Brewery Profile

Mac and Jacks Brewery Inc

In a city many visitors associate with the Eastside tech corridor, this brewery gives Redmond a longer-running beer landmark with roots that go back to 1993. Its identity is built around a steady approach rather than a fast-moving rotation of trends: brew what people respond to, and do it with care and consistency. A visitor walking in should expect the focus to be on the beer itself and on the brewery’s established place in the local scene, not on a story built around novelty. That makes it a useful stop for understanding how Redmond fits into the broader Puget Sound brewing map: close to Seattle, but with its own neighborhood regulars, workday traffic, and local habits.

Travelers drinking their way through western Washington often look for beers that feel tied to the region: fresh, unfussy, and made with a clear sense of what Pacific Northwest drinkers have returned to over time. Mac and Jacks fits that itinerary as a brewery associated with classic regional expectations rather than constant reinvention. For someone comparing stops across Redmond, Bellevue, Woodinville, and Seattle, it offers a different kind of context: a craft brewery that has been part of the area since the early 1990s and has kept its emphasis on quality and consistency. It is the sort of visit that works well for people who want to understand local beer culture through established producers, not only through the newest releases.

Because specific visitor amenities are not confirmed here, plan the stop with a quick check before you go. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, and current brewery channels are the safest source for hours, service details, food availability, packaged beer options, and any special events. If you are building a wider Eastside outing, Redmond’s location makes it relatively easy to pair the brewery with other local stops, but transportation and timing matter, especially during commuter hours. Visitors who prefer a detailed tasting plan should verify what is available that day rather than assuming a fixed lineup. The most reliable expectation is the brewery’s longstanding approach: familiar Pacific Northwest craft beer priorities, made with attention to consistency, in the city where it has operated for decades.

Since 1993, Mac and Jacks Brewery has been a Redmond, Washington staple, operating on a simple, stubborn principle: brew what people love, the right way. They bypass fleeting trends, focusing instead on crafting wholehearted beers that prioritize quality and consistency over ease. This dedication to doing things differently has cemented their reputation for delivering exceptional, uncompromised Pacific Northwest classics.

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17825 Northeast 65th St., Redmond, Washington, 98052

Phone: (425) 558-9697

Website: https://www.macandjacks.com/

Hours: Tasting Room & Retail Store: Open Daily, 1pm-8pm Sunday-Thursday, 1pm-8pm Friday and Saturday Beer Garden: Open Daily, 2pm-8pm Sunday-Thursday, 2pm-8pm Friday and Saturday