about us

Valley Brewing Company is a local brewery in Yakima, Washington, that was founded by three best friends with a passion for craft and a love for beer. In 2014 after graduating from college and light beer, we took up craft beer as a consumer but had little knowledge of the subject. When we started, we had many misconceptions about hops, IPA’s, etc. After visiting craft beer festivals, local breweries (most influential being Bale Breaker Brewery), and other breweries across the Northwest, our perception of craft beer shifted. Our love for the industry and the community behind it grew and caused this to turn into a desire to get more involved. After months of research we dove head first into home-brew. Months went on of recipe improvement, trial and error, and sampling. In this process, the idea of Valley Brewing was born. After endless  brew days, ongoing renovations, legalities, and obstacles we never imagined, Valley Brewing Company is finally nearing the opening of our microbrewery facility & tasting room.

Meet the Team​

ETHAN FRENZEL

​Ethan Frenzel is a graduate of Central Washington University and a Yakima Valley native. His passions include the outdoors & music. When he is not brewing beer or enjoying a cold one, you will catch him on or off the hiking trail. Ethan's background includes HVAC, Geology, and various hop processing/extraction processes.

KOREY SHROYER

Korey Shroyer, also a Yakima native, was born and raised in West Valley. Korey loves the outdoors, and enjoys nothing more than enjoying the sunset, a band, and a craft beer at the Gorge Amphitheater. When he is not brewing beer or enjoying a cold one, you can more than likely find him cooking. His background includes construction, sales, business administration, and fruit packing. 

JOE DAILY

Joseph Daily is also a graduate of Central Washington University as well as a Yakima Valley native. Joe also loves the outdoors, and his interests include sporting events and music events. He enjoys nothing more than a warm summer night sipping a craft beer at Safeco Field. When he is not brewing beer or enjoying a cold one, you will catch him on the golf course. Joe’s background includes construction, business administration, and fruit packing.