My intention was to introduce each Washington-brewed, Pride-themed beer with its own post, but that plan was thwarted, happily, by the sheer volume of beer. I am going to consolidate them here. I will add to the list as I find more. The most recent discoveries are at the top. (Picture above from Instagram: Ian, Kevin, and Dean of Future Primitive Brewing, brewers of Queer Beer IPA. Details below.)
This year, more than any year I can remember, a lot of local breweries feel inspired to create beers that embrace the ethos of inclusion and diversity. Other breweries found different ways to celebrate and support Pride. After all, love is love and so is beer.
Georgetown Brewing – 1969 IPA
Georgetown Brewing – “Our annual Pride beer, 1969 IPA, is now available on tap and in growlers to go! Named after the year of the Stonewall riots that sparked the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, this year’s version uses an experimental hop from Segal Ranches, giving this hazy IPA aromas and flavors of pineapple, candy peach, green tea and ripe orange. And to show you how much we love y’all, we also have a selection of hats for whatever mood you fancy – tie dye bucket? foam + mesh? tropical flatbill? 100% of proceeds from beer sales, and 100% of profits from hat sales, will be donated to @lavenderrightsproject – an organization committed to providing social and legal advocacy for Black gender diverse people across Washington State.”
Dru Bru – Mango Glitter Pale Ale
Dru Brew – “Dru Bru is proud to release our Mango Glitter Pale Ale, the Angel Dust! Using various hops, we add mango puree and edible glitter to create a hoppy, fruity, and sparkly ale that pleases the palette and the eyes. Part of the proceeds from this beer will be benefiting the Helen House, an organization in Kittitas county that gives power to, and validates LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, fostering self-exploration, self-expression, and self-acceptance. ABV 5.0%. Available in either taprooms on draft and to-go!”
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Stoup Brewing – Rainbow Bubbles IPA
Stoup Brewing – “Our Stoup Pride month IPA is simply joy in a glass. Feast your eyes on a giddy dance of bubbles in every color of the rainbow while enjoying the aromas of Hallertau Blanc, Nelson Sauvin and HBC 630. So as not to overpower the delicate aromas of gooseberry, white grape and tropical fruit, we kept a malt bill soft with additions of wheat and Pilsner malt. It’s moderately dry and extremely crushable. We raise a glass of Rainbow Bubbles IPA to equality, compassion, and the incredible gift of loving people for who they are.”
Proceeds of this beer will support a local organization that lifts our LGBTQ+ community.
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Stoup Brewing – Paraderade IPA
Stoup Brewing – “Our LGBTQIA+ friends and allies are coming together to celebrate a vibrant, beautiful community. We brewed this beer to help fuel the passion for equality and acceptance and also to just have some fun together. While Pride is much more than a parade, we still love a good march down the street. Think of this beer as fuel for your Pride parade! Hops: Enigma, Chinook and Comet.”
Stoup Brewing – Wednesday fundraisers
Stoup Brewing – Every Wednesday this #pridemonth Stoup Brewing’s goal is to support a local #lgbtq organization and artist! Today (June 8th), we’ll be hosting a benefit all day long to support @lavenderrightsproject, a grassroots organization providing advocacy, programs, and legal services for Black gender diverse communities. We can’t wait! Also, local artist @peterussell_punkass will be joining us for an artist pop-up stand for viewing as well as purchasing. We look forward to a wonderful day ahead of us!”
Halcyon Brewing – We Say Gay IPA and event
Halcyon Brewing – Pride Event SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 AT 12 PM – 11 PM. “Join us for our Pride Event and stop in for some fun: Our We Say Gay IPA on tap; We Say Gay stickers; Kids coloring sheets; Live music; Portion of proceeds benefitting Equality FL and Lambert House.”
Logan Brewing – Burien Pride Tangerine Blonde Ale
Logan Brewing – New Beer Alert. Burien Pride Tangerine Blonde Ale releases today! Brewed for our friends at @discoverburien as the official beer of last weekends Burien Pride this tangerine blonde ale is a perfect sunshine supper! Join us on our patio today enjoy the warm weather with this tasty new beer!
