What 7 Seas Brewing does

7 Seas Brewing is an independent craft brewery founded circa 2009 by co-founders Travis Guterson (Brewmaster) and Michael Runion, headquartered at the Tacoma Brewery and Taproom located at 2101 Jefferson Ave within the 80,000 sq ft historic Heidelberg Brewery facility. The company operates a second waterfront taproom in Gig Harbor with boat dock access, and runs a 25bbl 3-vessel brewhouse (by AAA Metal Fabrication) with fermentation capacity totaling roughly 1,100 bbl across 75bbl, 40bbl, and 20bbl fermenters, complemented by a Wildgoose 4-head canning line, GEA centrifuge, and laboratory QC equipment. The company maintains an exclusive hop-sourcing partnership with Loza Farms, a 365-acre Yakima Valley hop farm, and runs a 12-36 month barrel-aging program using oak barrels from Woodinville Whiskey Co. and Pursuit Distilling Co.

The product portfolio spans five structured series: Core year-round beers (Pilsner, Willie Maize Hazy IPA, Rude Parrot IPA, Imperial Hazy IPA, American Hef, Ballz Deep Double IPA, Cutt's Amber Ale); Limited Series (Nomadic IPA, Brut IPA, Black IPA); Bridge Series creative explorations (Hold Fast Double IPA, Octopus Ink Baltic Porter, Yakima Valley Fresh Hop IPA, Uno Mas Comet-Hopped IPA, 7 C's IPA, Depth Finder IRA); Sour Series fruited Gose-style ales (Red Raspberry, Grapefruit, Key Lime, Blackberry, Water Chopper); and Vintage Ales barrel-aged imperial stouts and barleywines aged 12-36 months in oak.

The business model is direct-to-consumer-led through two company-owned taprooms offering draft beer, packaged beer, growlers, crowlers, and kegs for on-site consumption and to-go, supplemented by wholesale distribution to bars, restaurants, and grocers via a dedicated sales team. Food service partnerships with Canteen (Tacoma) and The Galley by Millville Pizza Co. (Gig Harbor), plus in-house Naomi Joe coffee, complement beverage sales. Revenue is generated through transactional unit pricing, with periodic promotional case sales (15% off during major holidays) and event-driven community programming (Oktoberfest, Halloween Bash, Grit City Think & Drink with UW Tacoma, Seahawks viewings, Makers Markets).

Name

7 Seas Brewing

Legal name

7 Seas Brewing

Website

https://www.7seasbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

7 Seas Brewing is an independent craft brewery operating taprooms in Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, founded circa 2009 by co-founders Travis Guterson and Michael Runion. The company brews a five-series beer portfolio including core, limited, bridge, sour, and barrel-aged vintage ales, sold direct-to-consumer and through wholesale distribution across the Puget Sound region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom operations
• Barrel-aged ales
• Wholesale beer distribution
• Wet hop IPAs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gig Harbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: Direct sales of draft beer, canned beer, growlers, and crowlers to consumers at two taproom locations. Food service partnerships with Canteen (Tacoma) and The Galley (Gig Harbor) complement beverage sales.
2. Keg Sales: Sale of full kegs to customers and filling of personal Corny Kegs. Available for pickup in Gig Harbor and Tacoma.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Sales to bars, restaurants, and grocers through dedicated wholesale sales team ([email protected]).
4. Case Sales: Retail sale of canned beer in full and mix cases at taprooms, with periodic promotional case sales (15% off during holidays).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

7 Seas Brewing is an independent craft brewery that produces and sells a diverse portfolio of packaged and draft beers, including year-round core beers, limited series, bridge series, sour series, and vintage barrel-aged ales. The company operates two company-owned taprooms in Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, and distributes wholesale to bars, restaurants, and grocers in the Pacific Northwest.

