Great Cause
Clown Shoes Miracle IPA Saves Puppies (And Other Good Things)
Ok, more than just puppies. A percentage of the sales of Clown Shoes Brewing’s new Miracle IPA will benefit the Minor Miracle Fund. The fund will go to support worthy causes over time. Miracle Mike (mentioned on the label) is a real person – Mike Pettengill, one of the brewery’s delivery drivers. He is having a costume designed for him to wear at events/festivities/fundraisers. Best answer to why he is the one on the beer label? Per Mike: “Because I’m f&#king awesome.” Save the world Mike. Save the world.
Our boy, Miracle Mike, represents the good we hope to do with the Clown Shoes Minor Miracle Fund. A percentage of profits from this juicy, sessionable IPA will be used to help real people (and maybe a puppy or two.)
Style: American IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers. Retail $4-ish dollars.
Arrival: Late March, 2012
5.5% ABV
North Coast Otsuchi Ale Releases In March
North Coast Brewing releases Otsuchi Old Stock Ale this month. The beer benefits the Otsuchi Recovery Fund, after a devastating tsunami destroyed the town.
2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Fort Bragg, California and Otsuchi, Japan. When the recent tsunami struck northern Japan, Otuchi was one of the hardest hit communities and this charming 800-year old city was leveled with an unimaginable loss of life and property.
CBS recently devoted a 60 minutes episode to the Otsuchi disaster and interviewed Ken Sasaki, catayst for the sister city program. Sasaki made it clear how important the Fort Bragg sister city relationship has been in helping to give Otsuchi the encouragement to rebuild and to maintain their “Never give up” attitude.
The people of Fort Bragg have sent over $250,000 to help, but more importantly, they sent their love. As a continuation of this support, North Coast Brewing makes a donation to the Otsuchi Recovery Fund for every bottle of Otsuchi Old Stock Ale sold. North Coast Brewing invites you to enjoy this bottle with friends & celebrate the recovery of Otsuchi.
Style: Old Ale
Availability: 750ml (of this edition)
Arrival: Anniversary of the tsunami, 3/11/12
11.7% ABV
Founding Fathers Beer Supports Military Families
Founding Fathers Brewing just released Founding Father Light Beer this week. The second installment in a line of beers from the Minnesota based brewery. 50% of the profits are donated the family of the United States Military.
LONG LAKE, Minn., Feb. 14, 2012 – Founding Fathers Products, a local company that will donate 50 percent of its profits to support military troops and their families, has released Founding Fathers Light Beer in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Founding Fathers Lager, which is brewed in the Unites States, hit the shelves in November and quickly sold its first run of 7,500 cases. Both beers are now available in bottles of six or 12 packs.
“We have been very encouraged by how well Founding Fathers Lager sold in our first run and are excited to add the light beer to our product line,” said Phil Knutsen, founder and CEO. “The largest breweries in the Unites States are now foreign-owned, and Founding Fathers is not only owned and brewed in America – half of our profits will go to those serving in our armed forces and their families.”
In addition to adding the light formula, Founding Fathers is planning to expand its distribution to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee by April.
Founding Fathers is partnering with local military organizations in each state as it launches its beer across the country. In Minnesota, profits will be administered through non-profit organizations Tee it up for the Troops and the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. Nationally, beer profits will be donated to the Armed Forces Relief Trust.
Founding Fathers was established in 2009 by Knutsen and a team of investors who believe retail shelves need more American-made products that serve an important cause.
“While we are starting with beer, the sky’s the limit on what we can accomplish with Founding Fathers Products,” Knutsen said. “We’re very excited about expanding our business model to include additional products and we’re passionate about raising money for our troops.
For more information about Founding Fathers Beer, visit www.foundingfathersbrewingco.com .
About Founding Fathers
Established in 2009 by Minnesota entrepreneur Phil Knutsen, the mission of Founding Fathers is to keep America strong one product at a time by providing the best American-made products aligned with the principles and values that made the United States the greatest country in the world. Founding Fathers Products will donate 50 percent of profits from the sale of its goods to support military troops and their families. For more information, visit www.foundingfathersproducts.com .
