Varietal Brewing (Sunnyside)

If you’re spending any amount of time in the Yakima Valley and you don’t make it to Varietal Beer Company, you’re doing your trip a disservice. Located in Sunnyside, Varietal is the kind of brewery that feels quietly confident—no chest-thumping, no gimmicks, just extremely well-made beer served by people who clearly know what they’re doing.

The beer is exceptional across styles, which is rare enough that it’s worth calling out. IPAs are balanced instead of abrasive, lagers are clean and crisp, and everything tastes intentional. Nothing feels brewed to chase trends or win social media arguments. It’s beer that respects your palate and assumes you might want more than one, which is a refreshing philosophy in modern craft beer.