My first review was in 2018. My beer taste has grown exponentially since then. Skookum has amazing beer. Very well may be the best brewery not in Bellingham or Ballard. Big bold beers mixed with some great lagers. Skook Beer is one of favorite beers ever! Staff is great and friendly. There are usually food trucks on hand because they do not serve food, and it is 21 and over. Lots of seating indoor and out and is dog friendly. Great place to sit and have a beer and talk with your group! Pay attention to their calendar, they have lots of fun things that happen. New owners have officially taken over so I am excited to see what happens! read more

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NOT a kid-friendly brewery. We went out of our way to visit this brewery with our three kids because they advertise "kid-friendly." When we showed up, there were multiple signs that said "No minors" and "No persons under21." When we showed the Yelp posting about kid friendly, the person at the bar said "I'm not in charge of our yelp page." read more

Finally got to check out this place! When I was really into craft beer, this was always on my list to visit but they were located just far enough to visit. The venue was very spacious as expected from a brewery. There were a bunch of wood barrels for their barrel aged offering and stainless steel tanks on the back side of the brewery. They had about 15 to 20 different beers on tap including 2 barrel aged stouts/barley wines and about 6 or 7 different hazy IPAs. They also had one beer named after one of Iron Maiden's songs! (Fear of the Dark!). They do not serve food but they had a vending machine for beef jerky. They allowed dogs indoors. Service was minimal but great. Highly recommended if you're in the area or if you are into craft beer. This is one of the better breweries in Washington for barrel aged beers and hazy NE style IPAs. read more

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In town for work and went multiple times. Looks a little rough from the outside. The beers were great. Red Ale and Stour were stand outs for me. Very cool on the inside and the service was fantastic. I would definitely recommend. Love the dogs. read more

Always great service with a smile. Have come 3x while visiting in the area. ALWAYS dog friendly - which is a HUGH BONUS cause we always have our pups with us. My husband loves their beer, they also have other brand cider options and often have food trucks outside to eat. Open area inside and outside great place to visit if you're considering! read more

Skookum Brewery - Dog brew event - Saturday Aug 17 - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

Family and dog friendly brewery across the road from the airport. Plenty of parking. No food, but they had a food truck when we were there and we were told they often do. You can check online at https://www.skookumbrewery.com/food-trucks Tap list is solid. Good mix of options including IPAs (of course), an amber, stout, and a brown ale. I thought the best was Murder of Crows a 9% ABV stout finished on old crow whiskey oak. This stout had strong chocolate notes with a bit of smoke and oak wood to it. read more

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Amazing beer, friendly staff, dog friendly... It's a big open space and I love going here. They have food trucks, allow outside food, and sometimes they will have really cool events. I do like that they have more than just IPAs on tap; that can be hard to find in this area. Their brown ale is one of my favorites and I love that they have a giant cribbage board table! It's a great place to kick back and enjoy libations with your friends. read more

Skookum Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

Another great PNW brewery, well worth a little drive to Arlington. West coast, Pacific west coast, hazys, and barrel aged wonders are all available. Ambiance and location very similar to one of my favorite Bay Area breweries, Drakes. Great patio area as well as a roomy interior, adjacent to where the magic is made. The fresh hop hazy was amazing, as well as the foggy IPA. They know how to brew beer! Parking lot was full, but parking across the street near the airport is easy walking distance. Dogs and well behaved people are welcome. Nice kicked backed vibe, no TVs blaring sports, just some good ol' country music playing. Definitely had to take some home, and looking forward to a return visit, just a hop, skip, and a jump off of the 5, stop on by, if in the area. Or worth a try while trying the many other breweries in the area. Yelp on! Cheers! read more

