Brewery Profile

North 47 Brewing Co

In Northeast Tacoma’s Browns Point Shopping Center, a visit to North 47 Brewing Co. feels more like stopping into a neighborhood taproom than entering a large production brewery. The brewery has been part of the local beer landscape since November 2015, starting on a 3-barrel brewhouse with two 3-barrel fermenters and later adding two 7-barrel fermenters and a 7-barrel bright tank. Its setting reflects its part of Tacoma: a small community on a point projecting into Commencement Bay, somewhat removed from the denser brewery clusters elsewhere in the city. Visitors should expect a compact, local-focused room with changing taps rather than a fixed lineup that stays the same from visit to visit.

Travelers exploring beer in the South Puget Sound often look for taprooms that show how local breweries serve their immediate neighborhoods as much as destination drinkers. North 47 fits that pattern through a rotating selection of flagship beers, seasonal offerings, and guest ciders. The taproom has also added custom house-flavored seltzers and non-alcoholic beers, which broadens the visit for groups with different drinking preferences. Another regional note is the inclusion of Washington wines, with the list rotating through red, white, rosé, and sparkling options. For visitors moving between Tacoma, the waterfront, and Northeast Tacoma, the stop offers a way to sample a small brewery tied closely to its surrounding community.

There is no in-house kitchen, so food planning is part of the visit. Guests may bring food from nearby establishments or use delivery services, and the brewery also schedules food truck appearances. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s beer, cider, seltzer, non-alcoholic, and wine selections, since the offerings rotate. Minors are allowed, which can make it workable for families, and leashed dogs are permitted for visitors traveling with pets. For those seeking a low-key Tacoma beer stop with beverage choices beyond beer and flexibility around food, North 47 Brewing Co. is best approached as a neighborhood taproom with changing options rather than a formal dining destination.

Located in the Browns Point Shopping Center, North 47 Brewing Co. operates within a small community setting in Northeast Tacoma, situated on a point projecting into Commencement Bay. The brewery opened in November 2015, initially utilizing a 3-barrel brewhouse supported by two 3-barrel fermenters. Production capacity has since expanded with the addition of two 7-barrel fermenters and one 7-barrel bright tank. The taproom maintains a rotating selection of flagship beers, seasonal offerings, and guest ciders, recently introducing custom house-flavored seltzers and non-alcoholic beers. To accommodate local preferences, the establishment also features a rotating list of Washington wines, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling options. Lacking an in-house kitchen, the brewery permits patrons to bring in food from nearby establishments or utilize delivery services, supplementing this with scheduled food truck appearances. Minors are permitted on premises, as are leashed dogs.

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1000 Town Ctr NE Ste 160, Tacoma, Washington, 98422-1002

Phone: 253-267-5499

Website: http://www.north47brewery.com

Hours: Wednesday - Thursday: 3-8pm Friday: 3-9pm Saturday: 1-9pm Sunday: 1-6pm