Hood Canal Brewery
Brewery
4.6 (109 on Google)
About Hood Canal Brewery
Hood Canal Brewery is a brewery and taproom in Kingston. Its website says it first opened in September 1996 and calls it Kitsap's first micro brewery. The beer is brewed, bottled and served on site.
The website says thirteen brews are on tap, including its own beers and guest ciders. It calls Dabob Bay IPA its flagship beer. The site also lists Agate Pass Amber, Bywater Bay ESB and Big Beef Oatmeal Stout.
Bottles, growlers and kegs are sold at the taproom, and the website says you can call to reserve bottles and kegs. The taproom also pours red and white wine and non-alcoholic drinks. The site says its beers also reach bars, restaurants and grocery stores around the Puget Sound area.
Caitlyn Hatchel owns the brewery today. The website says she is a Kitsap local and a longtime employee of founder Don Wyatt. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Kingston on this site.
From Hood Canal Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Can I buy beer to go at Hood Canal Brewery?
Yes. Its website lists bottles, growlers and kegs. It says to call and reserve bottles and kegs.
Does Hood Canal Brewery have live music or trivia?
Its events page lists open mic on Wednesdays, bands on Fridays and live music on Saturdays, usually from 7 to 9 pm. It also lists Trivia and Tacos on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm.
Are there food trucks or snacks?
Its events page lists food trucks among its events, and the website says the taproom has snacks. Check the events page to see which truck is coming.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Downpour Brewing is 3.4 miles away in Kingston. Sailfin Brewing Company is 4.7 miles away, Valholl Brewing is 5.8 miles away and Rainy Daze Brewing is 5.9 miles away, all in Poulsbo.
Answers come from Hood Canal Brewery's website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Before you visit Hood Canal
Expect a spacious taproom with thirteen brews on tap, according to the website. It also says there are snacks, so you can settle in for a while.
Check hoodcanalbrewery.com before you go. Its events page lists the music, trivia and food trucks, and the taproom hours change with the season.
Downpour Brewing is 3.4 miles away, also in Kingston. Sailfin Brewing Company is 4.7 miles away in Poulsbo, and Valholl Brewing is 5.8 miles away. Downpour is the closest, so it is the easiest stop to add.