Deep Draft Brewing

Keel Haul

Kölsch

The term “keelhaul” has its nautical roots in the Dutch, but the cruel practice of dragging a mutinous sailor along the keel (underside) of the ship as… Read More

The term “keelhaul” has its nautical roots in the Dutch, but the cruel practice of dragging a mutinous sailor along the keel (underside) of the ship as a form of torture was used by the British in the 1600s. In today’s terms, the term keelhaul is synonymous with a severe scolding. Our keelhaul is honestly anything BUT a severe scolding on your palate (we just liked the imagery and alliteration). The Kolsch style (originally from Cologne, Germany) is fermented with ale yeast, but then finished in cold temperatures like a lager. The result is a style that exhibits some of the best characteristics of both categories. You’ll only be severely scolded for NOT enjoying this beer! Read Less

Prop Wash

Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian

You’ll find our Pilsner light but full of flavor, as clean and satisfying as the froth (known as the wash) coming off of a shiny bronze propeller. We… Read More

You’ll find our Pilsner light but full of flavor, as clean and satisfying as the froth (known as the wash) coming off of a shiny bronze propeller. We have found that standing on the fantail (the back of the ship), staring down at the wake a ship leaves as she cuts through the water gives a Sailor a peaceful, contented feeling. Whether fishing from the fantail, enjoying a sunset, or standing aft lookout, watching the prop wash – small but significant in the vast ocean – steadies a Sailor’s restless soul. Enjoy this beautiful little beer! Read Less

Old Salt

Altbier - Traditional

The eldest Sailor in the U.S. Navy is officially known as the “Old Salt.” It’s also the callsign of USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), homeported in Bremerton. Lesser… Read More

The eldest Sailor in the U.S. Navy is officially known as the “Old Salt.” It’s also the callsign of USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), homeported in Bremerton. Lesser salts are those Sailors who have spent a lot of time at sea, with the salt air in their lungs, rooster tails at their backs, and empty gun shells in their wakes. The Altbier is the “Old Salt” of beers, as “Alt” in Germany – the motherland of beer – means “old.” This style is an amber beer from northern Germany. Drink to the foam and enjoy our OLD SALT ALT, one of Deep Draft’s Flagship beers! Read Less

Old Crow Oktoberfest

Märzen

Brewed with Vienna, Two-row, 120, Brown, & Black malts & finished with Pere and Tettanger hops, our Oktoberfest is a beautiful and tasty way to usher… Read More

Brewed with Vienna, Two-row, 120, Brown, & Black malts & finished with Pere and Tettanger hops, our Oktoberfest is a beautiful and tasty way to usher in the autumn season! The name “Old Crow” emerged from the first use of electronic warfare in WWII to disrupt Axis communications & radars. Allied equipment and operators were thus known by the code name “Raven.” Common jargon changed their name to “Crow” and those engaged in the profession became known as “Old Crows.” Read Less

Kapok

Bock - Doppelbock

Our German style dark-ish Dunkelbock is characterized by a malty and nutty flavor, very easy on the hops. We call it “Kapok” after the chunky orange life… Read More

Our German style dark-ish Dunkelbock is characterized by a malty and nutty flavor, very easy on the hops. We call it “Kapok” after the chunky orange life preservers Sailors wear while line handling, mainly because we like how it rhymes with Dunkelbock, but also because we’re confident this beer will buoy your spirits with yumminess and keep you afloat all evening (or afternoon) long! Read Less

Brown Shoe

Lager - Munich Dunkel

Brewed with Pilsner, Munich, and Chocolate malts and lightly hopped with Sabro and Perle hops, this beer is smooth in taste and beautiful in color. We… Read More

Brewed with Pilsner, Munich, and Chocolate malts and lightly hopped with Sabro and Perle hops, this beer is smooth in taste and beautiful in color. We named it “Brown Shoe” to honor Naval Aviators who are high flying & smooth talking (especially with their hands). Naval aviators earned the name “Brown Shoe” because they wear brown (as opposed to black) shoes—this tradition started at the advent of naval aviation in WWII because the sand from aviators their time on the beach would discolor and be noticeable on their black boots. Read Less

