In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd by the 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 Co. 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.
From Able Seedhouse + Brewery in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From 56 Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Arbeiter Brewing Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Barrel Theory Beer Company in St. Paul, Minnesota:
From Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
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.
From Bent Paddle Brewing Co. in Duluth, Minnesota:
From Clutch Brewing Company in St. Paul, Minnesota:
From Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul, Minnesota:
From Eastlake Craft Brewery in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Fair State Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Falling Knife Brewing Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Forager Brewery in Rochester, Minnesota:
From Fulton Beer in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Hayes’ Public House in Buffalo, Minnesota:
From HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Indeed Brewing Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From LynLake Brewery in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Modist Brewing Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
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
From Pryes Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Tin Whiskers Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Venn Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Wild Mind Artisan Ales in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
From Wooden Hill Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Meanwhile, other breweries across the country have also joined in support in remembering and honoring George Floyd as well.
From The Alchemist in Stowe, Vermont:
From The Brewing Projekt in Eau Claire, Wisconsin:
From Threes Brewing in Brooklyn, New York:
