so moving to Maple Valley left me missing having options. I got a taster tray consisting of 8 tasters. I got a mix of their IPA's and lighter brews. I love craft beer but nothing stood out to me. My group and I agreed that the taste of many were just ok, and missing something. They all just tasted mostly the same. And I'm not sure if the tasters got mixed up maybe but my "hazy" IPA was clear. Regardless of the taste leaving something to be desired, the beer simply wasn't cold enough. We like our beer cold, crisp and refreshing. This wasn't it. The food was just not good. My group got 2 rueben sandwiches that looked like they had been microwaved (no crisp or toast on the bread, it was down right soggy) and the bottles of hot sauce made available were the saving grace for my lukewarm burrito. The service was fantastic and the ambiance is great. I wish the very best for this local business, and it seems like it has a wonderful following, it just wasn't for me. read more

I have never had worse food in my life! Could not even choke it down and when we asked for a refund on the burrito we were treated very rudely. The beer may be good but tons of places have good beer so we won't be going to back ever. read more

Terrific little brewery tucked in the same complex as the Bounce House in Black Diamond. Place is rustic and quaint-very comfortable. Great variety of brews! The Treespike IPA was a winner and the Flash Burn Jalepeno won most fun beer of the day with its incredible spicy finish. Food is delicious--hearty chili in a bread bowl warmed me up after doing a typical PNW bike ride earlier that day. Highly recommend this place! read more

Lumber House Brewery - Treespike IPA - Breweries Near Me - Black Diamond, Washington

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Decided to stop in here with my daughter, her wife and our dogs because it was listed as a dog friendly place. After ordering our beers we sat down inside because it was a little chilly and wet outside. We were approached by the Male owner who stated that because they had recently changed their menu, dogs were no longer allowed but that we could stay indoors since it was cold outdoors. We were later approached by the female owner, rather rudely, and were asked to go outside to finish our beer because dogs weren't allowed inside. We quickly finished our beer and left... she continued to be rude outside. I told her we were leaving and she ended with a sarcastic remark, "gotta love Washington law..." The beer was good but we were a bit disappointed with the way it ended. read more

This is my first Yelp review, EVER. Lumber House Brewery is a local treasure! The beer is sublime; many different choices for different palettes! It has become the place of choice of my grown kids to meet here, and one of them is a "beer snob." (He always takes a growler along home with him!) The food is ALWAYS hot, delicious, and generous! They serve mostly "comfort food" choices. I love the sawmill theme of the place--it is so in tune with the local culture and flavor of this community. Big Thanks to Melissa Earl who generously supports the local community in thousands of ways, from Farmers Markets to local festivals to food sourcing. She can make a party out of anything and her staff is spot on! If you are a big city snob and don't like down home culture and chummy service, this place is NOT for you. As for me and my family, we are HUGE FANS! read more

Great place with great staff and beer. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this growing brewery!

I unfortunately the reviews in regards to bad customer service are spot on. I too stood and waited after a long bike ride (up a gravel hill) and did not get acknowledged. for over 10 minutes with minimal patrons there. Later on, my very pregnant wife (not drinking) took our toddler daughter to a grassy area next to patio to see some ducks and was promptly "kicked off" by the female owner. It felt very abrasive and wasn't done in a courteous way whatsoever. In addition they had some goofy rule stating that you could have only two pints of a particular beer with a higher alcohol content. Meanwhile having 10 of the slightly lighter beers was perfectly fine. Location is nice, seating is extremely basic and looks like a hodgepodge collection of leftover chairs and tables. Real winner is the rural location. Just don't stray. You might get scolded. read more

This place is such a great disappointment. Only thing they are consistent at is providing horrible service. Very clear it is under poor ownership as the owner's presence has become less and less the longer the business has been open and when she does grace the establishment with her presence she seems to be little to no help to her staff often singing karaoke as her staff struggles to get food out to proper tables that isn't cold. I feel bad for her staff as it's clear that she has set them up for failure by not creating a solid table system for delivering food to proper tables. This isn't solely based off one experience but MANY. I've continued to give this place a chance for the past couple of years as I appreciated their willingness to don't discriminate during the vaccine requirements. Also, they had a wonderful chef that developed creative and tasty items on their menu that made it worth checking out from time to time. Reasoning for giving 2 stars otherwise I would probably only have given only 1. I hope this business can pull its head out of you know where because it really is a great idea, location and esthetic and the beer isn't bad. read more

Great beer! Very friendly staff. Laid back atmosphere. Tried a couple of apps from the menu and they were tasty and worked well with the beers. Will be returning for sure! read more

Love this place! Visiting from out of state and found this place which was super friendly, has great customer service and delicious beer. Food was tasty and was complimentary to the beer. They have a great location and again, the beer is awesome! Definitely recommend coming here and appreciate the fast, friendly and delicious beer. read more

We purchased beer from this brewery from a farmer's market and were sold on trying this place out based on the very sweet women working the booth and her recommendation to visit the brewery. The first thing we noticed was the sign on the front door stating enter at your own risk and something along the lines of we are exercising our rights as Americans, which meant they are not abiding by the mandated state mask rule and clearly they didn't care. None of the employees wore masks and gave us an odd look for wearing them when we arrived. We ordered a few beers and food and sat outside even though we felt a bit uncomfortable. The beer was good, but the food wasn't impressive. The staff was not friendly at all and the person who checked us out was flat out rude. Although we wanted to love this place since we live close we will never return. The total disregard for what is happening in our country was offensive and the staff is rude except for the women who worked at the farmers market. read more

