Garden Path Fermentation
Burlington, WA

Garden Path operates in Skagit Valley, and they've taken the spontaneous fermentation traditions of Belgian lambic and applied them with full seriousness to what grows and lives in Burlington, Washington. Their beers are naturally fermented — no commercial yeast — and aged in oak, drawing on locally sourced Skagit Valley grain, fruit, and hops. The Spontaneous Ferment series represents years of patience: blended across multiple vintages in the lambic tradition, these are beers with real depth and a genuine sense of place.

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The farmhouse ales are lighter and more approachable — fermented in oak with a clean, slightly earthy character that sits closer to a well-made saison than a sharp sour. They work as food pairings and as session options for guests who want wild fermentation character without aggressive acidity. The spontaneous releases are for the collector, the cellar, and the account that wants one genuinely world-class wild beer on the list.

 

For on-premise accounts with adventurous programs and for bottle shops with dedicated sour and wild ale sections, Garden Path earns shelf space and table conversation. Ask your rep about current releases and timing.