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Speaking of microbrews, Sierra Nevada “Paradise Brew” by otters92

Is a neat story.

They brewed it to raise money for victims of the Camp Fire.

All sales go towards fundraising (not just the profits, which is a gimmick that many companies do with “charitable” giving.)

Their suppliers have also agreed to donate product. Distributors are also waiving their fees.

But the best part is that they shared the recipe with other microbreweries around the country and asked them to do the same.

At this point, over 1400 breweries nationwide have joined the effort. I looked at the spreadsheet that’s linked to the site and there were 350 breweries from California alone.

I’m going to track down several and taste compare them. But it’s not about me; I’m just trying to do my part to help those in need.