Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood is known for having dozens of breweries and beer halls all within walking distance of each other. With a blend of culture and community, Ballard is an ideal destination for a DMC Seattle team outing utilizing the activity fund. We recently held the fourth annual Ballard Brewhaha—an opportunity to explore the neighborhood and its craft brewing scene together.
Our adventure kicked off at Urban Family Brewing, a welcoming spot with a relaxed atmosphere. Its taps are constantly rotating, so there is always something new to sample. While Urban Family Brewing is known for sours, our favorite pour of the day was the Raccoon-Level Dexterity, a New England IPA.
Next, we made our way to Wheelie Pop Brewing, a newer addition to Ballard’s brewery scene. Wheelie Pop favors crisp, clean beers like lager and pilsner. However, its Green Sector IPA was the crowd favorite from our team.
We strolled through the neighborhood until we reached Reuben’s Brews. The family business has been brewing in Ballard since 2015. It offers a wide range of styles and has won many awards for its delicious brews. On this visit, we opted for the summery sour ale Fresh! Watermelon Lime.
Our last stop was Stoup Brewing. Its founders have a background in chemistry and biology, so its beers balance science and art. You’ll find many lagers and IPAs on tap at Stoup Brewing, but we voted for the Wheat the Rich raspberry wheat.
The Ballard Brewhaha was a fun way to step away from the office and connect as a team. From exploring the historic Ballard neighborhood to sampling its craft breweries, it was great to spend time together outside of the workday. What Seattle neighborhood should we check out next?
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