Reuben's Brews Surpasses 100-Medal Mark After Winning 10 Medals in June

Photo: Adam Robbings and Charlie Papazian 2016 World Beer Cup.

SEATTLE, Wash. (June 28, 2016) The folks at Reuben’s Brews are going to need to open up a little more wall space. The brewery, located in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, took home 10 medals from two competitions this month, pushing their total number of medals earned since opening in 2012 past 100.

“Winning our 100th medal is quite a milestone for a small brewery to hit,” says Adam Robbings, co-founder and head brewer of Reuben’s Brews. “When you’re a new brewery, competitions are a good way to get your name out there and you get to see how your beers stack up against others locally and nationally. It gives you some independent validation that you’re on the right track. We learn a lot about what trends are out there and what others are doing and it pushes us to keep brewing the best beer we can.”

At the North American Beer Awards on June 3, Reuben’s Brews took home four medals: silver for Air of the Night Baltic Porter and Foreign Export Stout, and bronze for Pilsner and Seattle Milk Stout.

Then on June 18, the brewery won six medals at the Washington Beer Awards: gold for Pilsner, silver for Kolsch and Triumvirate, and bronze for Robust Porter, Lilywhite Wit and Crikey IPA.

“We’ve come a long way in just under four years,” says Robbings. “Knowing that people like what you do is incredibly gratifying and I really appreciate all of the support we’ve gotten from the community. We wouldn’t be here without it!”


About Reuben’s Brews After the birth of their first child Reuben, Adam and Grace embarked on a mission to brew bloody good beer. Originally from the UK, Adam turned a passionate hobby into a family-run brewery crafting nationally and internationally recognized beers in a wide variety of styles. Since opening in 2012, Reuben’s has won awards for its beers around the world including at the Great American Beer Festival, the World Beer Cup, the US Open and was named Mid-Sized Brewery of the Year at the 2015 Washington Beer Awards. Find Reuben’s Brews in Western Washington and at its taproom located at 5010 14th Ave NW in Ballard, open 7 days a week. For more information, visit www.reubensbrews.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@reubensbrews).

33rd edition of the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® To Be Held In Philadelphia

Let Freedom Ring: Small and Independent Brewers Gather in Birthplace of America

City of Brotherly Love Welcomes Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America^® and World Beer Cup^SM

 

-Billy Beane to Serve as Keynote Speaker-

WHAT: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—a city with a rich history known for independence—will welcome the 33^rd edition of the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America^® (CBC) from May 3-6. Presented by the Brewers Association, CBC is the leading industry event, and the only one that serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries.

 

BrewExpo America is the premier trade show for craft brewers, offering the perfect platform to meet leaders in the national and international brewing arena and connect with current and future customers. Exhibitors and buyers develop profitable business relationships, while brewing and brewery restaurant professionals find products and solutions that best fit their needs.

CBC 2016 also serves as home to the World Beer Cup^SM, often referred to as “the Olympics of beer.” Since the inaugural competition in 1996, this event has brought together the best brewing talents and has created awareness about different beer styles and flavor. A qualified professional panel of beer judges will honor the top beers in 94 style categories from more than 58 countries. This year promises to be even more competitive than ever, as the craft brewing renaissance continues to reach all corners of the globe.

WHAT: An estimated 13,500 attendees will have the opportunity to visit with over 600 exhibiting companies and hear from more than 125 presenters, including Brewers Association Director Paul Gatza and Chief Economist Bart Watson who will deliver the annual State of the Industry address, as well as keynote speaker Billy Beane, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Oakland A’s and the inspirational subject of bestselling book and subsequent movie Moneyball.*

 

Beane is considered one of the most progressive and talented baseball executives in the game. He will share his innovative, winning approach to management and leadership, and how his Moneyball philosophy can be adopted for the craft brewing industry.

WHY: As demand for craft beer from small and independent brewers increases, CBC brings the community together in a collaborative and educational environment. New and veteran brewers have an opportunity to connect, share ideas and learn about a wide range of topics including brewery operations, brewpubs, export development, government affairs, packaging breweries, quality, safety, selling craft beer, start-ups, sustainability and technical brewing. With one of the most dynamic beer cultures in the country, Philadelphia sets the perfect stage for CBC.

WHEN:           Craft Brewers Conference

Tuesday, May 3 - Friday, May 6, 2016

Times vary. For a full schedule of events, visit the CBC conference schedule.

 

Events of Note:

 

·First-Time Attendee Orientation

Tuesday, May 3: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

·Welcome Reception at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Tuesday, May 3: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 

·General Session I – Keynote Address & General Session

Wednesday, May 4: 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

 

·General Session II – State of the Industry

Thursday, May 5: 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

BrewExpo America

Wednesday, May 4: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 5: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 6: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

World Beer Cup

Pre-Awards Dinner (separate ticket required)

Friday, May 6: 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 pm)

Awards Ceremony

Friday, May 6: 7:45 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 pm)

 

WHERE:Philadelphia Convention Center
1101 Arch Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

                       

MEDIA:           Media wishing to attend and cover the 2016 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America must apply for press credentials.

Sponsors: The 2016 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America  and World Beer Cup are made possible by the generous support of their sponsors.

* Arrangements for the appearance of Billy Beane made through Greater Talent Network, Inc, New York.

About the Brewers Association

The Brewers Association is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. The Brewers Association (BA) represents more than 70 percent of the brewing industry, and its members make more than 99 percent of the beer brewed in the U.S. The BA organizes events including the World Beer Cup^SM, Great American Beer Festival^®, Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America^®, SAVOR℠: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, AHA National Homebrewers Conference, National Homebrew Competition and American Craft Beer Week^®. The BA publishes The New Brewer magazine and its Brewers Publications division is the largest publisher of contemporary and relevant brewing literature for today’s craft brewers and homebrewers.

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