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Cool space - Los of room to sit inside and a nice beer garden outside. The food truck was great (Big Red Truck/ Chef Tony's)- I had pulled pork tacos; he had arroz con pollo. Really good beer - I had a flight, he had a Murder of Crows. So, why only 2 stars? RUDE service. We went because they were releasing some bourbon barrel aged beers - Deep Color and Solitary Confinement. I stepped up to the bar and said I would like a flight. Bartender (maybe the owner?) hands me a tray and a marker. "You do all the work. No Deep Color. No Solitary Confinement." Me - "So, I can't try the two BBA's on the flight? What about a separate taster?" Him - "Nope. You can buy a pint or a bottle." So, I was frustrated that I couldn't try the two I was wanting to try, but I tried 5 other beers. All were good! While we are sitting at the bar enjoying our beers, rude guy is talking to a couple of folks - must've been regulars. He proceeds to bring them each tasters of both the BBA's. I said "Hey, Man..." He rolls his eyes at me and begrudgingly brings me tasters. Hubs really liked his Murder of Crows and asked for a Crowler. Rude guy says Nope. Can't buy that in Crowlers. 4-packs are available in the cooler. We didn't want a 4-pack of bottles. So, we got no beer to go, and will likely not be back. Very surprised, as we had enjoyed our previous visit a year or so ago. Too many other great places to drink beer - will have to check out 5 Rights next. read more

Skookum Brewery - Flight. - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

My favorite local hangout. I was introduced to Skookum by friends several years ago and, today, I'm happy to say that my main friendship circle all came from Skookum. The owners, the employees, the guests are amazing and fantastic. I have felt nothing but welcome by everyone and I have a blast whenever I go. DOG PEOPLE UNITE!!! I'm a crazy dog mom - like insane - so I love that whenever I show up at Skookum, the owners dogs run over to me for hugs, I know other dogs by name, and I get my dog fix (despite living with four) while I'm hanging out. Sometimes, I'll bring one of my pack and I love that they're welcome. FOOD TRUCKS GALORE Well, it's not like there are 5 food trucks in a circle, but that would be awesome, right? No, Skookum invites food trucks and it's been fun getting to know the various vendors, find my favorite meals, and try things that I normally wouldn't eat. The food is good; especially during the summer months. BEER FOR NON BEER DRINKERS The reason why they'll always be 5 stars in my book, is the beer. I AM NOT a beer drinker. It's bitter, gross, and hard to stomach. But not at Skookum. I have three favorites now and I so appreciate Angel, Jessica, and Tino helping me hone my pallet. THE STORY BEHIND SOME OF THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS If you're still reading my review and happen to notice that I'm a black woman, you may be wondering about the libelous rumors that the owners and employees are racist (or anti-cop). This isn't true. As I said above, I count the owners and employees as my friends. My partner is a retired deputy and many of our friends are in law enforcement and we hang out at Skookum regularly. Isn't it sad when people hide behind a computer to spread lies? Talk about needing a productive hobby. You'd think that after all the hate and anger in 2020, we'd focus more on coming together as a community, but there will always be people who have nothing to do but spread hate. #sad Thanks for reading and I hope my review helped you see this amazing local business in a positive light. I love them. read more

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This is by far the best brewery there is IMHO. I love their beer so much! They make the best IPAs and they are super dog friendly. What more could you want? read more

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On a road trip today for a couple of my other vices and had to come to check out Skookum Brewery (SB) as I've been reading that a pint was $10 at BB in Seattle. Well the verdict is that even at the brewery it's going to be $6.50; so there must be an up charge for not having to drive to Arlington, WA. If you've been to Triplehorn in Woodinville, the indoor décor and ambiance is very similar with a large warehouse space with 24' ceilings, gobs of space for large groups, picnic tables and a very large outdoor seating open year around. Very relaxed and laid back where you have decks of cards and dominos on the tables. I had the flight of 5 IPA's that is mostly seasonable beers so I can check them all out. They all had a kind of honey cloudy colored; with a cross section of APV for all tastes in IPA's. The other half of the offerings was an amber and different types of porters. All the beers were tasty and very approachable and drinkable. If you're in the Marysville / Arlington area, this is a real gem of a brewery and I'd be quite well known to coming here. Since, I'm from Burien, I'm not going to take the drive for just Skookum; but include a sporting goods store and a BBQ place nearby, then this is really a great road trip from Seattle. It's going to be hard for me to drive through Arlington without dropping by Skookum. You must check it out if your in this area and really like beer. read more

