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Craft Brewery and Family/Dog Friendly Tap Room in Columbia City!
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10/12/2026

We’re having a birthday! And this giant door is wide open for you.

Our official celebration (and actual anniversary) is Thursday, Oct. 22nd. We’re keeping the tradition of an annual 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝘆𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 release and may have just brewed our best iteration of the storied & famous, 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿. And hey, since it’s Fall and because you deserve it, we’ll even tap one of those barrels in our taproom that, yes, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 hold real b**r.

We opened a (smaller) door 12 years ago in this very spot after falling in love with this perfect, little neighborhood in South Seattle. The list of what-we’ve-done and how-we-got-here is getting a little unwieldy, so we’ll keep it brief. With a thank you:

Thank you. All of you. For the support, the smiles, the patience & feedback, the stories, and the friendships. A gathering place is the sum of its parts and each of you has played a part in building Flying Lion into the community space it has become. Thank you to everyone who gave a us a chance, traveled to get here, told their friends, and celebrated with us. You have made this dream come true.

07/02/2026

Here are a few examples of how to enjoy Light B**r Fest’s 32 unique light offerings:

Taster Flights!
Large Glasses!
Multiples!
Cans!

Get your holiday weekend started right by hydrating at Light B**r Fest. See you soon!

07/01/2026

Light B**r Fest collab #3!

LIGHT B**R FEST
JULY 2nd & 3rd
10 AM - MIDNIGHT

Brewed with Volition Brewing Co. , our 3rd Light B**r Fest collab release is a rare and lovely - Kentucky Common
Ok, hear us out on this one - it has strange origins that will take you to a beautiful place. Brewed with LINC Malt Baronesse Pale malt (grown by Joseph’s Grainery ), flaked corn, a touch of crystal malt, and old-school American hops. The style is often categorized as a ‘historical b**r’ and is one of relatively few styles originating in the US.
The addition of corn to the grain bill lightens the body and gives this amber-ish colored b**r a refreshing, light & earthy finish to pair with a nutty and biscuty nose. Primarily naturally carbonated and intended to drink fresh!

SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR DAY 1 of LBF!!!!

illustration by Adrienne !

**rfest

06/30/2026

Light B**r Fest collab #2!

LIGHT B**R FEST
JULY 2nd & 3rd
10 AM - MIDNIGHT

Our second Light B**r Fest collab release is a Sweet Potato (Japanese-Style) Rice L***r with fellow small-brewery: 23rd Ave Brewery / the____basement

If you’ve ever been to our anniversary or Dark B**r Fest, you know we’re not new to sweet potato b**rs, but this is our first go at a light one. Brewed with Cold Stream Malt & Grain Co. Buzz Pilsner malt (Salmon-Safe ), flaked rice, and lightly-roasted sweet potatoes.
It’s lightly amber, has notes of fresh grass & honey, and tastes exceedingly crisp. Well balanced, but still exciting. We’re proud of this one.

LBF illustration by Adrienne !

**rfest

06/25/2026

OOOOOOH! The first of several Light B**r Fest collabs just dropped!

LIGHT B**R FEST
JULY 2nd & 3rd
10 AM - MIDNIGHT

Heated Rye-valry Spelt/Rye L***r is brand-spanking new collab with Barley POP! Brewing & Bakery and it’s hitting just right.

This “alternative” l***r was brewed with mostly WA grown, Bavarian-heritige Steffi Pilsner malt from Cold Stream Malt & Grain Co. , blended with a moderate hint of WA grown Spelt and Rye from LINC Malt , and finished with pleasantly floral and citrusy Loral hops!

Lovely illustration by Adrienne !

**rfest

06/22/2026

If our brewhouse and cellar are the heart of the brewery, this is our soul. Welcome to the virtual tour...

PART 4: THE TAPROOM

If these walls could talk... they’d speak of new, old-friends, old, old-friends, laughter, first-dates that became weddings, deep conversations, relaxing pints after work, busy Friday evenings, and quiet afternoons with a book. For us, it has served as a desk, dining table, workbench, and on rare occasion a bed.

