USA, WA: Populuxe Brewing hoping to move into a larger space in Seattle

Though construction and permitting delays have pushed back its original spring timeline, Ballard’s Populuxe Brewing is hoping to move into a larger space next door sometime in August, Eater Seattle reported on June 22.

The brewery’s current home sports an expansive patio, but its indoor space is tiny, with seats barely numbering in the double digits; on bad weather days, Populuxe can be a tough place to squeeze into. The new location, announced last August, comprises 4,000 square feet, enough to give both the production area and front of house more breathing room.

A member of Eater's list of essential Seattle breweries, Populuxe opened in 2013 with just three beers on tap. Husband-and-wife owners Peter Charbonnier and Amy Besunder currently offer ten beers at a time.

The move will allow the business to open a taproom with 20 draft lines and large screen televisions for broadcasting events like Sounders and Seahawks games. Don’t fret: The company will retain that roomy outdoor beer garden for food trucks and cornhole games when the sun is shining.

As for brewing upgrades, a new seven-barrel brewhouse with 15-barrel fermenters will support an expanded barrel-aging effort, increased bottling capacity, and the ability to delve into more experimental brews and sour beers. Fans will also be able to book a dedicated room for private parties. Populuxe will even increase its hours to seven days a week once the new space is open.

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