Skookum Brewery - Flight of ipa's - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

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A great assortment of brews to find what you like... Angel the bartender had a sense of humor and was knowledgeable about the products... they have a giant beer garden, they provide food from food trucks, so it changes all the time... you can bring a well mannered dog with you... read more

This brewery is the perfect casual spot. There's ample outdoor or indoor seating and great customer service. There's always a spot for your dog to come (and usually places to sit away from people if you don't want to chat). Great beer too! Tip: Check the food truck schedule to come on a day with food that best interests you. read more

Skookum brewery has a great selection of beers. The bar looks directly into the tank room. The facility is clean, with plenty of seating. They are dog friendly so, if Fido isn't an Alpha dog, bring them in too. read more

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My wife and I met a couple friends here for a few brews on a sweltering sunny day. Free parking can be found in the small gravel parking lot. Credit and debit cards are accepted; however, a 2.75% fee is charged to each transaction. Be sure to bring cash to avoid silly service charges. There is an ATM on site as well if needed. Skookum is 21+ only and dog friendly. Skookum does not have a kitchen nor is there waiter service. Orders are placed and picked up from the bar. Water is self-serve from a dispenser located near the front bay door. Skookum paraphernalia is also for sale. For those that are hungry, a rotation of food trucks are on-site to purchase food from. Indoors is spacious with ample seating and a projection screen. Outdoors also has generous seating with plenty of umbrellas for shade. My favorite beer is Amber's Hot Friend. Pints were $5.50 each. I was first exposed to this beer at Anthony's Homeport. I am thrilled that I can also purchase Amber is bottles. On the day of our visit, Rock 'n' Rollin' Eats Truck was on site selling a variety of hot dogs. Perfect food to pair with beer. Discover is an accepted form of payment. My wife and I shared the Detroit Dog for $9 and a side of French Fries for $4. The vendor was nice enough to serve the onions on the side since my wife doesn't care for them. We were both please with our food selections. Thank you Skookum for providing a laid-back place to enjoy good beer, sunshine and friends. read more

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I'm very disappointed. Even after their anti-black lives matter BS I had hope that they'd grow up, alas, they folded to community pressure yet again. Stopped by only to see no masks on anyone, anywhere. Bar tenders had masks, but weren't wearing them and neither were any customers. No sanitizing going on, no social distancing...they just don't care about anyone at all. Businesses like these are why we are still dealing with this pandemic and unable to move forward. Shame on skookum, they lost a lot of business over this. read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would. So tired of the BS from a group of 'woke' beer tasting snowflakes from Seattle that have picked Skookum as a target. I've been going to Skookum for years. The bullies people don't know the amazing beers, the awesome staff and owners of Skookum. Fortunately my favorite Amber's Hot Friend is always available - but when their amazing German Pilsner Brumation hits the taps - I'm first in line! I even reserve kegs of it. As far as the 'Covid issues' go - they have signage everywhere; huge pieces of Plexiglas at the bar with a hole just big enough for beer; they have been repeatedly shut down to inside seating so they brought in heaters, a tent and fire pits. Even in the cold - we can still meet friends for a beer. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. And to all the Haters - why don't you seriously go find something more constructive to do with your time than write up fake yelp reviews. You are seriously the lowest of pond scum! read more

Love this brewery! Amazing staff, dogs welcomed, great selection! Line dancing on Thursdays. Angel aka BBA was helpful, attentive and had the best personality Can't wait to go back! read more

Dog friendly, cool open venue with a huge beer garden across from an airfield with an awesome food truck. These beers are great! A red, stout, citra ipa (earth), fruity iPA (dream) and I would call it a cream ipa...(glow) delicious. Hangout and watch air planes take off... then go jump outa one. Lol read more

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Cool place with good selection of beers. Would like to come back in the summer time. Loved the decor. Had an Eastern Washington vibe.

