Reuben’s and Zeeks Pizza collaborate on “Hop Tropic” launch

Reuben’s Brews (1406 NW 53rd St) and Zeeks Pizza have teamed up to launch a new collaboration brew “Hop Tropic.”

Hop Tropic is a light, refreshing pale ale that is edging towards IPA territory.

“With a nose of passion fruit, grapefruit, guava and tangerine, Hop Tropic has a medium-light mouth feel, with a little caramel and a creamy body to support the hop profile and balance the finish,” says Adam Robbings, Co-founder and Brewmaster at Reuben’s.

The new brew will be exclusively available at all Zeeks Restaurants (in both Seattle and Bothell) and at the Reuben’s Brews taproom here in Ballard.

“We are incredibly excited for this opportunity,” says Robbings. “Zeeks Pizza has supported us from very early on, and were humbled when they asked us to brew a house beer for them!”

The Zeeks team is equally excited about the collaboration. “Zeeks is dedicated to having a strong and inviting craft beer selection at our restaurants, and so when we had the opportunity to collaborate for our house beer we couldn’t refuse. We are big fans of Reuben’s and it was a lot of fun for the Zeeks team to be involved and even help brew this first batch,” says Tommy Brooks, Zeeks Director of Operations.

Hop Tropic is set to hit Zeeks pizza stores today, with a launch party at the Queen Anne restaurant (1915 Queen Anne Ave N) from 6 p.m. tonight. A keg of rare Reuben’s “Blimey That’s Bitter!” will also feature at the party.