Diamond Knot Brewing

What Diamond Knot Brewing does

Diamond Knot Brewing Company is an independent, family-owned craft brewery and brewpub operator headquartered in Mukilteo, Washington. Founded in 1994 by Boeing engineers Bob Maphet and Brian Sollenberger, the company produces handcrafted beer at a 15-barrel Production Brewery & Taproom (4602 Chennault Beach Rd) with stated annual capacity above 8,000 barrels, and sells it both through three wholly-owned venues and through wholesale channels. Its product portfolio comprises roughly a dozen year-round beers (including Flagstate IPA, Tropic Island Stout, Lower Deck Lager, DKB IPA, Brown Ale, Possession Porter, and Industrial IPA at 7.9% ABV / 85 IBUs) plus seasonal releases such as Fog Bank Fall Ale, Storm Surge Winter Ale, and the HO!HO! Winter Ale program.

The company operates two full-service brewpubs in addition to the production facility: the historic Brewery & Alehouse on Mukilteo's waterfront (621 Front Street) featuring the proprietary Hot Rock Dining Experience — table-side cooking of raw sirloin on 750-degree granite rocks — and the Brewpub @ MLT in Mountlake Terrace, which combines an on-site working brewery with weekend brunch, full bar service, indoor dining, and an outdoor patio. Wholesale distribution is conducted through three regional partners — NW Beverages, Sound Beverage Distributors, and Odom Corporation — covering Washington State and twelve U.S. states in aggregate.

The business is privately held with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no parent company. Revenue is generated through on-premise food and beverage sales at the three locations (entrees priced $15.99-$20.88), packaged beer and keg direct-to-go at the production taproom, and wholesale beer sales to retailers and bars. Direct-to-consumer loyalty runs through the Knothead's Club tiered rewards program (Greenhorn / Captain / Admiral). As of January 2017, leadership transitioned to President & CEO Andy Eason with founder Bob Maphet moving to the Chairman seat and Pat Ringe continuing as VP of Brewing Operations; the company employs 120+ people across its three Washington venues.

Name

Diamond Knot Brewing

Legal name

Diamond Knot Brewing Company

Website

https://diamondknot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Diamond Knot Brewing is an independent, family-owned craft brewery and brewpub operator founded in 1994 in Mukilteo, Washington, producing handcrafted beer at three venues and distributing to twelve U.S. states through regional wholesale partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewpub restaurant
• Craft beer distribution
• Food and beverage
• On-site brewing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mukilteo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Brewpub/Restaurant Food & Beverage Sales: Direct sales from three owned restaurant/brewpub locations offering full food menus, craft beers on tap, and full bar service including cocktails and wine.
2. Wholesale Beer Distribution: Distribution of packaged and draft beer through regional distributors to retailers, bars, and restaurants across Washington and 12 states.
3. Beer To Go / Retail: Direct sales of packaged beer, growlers, crowlers, and kegs to consumers for off-premise consumption at Production Brewery & Taproom.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Diamond Knot Brewing Company is a craft brewery that hand-crafts a portfolio of year-round, seasonal, and specialty beers at its 15-barrel Production Brewery & Taproom in Mukilteo, WA. It complements this core production with three owned brewpub/restaurant venues offering scratch-made food, signature Hot Rock table-side dining experiences, full bar service, and private events, alongside wholesale distribution of packaged and draft beer to retailers and bars in Washington State and 12 additional states.