Homeporter

Porter - American

Deep Draft’s Flagship dark beer that is our comfort beer, our homeport, dedicated to the Sailors, Shipyard, and town that we love, brewed in honor of… Read More

Deep Draft’s Flagship dark beer that is our comfort beer, our homeport, dedicated to the Sailors, Shipyard, and town that we love, brewed in honor of our late founder, LCDR Erik M. Sweet, USN. This beer is easy to drink, easy to love, and a gateway to enjoying more complex craft beers. But if you want to stick to something familiar and simple and beloved, like a HOMEPORT, who are we to judge? We invite you to raise your glass and toast to those who Serve and to the ones you love! ENJOY OUR HOMEPORTER! Read Less

Klaxon

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale

Brewed with Two-Row, Brown, Black & Roast malts and hopped with a healthy dose of cascade and CTZ hops, this beer is as dark & hearty as the sound of… Read More

Brewed with Two-Row, Brown, Black & Roast malts and hopped with a healthy dose of cascade and CTZ hops, this beer is as dark & hearty as the sound of a submarine’s diving alarm. While the submarine force says, “run silent, run deep,” we say, “live life, drink deep” as we raise our pints of Klaxon to the silent service & all who love beer! Read Less

Huzzah

Bock - Hell / Maibock / Lentebock

Our Maibock features Pilsner, Vienna, and Wheat malts and hopped with Perle and Tetnager hops-- perfect for a celebration of our First Anniversary! It’s… Read More

Our Maibock features Pilsner, Vienna, and Wheat malts and hopped with Perle and Tetnager hops-- perfect for a celebration of our First Anniversary! It’s lighter in color & less malty than a traditional Bock, with a dry finish and larger hop profile. Huzzah was historically used as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting sails, and also used as a cheer indicating exaltation, enjoyment or approval. It was surely a mighty, coordinated effort to make it through our first year and we’re excited to exhaust and celebrate with this beer for you! Read Less

Red Rye Returning

Rye Beer

When returning from sea in this part of the globe, ships in the channel are directed to keep the red buoys to starboard (on their right), so the mnemonic… Read More

When returning from sea in this part of the globe, ships in the channel are directed to keep the red buoys to starboard (on their right), so the mnemonic sailors use to remember this is “Red Right Returning.” We’ve packed this beer with a LOT of malt and grain (two row, Maris Otter, Rye, Brown & Roast/Black) and Loral, Centennial, and Cascade hops for well-balanced goodness that will carry you home! Read Less

Liberty Attire (Mufti)

IPA - American

Another variant of our Flagship IPA (Liberty Call), this one has CTZ, Simcoe & Cascade hops and a little higher alcohol than its predecessors for a delightful… Read More

Another variant of our Flagship IPA (Liberty Call), this one has CTZ, Simcoe & Cascade hops and a little higher alcohol than its predecessors for a delightful stepping out in our best civilian attire, aka "civies" or "Mufti" in USN vernacular. Cheers!! Read Less

Comshaw

Roggenbier

Brewed with Rye, Pilsner, and Crystal malts and hopped with some German goodness of Perle & Tettnanger hops, this Rye bock boasts all of the sneaky, roguish… Read More

Brewed with Rye, Pilsner, and Crystal malts and hopped with some German goodness of Perle & Tettnanger hops, this Rye bock boasts all of the sneaky, roguish yumminess of rye beer with the hearty body of a bock. In Naval vernacular, “Comshaw” is a term for obtaining something outside official channels, usually by trading or bartering (often for parts or scarce items). So relish in the joy of a deal well done as you tip back this gorgeous, hearty draft! Read Less

Weigh Anchor

Wheat Beer - Other

The final step to getting underway (putting to sea) is to heave around on in on the anchor and when it is clear of the bottom, the Boatswain calls, “Anchor’s… Read More