Otherlands Beer – Everybody’s Coming To My House, a summer pale ale
Otherlands Beer – In celebration of Pride Month 2022 we’re releasing an extra special Summer Pale Ale, “Everybody’s Coming To My House.” Hopped with Motueka, Citra, and Centennial, it boasts a rainbow of lemon, lime, and assorted citrus flavors. As if its refreshing drinkability wasn’t enough, $1 from every pint sold will be donated to Lambert House, a Seattle based non-profit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth in the PNW and beyond. Come celebrate with us (and let Chris pour you a beer while keeping Bham weird)!
Burke-Gilman Brewing – No Closets Pale Ale
Burke-Gilman Brewing – Pride month is a time to honor, celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Our brewer Julia Astrid Davis – herself a member of the community – decided to update her No Closets Pale Ale from last year… No Closets is a 5.6% classic American Pale Ale, bursting with pine and citrus character from a hefty Centennial and Columbus dry hop, backed by moderate bitterness and a slightly sweet malt note. A portion of proceeds from this beer will go to @lamberthouse, a community center for LGBTQ+ youth serving the Seattle area. Come grab a pint and celebrate Pride!
Icicle Brewing – Say Gay APA
Icicle Brewing produced this beer in partnership with, and to benefit, Wenatchee Pride.
NEW TAPROOM LIMITED RELEASE! To celebrate Pride Month, we are releasing Say Gay APA – a crisp and easy-drinking pale that tingles the tongue. We brewed this American pale ale in partnership with @wenatcheepride and $1 of EVERY pint sold will be donated to them! This beer features Vista hops, providing subtle orange and grapefruit notes, with just a touch of tropical zing. Enjoy this smooth new treat and help Wenatchee Pride empower and connect our LGBTQ+ community and its allies toward creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. ABV: 5.8% // IBU: 35 ?️??
Reuben’s Brews – Seattle Pride Partner
Reuben’s Brews stepped up big this year, partnering with Seattle Pride. This included the introduction of the Crikey IPA Pride can, and other Pride swag.
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We’re proud to be an official partner of @seattlepride this year and have new Pride merch including T-shirts, enamel pins, and glassware available at our Taproom. All proceeds from the sale of these items will go to Seattle Pride.
We are also excited for Saturday’s Pride in the Park, the Pride Month kick-off event in Volunteer Park from noon to 7 p.m. We’ll have a booth at this free, all-ages celebration, and you’ll be able to find cans of Pride Crikey for sale at the alcohol garden near the main stage. Wear your Reuben’s Pride shirt and stop by to say hi. We’d love to see you at this annual celebration of queer arts, music, performance, and culture!
No-Li Brewhouse – Love is Love
Spokane’s No-Li Brewhouse is offering a “keep the glass” program all month, featuring these super-cool Love is Love pint glasses.
No-Li Brewhouse – Join us in celebrating Pride month with these Love is Love pint glasses!
Tuesday / Thursday enjoy either of the following pints and the glass is all yours!
-Cascade Fog Hazy IPA
-Day Fade Hard Seltzers
Starting tomorrow we will have our Pride Hop Tees available at the pub ?
*Juneteenth Pint Glasses will also be featured in June! Both glasses available Tuesday/Thursday. Stay tuned for our Juneteenth SM feature*
Bale Breaker Brewing – Rainbow Land IPA and an Event on Tues. June 7
Bale Breaker Brewing – “It’s Pride month and we can’t wait to celebrate this Tuesday – join us and Yakima Pride at our Yakima brewery & taproom from 3-9pm to celebrate. We’ll be tapping Rainbowland IPA. $1/pint of Rainbowland IPA will be donated to Yakima Pride throughout the month of June, so be sure to swing by and support- many thanks to Yakima Chief Hops for donating the pride hop blend! Be sure to keep an eye on our blog and Instagram stories on Tuesday as well – we’ll be sharing ways to get involved to support LGBTQ+ youth right here in the Yakima Valley.”
Single Hill Brewing – Tomorrow is Today
Single Hill Brewing – “This Bold IPA showcases Loral, Mosaic, and Ekuanot hops, lending it a bright aroma of mango, cantaloupe, and strawberries. Seize the day! Again this year, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this beer will be donated to local nonprofit organizations supporting LGBTQ members of our Yakima community. Available in cans and on draft at our taproom today, and in the wild soon.”
