Reuben's Brews Co-Founder & Brewmaster Adam Robbings Talks Reuben's Brews Pilsner

We spoke with Reuben's Brews Co-Founder & Brewmaster Adam Robbings about Reuben's Brews Pilsner.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe? 
I did.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)? 
Its drinkability - it's a light, crisp and refreshing Pils.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from? 
We weren't very original with this beer's name! So far, it's the only Pilsner we've brewed. Even though we've brewed a lot of different lager styles, this is the only Pilsner so far, which means it hasn't been confusing yet!

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?” 
It would definitely be one I'd take with me... and one I may drink more than others, because it's so refreshing!

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less? 
A bright, crisp lager, with bready malt and spicy hops.

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer? 
When I decided to come up with a Pilsner recipe, it was a relatively easy one to design, as I had been thinking about it for a long time already. The recipe itself is all about using the best ingredients: hops from the Czech Republic, malts from Germany, water from Seattle. This beer is predominantly about process and technique rather than recipe details, which makes it a unique challenge to brew and a rewarding one that shows our brewery's skill and quality processes.   

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer? 
Pan-seared chicken would be a perfect food pairing with our Pilsner, with the light, grainy Pilsner holding its own against the chicken and helping to wrap up the flavor profile on the palate.

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