Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 17th at 4:30 p.m. when we will tap our newest IPA, Hops for Hope! $1 of every pint sold will benefit Hope House, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting and providing assistance to those facing homelessness in our community.

Hops for Hope is an American IPA featuring tangerine and tropical flavored hops. It includes a medley of four different hops including Mandarina Bavaria, Bru-1, Simcoe and Talus. Starting Nov. 17, Hops for Hope will be available for dine in and carryout while supplies last. 64 ounce growlers and 32 ounce crowler cans filled with the new brew will be available for takeout as well. People who have growlers or howlers may bring them in to fill.

About the Cause

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, which includes Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, November 13 – 21, 2021. This annual program allows people to come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of homelessness and hunger.  

According to the 2020 HUD Annual Homeless Assessment Report, homelessness has increased nationwide for the fourth year in a row. And 39% of homeless individuals were in unsheltered locations such as on the street, in abandoned buildings, or in other places not suitable for human habitation. 2020 marks the first time since data collection began that more individuals experiencing homelessness were unsheltered than were sheltered. So the need for services continues to grow locally and nationwide.

Hope House opened its transitional shelter for women and children in 1990 through collaboration with St. Michael’s Church, city leaders, businesses and local citizens. Since then, Hope House has expanded to include rental assistance programs for individuals and families facing homelessness. In 2020, eviction prevention services were added for residents affected by the pandemic.