Exceptionally good beers (especially IPAs, pales, and other hoppy ales) in a tidy light-industrial setting. They're right next to the airport (RIGHT next to it) in Arlington. This is a small airport; it's unlikely you'll even hear any planes once you're inside. There's plenty of parking. They've taken over a good-sized warehouse space; super-high ceilings and plenty of room. They brew and ferment in back, you'll see lots of big bright shiny tanks and kettles. There are offices and bathrooms and storage ringed around the outer walls. In the main space sit a big grid of huge, sturdy tables. Lots of seating for plenty of folks, even big groups. Off to the left is the bar, with a big list on a chalkboard above it. They usually pour 12 beers, I think. You can get most of them, sometimes all, in 32-ounce crowler cans to go. There's a door off to the side leading out to the parking lot, and there's often a decent food truck parked there. They tend to pick food trucks they genuinely like, since they usually eat the food themselves while they work. They offer well-made beers in big varieties, usually including 5 or 6 classic styles ranging from lighter German lagers to crazier Belgian styles. But where they famously excel is in the big, hoppy, juicy new-world ales, with IPAs, DIPAs, pales, and other bitter or fruity refreshments. They really are making incredible beers--they were well-known as a popular small-town brewery several years ago, but they're much bigger players these days. The prices are good, and the people are nice. They LOVE well-behaved dogs. It's a fun place to hang out and drink great beers. Highly recommended. read more

This has been on my list for so long. I am so happy I was finally able to make it. The place has a beautiful outside and a nice looking inside for seating. The beer was excellent, but that is not a shock. The people were nice. I would definitely make a return trip. Its a bit of a drive, but I am planning another bellingham trip next year! read more

One of the poorest service experiences ever. Maybe that is an Arlington thing. We planned our day from Seattle so we could stop at this place on our way to Whidbey. We love their beer and drink it often at our regular spots. The facility is nice. The food truck is great. The people drinking beer seem nice. There was a dog, that was nice. Rude service. Completely unhelpful. Really uncalled for. We'll still drink their beer, but if you are looking for an experience that includes nice service, look elsewhere. Like maybe anywhere else. read more

Solid beers but an unconscionable management/ownership. Not just failing to follow health standards, but actively encouraging non-compliance. I'll never be back. read more

Skookum Brewery - Covid noncompliance enabling sign, employee with improperly worn mask - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

We love Skookum!!! You can always count on their popular Amber's Hot friend and Jackass, but there is also a creative and delicious selection of IPA's. My favorites are their clouds series, and of course, their dark beers. The food trucks that stop there are great too! Right now, you can enjoy your brew outside by a fire pit or under a tent next to a heater. Bring a blanket if you are concerned about getting cold. Always fun to be surrounded by the dogs of Skookum too! read more

Skookum Brewery - a fire pit with the words skookum brewing written on it - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

My favorite brewery. I love hazy beer and they usually have around six hazy's on tap at all times.

We've been patronizing Skookum since they were Operating out of the owner's home, but after today we are done. Customer after customer walked up to the bar for beer with no mask. Nothing was said. Employees (the dudes with huge beards) walked around with no mask. The woman who poured our beers didn't wear a mask. We didn't once see anyone wipe down a table. These are the types of people who are to blame for Washington sliding back to phase one. And we agree that the service blows. They are super unfriendly. This didn't used to be the case. So done with this place. There are so many other places to go for beer where they don't deny science and give a damn about doing their part to end this $@$" pandemic. read more

Not recommended. We've visited a few times and been underwhelmed with the beer. The service each time has been rude/disengaged. The bar was also horrible (very anti-mask)during covid as it was apparent that they didn't understand science. If in the area, I recommend heading further north to Structures for both good beer and good people. read more