Product overview

7 Seas Brewing is a craft brewery operating two taprooms in Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington. The company offers a diverse portfolio of beers organized into several series: Core/Year-Round beers (Pilsner, Willie Maize Hazy IPA, Rude Parrot IPA, Imperial Hazy IPA, American Hef, Ballz Deep Double IPA, Cutt's Amber Ale), Limited Series rotating releases (Nomadic IPA, Brut IPA, Black IPA, The ten. x 7 Seas Lite Brut IPA), Bridge Series creative explorations (7 C's IPA, Octopus Ink Baltic-Style Porter, Hold Fast Double IPA, Yakima Valley Fresh Hop IPA, Uno Mas Loza Farms Comet-Hopped IPA, Velvet Tang Hazy IPA, Depth Finder India Red Ale, Hula-Weizen), Sour Series fruited kettle sours (Red Raspberry Sour Ale, Water Chopper Sour Ale, Grapefruit Sour Ale, Key Lime Sour Ale, Blackberry Sour Ale), Vintage Ales barrel-aged beers (2025 and 2024 Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout and Barleywine, Flanders Style Grand Cru), and Draft Only/Taproom Reserve seasonal releases (Drop Bear Hazy Pale, Slack Tide IPA, Super Charged Mexican Lager, Swamp Donkey, Disco Kitty, Hop Prophet, Dirt Squirrel, Trash Panda, Oktoberfest Bier, Supernova, Busy Woman Vienna Lager). The brewery also offers kegs to-go, hosts events including Cask Creations, Grit City Think & Drink, Makers Markets, and Hawks in The Cove viewing parties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pilsner Year-round pilsner beer from 7 Seas Brewing's core lineup, brewed and sold at taprooms and wholesale.
• Willie Maize Hazy IPA Year-round hazy IPA in 7 Seas Brewing's core beer lineup, available at taprooms and wholesale.
• Rude Parrot IPA Year-round IPA in the core beer lineup, distributed through taprooms and wholesale channels.
• Imperial Hazy IPA Year-round imperial hazy IPA core offering from 7 Seas Brewing.
• American Hef Year-round American hefeweizen in the core beer lineup.
• Ballz Deep Double IPA Year-round double IPA core offering from 7 Seas Brewing.
• Cutt's Amber Ale Year-round amber ale in the core lineup from 7 Seas Brewing.
• Super Charged Mexican Lager Mexican-style lager brewed with flaked corn, released for 7 Seas Brewing's 16th anniversary; draft only at taprooms. ABV 4.7%, IBU ~15.
• Nomadic IPA Limited Series West Coast style IPA showcasing hop varieties. ABV 6.7%, IBU ~65. Available in cans and draft.
• Brut IPA Limited Series Brut IPA with bone-dry finish, champagne blonde color. ABV 6.9%, IBU ~30.
• Black IPA Limited Series Black IPA with piney hops and roasted malts. ABV 7.0%, IBU ~65. Available in cans and on draft.
• The ten. x 7 Seas Lite Brut IPA Collaboration Brut Lite IPA with cranberry and dandelion brewed with The ten. storytelling project. ABV 4.6%, IBU ~22.
• 7 C's IPA Bridge Series West Coast style IPA from 7 Seas Brewing featuring classic West Coast hop character.
• Octopus Ink Baltic-Style Porter Bridge Series Baltic Porter with cocoa and roasted malt notes. ABV 7.5%, IBU ~35. Available on draft and in cans.
• Hold Fast Double IPA Bridge Series West Coast style Double IPA with pine and tangerine citrus hop flavors. ABV 7.7%, IBU ~65. Available on tap and in 6 packs.
• Yakima Valley Fresh Hop IPA Bridge Series Fresh Hop IPA featuring fresh Centennial hops from Loza Farms added within hours of harvest. ABV 6.2%, IBU ~40.
• Uno Mas Loza Farms Comet-Hopped IPA Bridge Series IPA featuring Comet hops sourced from Loza Farms. ABV 6.4%, IBU ~55.
• Velvet Tang Hazy IPA Bridge Series hazy IPA from 7 Seas Brewing's creative exploration lineup.
• Depth Finder India Red Ale Bridge Series India Red Ale from 7 Seas Brewing.
• Red Raspberry Sour Ale Sour Series Gose-style sour ale with raspberry puree and San Juan Island sea salt. Tart, fruity, and refreshing. ABV 4.7%, IBU ~8.
• Grapefruit Sour Ale Sour Series Gose-style sour ale with bright tart grapefruit. ABV 4.7%, IBU ~8.
• Key Lime Sour Ale Sour Series Gose-style sour ale with key lime puree and San Juan Island sea salt. ABV 4.7%, IBU 8.
• Water Chopper Sour Ale Sour Series fruited kettle sour ale from 7 Seas Brewing.
• Blackberry Sour Ale Sour Series fruited kettle sour ale with blackberry.
• 2025 Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout Vintage Ale barrel-aged imperial stout aged 12-36 months in oak barrels previously holding Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, and Port. ABV 9.9%. Available on draft and in cans at both taprooms.
• 2025 Barrel-Aged Barleywine Vintage Ale barleywine aged 12-24 months in oak barrels previously holding Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, and Port. ABV 9.9%.
• Flanders Style Grand Cru Vintage Ale blend of six, four, and two year old mixed-culture sour Flanders-style Red Ales.
• Drop Bear (Down Under) Hazy Pale Ale Draft only hazy pale ale featuring Southern Hemisphere hops with notes of lemon zest, white peach, and tropical intensity.
• Slack Tide West Coast IPA V.2 Second iteration of Slack Tide West Coast IPA. ABV 6.5%, IBU ~50. Brewed with Amarillo, Azacca, Mosaic, and Cryo Ekuanot hops.
• Hop Prophet 100% Wet Hop Ale Limited Series 100% Wet Hop Ale brewed with fresh Amarillo and Citra hops from Loza Farms. ABV 5.5%. Floral and fruity.
