Reuben's Brews

Have you tried our Kimcheese Loaded Fries yet? Celebrating our co-founder Grace's Korean heritage, we blend kimchi from Firefly Kitchens with Reuben's beer cheese, a house-made kimchi paste, and our own garlic chili crunch. The perfect fusion of bold flavors and comfort food, this shareable starter offers a unique twist on a classic favorite.

Oh, and it pairs well with draft beer and Seahawks games, in case you were wondering. See you soon!

Hey Seattle: It's a beautiful day for a beer and the fresh hops are here! Find our first two releases at both the Ballard and Fremont taprooms now.

FRESH HOP HAZEALICIOUS
Using fresh Strata hops from the Willamette Valley we've brewed a special version of Hazealicious, our award-winning, year-round hazy IPA. It's tasty, tropical, and fun to try alongside the original.

FRESH HOP PARTY FLOAT
Fluffy, fruity, and especially aromatic thanks to freshly picked Strata hops from Coleman Farms, this hazy IPA will have you celebrating the flavors of harvest season. Take a good, long sip and let your taste buds float all the way to Oregon.

READY FOR OKTOBERFEST?

Because we are! And on Saturday, September 14th we're planning for a festive day at our Ballard Taproom. Meet us here to try five different German-style beers on tap including Festbier, Dortmunder, and Märzen.

At 4:00 p.m. we're hosting another stein holding competition, and at 5:00 p.m. The Oompah Machine will provide an authentic soundtrack of your favorite polka tunes. Rumor has it there might be a dance contest, too...

If you think you can keep your arm completely straight while holding a full, 5 pound Masskrug out in front of your body longer than anyone else, you could win some fantastisch prizes. Not to mention the bragging rights.

So kick off Oktoberfest season with us in Ballard on September 14th!

OUR PURSUIT OF HOPPINESS CONTINUES

We're excited to announce the next release in our Crush series of hazy IPAs: Mosaic Crush! Releasing in Ballard and Fremont on Saturday, August 31st, this beer will also find its way to bars, restaurants, and bottle shops across the Pacific Northwest.

Loaded with specially selected lots of Mosaic hops and supported by familiar favorites Simcoe and Citra, the medium-bodied Mosaic Crush is full of notes of juicy tropical fruit and jammy berries with a clean, fruity finish.

If you like hazies as much as we do, something tells us you're going to fall for this beer.

If you've been to either one of our taprooms, you already know that they are both dog-friendly places. We even try to keep treats in stock to reward your canine companion for bringing you in.

And if you're a proud pooch parent who hasn't yet paid is a visit, now you know that your dog is welcome too!

What a day to be out on Shilshole Bay with the winners of our summer sweepstakes and our friends from !

PSL? When it comes to fall beverages, our favorite letters are still IPA (Imperial Pumpkin Ale).

Deep amber in color, AUTUMN HARVEST offers suggestions of pumpkin pie, brown sugar, and cinnamon on the nose. Five varieties of malt bring a degree of caramel-like sweetness and a showcase for pumpkin, while notes of baking spices complement the rich mouthfeel.

Perfect for cool, crisp fall days and available now across the Pacific Northwest.

Summer isn't over yet, but fall is just around the corner. And we've designed a new beer for the cooler season ahead.

Glowing like a great sunset over the Cascades, Skyglow is a West Coast IPA that combines Pacific Northwest hops with a juicy body and a touch of rye. Look for it across the PNW wherever you shop for beer.

Festbier season is here again! Fill a stein and raise a toast.

WE WANT TO TAKE YOU TO YAKIMA

Another fresh hop season is about to begin and we want to bring you to hop country to experience it like a brewer.

On Saturday, September 21st we're taking a lucky group of beer fans on a daylong excursion to the Yakima Valley to learn about these fragrant green cones firsthand. Along with beer, three meals, and round trip luxury coach transportation from Seattle, our Fresh Hop Field Trip includes stops at Double 'R' Hop Ranches, Varietal Beer Company, and Hoptown Wood-Fired Pizza.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

Searching for a beer that's exploding with flavor? Look no further than Supernova (x-ray telescope not required).

Available now across the Pacific Northwest.

