Houston Breweries Offer Help in Harvey’s Aftermath

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    BeerAdvocate Admin (4,017) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    donspublic Grand Pooh-Bah (3,552) Aug 4, 2014 Texas
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    I have to say their response out the gate was greatly appreciated. Having had family impacted by this I can only say, all who have helped have a special place in my heart. I have made note of all gas stations who jacked up the price of gas during this disaster, never will I set foot in their store again. A local Randall's store was out of reg and mid grade so they sold premium at the regular price. They have my business. Thanks for putting this story out there, and getting these breweries some recognition.
     
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    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    Yeah, during the storm I was really impressed. Basically all breweries in the Houston area really helped out. Many beer bars, some a block away from me pitched in. Not only the response from these businesses but the response from the people in the communities have been overwhelming, in some cases breweries/bars having to turn donations away cause they can't take it all in. Holler, Saint Arnold, Spindletap, and more continue to do fundraisers even now as well.

    Oh, and thanks for the story.
     
  4. jeebeel

    jeebeel Zealot (667) Jun 17, 2003 Texas

    Thanks Ms. Pope & Alström brothers for recognizing our local breweries' response and community service.
     
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    Premo88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,682) Jun 6, 2010 Texas
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    Having visited 8thWonder a couple times, it's no surprise they jumped into the fray ... hell, they were IN the fray. And SpindleTop and others have been helping from what I've seen.
     
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    donspublic Grand Pooh-Bah (3,552) Aug 4, 2014 Texas
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    Yes Spindletap partnered with Parish Brewing out of Broussard to create a NEIPA variant Juice Drop, all the proceeds from sales will go to the JJ Watt Foundation for Hurricane Harvey relief.
     
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