05/11/2026
One of Ballard (and Seattle’s!) most beloved beer brands, Stoup Brewing is also one of the original breweries that formed the Ballard Brewery District along 52nd St. NW between 14th and 11th Ave NW. Celebrating 13 years in business this year, Stoup’s craft brews of all kinds have also been a longtime staple in the perfectly chilled refrigerated case at Take 5.
“What Lara and team have accomplished and worked for in creating Stoup is amazing!” says Rebecca. “They do it all and are so inspiring with their attention to detail and commitment to be a self distributor. Take 5 is committed to supporting them by dedicating a full shelf in the shop so the neighborhood can pick up some really good beer on the way home!”
Here, the trio of co-owners behind the magic, husband-and-wife team Lara Zahaba and Brad Benson, and Robyn Schumacher — along with Stoup’s sales rep Aeron Jarvis — share Stoup’s origin story, what inspires them, which beer every newbie must try, and how you can soon find them in the center of the biggest sporting event to hit Seattle!
Pictured above: Lara, Aeron and Rebecca.
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