The final step to getting underway (putting to sea) is to heave around on in on the anchor and when it is clear of the bottom, the Boatswain calls, “Anchor’s Aweigh!” Getting our brewery underway, we made this lovely wheat beer, not as clear as calm water, but a little cloudy, like the sand coming off of the sea bottom. Crafted with Centennial, Northern Brewer and Loral hops and you can expect a smooth but full flavor of pure sunshine, so heave around on a vessel of this wheaty goodness and enjoy your journey on our sea of craft beer! Read Less

Beer Day

Lager - Helles

A lager that’s as beautiful as it is refreshingly delightful, brewed with Pilsen, Two-Row and Munich malts and hopped just enough with Euknot and Crystal… Read More

A lager that’s as beautiful as it is refreshingly delightful, brewed with Pilsen, Two-Row and Munich malts and hopped just enough with Euknot and Crystal hops. Named to reward us all for being isolated during the COVID crisis. When Sailors in the Navy are out to sea for >45 days, they’re awarded a “Beer Day” while underway. So here is YOURS! But YOU aren’t limited to just one!! #freedom Read Less

Ropeyarn

Lager - Vienna

Brewed with Pilsen, Chrystal, Vienna, Brown & Black and hopped just enough with Northern Brewer, Chrystal & Czech Saaz hops, this lager is light on alcohol… Read More

Brewed with Pilsen, Chrystal, Vienna, Brown & Black and hopped just enough with Northern Brewer, Chrystal & Czech Saaz hops, this lager is light on alcohol and HUGE on taste! We named this beer for the nautical term for a half-day off—time to catch up on your spring cleaning or your partying. So, drink up and enjoy some time off! Read Less

Fleet Landing

Lager - Dortmunder / Export

Brewed with Bavarian Pilsner, Munich & Crystal malts and delightfully hopped with Perle and Tettanger goodness, this delightful “foreign” beer has been… Read More

Brewed with Bavarian Pilsner, Munich & Crystal malts and delightfully hopped with Perle and Tettanger goodness, this delightful “foreign” beer has been considered the Cadillac of Pale Lagers. We dubbed it “Fleet Landing” to honor the place where a ship’s crew debarks/embarks on a foreign shore—filled with excitement to explore foreign ports, drink beer, have a great time & spend some “bongo bucks” (general term for whatever local currency)! Cheers to you!!! Read Less

Royal Baby

Stout - Other

Lovingly brewed with six different malts for some dark, roasty, full-bodied goodness, this beer is so named for the ceremonial “Royal Baby” to whom the… Read More

Lovingly brewed with six different malts for some dark, roasty, full-bodied goodness, this beer is so named for the ceremonial “Royal Baby” to whom the Slimy Polywogs (wogs) pay homage at the end of a ship’s “crossing the line” ceremony (when a ship crosses the equator). The shellbacks on the ship select the plumpest and most lovable volunteer from the crew to perform the part of the “Royal Baby,” who for his part greases his belly with jelly and sometimes inserts a cherry into his navel, wears a big diaper and sits with King Neptune and Queen Aphrodite to receive honors like a kiss or belly rub as the wogs become fit to walk upright like the salts of the sea they now are. Enjoy this full-bodied, fun time! Read Less

Shellback

Pale Ale - American

In the vernacular of the sea, a “Shellback” is a Sailor who has crossed the equator. No longer a slimy pollywog unfit to stand upright, a Shellback passed… Read More

In the vernacular of the sea, a “Shellback” is a Sailor who has crossed the equator. No longer a slimy pollywog unfit to stand upright, a Shellback passed the many trials and tests of a sea voyage. We deemed this a fitting name for our third Pale Ale to be produced: a bolder, more complex, pleasing and less bitter Pale than the first-termers. Brewed with a lovely malt bill of Maris Otter, Two-Row, Rye and Dextran and hopped just enough with Simcoe, Eukanot & Citra hops—Davy Jones would be proud!! Read Less

Yujo

California Common

We brewed this roast but easy-drinking "steam" style beer to honor our friendship with E2W Brewing whose owners were tragically taken from the Peninsula… Read More