BLOCK PARTY PERFORMERS

We've got a fantastic group of bands and musicians lined up to play our Block Party tomorrow, and it all starts just after noon! Stop by to catch one or more sets, and be sure not to miss our headliners, Heels to the Hardwood.

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.   
2:45 - 4:45 p.m.     
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.    
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

But music isn't the only attraction of course. We'll also be releasing two new beers, printing limited edition shirts and posters with and , and throwing a foam party within the party from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. with help from . Bring a towel and some water shoes!

Oh yeah, and our friends from will have a booth where you can pick up one of their new women's soccer T-shirts and will be there with frozen treats! Arrive early, stay late, and raise a pint (or two) to Ballard.

What's your favorite summer fruit?

Peaches are high on our list, and when August rolls around we can't get enough of this sweet, juicy stone fruit. So if you're a peach fan too, you'll be glad to know that the latest release in our series of fruited sours is Fresh! Peach.

Mega-juicy with a nice, tart finish, this release includes ripe peaches with just a touch of vanilla for balance. Pick up a 4-pack of cans at either taproom while they last!

RELEASING SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH

If you've ever been to one of our anniversary parties before, you know we wouldn't think of hosting another without releasing a fun new beer or two. And this Saturday, August 10th will be no different.

SPRINKLES IPA
What's a birthday without sprinkles? A lot less fun, that's what! Brewed to celebrate our anniversary, this double dry-hopped West Coast IPA uses some of our favorite varieties for notes of juicy citrus, fresh pine, and ripe berries. Bright in the glass with a clean, lingering bitterness.

IS IT CAKE?
To replicate the rich, fudgy flavor of chocolate cake in a beer, we went searching for the perfect barrels in our cellar. And by blending a decadent Barleywine aged in a vanilla barrel with a thick Imperial Stout aged in a Heaven Hill bourbon barrel, we think we accomplished the illusion.

We'll tap them at the start of our block party, and both will be available to-go.

INTRODUCING OUR LATEST INNOVATION

What happens when we partner with our friends at ? A cocktail-inspired, citrusy delight that combines our seltzer techniques, their gin botanicals, Galaxy hops, and grapefruit.

Slightly tart and simply refreshing, our Greyhound Spritz releases on Saturday, August 3rd at both of our taprooms and OOLA Capitol Hill. Let us know what you think of this refreshing take on a classic cocktail.

SATURDAY'S BRAND NEW STAR

Brewed with spelt and dry hopped with cosmic quantities of Citra, Galaxy, and Mosaic, SUPERNOVA explodes with notes of ripe tropical fruit, tangy citrus, and juicy orchard fruit. Bold yet balanced, each sip of this hazy IPA will send shock waves of flavor to your taste buds.

Find Supernova on draft and in cans to-go at both taprooms this Saturday, August 3rd!

Looking for a place to watch the play Australia in their final group stage match at the Paris Olympics? We'll be opening our Ballard Taproom at 10:00 a.m. on July 31st to show the game. Join us and for another fun (early edition) watch party tomorrow morning!

PSSSST... YOU'RE INVITED

Next Saturday, August 10th we will once again close down part of NW 51st Street in Ballard to celebrate our anniversary. And we very much want to see you there!

We’ll have live music throughout the day, activities for kids (who wants to sit in a BIG truck?) and adults (co****le anyone?) along with limited edition screen printed merchandise, delicious food, and more. 

Oh wait, we can't forget the beer! We're also dropping two brand new releases for our anniversary: SPRINKLES, a double dry hopped West Coast IPA, and a fudgey barrel-aged blend we’re calling IS IT CAKE? Both will be available on draft and in cans/bottles to-go.

Come early and stay late. You don’t want to miss this party!

OLYMPIC SOCCER SUNDAY

Join us and at noon tomorrow (July 28th) to watch the  take on Germany in their second group stage match at the Paris Olympics!

The Ballard Taproom opens at 11:00 a.m. and we'll be serving delicious food and a wide range of drink options as usual: beer, cider, wine, hard seltzer, hop water, and more. We've got multiple viewing areas indoors and plenty of space in the beer garden if you just want to soak up some sun and the atmosphere, but seating is first come first serve.

See you tomorrow for what is sure to be a competitive match!

