192 Brewing Company

What 192 Brewing Company does

192 Brewing Company is a founder-owned craft brewery established in Kenmore, Washington in 2006 (with federal licensing formalized in 2009), operating from the original 192-square-foot backyard shed that gave the company its name. The brewery produces a portfolio of seven core beers using traditional methods, including a flagship Shticky Blonde Kölsch-style ale brewed with wild honey from the Mt. Rainier foothills, a Wally Hop IPA, Kenmore Gold pilsner, Happy Dance Heff wheat beer, Amber Rye, 'nilla Stout with Madagascar vanilla beans, and Shed Light pale ale. Production began at approximately 10 barrels in the first year and reportedly quadrupled annually thereafter.

The company served its market through the Lake Trail Taproom (opened 2016), a family- and dog-friendly retail site on the Burke-Gilman Trail offering up to 18 draft taps with a full food menu, complemented by participation in regional festivals such as Strange Brewfest and Father's Day Beer Festival. Customer segments are local Kenmore residents, trail users (cyclists, walkers, runners), and craft beer enthusiasts; supplementary offerings were sourced from partners including Ghostfish Brewing Company (gluten-free), Squeeze (hard seltzers), and Orcas Beverages (sodas).

As of January 2026, the company is undergoing a strategic transformation: winding down the Lake Trail Taproom and reorienting around brewing, wholesale distribution, pop-up events, festivals, an upcoming online store, and a planned 2026 launch of a new "Craft Seldors" hybrid seltzer-cider product line. The business remains privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and revenue figures unavailable in source materials.

Name

192 Brewing Company

Legal name

192 Brewing Company

Website

https://192brewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

192 Brewing Company is a founder-owned craft brewery in Kenmore, Washington, producing seven traditional-style beers and serving local residents and Burke-Gilman Trail visitors via its taproom (now winding down) and regional festivals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverage Production (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer) (AFAFAAAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Brewery taproom
• Craft brewing
• Beer distribution
• Small-batch brewery

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenmore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Food and Beverage Sales: On-site sales of craft beers, Washington wines, ciders, spirits, and food menu items at the Lake Trail Taproom location. Up to 14 beers and ciders on tap, plus food service.
2. Brewing and Distribution: Production and distribution of craft beers including flagship Shticky Blonde Ale through sales channels. Focus on brewing operations from original 192-square-foot brewery.
3. Pop-up Events and Festivals: Revenue from event participation including pop-up events, festivals, and special event appearances.
4. Craft 'Seldors' Products: Upcoming new product line blending seltzers and ciders into craft 'Seldors' beverages planned for 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

192 Brewing Company is a craft brewery that produces and sells a portfolio of seven small-batch beers, including the flagship Shticky Blonde Kölsch-style ale brewed with Mt. Rainier wild honey. The company operates the Lake Trail Taproom in Kenmore, WA (being wound down as of January 2026) and is shifting focus to brewing, sales, distribution, and pop-up festival appearances, while developing a new "Craft Seldors" seltzer-cider hybrid line planned for 2026.