We brewed this roast but easy-drinking "steam" style beer to honor our friendship with E2W Brewing whose owners were tragically taken from the Peninsula Brewing community late August 2022. Yujo means friendship/fellowship in Japan (Mina the brewer's roots), and we can think of no better word to describe what that wonderful couple brought to the brewing community-- in the Fleet of Life, the BEST SHIPS ARE FRIENDSHIPS. Read Less

Friendship Lights

Winter Warmer

Brewed with Maris Otter, Two-row, Malted Oats, 75’, Brown, Munich & Black malts and hopped just enough with Simcoe, Centennial & Cascade hops, our winter… Read More

Brewed with Maris Otter, Two-row, Malted Oats, 75’, Brown, Munich & Black malts and hopped just enough with Simcoe, Centennial & Cascade hops, our winter seasonal will warm your heart—just like the special holiday lights ships rig when visiting friendly foreign ports and during the winter holiday season! Cheers, Friends! Read Less

Black Shoe

Stout - Imperial / Double Oatmeal

An experimental beer, brewed with Maris Otter, 2-row, Brown, Roast Barley, & Black Malts and Norther Brewer and Mt Hood hops, this is our first big beer… Read More

An experimental beer, brewed with Maris Otter, 2-row, Brown, Roast Barley, & Black Malts and Norther Brewer and Mt Hood hops, this is our first big beer so we named it Black Shoe to honor the hard work and long hours of our Surface and Submarine Fleet. Black Shoe is a USN nickname for any non-aviation (i.e. Surface or Submarine) Sailor or Officer. Read Less

SWEET C.O.W.

IPA - Imperial / Double

Brewed with Simcoe, CTZ, & Loral hops, seven malts and a whole lotta love! This recipe was originally brewed in 2015 by Valholl Brewing and presented… Read More

Brewed with Simcoe, CTZ, & Loral hops, seven malts and a whole lotta love! This recipe was originally brewed in 2015 by Valholl Brewing and presented to our late founder, Erik Sweet, on his retirement from the Navy. After 26 years of active duty, LCDR Sweet was looking forward to proudly assuming the title of Commanding Officer’s Wife (C.O.W.) while he supported his Spouse-Destroyer Captain and built his brewery. When Erik passed away six weeks later, our friends in Poulsbo reclaimed the recipe and brewed it for a couple more runs under the name, "Erik Sweet Imp IPA." This summer, they gifted it to us for good, and we brewed it in our style and the original name. We can't thank Valholl enough! Live Life. Drink Deep. Read Less

By George it's Good

Root Beer

Our root beer, crafted with molasses and love by our owner, George Wood, since 2012 — our first brew! Kid tested, mother approved!

Our root beer, crafted with molasses and love by our owner, George Wood, since 2012 — our first brew! Kid tested, mother approved! Read Less

Ghost Ship Harvest Lager

Lager - Pale

Bremerton is home to part of our nation’s inactive (decommissioned) ship fleet, also known as Ghost Ships. Fitting for autumn and the misty days & nights… Read More

Bremerton is home to part of our nation’s inactive (decommissioned) ship fleet, also known as Ghost Ships. Fitting for autumn and the misty days & nights to come, this sweet and malty tasting, but light drinking beer pays tribute to the souls of the crews that still haunt these ships and submarines. Brewed with a heavy malt bill of Vienna, Crystal, Brown, and Black malts and German Perle & Tettnanger hops, it’s a beautiful light amber, full of flavor and steeped in history. ALSO, $1 from every pint sold from the proceeds of this beer go to help families in crisis receive therapeutic wilderness expedition treatment! Read Less

LD

Rye Beer

This little beauty is crafted with Two-Row & Rye malts and hopped with Centennial & Tettnanger hops for an easy drinking, good-timing brew. LD could stand… Read More

This little beauty is crafted with Two-Row & Rye malts and hopped with Centennial & Tettnanger hops for an easy drinking, good-timing brew. LD could stand for Lawnmowing Day, Load Dispatcher, or Little Detlev, depending on if you want to raise your glass to doing chores with a brew in your hand, honor aircraft carrier nuke Electrician’s Mates or give a hearty PROST to our brewer’s German pal who loves this beer most of all! Read Less