Hop Capital Brewing – Gayish Kiwi Mango Blonde
Hop Capital Brewing – “Enjoy our Gayish beer! Kiwi Mango Blonde Ale brewed for Gayish Podcasts 5th Anniversary. Enjoy this on draft or in 16oz cans.”
Future Primitive Brewing – Queer Beer IPA
Future Primitive Brewing – “Join us tomorrow (6/2) at 5:30 for the release of Queer Beer IPA, benefiting @whitecenterpride We’ll have it on draft and in cans for sale togo. The White Center Pride crew is bringing the festivities with a DJ and performers for the night. It might be warm enough to enjoy a Pineapple Agave Lime Shark Jump Slushee too.”
Bad Jimmy’s Brewing – Danger Rainbow
Bad Jimmy’s Brewing – “New beer releases this Friday, 6.3.22, as @inclementweatherdept and @delta_royale take the stage in this amazing #PrideMonth concert and fundraiser. Check out our full calendar of events on our website.”
Postdoc Brewing – More Love IPA
Postdoc Brewing – “More Love IPA was brewed to celebrate Pride Month and to support @pridefdn. They are building a better, safer, and more equitable world for LGBTQ+ people and their families in the Northwest. Both of our organizations value the right to live safely, openly, and genuinely in all the places we call home. Enjoy the smooth mouthfeel and flavors of citrus and stone fruit in this West Coast IPA. More Love is available on draft today and will be available in 16oz 4-Packs on June 7th. ? The world needs More Love. ”
Optimism Brewing – Gender Justice League
Optimism Brewing – “Happy Pride month! This year, we’re celebrating by raising funds for the Gender Justice League! @genderjusticewa’s mission is to empower all people to eliminate discrimination and prejudice based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in Washington State, and to ensure that trans and gender diverse people can live their lives safely, true to themselves, and free from discrimination. Ways to join and help:
? Represent with our Pride merch! We’ll be donating 100% of profits to the Gender Justice League.
? Drink a pint of Pride, our LGBTQ+ brewed saison. $1/pint is donated.
✌️ Pickup a 4-pack of Pride! 20% of each can’s revenue is donated.
Stoup Brewing – Rainbow Bubbles IPA
Stoup Brewing – “Pride Month is here! Pride is something we practice every day but this month means a lot to everyone here at Stoup Brewing. We look forward to celebrating with you all month long! Keep an eye out for the release of the Rainbow Bubbles IPA ?? Proceeds of this beer will go to support @thegsba”
Aslan Brewing – B Proud Hazy IPA
Aslan Brewing – “We’re stoked that B Proud is back for its fourth year in a row! This Hazy IPA has an aromatic punch of honeydew and grapefruit. Flavors of lemon, wet cedar, and sweet orange shine through a smooth body bolstered by a high percentage of wheat. A quenching bitterness washes across the palate beckoning you to take another sip. Proceeds from B Proud will go to @nwyouthservices and their Queer Youth Project. This program is dedicated to supporting and advocating for at-risk and homeless LGBTQ+ youth, through school-based youth supports, the Trans Fashion Treasury, free counseling, LGBTQ+ parent resources, and more. “
Double Bluff Brewing – Rainbow Sour Berliner Weisse
Double Bluff Brewing – “June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and we have brewed up a special beer: A Berliner Weisse with rainbow colored gummi bears.
Our Rainbow Sour is on tap now.”
Moonshot Brewing – Brewed This Way
Moonshot Brewing – “BREWED THIS WAY is an 8.1% Strawberry and Rose Hip ale that was brewed specially for Pride this year. This is a celebration of community and flavor. Floral aromas and a burst of strawberry give way to a slightly tart finish. A portion of proceeds from the sale of this beer, and our Pride T-shirts, will be donated to Tri-Cities Pride Festival and Benton Franklin PFLAG.”
MORE TO COME – We will add more to this list as we find them!
For more news about recent beer releases, visit the Washington Beer Blog’s New Beer Releases page.
