It was the largest taproom in Washington in terms of square footage as well as draft beer sales, and was purchased by Stoup Brewing in 2023.

[3] Spouses Troy Hakala and Gay Gilmore established Optimism Brewing Company in 2013, then spent approximately two years converting a 16,000-square-foot warehouse into a brewery.

[5][6] The building was completed in 1920 and had previously served as a showroom for Great Western Motors Co.[7][8] Olson Kundig designed the new Optimism space.

[9][10] Eater Seattle said "the space was innovative in many ways, including its gender-neutral bathrooms and a kids play area that made it especially welcoming for families".

Grab a long table with your crew next to the mountain range of steel beer-making tanks, have a bite from the daily-rotating food truck, and Saturday afternoon is officially excellent.