Ghostfish Brewing Company

Ghostfish's 11th anniversary release — a SODO-flavored steel IPA marking a milestone year that also brought their acquisition of the former Pike Brewery production facility.

WINNER:

SILVER MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2017 U.S. Open Beer Championship BRONZE MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2016 Great American Beer Festival GOLD MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2016 U.S. Open Beer Championship BRONZE MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2015 Great American Beer Festival Rated a 93 out of 100 by Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine in 2017

American IPAs are known for their citrusy hop punch, but we cranked up the juice on this one! Brewed with a blend of Cascade and Horizon hops, then dry hopped with Altus hops, codenamed “Experimental Grapefruit”, this IPA is a serious citrus bomb. Lively and bright, bracingly bitter, and eminently refreshing, you’ll wish it grew on trees!

Tasting Notes: The grapefruit character of this beer is more “grapefruit rind” than grapefruit juice. Bracing and bright with a pungent grapefruit aroma and a powerful citrusy bitterness. A real hop bomb!

Ingredients: water, sorghum, brown rice, candi syrup, tapioca maltodextrin, hops, grapefruit puree, yeast

WINNER:

GOLD MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2015 U.S. Open BRONZE MEDAL Gluten-Free Beer, 2017 Great International Beer, Cider, Mead & Sake Competition

For our take on the classic American pale ale, we decided to throw inhibition to the wind and jump in with both feet. With several types of artisan gluten-free millet & rice malts, and four varieties of Washington-grown hops, one sip will make your preconceptions about gluten-free beer Vanish into the great beyond!

Tasting notes: A balanced beer with malt flavors of caramel and biscuit with classic American hop flavors of stone fruit and citrus.

WINNER SILVER MEDAL, Gluten Free Beer, 2021 New York International Beer Competition

A project with the The Mountaineers

Ghostfish and The Mountaineers were both founded on the idea of transcending limits. We thrive on a spirit of wonder, a sense of adventure, and a commitment to the wild places of the Pacific Northwest. We’re powered by strong passionate communities who support our missions. Whether it’s distinctive craft beer made from high-quality, low-impact grains, or unique, life-changing experiences in the outdoors, we believe life is meant to be lived and lived well–no matter who you are. This is Kick Step IPA: a liquid representation of our shared value with The Mountaineers.

Tasting notes: A classic NW style IPA, golden in color with complex hop aromas of citrus, mango and pine. Sturdy, yet light bodied with a dry finish. 

WINNER:

BRONZE MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2021 New York International Beer Competition BRONZE MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, Best of Craft Beer Awards 2019 GOLD MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2017 Great International Beer, Cider, Mead & Sake Competition

This beer is beyond "big!" We piled a mountain of Summit, Azacca, Centennial and Eureka hops on a heavy foundation of malted rice, millet and buckwheat. With over the top hop flavors of passionfruit, mango and pine, this giant is a force to be reckoned with!

Tasting notes: Tropical Azacca, citrusy Centennial, and piney Eureka hops take center stage in the deftly-balanced giant of a beer!

It Came From The Haze is a series of rotating Hazy IPAs, each with a new hop blend. Number 7 is here!

Series #7 is liquid sunshine brewed with Belma Hop Hash and dry-hopped with NZ Green Bullet and Idaho 7 hops. It elicits tropical fruit, citrus, floral, and pine aroma with subtle notes of melon, strawberry, and dark fruits. Taste the complexities of herbs and pine while you hunt Sasquatch hidden in the label.

FLAVOR PROFILE: Lemon, strawberry, and dark fruits

COLOR: Hazy golden yellow

Each year during hop harvest in Washington, we select different hops to showcase in these limited releases. This year's fresh hop beer features 300 lbs of fresh picked Chinook hops from Washington's Chelan Valley Hops. Whole-cone hops harvested on brew day and put into the kettle to create liquid gold!

Tasting notes: Resinous pine, apricot, grapefruit, lemon

We brew our annual pumpkin ale ‘Belgian Style’ with a traditional mix of Fall spices and pumpkin puree, all blending seamlessly with the natural spices and fruity esters brought out from the Belgian yeast. Paradoxically, this brew is both warm and refreshing, and best enjoyed before the first frost! 

Tasting notes: Flavors of pumpkin, pie, sweet malt, and traditional fall spices.

Our hottest summertime tradition is back! Every summer we can’t wait to brew this sizzling farmhouse style ale using one of the hottest peppers in the world - the ghost pepper! But, don’t let that scare you off! Earthy, spicy notes from these ghost peppers are balanced with fruity esters from Belle Saison yeast, and herbal, citrus notes from Cascade and Mt. Hood hops. This is an ideal companion to your backyard barbecues, long rugged hikes, and sunny lakeside picnics. Especially complementary for marinades and other cooking uses. Get it while it’s hot!

Tasting notes: Effervescent with a soft white head, fruity Belgian-style aromatics, huge pepper flavor and moderate heat up front, balanced with earthy, herbal notes and a sweet malt body as the heat fades

“Gosefish?” It was a pun too obvious to resist, making it the perfect name for a beer that’s just too good to resist! With its vivid pink hue, this beer has a refreshing blend of tart cranberry, tropical hibiscus, coriander, and a hint of salt - it's sure to hook you!

Tasting notes: Tart, salty, and refreshing, this adventurous take on a traditional German sour ale is brewed with an intriguing mix of fruit and spices.

WINNER:

SILVER MEDAL Belgian-Style Beer,SIP Northwest Best of the Northwest 2019 SILVER MEDAL Belgian-Style Beer, Sip Northwest's Best of the Northwest 2017 GOLD MEDAL Belgian-Style Beer, The Best of Craft Beer Awards 2017 SILVER MEDAL Belgian & French Ale – Belgian Witbier, 2017 Great International Beer, Cider, Mead & Sake Competition

A hazy golden body capped with a snowy head. A wintry burst of juniper and citrus, on an updraft of Belgian-style aromatics. This beer was our “Everest”–a proper witbier, without wheat or barley! Through a feat of determination worthy of a mountaineer, we proved it was possible, and now we invite you to join us on the Summit.

Tasting notes: Busting with classic Belgian-style aromatics of banana, clove, and sweet orange, you won’t believe there’s no wheat!

WINNER:

BRONZE MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2021 New York International Beer Competition

GOLD MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2015 Great American Beer Festival

Explore the dark side of beer with Watchstander Stout. Dark roasts of malted millet, buckwheat and brown rice contribute dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow, and coffee flavors. We added purity protocol gluten free rolled oats to provide a satisfying and fluffy mouthfeel. Pair with spicy chili, hearty stew or freshly baked cookies next to a warm fire!

Tasting notes: Flavors of sweet chocolate, coffee, plum, and a campfire marshmallow.

WINNER:

SILVER MEDAL Gluten Free Beer, 2017 Great American Beer Festival

Sparkling, crisp and highly refreshing, this is a beer of elegant simplicity. Brewed with the finest malted millet and California-grown brown rice, then kissed by Noble German Perle hops for a light bitterness and classic floral aroma. Perfect for those new to craft beer, or for serious beer aficionados searching for an easy-drinking break from more intense and aggressive brews.

Tasting notes: Light-bodied and malt-forward, with notes of honey, sweet rice, corn, and honeydew melon. Easy drinkin'!