It hurts me to write this. For i LOVE Propolis beers with every fibre of my heart and soul! I live on the Eastside, (outside of seattle). Propolis brewing is in Pt Townsend, a pretty and tiny little city a drive, ferry ride, and drive away. This is not a simple little drive to get to. I check Google, and the website, ITS OPEN ON SUNDAYS!! I get a whim to pay homage to my favorite beer by visiting the brewery. I jumped in the car at about 11 AM and headed out. Get to the ferry and get on with few problems, $28 out of my pocket....its worth it for the worlds best beer, right? Start the drive through Kingston to hood canal. Traffic is heavyish but bearable, all with the promise of tasting an amazing beer fresh from the tap. Pull into town, the excitement builds. I see the sandwich board advertising the tasting room I am STOKED! Great beer is about to be consumed. I look towards the building, Gee it looks dark and no one is there. People must not know about it. Doesn't matter, more beer for me and a chance to talk to the staff. I walk up to the door and turn the handle.....LOCKED. A small printed sign saying the tasting room won't be open til the 10th. No explanation, no nothing, just me, thirsty, heartbroken, and pissed as hell knowing that I will have to bear the drive through massive traffic back home. I didn't go to that little town for anything else. I went there only for a visit to Propolis. Shame on you guys for being so lame that you couldn't post a little note on your homepage that says "HEY GUYS...We are closed until the 10th". I could understand that. I could have waited. The fact that you couldn't toss $20 to some 15 year old kid to update your website is pathetic and is the worlds greatest example of how NOT to treat your fans and customers. The effort you would have gone to would have been nothing.....I wasted almost 8 hours of my day to drive out to you and turn around, sit through throngs of traffic just to get home. * GD hours. I run a business and would never think of leaving my potential patrons disappointed like that. This is the most basic of running your business....treat your patrons with the tiniest amount of respect. If you are closed outside the posted hours, take 2 minutes to update your website. Weakest of sauce! read more

We walk in and everyone in the bar is silent. I go up to the bar and ask the bartender what's his favorite and he responds smugly "I make it so it's all good, all my favorite" I ask to sample and beer and he gives the wrong beer to sample. I ask for the beer I originally requested and another sample (the original two I wanted to sample) and he says "You know, if you want to try all the beer you should really just buy a flight" Extremely off-putting, unwelcoming and rude. The lady who works here was very warm and kind though. The beer gave my group a stomach ache and frankly was raunchy -- I personally am a huge beer fan (lived in Georgetown for three years trying all varieties) -- this place is no good. One star read more

With so many craft brewery's popping up in PNW now days, it's hard to choose where to go. Coming from a long motorcycle run, me and a friend stopped in and had a flight of the 11 and what a breath of fresh air! Instead of being like other craft brewery's , there were beers with ingredients I didn't expect and it was delicious and adventurous! My friends and I will be back again for certain! read more

"If you're not being handed the beer from the person who made it, it's not a microbrewery"--the lovely owner/beer tender at Propolis. They really take pride in their craft here, and if you are looking for complex beers (well herbed sours and barrel aged) they are way too good at those for how small they are. I think this is one of the top 2 breweries in the state (up with Holy Mountain). read more

Some of the best bet I've ever had. If you're tired of IPA's dominating every beer list, this place is for you.

Pleasant surprise in Port Townsend after fighting for parking at Port Townsend Brewing only to find out they didn't allow kids. Went down the street to Propolis and was greeted by a friendly staff and chill venue with some interesting beers. We split the the 11 beer sampler and we staved off the kids with pineapple soda! Definitely give it a try if you are in this area and have some time to kill. read more

My husband and I visited this place today on a quick getaway from Tacoma. We had heard good things and he being a beer enthusiast was excited to try. The decor was cool, the beer was decent but what ruined the experience was the owner was - and this is putting it nicely- extremely rude and off putting. He barely offered us more than a few grunts when we asked questions, in fact, he made us feel weird for even daring to ask a question about the beer. He never checked in to see how we liked the beer or if there was any questions. And since we were the only people there and he kept walking back and forth from outside to inside you would have thought, as the owner he could have made a small ammt of effort. But no, I'd give this place negative stars if I could. Don't waste your time! read more

The beer was creative and pretty good but the owner (who served us) wasn't the least bit friendly. I've never been so uncomfortable sitting at a bar having a beer while the bartender watched our every sip yet refused to engage in any conversation whatsoever. Such a weird experience. read more

Great fun to come in an have a flight of 11 craft beers. The beers range from light colored and flavored lager-type ales to dark brews. All are clean and full-mouthed. I liked the lightest and the darkest of the flight and kind of lost my enthusiasm in the middle range but that's just me. Service is terrific. The owner is on-site and helpful in describing process, etc. Snacks are limited but well-curated with many local selections. Both the beers and the drinking experience were top-notch. read more

A nice atmosphere and friendly owner/brewer. I personally like Farmhouse Ales or Saisons but if you don't like them this is not the place for you. Kid friendly place. A little tame for my kiddos so they got impatient with me. I would definitely stop by again for a taster. read more