Contact: Ashley Franks952.440.6070 (office)763.218.9600 (cell)[email protected]
The Foundations supported by Founding Fathers Beers:
50% of the profits from Founding Fathers beer sold in the State of Minnesota will be administered through two non-profit organizations:
NATIONALLY
Each additional state that is added, 50% of the profits from Founding Fathers beer sold in that respective state will go to the Armed Forces Relief Trust and a local non-profit from that state.
Example, Florida:
North Coast Old Stock Otsuchi 2012
A slightly different edition of North Coast Brewing’s Old Stock – Old Stock Otsuchi 2012. 100% of the funds benefit Otsuchi Tsunami relief efforts. If you follow the QR code, it takes you to a webpage asking for donations to the relief fund, based in Fort Bragg, California (where the brewery is based.) As it turns out, the Fort Bragg and Otsuchi have some history:
2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Fort Bragg and Otsuchi. The story of the program’s creation is compelling. When Ken Sasaki was a boy in Otsuchi, his father, a fisherman was lost at sea. Ken-san would sit on the bluffs overlooking the ocean, ever in search of any sign of his father. When he became older, he wondered what was on the other side of the ocean- wondering who lived over there and what were they like? He drew a line across the Pacific and found Fort Bragg on the exact same latitude. In 1997, he made contact and invited then Mayor, Lindy Peters to come visit Otsuchi.
In 2001, days after the tragic events of 9/11 that Lindy made his second trip to Otsuchi. The following year, September, 2002, the first student exchange of Fort Bragg students went to Otsuchi. Subsequent exchanges took place in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010. In 2005 a Sister-City Proclamation was solidified by then Mayor, Dave Turner and Mayor Yamazaki.
Though the focus of our exchange program will be changing and evolving due to the devastation Otsuchi has sustained, our community will continue to stand by our beloved sister city, Otsuchi, Japan.
If you check out the video below taken in October of last year, Otsuchi was hit pretty hard. This edition of Old Stock (no word if ingredients are different) will be available in a larger format bottle (750mls.) There is more info to come on Old Stock Otsuchi for sure.
Style: Old Ale
Availability: 750ml (of this edition)
Arrival: Anniversary of the tsunami, 3/11/12
11.7% ABV
New Belgium’s Clips Of Faith Raises $59,000
This press releases says it all..
New Belgium’s Second Annual Clips of Faith Beer & Film Tour
Raised Nearly $59,000 for Nonprofits Around the Country
11,000 Attendees Gathered for Outdoor Films and Beer Tastings
Ft. Collins, CO, November 7, 2011 —Clips of Faith, New Belgium Brewing’s traveling philanthropic beer and film festival, recently wrapped up a record-shattering(!) 18-city tour. The second-year festival outperformed last year, bringing out 11,000 people in cities across the U.S. for amateur short films,
New Belgium’s esoteric Lips of Faith beers (http://www.newbelgium.com/
At each Clips of Faith stop, all proceeds from beer sales benefitted local, sustainably focused nonprofit partners. Attendees help support local organizations while sampling hard-to-find New Belgium beers beneath the stars. Eighteen of the best Clips of Faith short film entries screen at every show. In addition, each event had a zero waste component, diverting, on average, 91 percent of the waste from landfills and encouraging alternative transportation.
“There is something extraordinary about bringing out a community to support the arts and their local nonprofit organizations,” said Christie Catania, Clips of Faith Manager-at-Large. “Watching inspired short films and sipping beer under the stars is a great way to spend a summer evening. This tour grew exponentially from last year, showing that people enjoy the concept as much as we do.”
