Brewery Profile

Brother Ass Brewing

In Vancouver, Washington’s beer scene, this family-run microbrewery offers a stop that is defined less by spectacle than by the ideas behind its name and production habits. “Brother ass” refers to a phrase associated with St. Francis, who used it for his own stubborn nature and the difficulty of self-discipline. The brewery connects that meaning to the repetition and restraint involved in improving beer quality over time. A visitor walking in should expect a small craft-beer setting where the name is part of the conversation and where the brewery’s approach to sustainability is central to its identity.

Travelers looking for beer in Southwest Washington often seek out local taprooms that reflect the region rather than a standardized chain experience. A stop here fits that pattern through its emphasis on local sourcing and practical resource use. The brewery’s stated practices include minimizing water loss, composting spent hops, and neutralizing chemicals before safe disposal. Spent grain also stays in local use: it is fed to three equines named Leo, Joe, and Mocha, and some of it is incorporated into baked goods for community use. For visitors interested in how small breweries manage the byproducts of brewing, those details are as relevant as the beer itself.

Because specific amenities, hours, food options, and the current beer list are not established here, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any visit details. Travelers should check directly before going if they need information about seating, outside food, packaged beer, or whether there is a food option on site. The most reliable expectation is a Vancouver microbrewery visit centered on small-scale production, a name with a historical reference, and visible attention to waste reduction and local reuse.

The brewery's name, Brother Ass Brewing, is derived from the historical figure St. Francis, who used the term "brother ass" to refer to his own stubborn nature and the difficulty of self-discipline; the brewery applies this concept to the dedication required for continual improvement in craft beer quality. Operating as a family-run microbrewery in Vancouver, Washington, Brother Ass emphasizes sustainable practices and local sourcing in its production process. These efforts include minimizing water loss, composting spent hops, and neutralizing chemicals prior to safe disposal. Spent grains are utilized locally as feed for three equines—Leo, Joe, and Mocha—and are also incorporated into baked goods for community use.

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11700 NE 54th Ct, Vancouver, Washington, 98686-4589

Phone: 3606073275

Website: http://www.brotherassbrewing.com

Hours: We try to be open on Thursday and Friday from 4-7. And we can be open by appointment at other times. We will be closed for brewery visits in October.