NINE MORE MEDALS

We're really proud of everything we brew. And we strive to provide something for everyone. So when we receive national recognition for our beers, we get excited. At this year's we earned nine medals!

🏅 Citra Wit & Yakima Pure hop water

🥈 Robust Porter, Three Ryes Men Barleywine, Gose, Pilsner & Fresh! Raspberry

🥉 Crikey IPA & Substation IPA

Talk about a fun Saturday in Ballard!

Now that we've had a few days to reflect, we'd like to sincerely thank everyone who made this year’s Reuben’s & Friends Invitational Festival such a fantastic event once again.

From the brewers who came from near and far, to the beer drinkers who lined up for pours of some special beers, to who kept the party going into the evening, we are filled with gratitude. And if you couldn’t be there but wish you had made it, well, we hope to see you next time!

We're down to our last few pours of guest beer on draft and a handful of 6-packs to-go, so hurry in if you like to try what's left.

Next up: Our anniversary Block Party on Saturday, August 10th!

Hey Seattle, how was your weekend? Did you crack open anything especially summery?

When we sit down to write a new recipe, we love to draw from a wide range of brewing traditions. A great example of this is PILLARS OF GOLD, a farmhouse pale ale inspired by one of our favorite Belgian Trappist ales. And since today is Belgium's national day, we thought we'd revisit this uncommon beer.

Bottled with a Brettanomyces yeast strain, PILLARS OF GOLD is dry and complex, offering aromas of fresh cut hay, ripe pear, and tangy lemon that are supported by a honeylike malt character. As the beer ages, expect to get notes of leather and to***co from the continuing secondary fermentation.

If you've been hanging on to a bottle, crack it open and raise a glass to Belgian-style beer!

TODAY'S THE DAY

Our first Reuben's and Friends guest beers are on tap now, and we'll be rotating new offerings through both our main bar and our back bar later today. Plus, from 5 - 8:00pm we'll have to help us take the party up a notch.

Stop by, try some beers, and meet a brewer!

Still searching for your go-to summer beer? Here's something that just might do the trick: Our juicy yet light-bodied new IPA.

Dry-hopped with heaps of Mosaic, Amarillo, and Nelson Sauvin, Reuben's Brightside offers bold notes of grapefruit and passionfruit with a clean finish. Drink on the bright side!

COUNTDOWN TO THE INVITATIONAL

Reuben's and Friends returns to Ballard this Saturday, July 20th, and we can't wait! Once again we're throwing an all-day party with some of the breweries we've befriended from across the country, including: , , , , , , , ,.and .

Meet brewers and co-founders, hear their stories, and try some of the 18 guest beers we'll be tapping throughout the day. Plus, from 5 - 8:00 p m. and his band will provide a dynamic performance ranging from rock and pop to blues and jazz. It's going to be a beautiful afternoon in Seattle and Saturday to remember.

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. All ages welcome. No tickets necessary.

We're already thinking about the weekend and have to ask: Where in the PNW do you like to take your Crush?

Can't decide what to order from our food truck? Don't get yourself in a twist. Start with a freshly baked soft pretzel, served with beer cheese, mustard, or the sauce of your choice!

⚽ SUNDAY IS FOR SOCCER ⚽

If you love watching soccer as much as we do—and boy do we—then July 14th is going to be a great day. First of all, plays its final game of the regular season at 1:00 p.m., hoping to glide into the USL2 playoffs with a win against West Seattle Junction FC.

Plus, Spain 🇪🇸 and England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 face off at 12:00 p.m. in the European Championship final AND Argentina 🇦🇷 will play 🇨🇴 Colombia in the Copa América final at 5:00 p.m. So yeah, that's a lot of soccer, but we are 100 percent here for it.

We'll be showing all three games at our taproom in Ballard tomorrow. Hope to see you there!

WIN A SUMMER EXPERIENCE

We've teamed up with our good friends at again this summer to give away more than 100 prizes including T-shirts, adventure boxes, and stand-up paddleboards. All you need to do is enter our sweepstakes!

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be a legal U.S. resident of ID, OR, or WA, age 21+. Registration ends 8/31/24. See official rules at https://reubensbrews.com/reubenssummerexperience/