Brewery Profile

Half Lion Public House

In Kent’s local beer scene, Half Lion Public House functions as both a production brewery and a public house, giving visitors a place to sit down rather than only a counter for quick tastings. Established in 2017, the brewery operates on a 15-barrel system and focuses mainly on regional distribution within the Puget Sound area. A visitor walking in should expect a brewery-connected public house with room for a sizable crowd; the seating capacity is 120 patrons. The food side is a full kitchen service, operated separately from the brewing operations, so the visit is structured more like a meal-and-beer stop than a small tasting room.

Travelers in this part of Washington often look for breweries that show both the hop-forward side of the Northwest and the quieter, everyday styles that balance a tap list. Half Lion’s known core lineup centers on West Coast IPAs and traditional lagers, with seasonal rotation adding dark beers and sours. That makes it a reasonable stop for someone comparing regional IPA approaches, but it is not limited to hop-driven beer. The lagers give a more restrained option, while the rotating dark beers and sours provide some variety depending on the time of year and what is currently available.

For practical planning, the public house is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since seasonal beers rotate and the available lineup may not match a past visit. The brewery’s annual production averages 2,500 barrels, and limited self-distribution accounts for most of its sales volume, so the beer may also appear elsewhere in the Puget Sound area, though the Kent public house is the direct visitor experience. Known amenities include the 120-seat public space and full kitchen; details such as hours, reservations, patio availability, family policies, or package beer should be checked with the brewery before going.

Half Lion Public House operates a 15-barrel brewing system located in Kent, Washington, focusing primarily on regional distribution within the Puget Sound area. Established in 2017, the facility maintains a core lineup of West Coast IPAs and traditional lagers, supplemented by rotating seasonal dark beers and sours. The attached public house offers seating for 120 patrons, featuring a full kitchen service separate from the brewing operations. Production capacity averages 2,500 barrels annually, with limited self-distribution handling 80% of sales volume.

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2019 W Meeker St, Kent, Washington, 98032

Phone: 855978432777

Website: https://www.halflion.com