Donating Your Beer for a Good Cause

[Pappers_]

Last night, our faith community had its annual steak fry and I donated a batch of cream ale to the cause. We had about 100 people there, I poured the beer and we were out by the end of the evening. Requested donation was $2 per bottle, either to drink at the event or in four-packs to take home. The dollars raised went into a fund to renovate the building's entrance.

I was surprised at how much fun this was. There were a handful of folks who really enjoyed the beer, asked me all about it, how we brew, etc. Good times all around and raised money for a good cause.

Do other folks do this? This is my first time and I would definitely do it again.

 

[Grizzlybrew]

I had to check where you were from! Down here in the great state of Georgia we don't allow that devil juice anywhere near our faith communities!

I would definitely be open to something like this. Honestly, this sort of thing is unheard of down here. I've got a buddy I work with from Wisconsin ( I think) and he's told me about large church gatherings where there's tons of food and beer and it's like a big party. Nothing like doing something you love for a great cause.

 

[BA_from_GA]

+1, Sadly, that kinda of thing is not happening down in the south. It's a Shame.

I'm very glad you were able to share together openly with your community, especially for a good cause.

 

[ISLAGI]

The boys' school has an annual benefit auction. I usually will donate a couple of cases for the live auction and a case and batch of chili for one of the silent items.

Usually ends up bringing in a few hundred bucks for the school, and I haven't heard any complaints about the beer.

Only problem I have is I usually don't get any of the bottles back

 

[Cheeto]

Last night, our faith community had its annual steak fry and I donated a batch of cream ale to the cause. We had about 100 people there, I poured the beer and we were out by the end of the evening. Requested donation was $2 per bottle, either to drink at the event or in four-packs to take home. The dollars raised went into a fund to renovate the building's entrance.

I was surprised at how much fun this was. There were a handful of folks who really enjoyed the beer, asked me all about it, how we brew, etc. Good times all around and raised money for a good cause.

Do other folks do this? This is my first time and I would definitely do it again.

Very admirable thing you did there !

I also am surprised at the church letting you sell your brew, only because of the legal aspects of it

But again Congrats on a successful outing !!

-Jason

 

[davefleck]

Very admirable thing you did there !

I also am surprised at the church letting you sell your brew, only because of the legal aspects of it

But again Congrats on a successful outing !!

-Jason

the devil is in the details. He wasn't selling it. The cash received were donations.

I'm considering donating a case for my church's silent auction

 

[Edcculus]

Very cool!

Very admirable thing you did there !

I also am surprised at the church letting you sell your brew, only because of the legal aspects of it


-Jason

I think things like this can slip under the radar. Technically, bake sales shouldn't be allowed since none of the food was prepared in a commercial kitchen. I know the law gets more crazy when alcohol is involved, but when have you heard of the police or food inspectors coming to shut down a bake sale. As long as its a case here and there, community officials probably turn a blind eye.

 

[Cheeto]

The Legal aspect aside.

Lets not detract from the Wonderful Act that Pappers did.

Good Job,

 

[david_42]

Not in Oregon. Not allowed if there is money involved, period. You can give small samples of homebrew out (~2 oz) IF it is at a licensed event.

Glad you had a good time.

 

[LordHedgie]

My workplace has an auction to raise money for charity. To avoid licensing and legal issues, we auction off "brewer services." To wit, we'll lend you the equipment, space to homebrew in, and the services of a local homebrewer to "help" you through the process, and provide you with ingredients. In effect, winner gets a batch of homebrew, but he doesn't purchase the beer itself.

 

[xcap]

Very cool!



I think things like this can slip under the radar. Technically, bake sales shouldn't be allowed since none of the food was prepared in a commercial kitchen. I know the law gets more crazy when alcohol is involved, but when have you heard of the police or food inspectors coming to shut down a bake sale. As long as its a case here and there, community officials probably turn a blind eye.

Not here in Michigan's UP--Health officials have shut down such stuff here in the county of Marquette. Can't donate anything made outside of a commercial kitchen.

 

[Kauai_Kahuna]

Great thing to do, but I don't think it would fly here. To many people would just love to complain.
I do bring 10 gallons to organizational picnics, I work as a contractor for the military, and rules are kind of strict on gifts ect.
But when they say bring something home cooked to the picnic - They opened the door!
It's the only think I am good at cooking!

 

[wild]

Until recently my homebrew club had been having brewouts and pours for charity for sometime. Today we're faced with city, state, and county event permits along with insurance which will leave nothing but a deficit for the charity.

 

[sethful]

First off, Good on ya Pappers! Spreading the good word of brew, faith, and whatnot.

I've tried to donate brew to a charity raffle, but they declined the offer because it was being held at a church (the organizers didn't ask the congregation/pastor though, they just assumed).

Personally, I don't understand what the fuss is when it comes to bake sales and small batch donations. Why does goverment always have to step in when communities try and help each other?

 

[Pappers_]

Thanks for the affirmation and it's been interesting reading about people's experience in their localities.

As for churches, well, Lutherans can look back to Martin Luther for inspiration about the appropriate role of beer!