US-based brewery Reuben’s Brews' collaboration with Rainier Brewing Company has resulted in a new hoppy pilsner expression, r&R Pils, set to launch in May 2017.

Reuben’s Brews head brewer and co-founder Adam Robbings said: "Michael-Rainier’s brand manager has always been a big fan of ours and a regular in our taproom, so when he asked us to be the first brewery to collaborate with Rainier in its 138 year history, we were blown away and jumped at the chance.

"Working with Greg Deuhs and his team on the recipe development was a lot of fun, as each of us brought new ideas to the table.

"Working with Greg Deuhs and his team on the recipe development was a lot of fun, as each of us brought new ideas to the table."

"For Reuben’s, we’ll be brewing with some hops and malts for the first time. We're excited to bring the capital ‘R’ and little ‘r’ of Seattle beer together for a one-off special brew."

To be launched as a limited edition, the new pilsner expression will be available on draught, in 12oz 6-packs, and in 22oz bottles across Washington and Oregon in the US.

The brew carries an alcohol strength of 6%, with 40 international bittering units (IBU).

It is developed using malts such as US pilsner, German pilsner, and rye, along with hops Hallertau Tradition, Cashmere, Galaxy, and Azacca.

Rainier Brewing Company brand manager Michael Scott said: “After we brought brewing back to Washington with Rainier Pale Mountain Ale last year, we’ve been looking for other fun projects that build on the Rainier legacy, and a collaboration beer with Reuben’s Brews was one idea that really took off.

"We are thrilled that Adam and his team agreed to partner with Rainier on our first collaboration beer. Expanding Rainier’s offerings to include one-off special brews and other trend-forward beer styles is a focus of ours and we’re just getting started."

Both Reuben’s Brews and Rainier Brewing Company have plans to launch more brews in the future.