If you like sour or Belgian style beers, this is the place to be. Attentive service, cozy ambiance and amazing beer selection of sours. Go for 11 beer taster: it's an amazing experience of all the beers on tap and it makes a statement. read more

Loved the vibe here, with all of the vintage furniture and plants everywhere. Also loved that you can buy a taster set of all the beers on the menu. We didn't ultimately love the beer, but to each their own. Worth trying to experience different styles - they had the most saisons on tap I've seen at a brewery. The Melissa was my favorite, and I'm usually not a fan of saisons. read more

A very unique brewery that uses for example berries and spruce tips to spice their beers. Truly "beyond the IPA", and the results are absolutely incredible! read more

These beers... Piper and Robert redefine what it means to drink beer. It's a new experience and some of these creations are truly unexpected and exciting ! I don't remember the last time I had a beer experience like this - but it was unforgettable. I went to port Townsend for the day from Seattle to go to a coffee shop. That one coffee place was my singular destination and sole reasoning for venturing out. I happened upon propolis through out the journey and this beautiful brewery absolutely has made it enticing to return again and again. I will never think it silly to travel far and wide for the best of the best. read more

Probably the coolest, most unique brewery I've ever been to (and probably ever will). The flight was a great option to try all the different beers and it's awesome that everything is always seasonally rotating so there will always be new things to try. Robert was incredibly knowledgeable about early beer brewing and the passion and interest in the beers is apparent. The brewery itself is amazing and such a cool space to hang out in with great music, decor, and vibe. Can't wait to check it out every season and see what's new. read more

I LOVE this spot! The ambiance and decor is spot on! in the summer, to sit outside, FUN! Plus the beer is REALLY good!!!! I wish I could get there more often! read more

A very interesting small business, that makes an unusual and crafty product. I didn't find the service very warm and friendly, and there isn't much ambience, but I wouldn't let that deter you, you can't quite replicate this experience anywhere else I know. A gutsy and visionary business, it will thrive or fail on the support of many small transactions and it deserves a visit from those who appreciate this kind of beverage. read more

This brewery is quite the find. As much as I love the Pourhouse, and appreciate PT Brewery, Propolis has a vibe that is a little more hip and relaxed. Most of all though it's the beers that make this place special. Very unique, without being weird. I really don't want chocolate or bananas in my beer, like some Brewers attempt. This beer seems unique in the best of ways, without trying too hard. Great recipes and ideas, with creative hints of herbs and friends in the plant world occasionally, from obvious beer lovers and beer artists. Well done. read more

Absolutely phenomenal selection of beer!!!! So unique and so different unlike anything I have ever tasted. I drink porters and stouts; while my boyfriend drinks IPA's... this place caters to those taste buds, but completely in their own unique, home grown natural way. Will 100% support and buy Propolis Brewing brand wherever I see it!!! read more

Ethereal ales suitable for pairing with haute cuisine. It's location is near extraordinary seafood, although many would pair with exceptional meats as well. read more

As dictated from my husband: Exceptional, unique, and complex beers that are great if you're tired of IPAs. Some of the best beer that I've ever had. Loved the bottle shop. Wish the bartender was more interested in chatting about their awesome selection and that you could curate your own flight. read more

Propolis was the perfect place to end our vacation/beercation. They were very accommodating for our dog, moving chairs around so he can be in the shade in this abnormally hot weather. Piper was delightful and the consummate gracious hostess. She is the co-owner, brewer, ingredient forager, and on top of that, an incredibly talented artist. The beer - We enjoyed every taster in their flight and left with 3 bottles. These beers are inspired by local ingredients and creativity. Well balanced and complex. Each one was unique with it's own depth of flavor. We stopped at many breweries on our trip and this one was our favorite. Can't wait to go back. read more

I come from beer country in Colorado. But I think I have a new favorite brewery in Port Townsend, WA. Wow, Propolis is a special place, and I can't wait to come back! read more

This may be the best brewery I've ever been to. If you don't like Belgian styles, or you only drink IPA's, it might not be for you. Everything was Belgian and very very creative - most of the beers incorporated wild harvested herbs and local ingredients, and each was its own experience completely. Every single thing I tried was fantastic. As a homebrewer and a beer snob, I can't praise Propolis highly enough. I only wish they would move to where I live so I could go more often. read more

I feel like I just have to weigh in on the recent review by Jalisa M. I was there that day and have a different take on what happened. The owner (his name is Robert) was short staffed that day and was managing both the brewing AND the tasting room at the same time. He was very clear to me and other customers that he would be happy to pour beer, but would not be as available as normal due to his need to finish bottling his latest batch of awesome beer. I really appreciated his honesty and was extremely impressed with his ability to multitask. Jalisa also acknowledged Robert's qualifier and ordered a beer as well and as far as I can tell quite enjoyed both the beer and the decor. It is disappointing to see a negative review based on service, as Robert made it very clear up front that he would not be as available as normal on this day. I guess some people just don't appreciate an entrepreneurs attempt to go the extra mile for them despite being on his own that day. I had the opposite reaction and really appreciated the fact he went the extra mile that day. read more

Sublime. The beer, of course -- it's clear why they've won numerous gold medals -- but it is also a memorable space. And Piper & Robert are excellent hosts. read more