Product overview

Diamond Knot Brewing Company is a craft brewery offering a diverse portfolio of handcrafted beers alongside full-service restaurant operations across three Pacific Northwest locations. The core product portfolio includes year-round flagship beers (Flagstate IPA, Tropic Island Stout, Lower Deck Lager, Northwest Blonde, DKB IPA, Brown Ale, Possession Porter, ESB, Nitro Steamer Glide Stout, Industrial IPA, Nitro Honey Cream Ale), seasonal releases (Fog Bank Fall Ale, Storm Surge Winter Ale, Industrial HO!HO! Winter Ale), and specialty offerings. The company operates three distinct venues: the Production Brewery & Taproom (focused on packaged beer-to-go and authentic taproom experience), the historic Brewery & Alehouse (full-service restaurant with waterfront views and hot rock dining), and the Brewpub @ MLT (spacious family-friendly brewpub with working brewery). Additional offerings include a tiered loyalty program (Knothead's Club), wholesale distribution across 12 states via regional distributors, scratch-made food menus featuring beer-infused items, and private event/banquet services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flagstate IPA Year-round hop-forward India Pale Ale with intense fruity aroma and clean caramel undertones; drinks smoothly without overwhelming bitterness. 6.2% ABV, 50 IBUs. Sold on draft at the brewpubs, in packaged form through wholesale, and at the Production Brewery & Taproom.
• Tropic Island Stout Year-round stout with fruity aromas from specialty yeast reminiscent of Caribbean rum, smooth undertones of brown sugar, and a roasted barley backbone. 6.0% ABV, 35 IBUs. Recipe developed by R&D team member Eric Plummer.
• Lower Deck Lager Traditional lager with a west coast twist; incredibly refreshing and crisp with citrus aroma and pleasant hop bite. 5.0% ABV, 33 IBUs. Featured as a flagship release in company communications.
• Northwest Blonde Light and approachable blonde ale with grain-forward flavor, noble-style hops, and crisp clean finish. 4.2% ABV, 13 IBUs.
• DKB IPA Medium-bodied traditional Pacific Northwest IPA with pine and grapefruit notes; very well balanced with a crisp and refreshing smooth finish. 6.2% ABV, 65 IBUs.
• Brown Ale Sweet, malty amber-colored ale with silky medium body, nutty caramel notes, and smooth light finish. 6.0% ABV, 27 IBUs.
• Possession Porter Robust porter with balanced flavor profile. 5.6% ABV, 45 IBUs.
• ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Amber-colored ale with biscuity maltiness and restrained hoppiness.
• Nitro Steamer Glide Stout Traditional, balanced dry Irish-style stout poured on creamy nitro for smooth mouthfeel.
• Industrial IPA Full-bodied imperial IPA with deep earthy piney hop character and smooth malty finish. 7.9% ABV, 85 IBUs.
• Nitro Honey Cream Ale Light-bodied smooth cream ale with amazing mouthfeel, sweet grain, and mild honey sweetness. 4.6% ABV, 7 IBUs.
• Fog Bank Fall Ale Complex malty fall seasonal ale pouring bright amber with gentle caramel sweetness and clean dry finish. 25 IBUs.
• Storm Surge Winter Ale Light-bodied winter seasonal with malt-driven aroma, fruity esters, and coffee-like bitterness. 5.5% ABV, 30 IBUs.
• Industrial HO!HO! Winter Ale Crowd-favorite winter seasonal ale with holiday cheer, featuring limited-edition variations including cask-conditioned candy cane HO!HO! and rotating HO!HO! Randall.
• Brewery & Alehouse (Mukilteo Waterfront) Original historic location at 621 Front Street, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Full-service restaurant with family-friendly dining, signature Hot Rock table-side dining experience, and waterfront views. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, with weekend breakfast service starting at 9am.
• Brewpub @ MLT (Mountlake Terrace) Spacious brewpub at 5602 232nd Street SW #106, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043. Full-service restaurant with on-site working brewery, indoor dining, and outdoor patio. Open Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-10pm. Family-friendly with weekend brunch starting at 8am.
• Production Brewery & Taproom (Mukilteo) Production facility at 4602 Chennault Beach Rd, B2, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Open Mon-Fri 11am-4pm for kegs and packaged beer to go, and Fri-Sat 3pm-8pm for taproom bar pours. Focus on production operations and direct-to-consumer beer-to-go sales including growlers, crowlers, and kegs.
