stanley park's windstorm cans are on sale this month for $1.99
(the anniversary of the 2006 storm was december 15th)
partial profits go to the stanley park ecology society, so you're drinking for charity!
"Overall
we have already raised tens of thousands for the maintenance of the park and
will continue to come up with campaigns to support it in the future."
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For Immediate
Release
Introducing Windstorm - An Unexpected Pale Ale
Limited Release
West Coast Pale Ale to Benefit Stanley Park Ecology Society
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Vancouver,
BC – Fall has arrived. Add a scarf, wax your ‘stache, and
grab an umbrella for good measure; it is the West Coast after all. You
hit the streets ready to feel the gusts of crisp autumn air and the
crunch of leaves at your feet. Little did you know, you’d be blown away
by the #unexpected. #Windstorm is here.
We were in for more
than just a few gusts one fateful day in late December 2006, when
a fierce 120km/hr windstorm tore a path through Stanley Park, levelling
over 10,000 trees across 40 hectares of forest and causing extensive
damage to the seawall. In the wake of the storm volunteers of all ages
came out to plant seedlings, while businesses and government rallied to
support restoration efforts. A community stood united, together
rebuilding and ensuring the legacy of a stronger, more resilient forest
for future generations to enjoy.
To commemorate this
#unexpected moment, Stanley Park Brewing is shaking up their fall
portfolio with the introduction of Windstorm West Coast Pale Ale. Their
first new beer since summer 2013, is also their first release from new
Brewmaster Todd Fowler.“The storm was our inspiration to do something
unexpected. Featuring the uniquely aromatic mosaic hop as our signature
ingredient, our West Coast Pale Ale delivers the perfect storm of tropical
fruit and earthy pine hop character and a rewarding bitterness that
finishes clean,” says Fowler. Stir things up by pairing this pale ale
with a spicy Thai curry dish or flavourful citrus salad for something
#unexpected. Windstorm blows in at 5.7% ABV and 35 IBUs.
As a part of our
commitment to the enduring legacy of the World’s Best Park, 25cents
from every can and pint of Windstorm sold will benefit the Stanley Park
Ecology Society. “This initiative is emblematic of our strong
partnership with the Ecology Society and shared commitment to nature in
the city,“ says Jim Lister, General Manager of Stanley Park
Brewing.
“Windstorms are a
natural and important force in the renewal of biodiversity in our
forests. Although the 2006 storm hit particularly hard, it blew in many
great benefits including a community united for restoration efforts.
Today, we continue our habitat enhancement work through the generous
financial and volunteer commitments of partners like Stanley Park
Brewery,” explains Patricia Thomson, Executive Director of the Stanley
Park Ecology Society. “We are very proud to have such kindred
collaboration from the Stanley Park Brewery team. We toast the positive
contributions of Windstorm!”
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