Great staff, fun music and conversation. Huge selection of beers. We tried a small sample of five. Great assortment. Lots of covered outdoor seating. Wide open in door set-up. read more

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Excellent brewery! The space is huge with a ton of seating. It also kind of has a lodge feel with that style decor. It seems like they often have a food truck out front and they are dog friendly. The beer was really good. I had a orange chocolate truffle stout. It was a really good beer, around 7.5%. It had a really nice chocolate flavor and it had a subtle orange flavor that cut through the chocolate. It wasn't too heavy of a beer either. I would definitely recommend a stop by here! read more

Good people. Fun food truck options. Seriously great people at Skookum and I can't understand all the sour puss folks attempting " the tyranny of the oppressed " reviews. God bless us all. read more

Pay no attention to the cyber bullies who have probably never even tried their beer, Skookum Brewery is a great place to hang out and enjoy some really great brews. They are following all of the restrictions put in place by WA State in support of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts, but aren't being fascist about their customers following arbitrary restrictions put in place by King Jay. I'd give them six stars if I could. read more

Best brewery in the PNW. Best beer, best staff, best indoor and outdoor seating. Great rotation of food trucks. Dog friendly.

This is the new location by the airport. Same great beer, staff, and prices. Lotsa room inside. Worth the trip. read more

Skookum Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

I try to usually avoid the north end, just not my thang, but it looks like I have a reason to come and visit on purpose thanks to this great brewery! What a huge surprise! I love the vibe of this place, mix matched tables, awesome bar, great service, and what really matters is delicious beer! I did a tasting set, and liked each beer, my fav was the Hooskal! Don't be afraid to try the food too, we had the Mac n cheese which was delicious and the tomato soup. The soup was under seasoned but very tasty. Expect excellent service, the gals working the place checked on us several times and the place was busyish on this particular Sunday afternoon. We will be back!! read more

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Love these guys! Everyone who is there is super friendly! Beer is awesome, new beers coming out all the time. Also, the food selection is great when you get a hankering for some food. Also, if you love dogs they are very pet friendly and even have a few dog specific events here. read more

Skookum Brewery - My awesome empty plate of Mac and cheese and the Belgian glass of murder of crows!! - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

This place is awesome- it's in one of the old yacht builder steel buildings right by the airport- nothing fancy- just A-Town practical- cold beer, friendly service and a clean, nice place to hang out. Outdoor seating when the suns out so you can enjoy the afternoon and watch some planes working the pattern at Arlington airport- and lots of indoor tables to enjoy a cold one when the weather is not so good. I'm an IPA guy and enjoy those the most- but they have a great variety and I often stray to a porter or ale. Service is great, laid back and easy going. It's cash only- and thats fine by me. I give it 5 stars- by far the best place to grab a beer in Arlington! read more

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Favorite local brewery hands down. Love that they have a rotating food truck schedule that you can always view on their website. Being able to bring my puppy there since I got her is another huge plus, there are always a good amount of dogs and it's a good environment. There is a ton of seating inside and outside for the warmer days. Along with a ton of house brewed beers there are always a couple ciders on tap. Love coming here for a quick brew or staying for hours talking, eating, and playing cards. read more

Skookum Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington

The brewery is in a brand new location across the street from the airport in Arlington, allowing a large inside and outside seating area. They are cash only, but there is an ATM on site. The beer is good. I really like their hefeweizen, which has really strong banana notes. Overall, their selection is good, and their beers are a good price (~$4 a pint). They also serve food, which I've never tasted, but every time we've been, multiple people are eating. It seems like the brewery also holds events, and you can have parties there, also. On our last visit, they were hosting a 50th birthday party, and had a taco bar for attendees. A couple weeks before that, they had a dog day, including toys for the dogs! read more

Skookum Brewery - Taster. 5- 5 oz beers for $10. - Breweries Near Me - Arlington, Washington