Stoup Brewing | 308 followers on LinkedIn. The Art & Science of Beer | Stoup Brewing – a purveyor of award-winning beers served in a thoughtful, communal space – is a cornerstone of Seattle’s burgeoning Ballard “Brewery District”. Opened in 2013 by husband-and-wife team Brad Benson and Lara Zahaba together with Robyn Schumacher – Stoup is a lifelong dream realized by three friends who love all things food and drink. More than a family-friendly brewery, the taproom is a place that embraces the fundamental essence of beer: a means of bringing people together, one pint at a time.