For the second straight year, Sly Fox Brewing Company is participating in Hops for Heroes, joining eight other breweries across the USA to brew Homefront IPA, a special beer brewed from the same recipe at all locations. Proceeds from the brew will be donated to Operation Homefront, a national group that provides emergency financial assistance to military families. What a great way to support the troops!
Here’s what’s unique about this beer: the addition of orange peel to the boil and a brief soaking in the tank with maple Louisville Slugger bats. That’s right, baseball bats. Does it get any more American?
Homefront IPA is available on draught only and was released at both Sly Fox locations just in time for Memorial Day. Proceeds from everyone involved, including distributors and retailers, will go to the Pennsylvania and Delaware chapters of Operation Homefront.
“I think it is characteristic of the craft beer industry that we all work hard to be part of our communities and support worthwhile endeavors,” says Sly Fox managing partner John Giannopoulos. “We certainly do what we can with as many local charities as possible, but a chance to be part of a national campaign which benefits our fighting men and women and their families is something very special.”
Homefront IPA was created at Fremont Brewing Co. in Seattle in 2011 as a collaborative brew with Center of the Universe Brewing Co. In addition to both those breweries and Sly Fox, other participants this year include Cigar City Brewing in Florida, Perennial Artisan Ales in Missouri, 21st Amendment Brewery and Stone Brewing Co. in California, the Phoenix Ale Brewery in Arizona and Left Hand Brewing Co. in Colorado.
Stop in to Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery, located at 519 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville, to sample Homefront IPA today! Call (610) 935-4540 for other local spots that will be pouring this fine brew for a fine cause.
