About Métier Brewing Company

MBC is all about strengthening community and creating a welcoming gathering space for families, friends, and those who appreciate exceptional beer. Great beer should be for everyone, and we don't mean just the people drinking it. At MBC, we brew beer with everybody in mind: the suppliers who produce our ingredients, the brewers who craft award-winning recipes, the knowledgeable staff who serve our pints, and you, the members of our community.

MBC's mission is born of co-founders Rodney Hines and Todd Herriott's shared passion for great beer and spirited community. Rodney Hines is CEO for Métier Brewing Company. Prior to MBC, Rodney served as the director of social impact for U.S. operations at Starbucks. His work supporting diverse, low-income communities earned him a spot on Fast Company's list of 100 Most Creative People in Business 2017.

As beer enthusiasts, the MBC team is influenced by tradition, but not bound by it. We experiment with brews that are innovative and accessible. With our commitment to craft, we brew with intention and integrity, and we never compromise. We are proud to be one of the few Black-owned breweries in the country. But we want to help build an industry where that's no longer a novelty.

As one of the few Black-owned breweries in the country, we know representation matters. That's why we are proud to operate our flagship taproom in the Central District, one of Seattle's historic Black neighborhoods. But our commitment to community does not stop there.

We partner with vendors, charities, and artists who share our goal of building a craft beer space where everyone feels welcome. We hope MBC inspires others to always consider who is not in the room, at the table, or behind the bar.

At MBC, we are trying to play our part in growing a nurturing and inclusive craft beer community. We are expanding what craft beer has traditionally represented — from our suppliers to the artwork on our beer labels to the team serving up pints to the community of beer lovers.