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Exploring Tacoma and PNW Craft Beers

Author: Matthew, Sean, and Ron

Beer gurus Matt McLaren, Sean Jackson, and Ron Swarner explore and celebrate the craft beer industry, community, and history in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding Pacific Northwest region.
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Episode 178: Brewing a New Legacy with Ladd & Lass
Friday, 20 February, 2026

This week, we are joined by Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan, owners, operators, and the respective Ladd and Lass from Ladd & Lass Brewing. Nestled in the heart of Seattle’s University District — and in the old Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, no less — the couple have spent the last four years creating something very special: bringing the attention to detail that comes from years studying architecture, and the creative instincts that have quickly turned them into one of Washington’s newest sweetheart breweries. Tune in to meet Nick and Jessie. Find out how they got started, where they are headed, and how the two of them manage to run an entire brewery and taproom by themselves. Tap, tap, tap Alright, Grit & Grainers! Please email us at cheers@gritandgrainpodcast.com with your comments, opinions, and the documented side effects of an architect who accidentally drinks too much Ladd & Lass Barrel-Aged Year 3 Barleywine. You can subscribe to GGP on YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and iHeartRadio, and please leave us a review. Be sure to also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If this podcast is not what you expected, please alter your expectations. No such thing as a bad time to visit Tacoma. No such thing as too much barleywine. Tune in next Friday for more sweet chatter. Cheers! The post Episode 178: Brewing a New Legacy with Ladd & Lass appeared first on Grit & Grain Podcast.