Brewery Profile

Oak Creek Brewstillery

In Naches’s beer scene, Oak Creek Brewstillery stands out as a dual-purpose production stop rather than a standard brewery-only visit. The operation produces craft spirits as well as specialized beers, giving visitors a point of comparison between brewing and distilling under one roof. It is managed by the father-and-son team of Mike and Zach Hatten, who are also associated with Bron Yr Aur Brewing Co., so the brewery carries a connection to the broader local brewing community without relying on a large list of public-facing amenities. When you walk in, the main thing to understand is the format: this is a place where beer development, small-batch spirits, and fermentation projects all shape the visitor experience.

Travelers in this part of Washington often look for stops that show something specific to the producer, especially when the lineup goes beyond familiar draft styles. Oak Creek Brewstillery fits that kind of itinerary through its sour program and its emphasis on spontaneous fermentation. A central part of that work is “The Rover,” a mobile coolship based in Yakima, used in the sour beer program. That detail gives the brewery a distinct angle for visitors who are interested in how sour beer is made, not just what is on tap. The distilling side currently focuses on small-batch Whiskey, Gin, and Vodka, with development work using a test still, so the visit can appeal to people who follow both craft beer and craft spirits.

Practical planning should be simple and flexible. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially because specialized beers and sour offerings can vary. If the sour program is your main reason for visiting, ask what is currently available and whether any beers tied to the spontaneous fermentation work are being served. Spirits availability should also be confirmed on site, since the known program is small-batch and development-focused. Visitors should not assume a broad menu of amenities beyond the brewery’s sour program and its beer-and-spirits production identity. Treat the stop as a chance to ask questions, compare what is being poured that day, and learn how Oak Creek Brewstillery connects brewing, distilling, and fermentation work in Naches.

Located in Naches, Washington, Oak Creek Brewstillery operates as a dual facility, producing both craft spirits and specialized beers. The operation is managed by the father and son team of Mike and Zach Hatten, who are also associated with Bron Yr Aur Brewing Co. Distilling efforts focus on small batch production, currently including Whiskey, Gin, and Vodka, utilizing a test still for development. The facility also maintains a spontaneous fermentation program for sour beers, centered around the use of "The Rover," a mobile coolship based in Yakima.

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10160 S Naches Rd, Naches, WA 98937, USA, Naches, Washington, 98937

Phone: 509-653-8006

Website: https://oakcreekbrewstillery.com/

Hours: Mon, 3pm - 8pm Tue, CLOSED Wed & Thurs, 3pm-8pm Fri, 12-9pm Saturday, 10am - 9pm (brunch 10-2) Sunday, 10am - 8pm (brunch 10-2)