Lumber House Brewery (second review) 30741 3rd Ave. Suite 133, Black Diamond WA 98010 Owner CEO: Melissa Earl - Owner/ Head Brewer Jacob Earl Devon: Beer tender. Devon is one of the first hires. Well informed, pleasant and professional. Helles Lager: ABV 5.4% - IBU 26 Style: Lager Malt: Rahr Old World Pilsner, Aramatic Malt, Cara-red, Cara-Pils Hops: Nugget, Sterling, Tettnanger, Saaz This beer starts out with a crisp clean aroma. It has a Light lager taste with a touch of bitterness in the end. Short but, pleasant end. **** stars 3 C's (Preview special tasting) : ABV 5.5% - IBU60 Style: Traditional Pacific NW IPA Malt: 2-Row, Light Munich, Cara-Pilsner Hops : Cluster, Centennial, Chinook Simple, light aroma. They reintroduc Chinook and Centennial Hops during a dry hop process in order to enhance the hop flavor. The flavor is pleasant and sits in the upper palate. Another well-balanced brew, with a medium end. *** stars Cascade Gold IPA: ABV 5.2% - IBU 48 Style: IPA Malt: Skagit Valley NZ-151 (from Skagit Valley Malting) Hops: Cascade , Amarillo, (finished with dry hop Apollo & Simcoe) Partially sweet aroma with a little bit of orange. Initially the hoppy and citrus come out. This beer is very well-balanced it is the first time it was brewed. Medium finish ****1/2 stars Full Brazilian IPA: ABV 6.5% - IBU 65 Style: IPA Malt: Skagit Valley 151, Old World Pilsner, Crystal-45, Light Muncih,Cara-pils Hops: Apollo, Simcoe, Equonot, Citra Light hop aroma. Very nic. I like the way the bitterness stands out in the taste Medium finish. Nice brewing!! *****star Resilience Butte County Proud IPA: ABV 7% - IBU 60 Style: IPA **One of the 1400 breweries to step up and support #CampFire survivors and Sierra Nevada their efforts! Well done ALL!** Malt: Rahr 2-Row, Crisp Crystal-60 Hops: Cascade, Centennial Soft malt aroma. It tastes a little more like an ale with a late bitterness this is an easy beer that would go with chicken or pork. ***1/2 Coal Cart Porter: ABV 5.4% - IBU 15 Style: Porter Malt: 2-Row, Chocolate Malt, Chocolate Wheat, Black Malt, Crystal 60 Hops: Mt. Hood Aroma is Chocolate, coffee blend. The taste is lightly creamy. Malissa says it best: "This beer offers some complexity that will round out nicely after ageing." Short soft ending. *** Stars Imperial Stout: Special tasting preview sweet malt aroma. This brew does have a sweet malty taste, Coffee chocolate blend almost makes this a mocha tasting beer. It ends with a medium soft go. ***stars Trice Tiki Sour: ABV 4% - IBU 12 Style: Gose Malts: Skagit Valley Talisman Pilsner,; White Wheat Malt, Acidulated Malt, Rice Hulls Hops: Saaz Adjuncts: Coriander Extras: organic cucumbers, salt and soured with acidulated malt Thrice Tiki Sour was brewed in honor of Lumber Houses favorite band- Thrice Cucumber forward aroma. Though I do enjoy sours, this was not my cup of brew. It has a flatness to it. Taking away from the refreshment of the cucumber. I am very sure there are many others that will enjoy this brew. *star Flash Burn Jalapeno Pale Ale HOT!!!: ABV 5.9% - IBU 18 Style: Jalapeno Pale Ale Malts: Marris Otter Hops: Cascade "The jalapenos used are grown on site. Spring and Summer the jalapenos used are organic and may have a little less heat, but never the less is still has a great gardenie earthy flavors.  Great for pairing with Mexican style food." I am so glad to end any tasting at Lumber House Brewery with this beer. I like this beer so much. I buy it canned directly from the tap to take and enjoy at home. My review from last time is worth repeating. This has a very, very soft spicy aroma. The flavor gives you a soft start of hop as in a standard IPA but, then suddenly kicks you with the jalapeño. It made me laugh in surprise. I will recommend it to several of my friends. This beer is wonderfully unique. (When we asked Melissa about the jalapeños, we found out that she has a farm and grows them herself. It was her idea to try this brew. Good move Melissa.) *****stars read more

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I had a spicy chicken sandwich, excellent! It came with too many, but good, waffle fries. An excellent IPA brewed on prem. Would recommend highly read more

Horrible service - had to go ask what the status of our order was. Horrible food (once we actually got it) . Could not have felt more ignored. Good beer. Won't be back. There are other places worth driving to. read more

Got growler to go, opened 5 minutes later when I got home and beer was not carbonated at all. Mediocre flavor. Staff wasn't wearing masks during pandemic and business appeared to be proud of that fact with a sign on their from door. read more

Beer is always good here and staff is friendly. Their food is okay but pricey. We like to support the local businesses so have eaten here a couple times. Ordered the bruschetta today and was disappointed. It was really sweet and had onions in it. Needed more basil, garlic and less sweet balsamic dressing. Just my opinion. read more

Great atmosphere, really nice and helpful staff, kid-friendly with lots of games, good beer and food! We'll be back.