The creative team at New Belgium Brewing reviewed and selected the films that went on tour and picked three filmmakers to visit New Belgium for the Ft. Collins screening. Those honorees were “Bottles” by Colorado resident Geoff Maddaford; “Tiny Day in Jackson Hole Backcountry” by Wyoming’s Tristan Greszko; and “Assisted Migration” by Dusan Harminc of Wisconsin. Honorable Mentions were: “BLOB,” Trevor Hawkins, Missouri; “The Millionaires Club,” Sam Nuttmann, Washington; and “Ski and Chalk,” Chris Dickey, Wyoming.
If you are a filmmaker, or an aspiring filmmaker, and would like to be part of New Belgium’s 2012 Clips of Faith tour, entries are now being accepted at www.clipsoffaith.com. To take a look at some of the winning films from 2011, visit www.clipsoffaith.com.
Clips of Faith City-by-City Breakdown
Grand Totals
- Almost $59,000 raised for nonprofits
- Approximately 11,000 attendees
- 2,082 bikes parked
- 91% average waste diversion rate
- 356,943 ounces of beer consumed by thirsty guests
St. Louis, MO — May 19
- $2,110 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 250 attendees
Kansas City, MO — May 26
- $6,561 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 800 attendees
Bloomington, IN — June 3
- $2,857 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 1,100 attendees
Madison, WI — June 10
- $1,487 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 450 attendees
Des Moines, IA — June 17
- $3,544 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 550 attendees
Boulder, CO — June 24
- $6,689 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 1,000 attendees
Flagstaff, AZ — July 8
- $3,379 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 480 attendees
Santa Cruz, CA — July 15
- $5,495 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 750 attendees
Davis, CA — July 22
- $5,400 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 1,250 attendees
Seattle, WA — July 29
- $3,797 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 950 attendees
Portland, OR — August 5
- $1,295 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 600 attendees
Missoula, MT — August 19
- $2,269 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 550 attendees
Asheville, NC — September 9
- $2,427 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 700 attendees
Charlotte, NC — September 16
- $777 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 250 attendees
Charleston, SC — September 22
- $1,500 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 300 attendees
Atlanta, GA — September 30
- $2,440 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 450 attendees
Athens, GA — October 7
- $2,163 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 500 attendees
Knoxville — October 14
- $3,572 raised for local nonprofits
- Approximately 550 attendees
About New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing Company, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, began operations in a tiny Fort Collins basement in 1991. Today, the third largest craft brewer in the U.S., New Belgium produces nine year-round beers; Fat Tire Amber Ale, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle Pilsner, 1554 Black Ale, Abbey, Mothership Wit, Ranger, Belgo IPA and Trippel, as well as a host of seasonal releases. In addition to producing world-class beers, New Belgium takes pride in being a responsible corporate role model with progressive programs such as employee ownership, open book management and a commitment to environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.newbelgium.com.
Terrapin/Shmaltz Reunion 2011 On Shelves
Like some chili spice in your beer? Love great causes? You’ll find both in this bottle. The 2011 edition of Terrapin (and Shmaltz) Brewing’s collaboration is now available. The Shmaltz edition is seen above.
Virginia McLean, partner in the Reunion project, died from complications from multiple myeloma in June, 2007.
The 2011 edition of Reunion features some new people in the collaboration — Shmaltz Brewing & Olive & Sinclair. Shmaltz needs no introduction, but you previously met Olive & Sinclair & their chocolate in Terrapin’s “Moo Hoo” released last fall. Reunion Ale 2011 is a dark ale brewed with Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla, & chili peppers.
Availability: 220z bombers, draft. Released annually, style changes each year. Bottled under Terrapin AND Shmaltz Brewing labels
7.6% ABV
Pic: @AleYeahBeer
SweetWater’s Crank Tank Back Mid August
SweetWater Brewing’s (Atlanta, GA) Crank Tank Rye’d Ale made a debut last night for IPA Day at the brewery. The beer benefits Camp Twin Lakes, a special needs camp in Georgia. 2011 marks the 2nd release of this special Rye Beer for a great cause. If you are in Georgia, get a team together for the Annual Spin For Kids Bike Ride.
