Optimism Brewing

Is Optimism Brewing still open?

No — Optimism Brewing in Capitol Hill, Seattle is reported closed, according to local press coverage; we have not established an exact closure date for this record.

Closure Details

Closure date

August 1, 2023 Estimated — on or around this date, not confirmed

Reason

Closing down to make way for Ballard-born Stoup Brewing to take over the Broadway at Union microbrewery and beer hall

Sources

1

Google Places

Status

Permanently closed, per Google

Last checked

Aug 22, 2026

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Evidence Trail

1. ¹ News ReportAug 18, 2023

   Reported closed

   “Capito Hill brewery Optimism Brewing was closing down and making way for Ballard-born Stoup Brewing to take over”

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