Elysian Brewing Company, Seattle

The Elysian Brewing Company is an American brewery that operates two pubs and a taproom in Seattle. Founded in 1995 by Dave Buhler, Joe Bisacca, and Dick Cantwell, Elysian emerged with Cantwell, a well-regarded homebrewer, gaining recognition from his time at Duwamps Cafe, Pike Place Brewery, and Big Time Brewing. Buhler, a former spirits wholesaler, and Bisacca, a home brewer and vice president at Seafirst Bank, joined forces to establish the company. Their inaugural location, featuring a 20-barrel capacity, was unveiled in 1996 within Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

From 1997 to 2002, Elysian operated a brewpub at the local GameWorks arcade. In 2003, they introduced Tangletown, a pub, and bistro near Green Lake. Elysian's largest establishment, Elysian Fields, was launched in 2006 near CenturyLink Field, attracting bustling crowds on game days. In 2011, Elysian expanded its operations by establishing a dedicated production facility spanning 35,000 square feet (3,300 square meters) in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood.

Elysian Brewing Company specializes in crafting a wide variety of beers, exclusively available at their brewpub, restaurant, or occasionally featured seasonally on tap in select Seattle pubs. Among their offerings are The Golden Boot, a brew paying homage to Seattle soccer; Haleakala, named after the easterly volcano of Maui; Hombre, a Mexican-style lager created as a house beer for a local Mexican restaurant; and Xoxo, an Irish-style stout infused with nitrogen, chocolate, and chili spices, often brewed in celebration of Valentine's Day.