"Fair Isle is going to be a big deal among beer drinkers come 2018."

- Draft Magazine

Awww shucks guys. Thanks! In the midst of all the other work needed to start a Brewery, it's nice to be reminded we can make exciting beer.

More from Draft Magazine:
Ellie’s [the beer's name] balance of bacterial funk, acidity and fruit is just outstanding, from the aroma of earthy pressed berries, hay bales, amaretto and hibiscus to the soft, winelike acidity found in the flavor. It’s like a glass of silky Malbec tasted alongside scoops of berry-topped vanilla Greek yogurt, with delicate winelike tannins and a lingering hint of cocoa.

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Pivotal experiences are not easy to come by and at Fair Isle, the goal is to provide you with a connection to beer like you’ve never experienced. We are a brewery in Seattle's urban core creating farmhouse beers rooted in the Pacific Northwest - opening beginning of 2018.

Today, farmhouse beer doesn't have to be brewed on a farm; it’s more about a mindset and respect for it’s origins. It’s about embracing variation rather than avoiding it and letting nature run it's course. We like to think of ourselves as shepherds rather than controllers - giving our mixed fermentation cultures the time they need to make great beer. We use local and seasonal ingredients to return to the provincial nature of brewing and to create community with those who make our beer possible.

If you’d like to learn more about our project - please contact us at: info@fairislebrewing.com

Our Latest Blog Posts:

Feb 16, 2017 Jester King, Beer, Collaborations Andrew Pogue

Announcing Fair Voyage

Feb 16, 2017 Jester King, Beer, Collaborations Andrew Pogue

We’re excited to announce Fair Voyage — a farmhouse ale brewed with fireweed in collaboration with Jester King Brewery in Austin, TX. This past summer we did a lot of foraging but generally in small amounts for experimental batches. Fireweed was the exception. With this collaboration beer in mind we sought out an ingredient that was in season, available in abundance, sustainably harvested and easy to transport to Austin. Our friend and forager, Alex Harwell, first brought up the idea of using Fireweed in a beer.

Feb 16, 2017 Jester King, Beer, Collaborations Andrew Pogue

Part III - Our mixed culture fermentation

Feb 9, 2017 Mixed Culture Fermentatio, Philosophy Andrew Pogue

Part III - Our mixed culture fermentation

Feb 9, 2017 Mixed Culture Fermentatio, Philosophy Andrew Pogue

We believe in creating beers made with a sense of place. One way we do this is through our unique mixed culture comprised of wild yeasts and bacteria. It Includes native cultures built up from Yarrow that was harvested in the Yakima wine region and Elderflowers from the Bastyr Campus and other wild cultures gathered near the Ballard Locks. We’ve created a unique flavor profile that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.

Feb 9, 2017 Mixed Culture Fermentatio, Philosophy Andrew Pogue

Part II - What is mixed culture fermentation?

Feb 8, 2017 Mixed Culture Fermentatio, Philosophy Andrew Pogue

Part II - What is mixed culture fermentation?

Feb 8, 2017 Mixed Culture Fermentatio, Philosophy Andrew Pogue

Many businesses have a proprietary component - we have our mixed culture. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, think of it like a rustic sourdough starter compared to store bought yeast. It’s what we use to ferment all of our beers. In the starter there’s many different types of yeast working in harmony. Compared this to your store bought yeast which is a single laboratory isolated strain.

Feb 8, 2017 Mixed Culture Fermentatio, Philosophy Andrew Pogue

Recent Press:

12/14/2016 - Jester King announced their partnership with us on on their media channels. Link

12/19/2016 - Draft Magazine published an interview with us online. Link

12/2020/16 - Washington beer blog announces Jester King and Fair Isle partnership. Link

12/21/2016 - Puget Sound Business Journal announces we are looking for property. Link

12/21/2016 - Seattle Eater announces Jester King and Fair Isle partnership. Link

2/17/2017 - CraftBeer.com Announces Fair Voyage - Collaboration beer with Fireweed. Link

4/16/2017 - "Fair Isle is going to be a big deal among beer drinkers come 2018." - Draft Magazine. Link