• Busy Woman Vienna Lager Vienna lager brewed for International Women's Day with malty toasted grain notes. Bright reddish-copper color.
• Supernova Hazy Pale Ale Hazy pale ale brewed with Montana Craft Malt for International Women's Day. ABV 5.5%, IBU ~30.
• Dirt Squirrel Hazy Pale Ale Limited Series Hazy Pale Ale featuring newly released hop varieties Erebus and Salvo Sultana. ABV 5.6%, IBU ~35. Draft only.
• Swamp Donkey Hazy Pale Ale Limited Series Hazy Pale Ale featuring newly released hop varieties HBC-638 and Elani. ABV 5.7%, IBU ~35.
• Oktoberfest Bier Seasonal Oktoberfest Bier brewed in traditional Bavarian Festbier style. ABV 5.6%, IBU ~22. Brewed with Montana Craft Malted barley.
• Trash Panda Hazy Pale Ale Seasonal Hazy Pale Ale with golden straw color and tropical hop flavors. ABV 5.3%, IBU ~30. Available on tap.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Loza FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner365-acre hop farm in Yakima Valley's Wapato, WA. Only Latino owned hop farm in the country. Exclusive supplier of Comet hops for Uno Mas and fresh Centennial hops for seasonal wet hop beers. Fresh hops are added to brew within hours of harvest.
• CanteencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service partner operating in Tacoma taproom. Offers smash burgers, tots, fresh clams, and more. Open 11am-9:30pm daily. Available for catering.
• The Galley by Millville Pizza Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood truck partner at Gig Harbor taproom. Serves burgers, sandwiches, and salads daily 11am-10pm. Kid's menu available.
• Naomi Joe CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-house roasted coffee and specialty drinks available at Tacoma taproom. Open 7 days a week from 8am-5pm. Local pastries offered daily.
• Washington Brewers GuildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit organization supporting small and independent breweries in Washington. 7 Seas participates in Washington Pint Days, with $1 from each limited edition glass sold donated to the Guild.
• Girls on the Run WestSoundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit organization for young girls. $1 per pint donated from women's brew releases (Supernova Hazy Pale Ale, Busy Woman Vienna Lager) to support the organization.
• The ten.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTacoma storytelling project celebrating people and places shaping the 253 area code. Collaboration on The ten. x 7 Seas Lite Brut IPA for Flowers For My City premiere.
• Woodinville Whiskey Co.minorOthersSupplier of oak barrels previously holding Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, and Port for 7 Seas barrel aging program.
• Pursuit Distilling Co.minorOthersSupplier of oak barrels previously holding spirits for 7 Seas barrel aging program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wingman Brewers: Independent craft brewery operating a taproom in Tacoma, WA. Directly comparable to 7 Seas as a fellow South Sound craft brewery competing for the same local consumer base and wholesale accounts.
• Narrows Brewing Company: Independent craft brewery located in Tacoma, WA, producing a diverse taproom-focused lineup. Directly comparable to 7 Seas in geography, scale, and on-premise-driven business model.
• Harmon Brewing Company: Long-established Tacoma craft brewery with a downtown taproom and brewpub. Direct peer competing for the same Tacoma craft beer consumer and local distribution accounts.
• Silver City Brewery: Independent Washington State craft brewery based in Bremerton with a taproom and regional distribution. Comparable Pacific Northwest craft brewery of similar scale with broad portfolio and taproom model.
• Top Rung Brewing Company: Independent craft brewery located in Lacey, WA, serving the greater Olympia/South Sound market. Directly comparable in business model and target geography to 7 Seas.
• Fish Brewing Company: Olympia, WA-based craft brewery with multiple taproom locations and wholesale distribution across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable in scale, product diversity, and regional focus.

Broad incumbents

• Georgetown Brewing Company: One of the larger Seattle-based craft breweries with broad regional distribution and a taproom. Larger incumbent operating in the same Washington craft beer market with broader scale and distribution.
• Pike Brewing Company: Iconic Seattle craft brewery with a downtown brewpub and broader Pacific Northwest distribution. Established incumbent in the Washington craft beer space with similar taproom + wholesale model.
• Fremont Brewing Company: Seattle-based craft brewery with a notable taproom and broad distribution across the Pacific Northwest. Larger incumbent competitor with overlapping wholesale accounts and consumer base.
• Pelican Brewing Company: Pacific Northwest craft brewery headquartered on the Oregon coast with taprooms and regional distribution. Comparable in business model and Pacific Northwest craft positioning, though larger and broader in geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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