• Knothead's Club Loyalty Program Free tiered loyalty program with Greenhorn (entry-level 20% signup discount, $5 back per 100 points, free birthday meal/beverage), Captain (750 points within 12 months: $1 off growler fills, 10% off merch, exclusive events), and Admiral (invitation-only: $2 off growler fills, 20% off merch, 25oz mug pricing).
• Wholesale Beer Distribution Wholesale beer distribution in Washington State through NW Beverages and Sound Beverage Distributors, with additional Odom Corporation coverage and 8,000+ barrels annual production distributed to 12 states in cans, bottles, and draft to retailers, bars, and restaurants.
• Scratch-Made Food Menu Pub food menu served across brewpub locations featuring the signature Hot Rock Dining Experience (e.g., Garlic BBQ Beef Hot Rock Sandwich), weekend breakfast and brunch, burgers, fish and chips, tacos, personal pizzas, vegetarian options, and craft beer-infused menu items using locally sourced ingredients. Entree prices range from approximately $15.99 to $20.88.
• Private Events & Banquets Private event hosting at multiple venues including the Bunkhouse, suitable for celebrations and corporate events with customizable catering options.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NW BeveragescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2019Regional wholesale distributor for Diamond Knot beer products in Washington State. Part of the distribution network covering multiple states.
• Sound Beverage DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2019Regional wholesale distributor supporting Diamond Knot sales in Skagit, Island, and Whatcom counties. Also supports sales representative positions.
• Odom CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2019Regional wholesale distributor for Diamond Knot beer products in Washington State.
• Sound Transit Link Light RailminorOthersLight rail connection to Mountlake Terrace location makes Diamond Knot accessible via public transit, enabling bar-hopping and commuter beer experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deschutes Brewery: Oregon craft brewer with flagship Bend brewpub and broad regional distribution across the Pacific NW and beyond. Comparable brewpub-plus-wholesale model in the PNW craft category, though at larger scale.
• Pelican Brewing Company: Oregon coast craft brewery operating multiple brewpubs and regional distribution. Compares on brewpub-anchored business model and PNW craft brand positioning, though broader geographic footprint than Diamond Knot.
• Bale Breaker Brewing Company: Family-owned Yakima, WA craft brewery with on-site taproom and regional distribution. Comparable independent operator profile, family ownership, and Pacific NW craft distribution model.
• Mac and Jack's Brewery: Redmond, WA craft brewer best known for its flagship amber ale, with significant regional Pacific NW distribution. Comparable to Diamond Knot as an independent WA craft brewery of similar scale.
• Pike Brewing Company: Seattle craft brewery with a flagship downtown brewpub, full restaurant service, and packaged distribution - directly comparable to Diamond Knot's brewpub-and-wholesale model within the same Washington State market.
• Fremont Brewing: Seattle-based craft brewery operating a production brewery and Urban Beer Garden with on-site food and packaged beer, distributed across the Pacific NW. Comparable to Diamond Knot in size, WA focus, and brewpub-plus-wholesale go-to-market.
• Georgetown Brewing Company: Independently owned Seattle craft brewer producing flagship IPAs and distributing across the Pacific NW. Comparable scale, independent ownership profile, and WA-centric distribution footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Large national craft brewer (now Heineken-owned) with taprooms and broad U.S. distribution. Comparable product category (flagship IPAs, porters, seasonal ales) but much larger scale and corporate backing vs. Diamond Knot's independent profile.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Pioneering national craft brewer with taprooms and coast-to-coast distribution. Comparable product category and on-premise taproom experience, but operates at meaningfully greater scale and national reach than Diamond Knot.
• Stone Brewing: Large California craft brewer (now Sapporo-owned) with brewpubs and broad U.S. distribution. Comparable flagship IPA-forward portfolio and on-premise experience at substantially larger scale than Diamond Knot.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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