Urban Family Brewing Co.
Brewery · Ballard ·
Creative sour beers with strong fruit flavors and a dog-friendly patio
Creative sour beers with strong fruit flavors and a dog-friendly patio
"Set to open before the World Cup next year, Ballard-based Urban Family Brewing Co. is launching a massive 8,500-square-foot taproom on the revamped downtown waterfront next to Pier 55, where it will pour fruited beers and hazy IPAs alongside craft cocktails and local wines, plus serve morning coffee and an in-house food menu." - Harry Cheadle
"Sours can be polarizing, but if you like beer that tastes like liquified Warheads and hops, Urban Family will be your paradise. Their sours come in refreshing combinations like mango and peach, raspberry and lemon peel, and passionfruit and pink guava. If you’re truly a fan, they have sour slushies, and if you’re not, they brew a few IPAs and some barrel-aged bangers, too. Sip them all in their industrial tasting room, or grab a picnic table on the front patio." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
"We’ve all blown off chopping potatoes on Thanksgiving to drink and watch the National Dog Show instead. Going to a brewery is the same thing, only it’s not Thanksgiving and nobody’s asking you to cut up root vegetables. Urban Family’s Ballard location has a massive front patio where you can drink excellent sours, get something to eat from a rotating band of food trucks, and make those passing by wonder if this might be Kennel Club training grounds." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
"Tart, fruit-heavy sour ales aren’t everyone’s cup of beer. But for those seeking them out, this Ballard brewery is essential. Not only do sours easily make up two-thirds of the menu, but they’re damn good and somehow avoid gimmicks. The space is pretty cool, too, and has plenty of seating, with a sizable upper loft and airy interior, plus a front patio with fire pits for all seasons. Whether you’re a solo drinker looking to get some work done or seeking a spot to introduce a whole group of friends to Ballard’s brewery district, Urban Family more than fits the bill." - Brianna Gunter
"A Ballard brewery that is part of the local brewery district, offering a variety of beers within a walkable cluster of breweries." - Eater Staff