Ghostfish Brewing Company - Taproom & Restaurant

Seattle, WA · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-08-28

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Ghostfish Brewing Company runs a 100% gluten-free brewery with a taproom and restaurant in. The beer program is the clear focus, featuring award-winning flagships like Kick Step IPA and Watchstander Stout, plus rotating guest ciders and seltzers. Beers are available on-site, to-go, and via online shipping within Washington and D.C. Distribution reaches 25 states and Alberta, Canada. Customers appreciate the gluten-free selection, though some note a heavy IPA emphasis.

What should I order?: Start with Kick Step IPA, a silver medalist at the 2021 New York International Beer Competition, known for citrus, mango, and pine. For a lighter option, try Meteor Shower Pale Lager, a GABF silver medalist. Watchstander Stout, a gold medalist at the 2021 GABF, offers chocolate and roasted coffee flavors.
Who will enjoy this place?: Beer enthusiasts seeking gluten-free options will find a rare dedicated brewery. Those who appreciate award-winning beers and a family-friendly taproom will feel at home. However, hop-heads may find the IPA-heavy lineup appealing, while those seeking diverse styles might find limited variety.
When should I go?: Visit during a sporting event, as Ghostfish beer is available at Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park, but the taproom itself offers a relaxed indoor and covered outdoor setting.
What should I expect to spend?: Online pricing for 12oz cans ranges from $55.96 for Grapefruit IPA to $59.94 for Kick Step IPA per case. 16oz cans of Watchstander Stout cost $83.94 per case.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: Ghostfish is a 100% gluten-free brewery with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, a rarity in craft beer. Its beers have earned multiple GABF medals, including a gold for Watchstander Stout, and the brewery distributes across 25 states and Canada.

Beverage categories

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Beer

Award-winning, 100% gluten-free brewery with a core lineup of IPAs, lagers, stouts, and seasonal offerings. Distribution spans 25 states and Canada.

Menu strengths

— Award-winning beers: Kick Step IPA (Silver, NYIBC 2021), Meteor Shower Pale Lager (Silver, GABF 2017), Watchstander Stout (Gold, GABF 2021).
— Dedicated gluten-free brewery with a wide range of styles, including IPA, pale lager, stout, Belgian white, and gose.
— Beer available on-site, to-go, and for shipping within Washington and D.C., plus distribution in 25 states and Alberta.

Standout selections

— Kick Step IPA: NW-style IPA with citrus, mango, and pine; 5.5% ABV, 60 IBU; Silver at 2021 NYIBC.
— Meteor Shower Pale Lager: Light-bodied, malt-forward with noble hop spice; 4.5% ABV, 18 IBU; Silver at 2017 GABF.
— Watchstander Stout: Dark stout with chocolate, roasted coffee, and marshmallow; 6.5% ABV, 30 IBU; Gold at 2021 GABF.
— Grapefruit IPA: IPA with grapefruit, available in 12oz cans.

Pricing: Cases range from $55.96 (Grapefruit IPA, 12oz cans) to $95.94 (Peak Buster Double IPA, 16oz cans); Watchstander Stout 16oz cans are $83.94 per case.

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