Two men standing in a brewery surrounded by large stainless steel fermentation tanks. One man is standing on a ladder, smiling with arms crossed, while the other is standing on the ground, also smiling with hands in pockets.

origin

story

It all started with a dream…

a 1/2 barrel system, and two firefighters (Jason and Casey) looking for relief from the rigors of their jobs. As friends and co-workers, they were passionate about learning the art of craft beer. After winning first place at the Dicks Brewing "Beer for a Cure" event with their HoseChaser Blonde, they decided to pursue brewing professionally. After conducting research and market analysis, they opened Top Rung Brewing in April 2014.

The integrity, dedication, and drive that Jason and Casey bring to their roles as firefighters have carried over into the brewery, inspiring every batch of beer and ensuring customers have a great experience whether in the taproom or grabbing a can of Top Rung beer at the store.

As a small brewery, teamwork sustains us

Meet the team!

Get to know our staff who take care of our customers and produce our high-quality beer.

  • Man wearing glasses and a beanie, smiling, holding a glass of dark beer inside a room with a window showing trees outside.

    Casey

    ✠ Co-founder
    ✠ Chief Executive
    ✠ Managing Member
    ✠ 20+ year Fire Captain

  • Smiling man with glasses and beard wearing a gray T-shirt inside Top Rung Brewing Co. with windows in the background.

    Lucas

    ✠Manager

  • Young man with sunglasses lying in a hammock outdoors with his dog, a tan and white Corgi mix, surrounded by trees.

    Bailey

    ✠Beer Ambassador (Sales)

    ✠Beertender

    ✠Marketing

  • A woman with dark hair wearing sunglasses, a black tank top, and a long green skirt with a slit, smiling and posing outdoors with a cityscape in the background.

    Audrey

    ✠Beertender

  • A man wearing a gray beanie and black T-shirt standing with arms crossed in a workshop or brewery, with a large American flag hanging behind him.

    Tim

    ✠Brewer Extraordinaire

  • A woman with glasses and curly blonde hair smiling in front of a wood-paneled bar area with chalkboard menus and seasonal decorations.

    Shelby

    ✠BEERTENDER

A graphic with the phrase "Life at the Top" written in cursive mint green text on a black background.

At Top Rung Brewing, we love seeing our customers live their best lives. We also love seeing all the rad places you take our beer, which led us to create "Life at the Top."

Whether you’re camping, celebrating, or surfing the perfect wave, we want to see how you live life with Top Rung beer!

Photo
Contest

Each month, we feature customer photos in the taproom.

Share your adventure and see if your picture is selected for display!

A glass of beer on a wooden table with a red logo reading 'Top Rung Brewing' and people in the background at a brewery or bar.
Five people smiling and posing together inside Top Rung Brewing Co. with a colorful mural and neon lights behind them.
Group of five people smiling at a beer festival, standing in front of a Top Rung Brewing Co. banner. Two men are wearing colorful Hawaiian shirts, one with sunglasses and a hat; a woman is wearing sunglasses and a colorful jacket; two others, a woman
A slice of pepperoni pizza on a white plate and a glass of beer on a wooden table in a restaurant or bar setting.
Four friends sitting at a wooden bar table inside a restaurant, smiling and holding drinks. There are three men and one woman, all wearing casual and athletic clothing. The background shows other patrons, large windows, and decorations on the wall.
Three men sitting at a bar, enjoying beers together, smiling, with their arms around each other.
Two smiling people sitting at a wooden table, toasting with drinks, in a lively indoor setting with other people around, some photo-taking.
Six people posing for a photo in a brewery or industrial setting, with a large American flag hanging above them and stainless steel brewing tanks in the background.
Two women sitting at a wooden table in a lively restaurant, smiling and clinking black mugs. One woman wears a hoodie with an American flag design, and the other wears a black sweatshirt with graphics. There are two plates of pizza, pizza slices, sna
Four women smiling and holding drinks at a busy bar or pub.

have you heard? we’re kind of a big deal.

Press &
Awards

My Dog Scout

  • 2015, 2017, 2019 WA Beer Awards Gold Medal (American Stout)

  • 2018 WA Beer Awards Silver Medal (American Stout)

  • 96/100 in Craft Brewing Beer & Magazine (2021)

  • Double Gold, SIP Magazine's 11th Annual Best of the Northwest Beer Awards (2022)

Winter Lager

  • 93/100 Rating in Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine (2021)

Duke of Lacey

  • SIP Magazine Gold (Session Ale) - Best of the Northwest (2021)

  • 2017 WA Beer Awards Bronze Medal

Lacey Dark Lager

  • SIP Magazine Platinum - Best of the Northwest (2020)

  • Thor’s Water

  • SIP Magazine Platinum - Best of the Northwest (2020)

Lacey Lager

  • 2017 WA Beer Awards Bronze Medal

Press
features

Podcasts

Hours

Monday-Thursday
3-9pm
Friday
2-10pm
Saturday
12-9pm
Sunday
2-7pm

A glass of beer on a table, with a blurred green and outdoor background.

find us

8343 Hogum Bay Ln NE
Lacey, WA 98516

(360) 915-8766

We're located in beautiful Lacey, Washington, just off Exit 111. Just turn right on Hogum Bay Rd and head straight through the roundabout.

We'll be on your right!

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