Brewery Profile

Mirage Beer Co

Seattle’s beer scene includes many small producers, and this Ballard brewery fits into that landscape as a production-focused taproom rather than a restaurant built around beer. Mirage Beer Co. was established by Head Brewer Michael Dempster and operates with a 15-barrel brewhouse for primary production. For a visitor, the draw is the taproom as the public-facing side of that work: a place to sample current releases, see how the brewery’s interests are showing up on the board, and get a sense of a producer that keeps its attention on small-batch brewing. The available description points to a brewery centered on beer first, with rotating food trucks supporting the visit rather than defining it.

Travelers coming through Seattle and the wider Puget Sound area often look for hop-driven beers, and Mirage’s focus on hop-forward American styles places it squarely in that regional conversation. At the same time, the brewery also makes traditional European lagers, giving visitors another path through the tap list if they are not only looking for aromatic, modern hop expression. Its stated interest in experimental hop usage suggests that repeat visits may look different depending on what is pouring, but the brewery’s range is not described as unlimited or theme-driven. A stop here makes sense for visitors who want to compare Seattle’s current hop work with cleaner, lager-oriented brewing under the same roof.

The main place to experience Mirage is its Ballard taproom, and the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, any limited packaged releases, and the current food truck schedule. Distribution is focused on the greater Puget Sound region, supplying draft accounts and limited packaged beer, so visitors may also encounter the beer elsewhere locally, but the taproom offers the most direct look at what the brewery is producing at the moment. No specific hours, reservation policies, parking details, or standing food menu are provided in the known information, so those details should be checked before going. For planning purposes, expect a brewery visit built around rotating beer availability, small-batch production, and occasional food-truck service rather than a full-service dining stop.

Head Brewer Michael Dempster established Mirage Beer Co. in Seattle, focusing primarily on hop-forward American styles and traditional European lagers. The brewery operates a production facility and taproom in the Ballard neighborhood, utilizing a 15-barrel brewhouse for primary production. Distribution is currently focused on the greater Puget Sound region, supplying draft accounts and limited packaged releases. While the taproom offers rotating food trucks, the core business remains centered on small-batch production and experimental hop usage.

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943 NW 50th St, Seattle, Washington, 98107

Website: https://miragebeer.com/

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Mirage Beer Co.

Beer Styles at Mirage Beer Co

Mirage Beer Co brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes fresh hop. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Airways Brewing To-Go Orders and Delivery

    Jul 27, 2026

    Bistro & Beer Garden open for to-go orders 11 AM to 8 PM daily with curbside pickup. Brewery and Taproom open for to-go orders Tuesday to Saturday 4 PM to 7 PM. Delivery available…

  • Aslan Brewing Bellingham Brewpub To-Go and Delivery

    Jul 27, 2026

    Bellingham Brewpub open daily 12 PM to 6 PM offering food and beer to-go with curbside pickup and home delivery for organic beer in Bellingham via online order placed by 5 PM for…

  • At Large Brewing To-Go Pick-Up

    Jul 28, 2026

    Open from 3 PM to 6 PM Tuesday through Sunday for to-go pick-up orders. $20 4-pack of 16 oz cans available. No growler fills at this time.

  • Barlow’s Brewery Crowler Fills

    Jul 28, 2026

    Crowler fills available Tuesday through Saturday 4 PM to 8 PM at Barlow’s Brewery for $5 each. Come get a fill during these regular hours.

  • Aslan Seattle To-Go Beer

    Jul 29, 2026

    Aslan Seattle location open Thursday through Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM offering beer to-go only.

  • 7 Seas Brewing Beer Drive-Thru

    Jul 30, 2026

    Drive-thru beer sales once a week at two locations. Tacoma location open Thursdays 2-6 PM and Gig Harbor location open Fridays 2-6 PM. 20% off all mix and match cases.

  • Brewery Premiere: Mirage Beer Co.

    Dec 1, 2026

    Washington's newest brewery Mirage debuts at Chuck's Hop Shop pouring new classic and unconventional brews including Palo Duro NE-Style Pale and First Day Out Czech-Style Pilsner.…

  • Bubbly Tasting

    Dec 1, 2026

    Sample a selection of bubbles at any Cone & Steiner location.

  • Coffee Across Cultures: An Evening with Mokhtar Al-Khanshali

    Dec 1, 2026

    Specialty coffee star Mokhtar Al-Khanshali gives a talk about the power of coffee across cultures with food and drink specials available.

  • Founders CBS Release Party

    Dec 1, 2026

    Founders CBS Imperial Stout aged in maple-syrup bourbon barrels will be tapped along with other Founders beers and a brunch special menu at Chuck's.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mirage Beer Co located?
Mirage Beer Co is located at 943 NW 50th St, Seattle, Washington, 98107. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
How can I learn more about Mirage Beer Co?
Visit https://miragebeer.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.