Product overview

192 Brewing Company is a craft brewery offering a portfolio of seven distinct beer styles. The core products include Shticky Blonde (flagship Kölsch-style ale with Mt. Rainier wild honey), Wally Hop IPA, Kenmore Gold, Happy Dance Heff, Amber Rye, 'nilla Stout, and Shed Light. The company operates the Lake Trail Taproom in Kenmore, WA (though winding down as of January), and is developing a new craft 'Seldors' product line combining seltzers and ciders. All products are strictly Washington-made.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shticky Blonde Flagship Kölsch-style ale brewed with wild honey gathered from bees in the foothills of Mt. Rainier; ABV 6.8%, IBU 22. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking distinctive local flavors.
• Wally Hop IPA Hop-forward IPA tribute to a local wallaby with floral and tropical hop aroma, balanced malts, and citrus finish; ABV 6.2%, IBU 55. Aimed at craft beer drinkers who prefer bold, hoppy styles.
• Kenmore Gold Pilsner-based beer fermented like a pale ale with a noble hop finish and smooth malt character; ABV 4.7%, IBU 18. Aimed at craft drinkers seeking an approachable, lighter pilsner profile.
• Happy Dance Heff American-style wheat beer with citrus notes and a traditional NW hop finish; ABV 5.2%, IBU 22. Suited to craft drinkers who enjoy wheat beers with bright citrus character.
• Amber Rye Malt-forward American-style amber ale with a slight hint of peppery rye finish; ABV 5.5%, IBU 35. Targeted at craft beer drinkers who prefer malt-forward styles.
• 'nilla Stout Dry chocolatey stout brewed with whole Madagascar vanilla beans added during the brewing process; ABV 5.5%, IBU 25. Aimed at craft beer drinkers seeking dessert-style stouts with distinctive vanilla notes.
• Shed Light Light-bodied pale ale with a citrus-note finish; ABV 3.8%, IBU 18. Targeted at consumers seeking a lower-ABV, sessionable craft beer option.
• Craft Seldors Upcoming craft beverages blending the best of seltzers and ciders into a new hybrid offering, planned for release in 2026. Targeted at craft beverage consumers seeking novel flavor combinations.
• Lake Trail Taproom food and beverage service Family- and dog-friendly taproom experience offering up to 14–18 craft beers and ciders on tap plus a full food menu with vegetarian options at 7324 NE 175th Street Ste F, Kenmore, WA. Targeted at local residents, families, and Burke-Gilman Trail visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• First year production: 10 barrels; subsequent annual quadrupling of production capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ghostfish Brewing CompanyminorOthersGhostfish Brewing Company in Seattle, WA supplies gluten-free beer selections to the Lake Trail Taproom including Shrouded Summit Belgian White Ale, Vanishing Point Pale Ale, Grapefruit IPA, and Stout options.
• Squeeze (Woodinville, WA)minorOthersSqueeze from Woodinville, WA supplies craft hard seltzers to the Lake Trail Taproom including Tropical Fusion, Watermelon Kiwi, and Blueberry Rhubarb varieties.
• Orcas BeveragesminorOthersOrcas Beverages supplies soda selections including Dad's Root Beer, BubbleUp, Americana Cherry Cola, and other varieties to the Lake Trail Taproom.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: Large established U.S. craft brewery with broad national distribution and own taproom venues. Comparable as a craft beer brand but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic reach than 192.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Founding U.S. craft brewery with national distribution and a taproom/restaurant operation in multiple states. Comparable in craft brewing and taproom experience model but at a substantially larger, national-incumbent scale.

Direct peers

• Ghostfish Brewing Company: Seattle-based gluten-free craft brewery that is an existing supplier of gluten-free tap selections to 192's Lake Trail Taproom. Comparable Pacific Northwest craft brewery operating in a niche specialty category.
• Chuckanut Brewery: Burlington/Northwest WA craft brewery operating a kitchen + taproom and producing lagers and ales. Comparable in small-scale craft brewing, PNW distribution, and taproom-as-gathering-place positioning.
• Mac & Jack's Brewing Company: Washington-based (Redmond, WA) craft brewery producing a focused portfolio of ales for the Pacific Northwest market. Closely comparable to 192 in scale, regional focus, and family/founder-owned craft identity.
• Pike Brewing Company: Historic Seattle craft brewery (founded 1989) operating a brewery + restaurant/taproom experience. Comparable in PNW craft positioning and integrated taproom/food service model that 192 operated at Lake Trail.
• Fremont Brewing: Seattle-based craft brewery operating a production facility plus an Urban Beer Garden taproom model. Highly comparable to 192 in PNW craft positioning, taproom-led GTM, and emphasis on community and lifestyle branding.
• Bale Breaker Brewing Company: Yakima, WA craft brewery with a taproom and Washington statewide distribution. Comparable as a family-owned Washington craft brewery scaling production while preserving regional identity.
• Stoup Brewing: Seattle craft brewery operating a Ballard taproom with rotating small-batch beers. Closely comparable to 192 in scale, neighborhood taproom model, and small-batch brewing ethos.
• Georgetown Brewing Company: Seattle craft brewery with a strong neighborhood taproom and locally-distributed flagship beers (e.g., Manny's Pale Ale). Directly comparable as a Pacific Northwest craft brewery combining taproom and wholesale sales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 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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