EUGENE, Ore.—Sept. 18, 2014—Ninkasi Brewing Company announces the latest addition to its Rare and Delicious series of beers, the Friends of Trees Pale Ale, available on draft and in 22-ounce bottles throughout Portland starting at the end of this month.
A hoppy but drinkable Northwest beer, the ale is brewed to commemorate Friends of Trees’ 25th anniversary. All profits from the beer will support Friends of Trees and its mission to bring people together to plant trees and improve the natural world around us.
The first taste of the beer will go to attendees to Friends of Trees’ 25th Anniversary Gala, Once Upon a Tree, September 27 in Portland. It will be available for retail purchase starting the following week in the Portland area.
The Friends of Trees Pale Ale has an original gravity of 1055, IBU (International Bitterness Units) of 60 and ABV (alcohol by volume) of 5.5 percent.
Ninkasi’s Rare and Delicious Series features beers that capture the creativity of each member of its brewing team, enabling them to explore new recipes and share the results with local customers for a limited run.