Reuben’s Brews “10th Anniversary Collab Series” kicks off with Georgetown Brewing and Metamodern PNW Amber Ale

One of Seattle, Washington’s best breweries is celebrating their 10th anniversary with 10 collaboration beers released throughout the year in honor of hitting the milestone. Reuben’s Brews opened their doors in August of 2012 during a sweltering summer, during the annual Seafair show as The Blue Angels circled the city. The tiny original location had a taproom right in the center of the production space, and the opening taplist featured a Robust Porter, an American  Brown, an American Rye, a Dry Stout, and a Roggenbier. 

Today Reuben’s Brews is possibly the most popular brewery in the famously dense Ballard brewery district, and they are one of the reasons why so many other fellow brewers have set up shop there. Their beers now run the gamut of styles, with more emphasis on Hazy IPA and innovation, though they never forget to come back to the classics.

“While we truly are just getting started and there is much more to come in the years ahead, we know that we could have never  made it this far alone,” said Reuben’s Brews Co-Founder Adam Robbings. “The success of the past 10 years is a testament to  the many different people and partners who have been along for the ride. From brewers who inspired and/or encouraged us,  to accounts that believed in us, to our most loyal supporters in our mug club, the Reuben’s Crew, we wouldn’t be who we are  without these wonderful friends. We’re excited to tell the story of our past 10 years through 10 collaboration brews with the amazing community that helped us get here.” 

Kicking things off with a bang, the first beer in the “10th Anniversary Collab Series” is available now, but will officially launch with a release party at Reuben’s Brews Ballard taproom this Saturday, January 15th.

Metamodern PNW Amber Ale, a bold collaboration with Georgetown Brewing. Manny Chao, co-founder of Georgetown  Brewing, is responsible for some of the classic PNW beers that first got Robbings excited about the world of craft beer,  especially his eponymous Manny’s Pale Ale, so there’s no better place to kick off the series. To celebrate, Reuben’s is hosting a release party for this beer and the whole series of beers on January 15th at their Taproom, with Manny from Georgetown  and Adam from Reuben’s making a special toast with members of the Georgetown Brewing and Reuben’s Brews teams in  attendance. The 5.5% ABV, 35 IBU Metamodern PNW Amber Ale will be distributed in kegs and 4-pks of 16 oz. cans, as well  as being available at both the Reuben’s Brews Taproom and the Georgetown Brewing Tasting Room. 

And that’s just the beginning. Throughout 2022 the series will feature collaborations with partners from inside and outside  of the brewing industry, all of which were integral to the story of Reuben’s over the past decade, including: 

• Brouwer’s Café & Bottleworks (February) 

• Fort George Brewery & Great Notion Brewing (March) 

• The Homebrewers Guild of Seattle Proper (April) 

• Ballard FC (May) 

• Hair of the Dog Brewing (June) 

• Chuckanut Brewery (July) 

• Phinney Neighborhood Association (July) 

• Our mug club, the Reuben’s Crew (August) 

• The Team of Reuben’s Brews (September) 

Except for the barrel-aged blend created by the Reuben’s team which will be a Taproom-only brew, all releases will hit distribution in 4-pks of 16 oz. cans featuring a stunning “10th Anniversary Collab Series” can design that beautifully  showcases each partner. Throughout the year, look for commemorative t-shirts, special glassware, and limited-edition merch on a release-by-release basis at the Taproom, and visit reubensbrews.com for all the details on the 10 collab beers  celebrating Reuben’s 10 years.

About Reuben’s Brews 

Adam and Grace Robbings opened Reuben’s Brews in 2012, after an award-winning homebrewing career, naming the  brewery after their first child, Reuben. At their employee-owned family brewery they brew from the glass backwards:  designing each beer with intention, unbound by constraints. They know that making that extra effort is worth it. From their  everyday favorite beers to innovative new releases, they help you grow your love of beer. Reuben’s Brews. Beer Unbound. 

The Reuben’s Taproom (5010 14th Ave NW in Ballard) is open daily 11am-10pm, featuring an expanded outdoor seating area  and To-Go Store. They strictly adhere to all current state and local health precautions to keep their customers and team safe.  Customers are invited to order online for contactless pickup at reubensbrews.com/shop or stop by for walk-up purchase. Reuben’s Brews also has two more tasting room locations in Ballard: The Canning Line (800 NW 46th St.) and The Barrel  House (1133 51st St.). Visit reubensbrews.com for details, and follow @reubensbrews on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram  for updates.