We centered our taproom around an intimate, U-shaped bar, designed to foster connections and community. Seats here are coveted and communal. It’s also the only seating that has survived *nearly* intact since day 1.

During the pandemic, things got a little creative... But, the changes it brought our taproom were (eventually) wonderful. Much of our progression reads like “If You Give a Mouse A Cookie”. If you operate a brewery during a pandemic -> you’ll think about canning b**r -> so you’ll need cans -> so you’ll install a garage door to load-in tall pallets -> so you’ll expand the patio -> so you’ll build all new furniture...

Handmade tables from locally-harvested trees, our b**r-aging barrels repurposed into benches, a wooden drip tray lovingly referred to as the ‘b**r altar’, custom windows for summer breezes, and plenty of heaters to keep the chill away. See you soon!

**r

06/17/2026

LIGHT B**R FEST!
Thursday, July 2nd & Friday, July 3rd
10am to midnight both days.

To celebrate the glory that is summer in the PNW, we’re bringing back (the 3rd Annual) Light B**r Fest! It’s the real deal. Everything is so intensely… light. And crispy. And fresh. AND, with special commissioned human-artwork from one of our favorite humans (and genius behind our very 1st Dark B**r Fest!) - Adrienne

Yes, we’re the home of Seattle’s Dark B**r Fest. Which mean’s we need to balance the cosmic scales by bringing you 2 days of light b**r as we mark the beginning of Summer. Each day will feature a different lineup of all-light options from us and our local beverage friends. Enjoy a variety of Witbiers, Altbiers, Kölsches, Pilsners, Belgian-styles, and of course a wide variety of l***rs! No tickets or reservations are required; all seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Annual Light B**r Collaborations! - We joined up with FOUR different breweries this year to brew FOUR different collabs just for Light B**r Fest:

Heated Rye-Valry (Spelt/Rye L***r) with Barley POP! Brewing & Bakery
Dusty Roller (Kentucky Common) with Volition Brewing Co.
Rooted (Sweet Potato Rice L***r) with the____basement at 23rd Ave Brewery
MCM Helles with The Good Society Brewery & Montana Craft Malt

And don’t forget the fabulous PNW craft maltsters who supplied us with 98% of the grain used in these b**rs! LINC Malt Cold Stream Malt & Grain Co.

Very special guest taps from:

Machine House Brewery
Outer Planet Brewing
Obec Brewing
Alpenfire C***r
Sage Rat
Timber Ginger B**r
Project 9 Brewing Co.
Four Generals Brewing

SEE YOU THERE!

**rfest

06/15/2026

Hey! Did you know we have a parking lot!? In Seattle! For free! Continuing with our virtual tour:

PART 3: THE PARKING LOT (and other convenient methods to travel here)

It was not on our must-have list when we hunted for our location, but it sure does make life easier sometimes. Parking lots are agents of utility, and this one has been just that (if you were here during the pandemic, you’ll understand the bittersweet memories we have about drinking b**rs under a giant circus tent).

Looking for a keg? Or a case of cans? No need to block traffic or make b**r-pickup a workout. Just snag a (free) spot right out front. Stop to smell some of our native-landscaping flowers and grab some ice cream and samosas from our neighbors!

Don’t want to drive? We can understand that. We’re short stroll from the Columbia City train station and could roll a can to the closest bus stop. Plan a visit! Or don’t and just hop on a train/bus. They both roll through every 10 min or less!

06/12/2026

Hey-o! If you’re heading to the WA Brewers Fest tomorrow (Sat, 6/13) - LET’S PARTY!

We’re packed up and ready to pour, see you in the sunshine! At last check there are a few General Admission tickets left, so go get yourself one!

06/10/2026

What’s this, Patio Chat at FLB? Thu 7-8:30pm come hang with Doug Williams, FLB co-owner & #1 Dad! B**r included! It’s going to be educational, relaxed, and fun.

Come drink/chat b**r with us!

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Address

5041 Rainier Avenue S, # 106
Seattle, WA
98118

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 12am
Tuesday	12pm - 12am
Wednesday	12pm - 12am
Thursday	12pm - 12am
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	12pm - 12am

Telephone

+12066599912

Website

http://www.flyinglionbrewing.com/

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