Brewery
Unclaimed profileReuben's Brews - Ballard Brewery & Taproom
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A Ballard brewery that pairs a broad range of IPA, lager, stout, sour, and barrel-aged beers with a dedicated non-alcoholic line. The Party On NA series has earned gold and silver medals, while Fresh! Raspberry took silver at the US Open. Reuben's Mule adds a cocktail-inspired hard seltzer. A solid, balanced taproom for both beer drinkers and those abstaining.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Party On NA NW Pils for a medal-winning non-alcoholic option, or the Fresh! Raspberry for a heavily-fruited sour. Hazealicious IPA showcases the hazy side of the house.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts looking for variety, plus designated drivers and non-drinkers who want more than a soda. The non-alcoholic options are substantial enough to appeal to anyone.
- When should I go?
- Any time, but especially during a lunch visit when a non-alcoholic beer might hit the spot. Evenings for the full tap list.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Award-winning non-alcoholic beers brewed like beer, not afterthoughts. The Party On line includes a pils, IPA, dark, and hazy IPA, each with distinct flavor profiles. Fresh! Raspberry shows the sour program's ambition.
Beverage categories
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Beer
Broad lineup spanning IPAs, lagers, stouts, sours, and barrel-aged specialties. Fresh! Raspberry won Silver at the 2024 US Open. Reuben's Mule adds a cocktail-inspired hard seltzer at 8% ABV.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of styles and seasonal releases.; Fresh! Raspberry has medal recognition.
Standout selections
- — Fresh! Raspberry: heavily-fruited sour with raspberries and a touch of vanilla.
- — Hazealicious IPA: hazy IPA with bright citrus and hop character.
- — Reuben's Mule: ginger-lime hard seltzer at 8% ABV.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated Party On line with four styles, plus Yakima Pure hop water. NA NW Pils won Gold at the 2025 US Open; NA IPA won Silver at the 2026 Best of Craft Beer Awards.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple styles in the Party On line.; Award-winning non-alcoholic beers.
Standout selections
- — Party On NA NW Pils: honey-like sweetness with berries, pine, and grapefruit.
- — Party On NA IPA: bright citrus and tropical hops.
- — Party On NA Dark: dark chocolate and toasted malt.
- — Yakima Pure: 0.0% ABV hop water with citrus and tropical fruit.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
How it sits with the food
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