It's the Water

“It’s the Water” Collection is a nod to yesteryear, when Tumwater Falls served as lunchtime backdrop to brewery workers while they sipped a frothy mug of Olympia Beer and talked about weekend plans.

Founded in 1896, the Olympia Brewing Company has been widely recognized by an evolving set of labels and logos. In 1902 the company unveiled their new slogan “It’s the Water.” This fitting homage recognized that the brewery was not only powered by the falls, but that the central ingredient that earned this crisp lager international appeal, was artesian well water. 

“It’s the Water” Collection smartly pairs Olympia’s other famous commodity, the Olympia Oyster, with a range of recognizable imagery from the brewing company’s heyday.  Offered as a magnets, pins, necklaces, earrings or keychains, these make a great gift to yourself… or someone else, I guess. 


As with all Woodard Bay Creations, the organic materials are responsibly harvested from Henderson Inlet, and the finished product assembled by hand.  While the image is reproducible, the shell is one of a kind. We hope this collection brings a little joy and laughter while building awareness for the Olympia Oyster restoration efforts.
It's the Water