SEATTLE — There’s a change coming to where Washingtonians can enjoy their favorite craft beers.

“When it was first announced, it felt like it was well off in the distance, and here we are on the doorstep,” said Brian Thiel with Ghostfish Brewing in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood.

Thiel is talking about HB 1515 , known to many as the “sip and stroll” law, which allows cities to create larger public spaces for alcohol consumption, including beer gardens and closed-off streets.

The timing comes just ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup , and breweries across Seattle are preparing for a major boost in business and community collaboration.

“I think it’s good for small business in general,” Thiel said. “And we’re certainly in favor of anything that allows us to create additional controlled spac

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