Press Release
SWEETWATER’S CRANK TANK RYE’D ALE RETURNS TO BENEFIT CAMP TWIN LAKES’ ANNUAL SPIN FOR KIDS
Beer Back On Shelves In Mid August | Crank It Up Event August 23
Brewery Challenges Locals to Buy a Brew, Join the Team, and Rye’d for a Cause
ATLANTA — SweetWater Brewing Company is inviting Atlantans to once again jump on board with Team SweetWater as they celebrate the mission of Camp Twin Lakes and their Sixth Annual Spin for Kids annual campaign and fundraiser. In 2010, not only did SweetWater create a new brew, the Crank Tank Rye’d Ale, a beer that gives back; they established their own bike team, for the October race, raising awareness and more than $21K in donations which benefited this amazing non-profit organization. With three ways to play you should too!
“This camp is an inspiration to me and the SweetWater employees so much so we created the Crank Tank Rye’d Ale so that we could have a product that contributed to their cause,” said SweetWater’s Big Kahuna, Freddy Bensch. “Camp Twin Lakes provides a safe and nonjudgmental environment for children with special needs — something they can’t always find in the real world. These children will touch your heart and inspire of all of us to raise even more money.”
SweetWater is gearing up and you can too, here’s how!
Wanna learn more about Spin for Kids? Mark your calendars for August 23 when Camp Twin Lakes hosts Crank it Up at the brewery. Join us for a $10 donation which includes a SweetWater brewery tour, beer tasting, terrific live music and a commemorative glass. Learn about the event from Camp Twin Lakes representatives and sip on the new Crank Tank brew! Passes available at www.spinforkids.org.
Want to come along for the ride? Cruise with the SweetWater Brewery team at Camp Twin Lakes’ residential camp facilities in Winder and Rutledge, Georgia in either the Mountain Bike Ride on Saturday, October 22nd at Camp Twin Lakes- Will-A-Way at Fort Yargo State Park! Saturday riders can also participate in Sunday’s Road Bike Ride and then join in a post-race festival at the camp in Rutledge on Sunday October 23rd. All ages and skill levels are invited to participate. Team SweetWater’s goal: 27 miles (those beer bellies will be slowing ‘em down a bit!) To ride with Team SweetWater or to sponsor one of their riders — and receive a limited edition SweetWater and Spin for Kids shirt – visit www.spinforkids.org.
Can’t join a team? Buy a Crank Tank at participating establishments starting in mid August and enjoy a lip-smackin’ brew with the satisfaction that you’ve contributed to a good cause. Oh and remember, this Limited Edition Crank Tank will only be available for a two months — don’t wait to spread the word, it will be gone before the ride. Check one out at SweetWater displays in various stores from mid August until early October and sign up for your chance to win a GIANT mountain bike on the SweetWater team page at www.spinforkids.org.
About SweetWater Brewing Company: SweetWater Brewing Company is an Atlanta-based craft brewery specializing in aggressive West Coast style beers. SweetWater’s brews are unpasteurized and designed to be consumed fresh so distribution is limited to the Southeast. The award-winning lineup of year-round brews includes SweetWater 420, IPA, Sch’Wheat, Blue and Georgia Brown. SweetWater also features a Catch and Release series of beers available on a limited basis throughout the year, and an experimental, one-time-only Dank Tank series. The SweetWater Brewery, open for tours every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m., is located at 195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta GA 30324. For more information about SweetWater Brewing Company, please visit www.sweetwaterbrew.com.
About Camp Twin Lakes and Spin for Kids: Camp Twin Lakes is a not-for-profit organization that offers year-round recreational, therapeutic, and educational programs for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional and life challenges. With its network of partners, Camp Twin Lakes provides life-changing experiences for thousands of children each year at its state-of-the-art, fully accessible facility, located on 500 acres in Rutledge, Georgia, and at other locations throughout the state. For more information, visit www.camptwinlakes.org Spin for Kids is our annual fundraising bike ride that invites both mountain and road bikers to raise money in support of Camp Twin Lakes. For more information, visit www.spinforkids.org.
