Brewery Profile

Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom

For visitors exploring Tacoma’s beer scene, this stop functions as both a taproom and a specialty beer shop rather than a place built around a fixed house lineup. Established in 2012, Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom is at 2049 Mildred Street West and presents its selection through 10 rotating taps and a large retail cooler. Walk in and the main draw is choice: draft beers and ciders for on-site drinking, plus a 13-door cooler stocked with more than 1,000 craft beverages for to-go purchase. Since 2022, the business has been locally woman-owned and family-run by Carol and Gabby.

Travelers in Washington often look for range when planning beer stops, whether that means comparing regional craft beer, finding cider, or picking up packaged bottles and cans that may not appear on every tap list. Pint Defiance fits that kind of visit because its identity is centered on a continually changing, carefully curated selection. The experience is less about seeking a single signature beer and more about checking what is pouring that day, asking what has recently arrived, and using the cooler as part of the visit. For someone passing through Tacoma, it can work as a sampling stop, a place to meet for a pint, or a practical source for take-home craft beverages.

The most useful planning note is that the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the taps rotate. Visitors can expect 10 draft options spanning craft beer and cider, with packaged choices available from the cooler for later. Food is flexible: patrons may bring food from nearby restaurants, and some bar fare is available on-site. That makes the visit easy to adapt, whether the plan is a short stop for one drink, a longer sit-down with food brought in, or a retail-focused visit to browse the cooler before leaving Tacoma.

Established in 2012, Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom operates a taproom located at 2049 Mildred Street West in Tacoma, Washington. The facility features 10 rotating taps offering a diverse range of craft beers and ciders, plus a 13-door cooler stocked with over 1,000 craft beverages for to-go purchase. Since 2022, Pint Defiance has been locally woman-owned and family-run by Carol and Gabby. The taproom allows patrons to bring food from nearby restaurants and provides some bar fare options on-site. The operation emphasizes a continually changing, carefully curated beer selection to provide variety to its customers.

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2049 Mildred St W, Tacoma, WA 98466, USA

Phone: (253) 302-4240

Website: http://www.pintdefiance.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM"]

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Fresh Hop Fridays

    Oct 23, 2026

    Fresh Hop Fridays at Pint Defiance is a weekly celebration of the Pacific Northwest's fresh hop beer season. Each Friday at 4 PM, exclusive, small-batch, and hard-to-find fresh ho…

  • Summer Sippin' - Happy Hour

    Oct 23, 2026

    Make the most of summer with our weekday Happy Hour, happening Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 2 PM. Join us and turn your lunch hour into the highlight of your day!

  • Pints With A Purpose

    Oct 26, 2026

    Join Pint Defiance for Pints With A Purpose on October 26th.

  • Free Bingo Night

    Oct 27, 2026

    Enjoy a free night of Bingo, hosted at Pint Defiance.

  • Weekly Trivia Night at Pint Defiance

    Oct 27, 2026

    Join us every Tuesday for Trivia Night! Enjoy craft beers while challenging your knowledge and competing for prizes in a fun social environment.

  • Free Trivia Night

    Nov 2, 2026

    Trivia Nights are HERE at Pint Defiance every other Monday night, 7:00 pm! General Trivia: Bring your crew, grab a pint, and go for the 1st or 2nd place prizes. Join us for an exc…

  • Free Bingo Night

    Nov 2, 2026

    Come enjoy a free bingo night in Tacoma on Tuesday evenings. Fun, prizes, and good times await!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom located?
Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom is located at 2049 Mildred St W, Tacoma, WA 98466, USA. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom's hours?
Current hours are: ["Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM"]. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom?
Visit http://www.pintdefiance.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.