As sustainability and safety heat up the craft beer headlines as we start the 2023 year it is important not to lose sight of the importance of charity, paying it forward, community support and giving back within the industry. With a business model built on great times, enjoying friends and family, and living life to its fullest, craft beer breweries, restaurants, pubs, bars, farms, and tap rooms are the perfect setting to raise money and awareness for causes that the community cares about. From fully autonomous organizations, to carefully crafted partnerships, to craft beer festival campaigns, to local community initiatives, to speciality products and so much more there is a wide variety of ways craft beer enthusiasts are coming together to support the programs that matter most to groups that are underprivileged and underserved or in need. As an industry focused on positivity, good vibes, relationships, goodwill, environmental stewardship, and so much more it’s no wonder there are so many great charity causes to get behind when it comes to the making, selling, and buying of craft beer.
With the New Year already a month under way there has been plenty of time to start any 2023 resolutions that revolve around being more charitable and giving by supporting your local brewery and restaurant. If you still have not discovered any charities that peak your interest or that provide the connection and altruistic experience you are looking for it is a great time to look around at some of the top craft beer causes currently that offer great ways to get involved in community support and development. While many of us already have a charity or two we give to with great joy and pride when we have the means and resources to do so it is also vital to research alternative donation methods and high risk issues to open our minds, hearts, and wallets to less fortunate groups that may need our help. When it comes to causes we strongly believe in or have been impacted by personally it is often easy to make donations but it is important to learn about needs outside our scope of personal charity choices to assure we are providing the greatest possible support to the world we live in. Giving the above ideas on highly effective altruism let’s take a look at some of the best craft beer charities to support when it comes to taking care of people, animals and Mother Nature as a whole.
Top Craft Beer Charitable Cause and Community Support #1: FINNEGANS Brew Co.
FINNEGANS Brew Co. in Minnesota has a community fund, a philanthropic focused house dedicated to social innovation, employee volunteer support programs, a reverse food truck, a multiple sclerosis Bike MS: MS150 bicycle ride partnership and so much more.
Top Craft Beer Charitable Cause and Community Support #2: Heroes Brewing Co.
Heroes Brewing Co. creates all of its beers for a local hero, non-profit, or other charitable cause. Since opening in December 2020, they have partnered with over 75 different charities and non-profits.
Top Craft Beer Charitable Cause and Community Support #3: Attic Brewing Co.
Attic Brewing Co.’s “Give Back Beer Series” allows them to collaborate with local nonprofits making huge impacts in their Northwest Philly historic neighborhood Germantown.
Top Craft Beer Charitable Cause and Community Support #4: Ex Novo Brewing Company
Ex Novo Brewing in the Eliot neighborhood of Portland, OR has the mission to donate 100% of net profits to organizations building a better world.
Top Craft Beer Charitable Cause and Community Support #5: Brothers Craft Brewing
Brothers Craft Brewing “Cask for A Cause” community program is a monthly charity event that allows them to work with local non-profit organizations to create a one-time-only exclusive brew and design, print, and frame 2 art posters for auction, display, and event promotion.
Top Craft Beer Charitable Cause and Community Support #6: Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.
Horse Thief Brewing Company collaborates with the Beverly Arts Alliance and has turned the restaurant walls into an art gallery that offers works from local artists for sale. They also continue to make special brews for a number of organizations and share the proceeds with local charities, including the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk and Pat Mac’s Pack, Beverly Arts Center and more.
Top Craft Beer Charitable Cause and Community Support #7: Mitten Brewing Company
The Charity Arm of The Mitten Brewing Company joined by its staff, customers, and community partners is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of their local Westside neighbors. Supporting neighboring schools, amplifying community voices, and constantly seeking equity and equality locally are some of the main focuses of this craft beer charity organization.
What is your favorite charity of all time to donate money to? Do you have a local brewery and restaurant near you that gives back to the community?
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