There’s Something in the Water... Local business owners open Well 80 Brewhouse in downtown Olympia Written by Christina Butcher Photography by Dinea dePhoto
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very spring, the streets of downtown Olympia come to life as people hit the pavement in search of live theater and music, exceptional food and handcrafted beer.
In the world of beer, especially, Olympia
that local business owners and family
almost my whole life, I’m vested in
has a long history of delivering tasty,
members Chris, Bob and Evan Knudson
making downtown Olympia a great
locally brewed drinks into the hands of
are keeping Olympia’s brewing traditions
place,” said Chris Knudson, one of the
residents and travelers alike.
alive this spring with the opening of Well
three Well 80 Brewhouse owners.
80 Brewhouse in downtown Olympia. It should come as no surprise, then,
“As someone who’s lived in Olympia
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