USA, WA: Longmire Springs Brewing to launch in Packwood on June 24

A new brewery is about to open in Packwood, Washington: Longmire Springs Brewing, the Washington Beer Blog reported on June 16.

Opening day is set for June 24th. The couple behind the brewery might seem familiar to Seattle beer lovers: Amy Besunder and Peter Charbonnier formerly owned and operated Populux Brewing in Ballard which closed in December 2020. (Bale Breaker Brewing/Yonder Cider have since moved into the space Populux vacated in Ballard.)

“We’re excited to announce our opening date will be June 24th,” said the company on Facebook. “We’ll have a West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, and Pilsner on tap plus a rotating Vienna Lager as well as cider, a guest tap and more. Come join us as we celebrate our grand opening Saturday at noon!”

So how did two brewery owners from Seattle end up in Packwood? Though Populux Brewing closed in 2020, Amy and Peter lived in Packwood for years before that. It’s an idyllic spot, far away from the hustle and bustle of the Ballard Brewery District. A completely different vibe, where Longmire Springs Brewing will serve a different kind of clientele. The brewery’s taproom will offer indoor and outdoor seating in a family- and dog-friendly environment. No kitchen, but they’ll allow guests to bring their own food.