Voyageur Brewing Company is one of fewer than 80 breweries in the nation to participate in “Ales for ALS,” a special opportunity that allows breweries to donate $1 per pint of ale sold to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
Each participant was given a special blend of experimental hops donated by B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion. Using those hops Voyageur brewer Jason Baumgarth created a summer ale with notes of citrus, tropical fruit and pine.
“Ales for ALS” is a unique craft brewery-based fundraising initiative created to accelerate drug development for people living with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
One of the owners of Voyageur Brewing Company had an aunt pass away from ALS. Cara Sporn said, “We’re proud to be participating in this fundraiser. I lost my Aunt Ruth to this debilitating disease in 2011 and whatever we can do to help find a cure for ALS is an honor.”
Participating brewers release their limited edition beer sometime during June or July. Voyageur is releasing its in the taproom on June 23. The special blend will only be available for a short time due to the limited amount of hops provided.
Voyageur Brewing Company is a production brewery in Grand Marais that opened in February 2015.
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