Minnesota Breweries Respond to the Murder of George Floyd
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Max Sundermeyer
In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd by (now former) Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin, the Twin Cities has been the center of peaceful protest and calls for justice and reform. However, Minneapolis and St. Paul, along with other cities around the country, are experiencing civil unrest, as, throughout the week, peaceful protests during the day turned violent and chaotic in the night.
As the Twin Cities community looks to mourn, heal, rebuild and lead change after a horrific tragedy, a specific, but significant part of that community — the area’s craft beer scene — is responding.
In addition to donations from Modist Brewing and Bauhaus Brew Labs, the Minnesota craft beer community is standing in solidarity behind the message for further justice and systemic change as our country mourns, rebuilds, and reforms. The responses have been rapid and unifying to repair the fabric of a torn community.
We took a look at how breweries across Minnesota, as well as the rest of the country, have spoken out against the brutal slaying of George Floyd, and joined in support of their Twin City communities.
Able Seedhouse + Brewery – Minneapolis, MN
56Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Arbieter Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Barrel Theory – Saint Paul, MN
Bauhaus Brew Labs – Minneapolis, MN
Like Modist Brewing, earlier this week, Bauhaus Brew Labs, located in the Northeast area of Minneapolis announced they were donating a portion of their to-go beer sales to the George Floyd Memorial Fund and the ACLU.
Bent Paddle Beer – Duluth, MN
Broken Clock Brewing Collective – Minneapolis, MN
Clutch Brewing Company – St. Paul, MN
Dangerous Man Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Dual Citizen Brewing – Saint Paul, MN
Eastlake Craft Brewery – Minneapolis, MN
Fair State Brewing Cooperative – Minneapolis, MN
Falling Knife Brewing Company – Minneapolis, MN
Forager Brewery – Rochester, MN
Fulton Beer – Minneapolis, MN
Hayes’ Public House – Buffalo, MN
HeadFlyer Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Indeed Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Insight Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. – Minneapolis, MN
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LynLake Brewery – Minneapolis, MN
Modist Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
In the days following Floyd’s murder, Modist Brewing, located in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood, announced plans to donate all proceeds from the time Floyd was murdered, through the end of the month, directly to Floyd’s family and the causes listed below. Additionally, over the last few days, Modist has also been accepting donations of first aid and other supplies for protesters calling for justice.
- George Floyd Memorial Fund
- @mnfreedomfund
- Justice 4 Jamar
- Philando Castile Relief Foundation
- @brewingchangemn
Pryes Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Sociable Cider – Minneapolis, MN
Tin Whiskers Brewing – St. Paul, MN
Venn Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Wild Mind Artisan Ales – Minneapolis, MN
Wooden Hill Brewing – Edina, MN
Meanwhile, other breweries across the country have also joined in support in remembering and honoring George Floyd as well.
Alchemist Beer – Stowe, VT
The Brewing Projekt – Eau Claire, WI
Threes Brewing – Brooklyn, NY
Article research and assistance by Tristan Chan
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